‘The Patriots ran 27 times for 149 yards. They only had one run of 20 yards or more, but still averaged 5.5 yards per carry, which is too much.’
Archives for December 2021
Bills fans welcome home AFC East leaders after Sunday’s win over Patriots
‘”Bills Mafia” was decked out in full Bills regalia and waving flags and banners, and leading chants through bullhorns as they awaited the familiar giant Delta airliner that would slowly roll up to the fence and witness a raucous Bills welcome.’
Buffalo Bills get revenge against New England Patriots, take over AFC East lead with 33-21 win
‘Josh Allen threw a bullet to Stefon Diggs for a 12-yard touchdown pass to extend Buffalo’s lead to 17-7.’
All offense ran through Allen in 33-21 win
‘”Josh makes a quarter of a billion dollars, you know?” Dion Dawkins said. “He cares about his teammates and he’s an overcompetitor. And you can see it. Like, the media and people talk, and Josh just keeps his mouth shut, his head down, and performs. And I wouldn’t have expected anything else. Before any game, we can hear his fire in his voice of what was about to happen. And whenever that is, just be ready for a show.”‘
McKenzie’s career day sets the tone in win over Patriots
‘Buffalo’s wide receiver, kick returner, and jet motion extraordinaire embraced the role of lead slot receiver when he had to rise to the occasion. After a costly fumble in Buffalo’s crushing loss to the Indianapolis Colts game a month ago, he was left off the active roster in back-to-back contests.’
Report: Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley fined roughly $100,000 for COVID-19 protocol violations
‘Beasley is unvaccinated and was fined in $14,600 in August when NFL officials attended the Bills practice facility in August.’
Bills fans greet team at airport following victory over Patriots
‘Allen waved to the crowd after getting off the plane as fans cheered the team on.’
Bills reclaim lead in AFC East with 33-21 win over Patriots
‘Isaiah McKenzie had the game of his life against the Patriots, taking over for Cole Beasley who was placed on the COVID-19 list in Week 16, and catching a team-high 11 receptions for 125-yards and a touchdown in the win.’
Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie steps up with career day in biggest game of the season
‘“I’m so happy for him, I’ve got all the faith in the world in him and for him to come out and play this way, the day after Christmas, it means a lot to him but I think it means a lot to everybody on this team,” Josh Allen said in his postgame press conference.’
Bills offensive line responds in a big way vs. Patriots after injuries, Covid has them shuffling positions once again
‘Even though Dawkins was activated the day before the game in New England, he wasn’t in the lineup right away. Therefore, rookie Spencer Brown was at left tackle again while Ike Boettger started at left guard, Mitch Morse at center like always, Ryan Bates lined up at right guard for just his second ever career start and Daryl Williams was at right tackle.’
4 Observations: Bills win, take over 1st place
‘The Bills were very aggressive going for it on 4th down going for it 4 times and converting three. The defense held the Patriots to 1-10 on 3rd down.’
Hundreds of Bills fans welcome team back at the airport
‘Fans are extra excited because after the Bills win against the Patriots they’re feeling very confident the team can clinch the AFC east division title and secure their spot in the playoffs.’
Almost in the bag: Bills control their own destiny after win over New England
‘Leading 26-21, the Bills faced a fourth-and-1 in the middle of their late 13-play, 75-yard drive, when Josh Allen ran for 8-yards to keep the ball out of Mac Jones’ hands with 4 minutes, 17 seconds left in the game.’
Carucci Take2: Bills answer call to show why they’re best in AFC East
‘In all phases, the Bills played with a heightened level of passion and energy. They set out to show they were not only the better team, but the one many of us expected to make another deep postseason run.’
Bills regain top spot in AFC East with win over Patriots
‘The offensive line played brilliantly and Josh Allen took advantage. Allen completed 30 of his 47 attempts for 314 yards and three touchdowns. Allen was also the team’s top rusher, racking up 65 yards on the ground.’