‘The game was competitive because the Bills’ defense, ranked third in the NFL, essentially put a choke hold on an offense that was averaging: 33.8 points per game, 421 total yards (the Ravens had 257 Sunday, including only 95 in the first half), and 208 rushing yards (the Ravens had 118 Sunday). The Bills also pressured Jackson enough to force him to throw a high pass that was intercepted and held him to 40 rushing yards, his lowest total since the season opener.’
Archives for December 9, 2019
Ravens CB: Bills’ Josh Allen looked ‘jittery in the pocket’ against heavy blitz
‘“He looked like he was under duress throwing the ball, didn’t know where he was going to get hit and kind of looked jittery in the pocket at times,” Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith said. “He stood in there and made some strong throws, as well, though.”’
Bills know they’re a good team. Can they be anything more?
‘Their fans knew this team was capable of a comeback. They knew the game wasn’t over yet. They know this group isn’t the same old Bills.’
Missed opportunities on offense prove costly for Bills in loss to Ravens
‘Drops were a huge issue for the offense in the second half of a 24-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field.’
No records for Lamar Jackson, just a hard-fought win over Bills
‘Lamar Jackson needed 63 yards to pass Michael Vick’s single-season quarterback rushing record of 1.039, set in 2006. Jackson managed just 40 yards. Jackson had a streak of nine straight games of 60-plus rushing yards, an NFL QB record.’
Josh Allen laments slow start in attacking Ravens’ blitzes
‘“First, especially in the first quarter, I have to find more completions early on,” Allen said. “Take what they give us. Maybe felt like I was pressing a little bit when they were bringing some good pressures that we maybe hadn’t seen. … They brought a good game plan.”’
Passing game’s failures factor heavily into Bills’ loss to Ravens
‘The Bills’ offensive line was constantly under siege, and it led to Allen being sacked six times for a loss of 41 yards. That meant the Bills had just 105 net passing yards. “They were in our backfield a little bit,” guard Jon Feliciano said of the Ravens. That’s an understatement.’
Where Bills stand in AFC playoff picture after Week 14
‘The Bills remains position as the first wild card in the AFC because of the division winners. For the Bills to clinch a playoff spot, they need one win over the final three weeks.’
Bills gave it a great effort on defense, but offense dooms them in loss to Ravens
‘“At the end of the day we didn’t make enough plays,” said quarterback Josh Allen, who struggled mightily from start to finish. “We have to be better in that aspect.”’
Josh Allen had a rough day against a suffocating, blitz-heavy Ravens defense
‘The way the Bills contained Lamar Jackson — if allowing him to throw three TD passes can be considered contained — they very well could have pulled off an upset had they gotten anything from Allen and the rest of his pals on offense. If the Bills contained Jackson, the Ravens suffocated Allen.’
Roth: McDermott in no mood to talk ‘moral’ victories after sloppy loss to Ravens
‘After pondering how his team gave the Ravens two short fields to score touchdowns after an Allen fumble and a 29-yard Corey Bojorquez punt, how too many passes were dropped, how Allen was sacked six times and hit 12 other times, McDermott wanted no part of having his feelings massaged.’
Lamar Jackson’s poise, not legs, shine in win over Bills
‘It wasn’t a brilliant performance at New Era Field for Jackson, a credit to a swarming Bills defense, but as he’s done all season Jackson made the plays when it counted.’
Buffalo Bills report card: Josh Allen, offense were terrible and let the defense down
‘It was an egregiously bad day for the offensive line as it had no answers for Baltimore’s non-stop blitzing tactics.’
Buffalo Bills playoff picture is pretty clear: Just win once and they’re in
‘Houston lost to Denver, Oakland lost to Tennessee, and Indianapolis lost to Tampa Bay. It would have been the perfect storm for Buffalo, that is until Marcus Peters broke up Josh Allen’s fourth-down pass over the middle from the Ravens 16 with 1:03 left to play to secure Baltimore’s victory which, by the way, enabled it to clinch its own playoff berth.’
Bills’ rally falls short against Ravens
‘Buffalo’s ‘D’ held the Ravens offense to 257 yards … 20 fewer than their previous low against Pittsburgh. It also limited the Ravens to 118 rushing yards, 18 under the next worst. But it wasn’t enough.’