‘“Third downs are money downs for us,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said. “Most of the time the defenses know you’re going to throw it so the protection is harder, the looks are harder, the coverage is tighter. The same thing when we get down to that four-minute drive at the end of the game where we seal the game and they know we’re going to run it. You have to be a really effective, good offense. He [Allen] did a good job on his third downs and made some really good plays.”’
Archives for September 2019
Bills, Allen start fast, hold off Giants for 28-14 win
‘“(The NFL) put us in an ideal situation having us come to New York two games in a row,” Poyer said. “And this team handled it extremely well throughout the week. The focus has been amazing and now we get to go home in front of our home fans and continue to show why we are the team we are.”’
Shurmur’s slight got an answer in Allen’s effort
‘When asked if Shurmur’s comments were a motivator – even though they were posted on the Buffalo locker room’s video board, McDermott maintained, “No … look, our guys are focused on the process and I’m extremely proud of the way they handled (the perceived disrespect). We’re moving forward.”’
Kings of NY/NJ: Buffalo moves to 2-0 at the Meadowlands
‘Thus far this season the Bills have scored six touchdowns and their drives, in order, have been 85, 80, 75, 70, 98 and 75 yards.’
Josh Allen makes big jump in leading Bills to 2-0
‘But Allen’s most impressive stat was the zero in the turnover column. While playing here a week ago, he had a hand in giving the New York Jets the ball four times in the first half. It took a stellar defensive effort to allow the Bills to overcome the mistakes for a one-point win. It also took Allen finding his composure in the final two quarters.’
Bills 2-0 for first time since 2014, but haven’t ‘accomplished anything’
‘Yes, we’re talking about victories against the New York Jets and Giants, not exactly the cream of the crop.’
Bills’ defense rights itself after shaky start against Giants
‘“We got hit in the mouth, but we were able to come back out there and get some stops for our offense to put up some points,” safety Jordan Poyer said. “Nobody panicked. Got to the sideline, made the adjustments and came back out there next series and did what we have to do. That’s the type of resiliency we have on this defense.”’
Bills running back Devin Singletary leaves game with hamstring injury
‘Singletary began hopping out of bounds at the tail end of a four-yard run and grabbed his left hamstring. He headed back onto the field but sat on the turf and was looked at by athletic trainers. He did not return, but was seen standing on the sideline as the clock ticked down.’
Josh Allen came through when Bills needed an elite QB play
‘Josh Allen did it during the clinching drive in the fourth quarter of the Buffalo Bills’ 28-14 victory over the New York Giants. Here’s a closer look at that play and others that shaped the game:’
Frank Gore’s tough runs help seal Bills’ victory
‘Frank Gore ran over 23-year-old rookie linebacker Ryan Connelly in the hole at the 1-yard line and knocked him into the end zone for the Bills’ fourth touchdown. Gore, 36, gained 29 yards on 11 carries in the fourth quarter. That’s only a 2.6 average but most were tough yards in short-yardage situations that helped the Bills seal the win.’
Bills running game clicks, run defense rebounds against Giants
‘Every facet of the running game clicked Sunday.’
Josh Allen lit it up in the first half as Bills roll past Giants
‘All we can do is judge him week to week, and Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, he looked a whole lot more like Kelly than he did Manuel. At least in the first half, which ultimately determined the outcome of the game.’
Maiorana: Josh Allen carves up Giants and proves to Pat Shurmur he can be outstanding
‘“I thought he did a really good job,” Shurmur said following the game. “There were a couple times he broke contain and he made some really nice throws. A couple times we were in really tight coverage, I thought he did a nice job. I thought he played well.”’
Bills report card: Buffalo spits in the face of NFL schedule-maker
‘The offensive line struggled in pass protection, allowing three sacks and numerous pressures to a Giants defense that had no sacks and two pressures a week ago. And the penalties were a big problem up front. Counting the tight ends, there were eight infractions called on Buffalo’s blockers. Not good at all.’
Josh Allen carries the day as Buffalo Bills beat the NY Giants: 5 instant observations
‘On the Allen’s rushing touchdown and then again on rookie running back Devin Singletary’s first career rushing touchdown, Bills center Mitch Morse was out in front on a pull from his position in the middle of the line, delivering big hits to open things up for the score. This is an area of the game that’s opened up for this year’s Bills offense because of Morse’s quickness and ability to pull.’