‘“Daboll lost his grandma this last week,” Allen revealed after the game. “She was the woman that raised him. So he had a pretty tough week. … It’s just crazy how the roles are reversed. Last year I got to come into the locker room and I had a heartfelt hug with him. And this year, he falls in my arms.”’
Archives for September 27, 2021
Josh Allen-Emmanuel Sanders chemistry apparent in Bills’ big win over Washington (10 reasons to be encouraged, 1 reason to worry)
‘Buffalo’s offense wasn’t the only unit playing at a level on Sunday. The team’s defense created multiple turnovers to help the Bills put the game away. Following their second win of the season, here are 10 reasons to be encouraged and one reason to be worried.’
Josh Allen, Bills secondary earn perfect marks in 43-21 rout over Washington
‘Allen completed 32-of-43 passes (74.4%) for 358 yards and four touchdowns through the air. A fifth touchdown was added on the ground. After such an impressive outing against Washington, it’s hard to envision anyone else winning AFC Offensive Player of the Week.’
Buffalo Bills open as monster favorite over Texans after 2nd blowout win (Odds)
‘According to Betonline.ag, the Bills open as a -17 favorite over the Houston Texans in their Week 4 game set for 1 p.m. next Sunday at Highmark Stadium. The last time the Bills were this large a favorite was in 2019 when they were -17 favorites against the Dolphins at home. Buffalo won that game, 31-21. They beat Miami, 37-20, on the road less than a month later to sweep the season series.’
Five takeaways: Bills roll WFT behind massive day from Allen, Sanders, Buffalo passing game
‘The Bills’ defense was strong again this week, and if it weren’t for one big play from Washington (1-2) running back Antonio Gibson and a Buffalo special teams blunder, the score would have finished even more lopsided. The Bills limited WFT quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who had generated some hype entering the game due to his early-season performance, to 14-of-24 passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns while forcing him into two interceptions. The Buffalo defense forced a total of three turnovers, including a fumble, to help its cause.’
Sullivan: After two quiet weeks, Allen comes up with best game yet
‘He looked like the 2020 Josh, the one who was second in the MVP voting and had many experts picking him to win it this year. Allen was calm and mercilessly efficient, completing 32 of 43 passes for 358 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.’
Monday’s Washington Coverage
Washington gets routed by Buffalo with a crumbling defense and a turnover-prone offense
(Washington Post)
The Bills shattered the myth that Washington has an elite defense (Washington Post)
Washington used Buffalo as a measuring stick. It came up short in these three areas. (Washington Post)
Taylor Heinicke struggles in first road start, throws two interceptions vs. Bills (Washington Post)
Four takeaways from Washington’s 43-21 loss to the Bills (Washington Post)
Washington’s defense has no answer for Allen, Bills in one-sided loss (Washington Times)
Heinicke learns hard lessons in first road start (Washington Times)
Allen shows what Washington is missing (and not just at quarterback) (Washington Times)
Disappointing performance in loss to Buffalo is ‘something to learn from,’ says Washington’s Taylor Heinicke (Norfolk Virginian Pilot)
Taylor Heinicke struggles in Washington loss to Buffalo (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Phillips: Washington’s defense declared itself one of the league’s best. Three games in, they’re aspiring to mediocre. (Richmond Times Dispatch)
One Long Bills’ Drive Exposes Washington’s Weaknesses (AP)
Dustin Hopkins recovers his own kickoff as wind wreaks havoc in Bills vs. Washington game (The Sporting News)
Young: WFT’s defense must ‘look ourselves in the mirror’ after loss (NBC Sports Washington)
WFT’s defense was a weakness — again — in loss to Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington)
After loss in Buffalo, Rivera says WFT has ‘a long way to go’ (NBC Sports Washington)
By trying to make things happen, Heinicke made mistakes (NBC Sports Washington)
Stock Report: The market for the Washington Football Team is collapsing (NBC Sports Washington)
5 Takeaways From Washington’s Loss To The Bills (WashingtonFootball.com)
Photo gallery (WashingtonFootball.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Allen Honors OC Daboll In Bills’ 43-21 Rout Of Washington
‘Entering the game with a 56% completion rate, he finished 32 of 43 for 358 yards, while also surpassing the 100-touchdown plateau (including TDs rushing and one receiving) in his 47th start.’
Three TD passes by Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, quick scores by Washington produce wild first half
‘On the TD pass to Sanders, Allen bought extra time on the play by scrambling to the right and avoiding pressure. He then found Sanders downfield near the sideline with safety Landon Collins in coverage. The score was Sanders’ first as a Bill.’
Bills cruise against Washington in Week 3
‘Buffalo’s offense got off to another hot start in this affair, as after receiving the opening kickoff Josh Allen and company went to work. The opening drive took just 4:07 to find paydirt, as Allen found first-year Bill Emmanuel Sanders for a 28-yard touchdown catch. It was Sanders’ first touchdown with Buffalo.’
Opinion: Geary: Bills offense was never in doubt
‘I mentioned it during Countdown to Kickoff this morning on our Network Pregame show that it was very important for Josh Allen to get off to a hot start on Sunday. After throwing an incompletion on his first attempt of the day to Devin Singletary, Allen completed his next six passes down the field leading the Bills to an opening drive touchdown.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: WFT at Bills
‘The Bills defense did a great job overall and they did get pressure on Taylor Heinicke, but they never got him down, and several times the WFT QB escaped to run for a good gain or complete a pass.’
Buffalo Bills dominate for first home win of the season defeating Washington Football Team 43-21
‘After Washington couldn’t get anything done on offense to start the half, Josh Allen and the Bills got going again on offense finishing off a 93-yard drive with another touchdown pass to Emmanuel Sanders, but the Bills could not convert the two point conversion.’
‘He played a bit more free today and executed at a high level’, Josh Allen shines in win over WFT
‘”I just care so much about my teammates and my biggest fear is letting them down,” Allen said after the game. “It was a complete team win today.”‘
Bills defense still hungry after three takeaways against Washington
‘”Obviously in Week 1 [against Pittsburgh], we didn’t take the ball away enough,” Bills safety Jordan Poyer said. “We just want to continue the momentum… Anytime you go out there on defense, you want to have an opportunity to take the football away.”‘