‘It isn’t only that they’ve won six games in a row. It’s that all the victories, including a 56-26 pounding of the Miami Dolphins in Sunday’s regular-season finale at Bills Stadium, have been by double digits. The last playoff-bound team to finish their schedule that way was the Seattle Seahawks in 2004.’
Archives for January 4, 2021
Jason Wolf: Stefon Diggs leads NFL in catches, receiving yards, and values clean teeth, too
‘“The thing about (Diggs’ success) is it didn’t happen by accident,” Allen said. “This is a guy that works extremely hard, probably more so than anybody that I’ve ever seen. He takes care of his body like nobody I’ve ever seen. And it all pays dividends to what he does on the field.”‘
Analysis: Josh Allen puts his Dolphin-killing talent on display
‘Allen posted his fifth straight victory over Miami Sunday, and he only needed one half of football to put up big numbers on a team that entered the game ranked No. 1 in the NFL in scoring defense.’
10 observations: Isaiah McKenzie sparks scoring explosion in rout of Dolphins
‘In doing so, he became the first player in the NFL to have at least two receiving touchdowns and a punt return for a touchdown in a game since Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill on Sept. 9, 2018 against the Chargers.’
Quarter by quarter: Bills put exclamation point on regular season
‘For the season, the Bills outscored foes 90-49 in the first quarter. It was the third most in team history behind only 1975 (97 points) and 1964 (95 points). Both of those were in 14-game seasons. Buffalo allowed the fewest points in the first quarter in the NFL.’
Report Card: Bills earn straight ‘As’ after embarrassing Dolphins
‘This was just an absolute pantsing by Sean McDermott and Co. against a Miami team that needed a win to make the postseason. McDermott sent a message in sweeping the AFC East for the first time in franchise history – the division belongs to Buffalo now.’
Citing fans at Bills game, group wants more nursing home visitation
‘“If the stadium is opened, then why can’t the state open up elder care facilities,” said Pete Harding. “We’ll be here again next week protesting.”’
Record-breaking day as Bills destroy Dolphins 56-26, secure No. 2 seed and date with Colts
‘“It just shows that this is a different Buffalo Bills football team,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “We don’t have to get in on anybody’s back, on anybody’s pigtail, or anybody’s blessing. This is all our doing.”’
Report card: Josh Allen revolutionized himself to have greatest season in Bills history
‘Just another incredible performance for Daboll’s troops, and this time it wasn’t just Allen getting to enjoy the day. Allen started slowly and threw for only 32 yards on Buffalo’s first three scoreless possessions, one ending with an interception. But once he found his groove it was some kind of show.’
An overdue apology to Buffalo fans
‘It started with my September prediction that Buffalo, though it figured to be a better team than 2019’s 10-6 wild-card playoff squad, seemed destined to finish 9-7 due to a decidedly more difficult schedule.’
Bills close out in record-setting fashion
‘Buffalo’s 56 points scored are the most since it beat Miami, 58-24, at War Memorial Stadium in 1966. The victory also marked the first time the Bills have gone unbeaten in the division (6-0) in franchise history and their 13-win season is only the third time they have reached that total as the 1990 and ‘91 squads also went 13-3.’
Bills blow out Dolphins; no playoff dream too big for Bills Mafia: Instant Observations
‘Miami has held teams to just 18.8 points per game this season, but didn’t have a single answer for Josh Allen and the Bills offense once they started to attack.’
Buffalo Bills ‘play to kill,’ unapologetic after dropping 56 points on top scoring defense
‘“Guys make mistakes and then we just brush it off and keep pushing,” Dawkins said. “It’s like, `all right man, let’s gut it out.’ Guys are happy for one another for scoring and breaking records and making plays.”’
Who is Antonio Williams? Bills UDFA RB scores twice in Buffalo’s Week 17 win
‘Buffalo signed Williams as an UDFA following the 2020 NFL Draft. His stint to play in the Bills’ regular season finale, however, was not an easy one. The Bills released and re-signed Williams a handful of times in 2020. His perseverance and hard work paid off on Sunday with an impressive outing.’
Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie predicted punt return TD to Josh Allen in breakout game
‘“He was like, well go ahead then. I’m like, ‘all right, cool,’” McKenzie said. “I thought I was just going to get a big gain or maybe just a fair catch. I had to make the gunner miss, and then I seen the hole, so I just hit it as fast as I could.”’