Archives for November 1, 2021

‘“It was right after he won the PGA and he was right there with his trophy and the golf cart,” Allen said. “He was on the golf course, and he took about 30 minutes to talk to the team and it was really cool. I think it’s just self-knowledge, understanding who you are. I know I don’t play well when I’m frustrated, and again, hearing that from a Hall of Fame golfer, one of the best of all time, to say that type of thing, that resonated well with me, because that’s exactly kind of how I feel, too. It helped me today and hopefully it’ll help me in the future, too.”’

‘“It always feels good to make plays when your number’s called,” Beasley said. “You definitely don’t want it to be the other way, or else you feel the opposite, so it’s definitely a good feeling, but I have confidence in myself that when my number is called, that I’m going to come through.”’

‘A former first-round pick, Oliver was a big part of stifling the Dolphins and of the Bills’ continuing effort against the run, as he continues to be make a bigger impact in his third season. Miami’s 68 rushing yards were the second lowest allowed by Buffalo this season.’

‘The offensive line struggled to create any movement in the running game, causing the offense to be one-dimensional. Miami has two good, beefy defensive tackles in Christian Wilkins and Raekwon Davis, who missed the first meeting. The third drive failed when Miami stuffed a third-and-1 run play. In addition, tight end Tommy Sweeney struggled in the first half.’

‘Josh Allen led four consecutive second-half scoring drives to take control of what had been a snooze fest.’

‘“The one to Stef, we had a little post or slant route, whatever you want to call it,” Allen said. “Again, they brought zero and I just knew that I just had to buy enough time to get the ball off and he was gonna go win for me. And he did.”’

‘Muffed punt: It could have better, but it could have been worse. Isaiah McKenzie muffed a punt in the third quarter, but Jake Kumerow was able to bail the Bills out. It was ruled a touchback.’

‘That would include penalties, which again were an issue. Buffalo was flagged nine times for 80 yards.’

‘“You roll out of bed and you’re a couple hundred yards from Highmark Stadium. There’s nothing like it,” a sunny Pace said on a cold, misty Sunday morning. “It’s like falling asleep next to the tree and waking up there Christmas morning.”’