‘Allen also threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Robert Foster in the rookie quarterback’s first game since missing four with a sprained throwing elbow. Rookie receiver Isaiah McKenzie scored on a 6-yard run off a sweep, and Buffalo (4-7) came off its bye week off to win consecutive games for the first time this season.’
Archives for November 2018
Bills QB Allen returns to beat Jaguars, silence Ramsey
‘”He’s an ultimate competitor just like myself, and maybe it’s a respect thing. I’m not really sure,” he added. “But I appreciate that, and it takes a big man to do that.”‘
Rookie QB Allen leads Bills past slumping Jaguars
‘Allen had no ill-effects of an injured passing arm that sidelined him for more than a month, reaffirmed he still inflict damage with his legs and helped the Bills to a 24-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an unsightly game for both teams at New Era Field.’
Leonard Fournette, Shaq Lawson ejected after Jags-Bills melee
‘”You are going to have to rise up and also protect your own,” Fournette said. “At the same time, you can’t have that. I apologize to all the kids who look up to me and their parents. The biggest thing is, this loss [is] totally on me. I take [full responsibility].”‘
Jalen Ramsey doesn’t retract ‘trash’ comment, but commends Josh Allen for win
‘”He did enough to get their team the win,” Ramsey said. “I don’t really know the stats. I know he ran the ball really well. He hurt us with his feet. Passing, it didn’t really feel like a lot of opportunities. We have to watch the film. They did have one deep one on us early that hurt us in the first quarter.”‘
Brawl after TD costs Jaguars seven points vs. Bills, leads to Leonard Fournette ejection
‘Jacksonville really paid the price for sloppy play on Sunday in a dogfight against the Bills in Buffalo, with dumb decisions costing the Jaguars a touchdown while a massive brawl broke out that resulted in Leonard Fournette and Bills defender Shaq Lawson getting ejected.’
Watch: Bills, Jaguars Brawl After Donte Moncrief Touchdown Grab
‘Jacksonville running back Leonard Fournette ran off the sidelines and into the fight with his helmet on. He and Buffalo linebacker Shaq Lawson traded punches, leading to ejections for both players.’
Watch: Jaguars’ Leonard Fournette, Bills’ Shaq Lawson ejected after brawl
‘The Jacksonville running back and Buffalo defensive end had to be separated after Donte Moncrief made a contested catch in the end zone for an apparent touchdown. Moncrief’s touchdown was overturned after review and offsetting penalties were issued.’
Leonard Fournette apologizes for fight with Bills, says Jaguars’ ‘loss is on’ him
‘“(I) would like to apologize to my team, fans and kids at home who look up to me,” Fournette captioned a photo on Instagram. “Things got heated in a very important game (and) emotions got the best of me again. I apologize and this loss is on me. Thank you.”’
Bills survive a flag filled game, beat the Jaguars 24-21
‘The Bills defense was gashed on the ground in the first half, allowing Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette to run for 95 yards and two scores on 18 carries. Buffalo did limit the passing game, as Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles was 12-of-23 passing for 127 yards and one touchdown, but was also intercepted twice by the Bills defense.’
Allen’s first game back is a success
‘The passing number don’t look pretty for Allen after that but trust me when I tell you he passed the eye ball test. After that first quarter, Allen was just 4-14 for 35 yards. But a couple of third down passes that were good for first downs were wiped out by penalties and a beautiful 35 yard throw to Deonte Thompson was knocked out of the receiver’s hands by a Jags defensive back.’
Back to it
‘I would expect fans will appreciate Allen’s enthusiasm on a day where things got a bit nasty following a brawl in corner of the Bills end zone. I think fans have liked Allen for the way he handles himself. His sideline interactions with teammates, exhorting the crowd at the end of the third quarter when the stadium was already at a fever pitch will not go unnoticed. It helps that Allen delivered a fantastic touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter to close out that wild sequence.’
Buffalo sports is on an 11 game winning streak
‘Referee Walt Coleman and his crew took over after that and refed maybe the worst game I have ever seen in the National Football League. They threw flags on almost every play and followed that up with long discussions acting like they didn’t know how to apply the rules.’
Sal’s Sticks: Jaguars at Bills
‘Williams was all over the field and finished with his highest tackle total of the season with seven. Two of those were for a loss. He also had 1.5 sacks and added two quarterback hurries. The 13-year veteran was terrific.’
Bills top Jaguars 24-21 as Josh Allen returns to the lineup
‘On defense, Matt Milano and Jordan Poyer had interceptions while Kyle Williams, Lorenzo Alexander and Jerry Hughes combined for three sacks for 20 yards.’