Archives for October 2019

An alarming Bills letdown

‘Rather than looking like the team its record defined it as, the Bills showed signs of heading toward a similar trend. After a 5-1 in 2008, the Bills finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs entirely. That year, the Bills were 4-1 headed into a Week 6 bye, then won the first game after the bye week at home, but then lost four straight contests after that and seven of the next eight. This year, the Bills once again started 4-1, had a Week 6 bye, won the next game, then lost immediately after that. Performances like this past Sunday’s are reminiscent of the tortured recent history of the Buffalo Bills. Even though the next four games are all against bad teams — just like all but one of the games prior to this week’s game were — it’s hard not to be alarmed by what the Bills showed against the Eagles on Sunday.’

Buffalo Bills Week 8 Report Card: Bills defense outclassed in embarrassing 31-13 loss to Eagles

‘There were blunders in every area for the Bills. On offense, Josh Allen lost a fumble and was inconsistent. On defense, the Bills gave up big yards up the middle. On special teams, a missed field goal and blocked extra point made it a two-possession game for a stretch of this game when it should’ve been a one-score game.’

Eagles land back in contention with domination of Bills

‘So, the Eagles chose to run it more than usual. Much more. They debuted at least one run-game wrinkle that surprised the Bills, and blew a close game open on the second play of the second half.’

Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

Philadelphia Eagles Run Over Buffalo Bills In 31-13 Win

‘The Bills were essentially trampled by the Eagles. The 218 yards rushing allowed was the most by Buffalo since giving up 273 against New England on Dec. 23. And Buffalo had not surrendered three touchdowns rushing since allowing three in a 2018 season-opening 47-3 loss at Baltimore.’

Bills Raise Question Marks Following 31-13 Loss To Eagles

‘The loss was a missed opportunity for a franchise that has routinely struggled to turn the corner with just one playoff appearance since 2000.’

Eagles dominate on the ground to beat the Bills, 31-13

‘The fourth quarter this season has often been good to the Bills as they have been able to find a switch to find ways to win football games. This game did not be that sort of ending for Buffalo as the Eagles continued to gash the Bills run defense, while the offense failed to move the ball down the field.’

Bills offense isn’t good enough

‘For some reason, the Bills went almost exclusively to the passing game in their attempt to register another come from behind victory. I have no problem with the evolution of the Bills into a pass driven offense, because that is how you win in today’s NFL, but how about trying to sprinkle in some runs to help out on a very windy day, which made passing the ball challenging.’

The Bills lost on both sides of the ball

‘Both the defensive line and the offensive lines were thrown all over the field. The Eagles were supposed to be fragile after getting blasted last week by the Cowboys and stabbing each other in the backs in the media, but they were anything but.’

John Brown continues impressive yardage streak

‘Passing the 50-yard mark again, Brown continues to be one of just two wide receivers to have at least 50 receiving yards in every game this season.’

Arrow Up/Arrow Down – Eagles at Bills

‘Simply put, the Bills were gashed all game long. They had no answer for the Eagles running the football. Several times when it looked like they started to figure things out, Philly came back with another big run. The Eagles lit them up to the tune of 218 yards on 41 carries for a whopping 5.3 yards per carry average.’

Bills lose to Philadelphia 31-13 as Eagles running game shines

‘Quarterback Josh Allen was under pressure all game long; he was sacked four times. He threw 16 of 33 for 169 yards and two touchdowns. He also added eight carries, many of which were a result of broken down protections.’

Bové: Eagles run early and often as Bills fall to 5-2

‘”They controlled the line of scrimmage,” McDermott said after the loss. “They came out and established the line of scrimmage early in the game and that carried through the rest of the game.”‘

One on one with head coach Sean McDermott after the Bills’ 31-13 loss to the Eagles

‘Well it’s tough with the turnover. Our turnover before the half, I thought that was a momentum swing. And then they came out and hit a big run on us in the early part of the third quarter that we didn’t fit right. That was probably the biggest momentum swing, followed by the pass, after we did get down to score on them, they hit a chunk play on us through the air.’

Bills outplayed in 31-13 loss to Eagles

‘In total, the Bills offense managed just 237 total yards, while the Eagles racked up 374 total yards, which included 221 yards on the ground.’

09/08	CARDINALS	1:00 PM
09/12	@ Dolphins	8:15 PM
09/23	JAGUARS	7:30 PM
09/29	@ Ravens	8:20 PM
10/06	@ Texans	1:00 PM
10/14	@ Jets	8:15 PM
10/20	TITANS	1:00 PM
10/27	@ Seahawks	4:05 PM
11/03	DOLPHINS	1:00 PM
11/10	@ Colts	1:00 PM
11/17	CHIEFS	4:25 PM
12/01	49ERS	8:20 PM
12/08	@ Rams	4:25 PM
12/15	@ Lions	4:25 PM
12/22	PATRIOTS	1:00 PM
12/29	JETS	1:00 PM
01/05	@ Patriots	TBD

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