‘Allen sold the run first and then got excellent depth as he attacked the perimeter. The Jets defense, like a school of hungry piranhas, swarmed to the fake and left themselves immediately vulnerable down the field. Credit Daboll with another great bootleg concept to start the Bills’ drive, giving Allen options to create with his legs or to complete easier throws to open receivers.’
Archives for January 2022
Alan Pergament: The enthusiasm of CBS’ Kevin Harlan helps Bills fans party like it’s 1995
‘Harlan, who may be even better calling NBA games, was sharp on the big fourth-quarter plays and also offered his unique take on a couple of altercations between the two teams that were initially out of camera view.’
Erik Brady: ‘Fandemonium’ broke out last time Bills beat Jets for AFC East, thanks to one very large paw
‘As for the goalpost-storming day in 1988, Bills fans can thank one Frederic Charles Smerlas that the game got to overtime at all. The score was 6-6 with 25 seconds to play when New York lined up for a surefire field goal from 40 yards. Jets kicker Pat Leahy had made 47 of his last 49 field goals from 40 yards or closer.’
Bills vs Patriots, round 3: Make no mistake, this rivalry takes on a new look for playoffs
‘How delicious is that? A third game against everyone’s favorite team to hate in the span of 41 days.’
Leslie Frazier’s Bills defense was best in the NFL and he’s a head coaching candidate again
‘“I’m super proud of those guys, but let me just make sure I’m clear here; Leslie Frazier runs the defense and I want to give credit where credit is due,” said coach Sean McDermott. “This is not Sean McDermott’s defense, this is Leslie’s defense, and those defensive coaches and players have done a phenomenal job.”’
Is home field actually an advantage for the Bills in the playoffs?
‘The crowd advantage is definitely something to consider, especially when it comes to the Patriots’ rookie quarterback Mac Jones. He’s struggled at times during the second half of the season. He’s thrown five interceptions in his last four games, including a pair against the Bills in a Week 16 loss.’
Boston analyst doesn’t think Bills’ Josh Allen can best Bill Belichick, Patriots again
‘“I think familiarity is actually a better thing for the Patriots,” Johnson said. “Josh Allen, I mean he just torched the Patriots just a few weeks ago–his best game ever against the Patriots not that long ago–but I think Josh Allen had to play a perfect game in that game and I think the Patriots will adjust and do something different.”’
Bills’ Brian Daboll & Leslie Frazier drawing HC interest, Joe Schoen requested for GM interview
‘While there are only 32 GM jobs in the league, Schoen may be hesitant to take the Giants’ job as New York has committed to bringing Joe Judge back as their head coach for the 2022-2023 season.’
Sabato: Bills need to beat Patriots in playoffs to be true beasts of the East
‘As long as Allen is pulling the trigger, the offense is always going to be potent. But it seems unlikely the team will have a better window to win a championship with this defense. Sure, the Jets looked more like the faux-Bills offense in the made-for-TV movie Second String, but they still had NFL players who received a paycheck and were held to 53 yards from scrimmage.’
Bills fans rise up after $3,000 worth of equipment stolen from Lockport tailgaters
‘Within five hours, the fundraiser not only raised the $3,000 needed to replace the equipment, but it surpassed $5,000 and Roman was able to order a new grill. All equipment should be replaced and the Romans will be ready for their first playoff game when the Bills host the Patriots in the AFC wild-card round Saturday night.’
Tuesday’s New England Coverage
Scouting Bills-Patriots: Three things to watch in the wild-card round (Boston Globe)
Patriots’ Mac Jones, Bill Belichick look ahead to third meeting with Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Patriots-Bills Round 3 Preview: Five Keys For New England Against Buffalo (NESN)
Nine Thoughts On Patriots-Bills Round 3 Ahead Of Wild-Card Playoff (NESN)
A few early thoughts on Patriots-Bills, Round 3 (WEEI-FM)
Patriots and Bills headed for another weather game (WBZ-FM)
Early Weather Forecast For Patriots-Bills Playoff Meeting Calls For Frigid Temperatures In Buffalo (WBZ-TV)
What can Patriots learn from previous Bills battles? (Patriots.com)
Tuesday’s New York Coverage
Bills’ Joe Schoen, Chiefs’ Ryan Poles among Giants’ interview requests as GM search begins (New York Daily News)
Giants want to interview Bills’ Joe Schoen for GM gig (New York Post)
Giants request to interview promising Bills executive — with Bill Parcells ties — as GM search kicks off (Newark Star Ledger)
Tuesday’s Chicago Coverage
Reports: Bears look to Bills OC Brian Daboll to fill head coaching vacancy (NBC Sports Chicago)
Bills’ D Has Reason To Crow While Challenges Lie Ahead
‘They had good reason to crow following a 27-10 season-ending win over the Jets on Sunday in which the defense limited New York to four first downs (a Bills franchise record), 53 yards net offense (second fewest in team history) while generating nine sacks (two short of the team record and the most in 10 years).’
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend: Early forecast for Patriots-Bills calls for sub-zero temperatures
‘With that in mind, weather becoming a factor in this could be more beneficial to the Patriots, who are 4.5-point underdogs heading into this playoff matchup. If wind, precipitation, or merely the cold weather can limit Josh Allen’s ability to throw the football, that should keep New England within striking distance, while playing into their preference of running the football.’