‘“Our whole message was the whole game, no matter what, don’t take your foot off the gas,” running back Devin Singletary said. “Just keep going, because we know what they’re capable of. … Just keep applying pressure.”’
Archives for December 27, 2021
Observations: Josh Allen loudly states his MVP case in leading Bills over Patriots
‘Allen was simply sublime from start to finish in throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover or getting sacked as the Bills moved back into first place in the AFC East. The rest of the season is simple – win out and the Bills repeat as division champions and host at least one playoff game at Highmark Stadium.’
‘He was unbelievable’: Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie stars when turn comes
‘And it was redemptive. McKenzie has had a tumultuous recent stretch. After fumbling a punt return against the Colts despite being untouched, McKenzie was benched for two games. Between the two games, Thanksgiving night against the Saints and Monday night against the Patriots, McKenzie posted a picture of himself on Instagram smiling and giving a thumbs up to the camera with the caption “This hurts.”’
Q&A: Bills QB Josh Allen channeled his inner Tom Brady (only better)
‘I’d call it Allen’s second or third finest performance, considering the quality of the opposition, the fact that his offensive line was in a state of flux and that he was missing two top receivers. That’s behind the Superman impersonation in the playoff victory against Indianapolis in January and maybe behind a 415-yard, four-TD, 44-point game against Seattle last season. But that was a mediocre Seahawks defense. Let’s call it No. 2 in the Josh Allen Experience catalog.’
Plays that shaped the game: Brian Daboll’s trust in Josh Allen pays off
‘Naked No. 17. Allen had run a quarterback sneak on third and 1 from the 27 for no gain. On fourth down, the Patriots made it their first priority to again stop the QB sneak by covering up the Bills’ center and guards with their three beefiest bodies, Carl Davis, Davon Godchaux and Lawrence Guy, leaving no gap open up the middle.’
Quarter by quarter: Strong start on defense, Allen’s 100th TD mark 33-21 win over Pats
‘Singletary scores: Running back Devin Singletary had four of his 12 carries on a drive he capped with a touchdown. The two-yard run was his fourth rushing touchdown of the season, and it marked the second game in a row that he’s scored.’
Report Card: Bills dominate through the air – offensively and defensively – in decisive win
‘New England ran 27 times for 149 yards – 5.5 yards per carry – and all three of their touchdowns came on the ground. Damien Harris did all that damage, with his three scores coming on 18 carries that produced 103 yards.’
Instant analysis: Bills defeat arch-nemesis Patriots 33-21 to take control of AFC East
‘The job is not over. They need to beat the Falcons and Jets in the last two games, both at Highmark Stadium, to clinch the division because even if the Patriots win out against the Jaguars and Dolphins, they can’t overtake Buffalo.’
Maiorana: Bills unwrap Isaiah McKenzie for the game of his life to sink Patriots
‘“A learning experience,” McKenzie said of that humbling two-game stretch. “That was my first time sitting down in awhile and I just had to take it even, think to myself, ‘What can I do better?’ And I’d just show up to practice every day and get my teammates better, and do whatever I’ve got to do to make myself better for my teammates.”’
Bills report card: Josh Allen, Isaiah McKenzie deliver masterpiece to torture Patriots
‘I’m not here to compare Josh Allen to Tom Brady, who I have to grudgingly admit is the GOAT. I wouldn’t dare. But Sunday afternoon, Allen put on a performance that rivaled anything Brady ever did to the Bills in this former land of misery nestled in the suburbs of Boston.’
This Bills’ win exactly what it seemed to be
‘On this day, the Bills produced their best effort of the season, given the circumstances, and secured an open path to a repeat as AFC East champion.’
Allen, in fourth season, joins elite TD passers
‘Allen’s 12-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs just before halftime was the 100th of his Bills career. He became only the ninth NFL quarterback to throw at least 100 TD passes in his first four NFL seasons.’
Sean McDermott gets aggressive in Patriots rematch; Bills leave Bill Belichick with ‘not a lot to say’
‘Patriots coach Bill Belichick joked three weeks ago after his team only passed three times in a win over the Bills that he could roll out the same game plan since Buffalo hadn’t seen it. After Sunday’s win, which was the Patriots’ second loss in as many weeks, Belichick said there’s “not a lot to say here.”’
Razor sharp: Bills’ Josh Allen continues recent dominance over Patriots at Gillette Stadium
‘Considering Gillette’s new slogan is “The Best Men Can Be,” Allen sounds like a perfect fit.’
Devin Singletary sets tone early, Bills OL win key battle vs. Patriots DL (Encouraged/worried)
‘The Patriots were a perfect 3-of-3 in the red zone on Sunday. Buffalo’s defense is generally a solid bend but don’t break unit, but New England dialed up the right plays against the Bills converting on some big 4th down plays along the way.’