Archives for October 22, 2018

‘The Bills defense entered Sunday’s game as the NFL’s third-ranked defense, and Andrew Luck decimated it at every level. He completed 11 of 15 passes in the first half for 130 yards and three touchdowns. The Bills allowed just two passing touchdowns in their past four games combined.’

‘Indianapolis’ top three backs rushed for over 200 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. Missed tackles played a big role in Buffalo’s problem stopping the run on Sunday. Although the Patriots may be without Sony Michel on Monday night, New England will likely test Buffalo’s run defense in Week 8.’

‘The only reason Allen is watching is because he was injured last week and the player that entered the game — Peterman — added two more interceptions to his remarkable career total of nine in just six regular-season games. He played so bad in two appearances this week that McDermott handed the offense over to a 35-year-old with almost no preparation to play.’

‘”We’re either playing out-of-this-world, third-ranked defense, or it’s bottom-, bottom-feeder type of defense,” Alexander said after a disheartening 37-5 blowout loss against the Indianapolis Colts.’

‘”They are really good players up front – Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes, Star Lotulelei and Lorenzo Alexander,” Luck said. “They have a strong front seven. I thought by and large our guys won their one-on-one battles. When there was a chance to double-team or to block down, that our guys did that well together and got push.”‘

‘At what point should Bills fans be concerned about blowout losses? Sunday’s lopsided loss is the seventh time Sean McDermott’s team has lost by 20 points or more.’

‘”Run defense. It comes down to gap integrity and recognizing schemes going on inside. We didn’t do a good enough job at that. When they do run the ball outside, we’ve got to get support from the linebacker level and the secondary and we didn’t get that.”‘

‘The Bills take on the Patriots next Monday night at 8:15 on ESPN, and it will be the team’s first divisional game of the season. Six of Buffalo’s final nine games are division matchups.’

‘Benjamin is in the final year of his rookie contract. Acquired from the Carolina Panthers at the trade deadline last season, Benjamin has not made much of an impact in Buffalo. In 2017, Benjamin caught 16 passes for 217 yards and one touchdown in six games. Entering today’s game against the Colts, Benjamin has 10 receptions for 146 yards and one receiving touchdown.’