‘“It’s definitely a huge confidence boost, it helps me get more experience more comfortable being out there,” Bills kicker Tyler Bass said after the game. “It’s a good feeling getting out there but it starts with my teammates getting me in that position, but it’s a good feeling.”’
Archives for October 2020
Bills rookie CB Dane Jackson steps up in his first NFL start
‘And in his first NFL start, the seventh-round pick made his presence known.’
4 Observations: Bills beat Jets 18-10
‘The Bills had the ball 5 times inside the 20 yard line and failed to find the endzone on any of those trips. Josh Allen fumbled on one of the those possessions and they were forced to try field goals on the other trips inside the 20. The Bills offense can survive and beat the Jets with those kind of numbers but that won’t cut it against good teams.’
Why Tyler and Lexi Kroft’s baby girl has the ‘clutch gene’
‘“She is an absolute stud for going what she went through. I can’t say enough about how proud I am of her,” Tyler said after the game on Sunday.’
Bills defense shows much needed spark against Jets
‘For the first time in at least 20 years, the Bills only allowed four yards of defense in the second half. Rookie Dane Jackson’s interception just before the end of the first half got the momentum rolling.’
Analysis: Bills blitzers feasted on another favorable matchup in New York
‘The Bills got four of their six sacks on blitzes. In all, the Bills sent five or more rushers at Jets quarterback Sam Darnold on nine of 33 dropbacks, according to Buffalo News charts. That’s 27.2%, which is slightly more than average.’
Bills can, should move on quick from lackluster win
‘Don’t forget the Bills were coming off back to back short weeks. They each may only have been a day short, but no one has ever played Tuesday-Monday-Sunday games in the NFL before. Mitch Morse commented, unprompted, about how much he’s looking forward to a normal week for the first time in nearly a month. You better believe this three week stretch has taken a toll.’
Bills survive against winless Jets
‘Another 4th quarter drive stalled inside the red zone when Allen was sacked on 3rd and 4. Bass came back to kick his 5th field goal of the game to stretch the lead to 15-10 and then later added a 6th. Then it was Jerry Hughes, who had his best game of the season, that closed out the win by catching a deflected pass for the interception.’
Bills defense dominates Darnold to seal win
‘The Bills defense has received a ton of criticism for their inability to get pressure on the quarterback and to force negative plays. But that was not the case at Met Life sStadium, certainly in the second half of the game. They knew that had to come thru with big plays and they did.’
Bills win! But how should we feel about barely beating Jets?
‘The defense was fantastic in the second half, so there is a positive. But the offense moved the ball and could not get in the end zone.’
Bills Milano and White active for game with Jets
‘The shorthanded Bills will have linebacker Matt Milano and cornerback Tre White active for today’s game with the Jets. The two key defensive players had been listed as questionable. The Bills are already without Josh Norman and John Brown. Once again defensive lineman Harrison Phillips is a healthy scratch.’
Bills kick, pick their way to victory over Jets
‘The Bills defense got the job done to the tune of six sacks and two interceptions off Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.’
Former NFL player makes reading zone at the Boys and Girls club
‘Reed said he’s lucky to be able to give 14 reading zones across the United States— and visit 65 total.’
Bills postgame spotlight | Buffalo Bills 18, New York Jets 10
‘Tyler Bass had a very busy game today. He scored all of the Bills points of the game. Bass went 6-8 on field goals and kicked a new career-long 53-yard field goal. With six field goals made, he tied the franchise record for most field goals made in one game (Steve Christie -10/20/96). His eight field goal attempts are the most in one game in franchise history and the most by a rookie in the NFL since the 1970 merger. He tied three other kickers for the most by any player in that time span.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills at Jets | Week 7
‘New York rolled up 193 yards and 10 points on their first 30 offensive plays. On their last 22 plays from scrimmage they gained just 25 total yards. The Jets were stuck in neutral for the entire second half. On five second-half possessions they managed just four total net yards, with three of those five possessions going for zero or negative yardage.’