‘”Before meetings last night, I called Josh and just asked him where he was on it and, obviously, I was expressing my sympathy to him, as well as his family,” McDermott said. “He said that he wanted to play. We just felt like he was going to have to compartmentalize for the better part of 24 hours in order to get through the game. And that’s what he did and then he was emotional after the game.’
Archives for November 9, 2020
Maligned Bills linebacker A.J. Klein has ‘day of his life’ against Seahawks
‘“I don’t pay attention to any of that stuff,” Klein said Sunday, after the game of his career. “I go out and do what I need to do and try to perform to the best of my ability. It’s a good feeling when you go out and perform like this.”’
Analysis: Josh Allen’s audible to John Brown highlighted QB’s huge day
‘“He made a great check on the all-out blitz to John Brown,” said center Jon Feliciano. “That was a huge play in the game. That’s all Josh’s preparation and the confidence of him noticing the defense, noticing they were bringing all out, and he got to the right play.”’
10 observations: White, Poyer finally get interceptions in Bills’ big win
‘“I’m the lone ranger,” Hyde joked after the victory, referring to being the only one of the three still without an interception. “We were definitely due. We were due eight weeks ago. It was good to see 21 and 27 get on the board today.”’
Column: Bills’ line ‘stirs the drink’ as defense batters Russell Wilson
‘“It’s probably a mindset,” McDermott said. “I think when you have clarity during the early part of the week in terms of how we want to attack the game plan and then they can go out there and execute, the practice time we put in allows the guys to understand the ins and outs of the defense and the game plan and then they can go out there and play free.”’
Quarter by Quarter: Bills roll up the numbers in knocking off Seahawks
‘With starting CB Shaquill Griffin and slot corner Ugo Imadi out due to injuries, that pushed third-year veteran D.J. Reed onto the field in passing situations. Reed, a former undrafted free agent, is Seattle’s third option at slot corner and was a liability.’
Report Card: Bills passing game returns to its A+ ways
‘Allen absolutely feasted on a historically awful Seattle pass defense.’
Bills off to best start since 1993, make huge statement by out-gunning Seahawks
‘Ponder this, Bills fans: For the first time since 1993, the Bills are 7-2. And after their two-game slump in the losses to Tennessee and Kansas City, they have now reeled off three straight victories and took yet another step toward their first AFC East title since 1995.’
Struggling Buffalo Bills defense won’t have LB Matt Milano for the next three games
‘Without Milano, the Bills have been forced to play A.J. Klein for large chunks of the time and he has proven to be a liability no matter what coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier say. According to Pro Football Focus, Klein is one of the most least productive linebackers in the league, as well as one of the lowest-graded defensive players on the Buffalo roster per their grades.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen plays day after his grandmother’s death, shreds Seahawks
‘The only reason there isn’t a plus after that A is because the Bills offensive line got manhandled by the Seahawks blitzes and Allen was sacked seven times for 29 yards in losses. Otherwise, wow, what a show.’
Buffalo proved it could play with big boys
‘IF SOMEBODY had told you the Bills would end up in a shootout against the NFL’s highest-scoring team and that Buffalo would have only 19 carries for a mere 34 yards, what would be the conclusion? Guaranteed loss.’
Bills score most points on Carroll-coached Seattle team
‘The Bills’ 44 points scored are the most since they totaled 45 in a win over San Francisco in October of 2016. It’s also the most points ever given up in the 11 years Seattle has been coached by Pete Carroll.’
Bills’ Josh Allen surgical in 400-yard passing game to beat Seahawks, 44-34: Instant observations
‘It’s been a tough go for third-year linebacker Tremaine Edmunds this season. He’s gotten a lot of heat for a drop off in production while he’s dealt with a shoulder injury most of the season. Against the Seahawks’ high-powered offense, Edmunds was flying around the field and making difference making plays. Edmunds had more tackles for a loss (2) in the game than he had all season entering the contest. Edmunds added a sack and a pass defended in the game.’
Bills stun Seahawks on both sides of the ball (12 reasons to be encouraged, 3 reasons to worry)
‘Allen took a lot of hits and sacks in the game, but remained cool and calm on his way to a brilliant performance.’
Bills’ A.J. Klein sacks Russell Wilson 2 times, silences critics after huge game vs. Seahawks
‘Klein was used as a frequent blitzer in the second half by defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. His big plays down the stretch helped the Bills hold off the no. 1 scoring offense in the NFL and quarterback Russell Wilson to finish off a 44-34 win at Bills Stadium.’