‘On the deciding play, Murray rolled left before sending the ball skyward, a pass not unlike the ones Russell Wilson throws that Cris Collinsworth has dubbed “moon balls.” Waiting in the end zone was Hopkins, ready to justify the already-questionable cost for his trade and really stick a knife in Texans’ fans hearts after Houston lost 10-7 to the Browns earlier Sunday. And much like Calvin Johnson once did for the Lions, Hopkins hopped higher than everyone else and came down with the football.’
Archives for November 2020
Bills fall to Cardinals on Hopkins’ last-second TD
‘The Buffalo defense did a good job limiting Arizona’s high-powered offense in the first half, holding them to three field goals despite the Cardinals getting inside the Bills’ 25-yard line on each of those drives. However, it was a totally different story in the second half, as a 17-point third quarter that featured a pair of rushing scores from Murray, pushed the Cardinals ahead going into the final frame.’
Opinion: Three observations: Another poor third quarter hurts Bills in loss
‘There is a lot Buffalo can take away from this game, positive and negative. The Bills played a great first half and did a good job controlling Murray and limiting the high-powered Arizona offense. But, another sluggish third quarter, a trend for Buffalo this season, put the Bills in a hole heading into the fourth, and Stefon Diggs’ 21-yard go-ahead touchdown catch with 34 seconds to go wasn’t enough to seal the victory.’
Opinion: With a competitive team, comes the possibility of heartbreak
‘As much as the offense has carried the torch this season, they hold a heavy portion of the blame when it comes to their failures because of their inability to execute in the third quarter. Currently, it’s the single biggest roadblock this team faces in their quest to an AFC East title and potentially an AFC Championship. If the offense can find a way to push aside their third quarter struggles and put together a full four quarter performance, the Bills might really be the biggest threat to the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Cardinals
‘As good as Allen was at the start and end, there was a lot to inconsistency and bad passes in the middle. Twice he threw the ball into the arms of Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson, but Peterson didn’t hold on for the interception. But then Peterson did grab one, and so did Dre Kirkpatrick, both on badly thrown Allen passes. In the second and third quarters, Allen combined to go 13-for-23 for 108 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT.’
Bills fall short to Cardinals 32-30 in wild finish
‘But the Bills’ struggles against the running game in the first half were amplified in the second half. In Kenyan Drake’s first game back for Arizona in three weeks, he ran for over 100 yards. Quarterback Kyler Murray also ran for two scores.’
Bills forging ahead after last-second loss with bye week on the horizon
‘”We’re pros. And we understand that there’s going to be a winner and there’s going to be a loser,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “The good thing is that this wasn’t the Super Bowl and we have plenty more games to play.”‘
“Gut Punch”: Bills players react to Sunday night’s Hail Mary play
‘”Nervousness? No. But it’s a 60 minute game,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “Until that clock shows zeroes, it isn’t over. And [the Cardinals] clearly showed that today.”‘
Murray’s Hail Mary ends late Bills comeback 32-30
‘But the Cardinals would not go gentle into that goodnight. With two seconds left in the game, Murray does what he does best and extends a play, scrambling and throwing up a prayer, and it’s DeAndre Hopkins that mosses four Bills defenders in the end zone for the go ahead touchdown.’
Bills third quarter struggles continue in loss to Cardinals
‘The Cardinals scored 17 straight points before Allen’s 21-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 34 seconds left.’
“The ball was in the air for like 10 minutes”
‘“I was late getting in the air, I feel like I could have done a better job on that part. I was trapped behind him, I feel like I could’ve timed it better. That one hurts, that one hurts,” Hyde said.’
Allen ends up-and-down day with TD to Diggs
‘“I can’t give two turnovers to the other team and expect to win,” Allen said.’
Sean McDermott reacts to CB Josh Norman testing positive for COVID-19
‘“It’s unfortunate any time someone tests positive and the guys that were apparently exposed couldn’t make the trip either but listen, no excuses, no explanations. We gotta get the job done,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said after a 32-30 loss to the Cardinals.’
Bills QB Josh Allen on loss to Arizona: “It shouldn’t have come down to one play”
‘“Obviously losing’s never fun. To lose like that, it’s painful, it hurts you know that’s why you play 60 minutes of the game and throughout the game I put the ball in harm’s way too often. It shouldn’t have come down to one play,” Allen said.’
Cardinals top Bills in last-second stunner
‘The Bills defense forces a punt, but Allen and the offense isn’t able to take advantage as Dre Kirkpatrick intercepts Allen. That was Allen’s second interception of the game and seventh of the season. The Bills defense is able to foce another punt to start a drive at it’s own 22-yard line. Josh Allen and the Bills put together an impressive scoring drive of 12-plays and 78-yards that featured heavy targeting and production from receiver Cole Beasley. Allen capped it with a 21-yard TD strike to Stefon Diggs with :34 left in the game giving Buffalo a 30-26 lead.’