‘“You couldn’t ask for a better situation, playing for a division title in December with two games left, to give yourself a chance. I’m super thankful for this experience and what we were able to do, but at the same time, we came here to win a football game and we didn’t get that done.”’
Archives for December 23, 2019
Great coaching helped Patriots revive run game against Bills
‘“The adjustments that they are able to make, they make a lot of things look the same,” said safety Micah Hyde. “A run looks the same as a pass, and they get a big gain off it. That’s why they’re so successful.”’
Poor tackling plagues Bills in loss to Patriots
‘Alexander lamented the Bills’ “lack of execution,” which was especially noticeable on the defense when it came to making tackles. On too many occasions, the Bills were in good position, but the first defender failed to make the play.’
Bills O-line had a tough matchup against mighty Pats’ D
‘The Patriots have monsters across their defensive front, and they made it difficult for the Bills to mount a consistent rushing attack. The Bills managed just 30 yards on 11 first-down rushing plays, a 2.7-yard average. Partly as a result, the Bills were just 2 of 11 on third-down conversions.’
Bills have No. 5 seed, but here are the scenarios for playoff opponent
‘If Houston and Kansas City finish with the same record, the Texans would be the third seed by virtue of a 31-24 win in Week 6.’
Josh Allen again shows he’s for real, but consistency remains a challenge
‘Allen heated up in the the fourth quarter, as he has done often this season, but it was too little too late.’
Tirico’s knowledge of Bills is here, there and everywhere in latest loss to Pats
‘While some extremely sensitive Buffalo fans weren’t thrilled by the treatment of the Bills by NBC “Sunday Night Football” play-by-play man Al Michaels during the team’s 17-10 win over Pittsburgh six nights earlier, I imagine no Western New Yorker would complain about Tirico’s performance.’
Can the Bills win a playoff game with an offense that struggles so much?
‘The Bills have scored only eight touchdowns in the last four games against playoff quality teams, which is right in line with their average TDs per game for the season (2.3). They entered Week 16 ranked 22nd in points (20.8) and yards per game (336.1), 28th in passing yards (201.2), and 21st in average yards per drive (30.0); those numbers won’t be improved heading into the finale against the Jets.’
Josh Allen needs to play better faster, especially in the playoffs
‘Beginning with a Week 1 come-from-behind victory over the New York Jets, slow starts have plagued the Bills, putting the onus on their Top 5 defense to keep games close until Allen and his offense kick in gear.’
Bills in position to rest starters next week vs. Jets
‘The Bills can’t bench every first-teamer but reserve quarterback Matt Barkley should be the starter and, if McDermott feels he has the flexibility to demote a player, he should activate Davis Webb from the practice squad to ensure Josh Allen gets nowhere near the field. No way should rookie running back Devin Singletary play a down; that role should fall to Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon, who’s been inactive the last 10 weeks, and even special teams ace Senorise Perry.’
‘Josh Allen’s ceiling is sky high’ (National media members react to Buffalo Bills QB)
‘Josh Allen isn’t as flashy as Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes but he is going to play toe to toe in some big games and win many in the next decade vs them.’
Tom Brady trolls Buffalo Bills fan: New England all the way this time!!! Buffalo is going down!
‘Brady wasn’t done, however. Later in his story was a caption that read, “New England all the way this time!!! Buffalo is going down!” That, of course, was Brady making light of Marc Miller, a die hard Buffalo Bills fan.’
Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White tells Patriots’ Tom Brady to chill
‘Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White was alerted to Brady’s comment and was quick to tell the Patriots quarterback to chill. White added that he couldn’t put a hit on Brady in the situation as he knew it would lead to a fine or suspension.’
Bills playoff scenarios coming into focus
‘The Bills will play at the Texans, unless the following happens: The Chiefs lose next week AND the Texans win next week. In that case, they would open up at Kansas City.’
Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White tells Patriots QB Tom Brady to ‘chill’ on Instagram
‘In response to Brady’s Instagram post, White who goes by @oneeight_ on Instagram called out Brady and told him to, “chill.”‘