‘As much as there were other shortcomings in the Bills’ performance in a 31-13 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles at New Era Field, the biggest was a defense that was absolutely abysmal – especially against the run.’
Archives for October 28, 2019
Bills’ Josh Allen after loss to Eagles: ‘A performance like this won’t cut it’
‘“I felt like we were still able to throw the ball,” Allen said. “I don’t think (the weather) really affected the play-calling or anything like that, but it was tough for both sides, and that’s how the game of football is, and especially how you know it’s going to be in Buffalo at times. So I don’t think it played a huge factor for us.”’
Narrative says Bills are paper tiger now – and it’s deserved
‘“They came in here and imposed their will,” defensive end Jerry Hughes said.’
Brian Daboll’s play-calling called into question after ugly Bills loss
‘The biggest complaint regarding Daboll, though, centered on Singletary’s usage. The rookie did not receive a carry in the first half. He showed in the third quarter why that was easy to second-guess when he took a completion 28 yards to the end zone.’
Good Eagles scheme, bad Bills communication led to long TD run
‘Howard met Matt Milano with a full head of steam and knocked the Bills’ linebacker backward 5 yards. All-Pro Jason Kelce, as mobile as any center in the NFL, got out quickly on Tremaine Edmunds.’
With wind dictating strategy, Eagles dominate on ground
‘The Eagles outscored the Bills, 13-6, in the third quarter. Since Doug Pederson took over as head coach in 2016, Philadelphia has outscored foes by 162 points in the third quarter, best in the NFL. The edge for the Eagles is 62-27 this year. Pederson, obviously, makes good adjustments after the break.’
Bills run defense flunks test against Eagles
‘Simply put, the Bills got worked on the ground. Philadelphia piled up 218 rushing yards on 41 carries – an average of 5.3 yards per rush.’
Bills fans try their hands at ax throwing – and it’s not as bad as you think
‘Not just anyone could stroll up to the trailer and throw. Fans had to be at least 18 years old, wearing closed-toed shoes and sign a waiver on a computer tablet at a nearby tent.’
Eagles blow the Bills away, literally, in a 31-13 rout at gusty New Era Field
‘A 5-2 record is nothing to scoff at, but this was an opportunity for the Bills to add a little bit of legitimacy to it, and instead, their defense played its worst game of the season, and Josh Allen had another performance that makes you sigh deeply. It was a complete beat down in every phase.’
Josh Allen continues to give the ball away, and against the Eagles, the Bills paid dearly
‘This season Allen now has 12 touchdowns (nine passing, three rushing) but he also has 10 turnovers (seven interceptions and three lost fumbles). That ratio is unacceptable, and in the second half when the Bills start playing the tougher part of their schedule, Allen can’t keep playing this way.’
Roth: Bills’ opportunity to gain some credibility left blowing in wind in loss to Eagles
‘Because this wasn’t like losing 16-10 to New England earlier at home when the defense did a masterful job containing Tom Brady. This was an old-fashioned butt whuppin’ by a team using an old-fashioned game plan.’
Bills report card: Defense was manhandled by Eagles in worst performance of the season
‘The continued lack of use with Singletary is a mystery to me. He had no carries in the first half and just one ball thrown his way. This on a day when the Bills needed to establish a strong running game, and with Frank Gore unable to get anything going, Singletary went ignored.’
Desperate Eagles soar past Bills, 31-13, despite windy day
‘The Eagles (4-4) finished with 218 yards rushing, the most the Bills, now 5-2, have surrendered all season, by nearly 90 yards. Philadelphia’s workhorse back Jordan Howard finished with 96 yards on 23 carries with a touchdown. Miles Sanders, the rookie from Penn State, finished with 74 yards including a 65-yard TD sprint, the longest rush against Buffalo in six seasons.’
Pollock: On this day, Bills’ defense totally exposed
‘For the second time in two games, the Bills’ defense surrendered over 370 yards and gave up a staggering 218 yards on the ground en route to a 31-13 thrashing by the injury-ravaged Eagles Sunday afternoon at New Era Field.’
Sanders’ run the longest allowed by Bills since 2013
‘It was the longest run against the Bills since Bobby Rainey of Tampa Bay went 80 yards in the 2013 season.’