‘Allen, who shared the NFL lead for fourth-quarter comebacks in 2019, picked up where he left off by leading the Bills from a 20-17 deficit early in fourth Sunday with touchdown passes to rookie receiver Gabe Davis and veteran wideout John Brown, finishing drives of 75 and 71 yards. Allen now has seven fourth-quarterbacks and has led nine game-winning drives.’
Archives for September 21, 2020
In Diggs and additions, Bills’ offense has ‘big-time players making big-time plays’
‘Diggs torched the Dolphins with eight catches on 13 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown Sunday, becoming the first Bills receiver since Peerless Price and Eric Moulds in 2002 to open a season with at least 16 catches in his first two games.’
It’s a whole new ballgame vs. man coverage for Josh Allen, Bills
‘The Bills showed they have the weapons – and the quarterback – to make life for defensive backs miserable if they try to play man-to-man coverage.’
10 observations: Defense survives tough day without Edmunds and Milano
‘“We didn’t play our best game defensively today, give the credit where credit’s due to the Dolphins,” head coach Sean McDermott said during his postgame video conference call. “But, again, they stood up when they needed to stand up and they fought. We came in a little bit beat up on defense and real proud of the way that the linebackers stepped up, the guys that played stepped up and did a good job.”’
Quarter by Quarter: Big-time offense is back in Buffalo
‘Josh Allen shows great touch. Allen hit 6 of 8 passes on the Bills’ 97-yard TD drive, highlighted by a 26-yard touch throw to Cole Beasley.’
Report Card: Josh Allen, passing offense earn easy A+ in win
‘It definitely took a back seat to the passing game – more on that coming up – but there was improvement from Week 1. Devin Singletary averaged 5.6 yards per carry, while rookie Zack Moss averaged 4.6 per attempt.’
Broadcast outage, lightning delay provide dose of 2020 to Bills’ win
‘No members of the Buffalo media were in attendance, due in part to restrictions brought on by the pandemic that have temporarily eliminated in-person interviews with players and coaches. That meant reporters watched the game on TV here in Western New York like everyone else … or at least tried to.’
‘Ice water in his veins’: Josh Allen erupts for 417 yards and 4 TDs as Bills beat Dolphins
‘That, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, is what a franchise quarterback looks like.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen had the game of his life, Buffalo offense is putting on a show
‘To say it was a stunning performance by Allen would probably be better suited for his first two years in the NFL because the game he played Sunday would not have been possible then. This year, after how he opened the season against the Jets, it’s far easier to envision this becoming more the norm.’
Bills-Dolphins game delayed in third quarter due to lightning near Hard Rock Stadium
‘The power is back at Hard Rock Stadium. But now there is electricity in the sky.’
Allen gives fans performance they won’t soon forget
‘Best of all, Allen ran a modest four times for 18 yards and didn’t suffer any of the big hits he absorbed earlier.’
Remote radio, lightning delay among Week 2 oddities
‘Then, of course, with the loss of power at Hard Rock Stadium, WGR engineers had to find a way to get Murphy and Tasker a video signal even though none was available from CBS. Of course, their broadcast was not only disrupted by the 20-plus minute power outage that knocked out the network telecast, but also the 36-minute lightning delay that necessitated the Bills’ broadcast crew unexpectedly having to fill that half hour.’
Josh Allen thrashes Dolphins for 400 yards, 4 TDs; Bills win, 31-28 (instant observations)
‘Diggs dominated the Dolphins and it didn’t matter who was on him all day. The chemistry between Allen and his new no. 1 receiver was impossible to miss as Diggs was targeted 13 times resulting in a game-high 8 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown. Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones left the game with a groin injury in the first half and Miami couldn’t find an answer for Diggs. Cole Beasley and Brown combined for 9 catches for 152 yards.’
Bills’ Josh Allen joins exclusive company following outing vs. Dolphins
‘Allen’s Week 1 stat line pale in comparison to his Week 2 performance against the Miami Dolphins. The signal-caller completed 24-of-35 passes (68.5%) for 417 yards for four touchdowns and no interceptions. He wasn’t as productive as a rusher (4 for 18), but he didn’t have his number called as much as he did in Week 1.’
Josh Allen, Bills offense save the day versus Dolphins (Week 2 report card)
‘Yes, there are still some hold your breath throws weekly from Allen, but the quarterback is also delivered well placed deep balls, spreading the ball around and putting up points.’