‘It’s gonna look less like grading and more of a recollection of highlights…’.
Archives for October 2022
Davis returns to form, sparks Bills offense in blowout win
‘After being slowed by injury the previous three weeks, Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis provided a big spark in Sunday’s win against the Steelers.’
“I got a real good quarterback” | A look at Josh Allen’s record-breaking numbers against the Steelers
‘The record-breaking numbers kept coming for Allen, as he became the first NFL QB this season to surpass 300 yards in the first half of the game. The Bills offense as a whole also made their mark in the first half with 400 yards, and they became the first NFL team to reach 400 yards in the first half since Tampa Bay in 2020.’
Bills Today | Josh Allen nominated for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week Award for Week 5
‘In Sunday’s 38-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen completed 20 of 31 attempts for 424 passing yards, four touchdowns and rushed for 42 yards. The quarterback’s 424 passing yards mark the most a Bill has ever passed for in regulation. 98 of those yards came on a deep TD throw to WR Gabe Davis on the opening drive, tying the longest TD pass in Bills franchise history.’
Bills making oddsmakers look smart
‘To be sure, next Sunday’s road game against the Chiefs will be a telling yardstick of how these teams compare as the winner would have a leg up on home field advantage in the playoffs.’
Bills with record-setting performance vs. Pittsburgh
‘This was the Steelers’ most one-sided loss since a 51-0 defeat by Cleveland in 1989. It was also Buffalo’s sixth-largest margin of victory in the franchise’s 63-year history. The win improved the Bills to 4-1, tied with next Sunday’s opponent, Kansas City, for the AFC’s best record. Philadelphia, at 5-0, leads the league and is followed by a trio of 4-1s: Minnesota, Dallas and the New York Giants.’
Observations: With Gabe Davis back, Bills’ explosive offense returns in rout of Pittsburgh
‘“The way he was moving, bouncing around on it, I was like, ‘OK this guy’s ready to go,’ and he was,” Allen said.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Only one thing to say after Bills rout Pittsburgh – bring on Kansas City
‘Is it Sunday at 4:25 p.m. yet? Can it be shifted to Thursday at 8:20 p.m. instead of Washington at Chicago? Can we please, please, please get more drama than the snooze-fest against the Steelers, who answered being the largest underdog of the Mike Tomlin Era by suffering the franchise’s worst loss since 1989?’
Bills rookies Khalil Shakir and James Cook make memories in 38-3 drubbing of Steelers
‘“That’s great,” McDermott said. “Here’s a young man that played at Georgia, not really from around here, but he’s adjusting and (knows) enough to give Bills Mafia what they so deserve. And I think that’s pretty cool to watch a young man to have the wherewithal after his first touchdown and the awareness to celebrate that with the fans, so that’s special. It’s a feel-good moment, for sure.”’
Plays that shaped the game: Josh Allen’s Take No Prisoners Tour smashes Steelers
‘The 98-yard touchdown pass traveled 46 yards to Gabe Davis, despite the fact blitzing safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was bearing down on the QB and put a lick on Allen as he released the pass.’
Three questions: What to remember and what to worry about after Bills’ epic, 38-3 rout
‘Allen’s 434 passing yards were second most in Bills history and a record for a non-overtime game. Drew Bledsoe passed for 463 in an overtime win at Minnesota in 2002. Allen’s 348 passing yards in the first half were tied for the second most in the first half by any quarterback since 1991.’
Bills 38, Steelers 3: How it happened, key plays, standout players
‘Leading 10-3 and having left points on the field (a blocked field goal and an Allen interception to the end zone), the Bills took command with 9:29 left in the second quarter.’
Report Card: Defense, coaching shine in Bills’ blowout win
‘A holding penalty by Ryan Bates wiped out a first-down run by Devin Singletary on the Bills’ second possession. Singletary’s first two carries in the first quarter were both stopped for no gain. His third carry, however, hit for 23 yards. He finished with just six attempts, but was able to gain 42 yards for a healthy yards per attempt of 7.0. Zack Moss logged just one carry, but it did gain 7 yards and got the Bills away from their goal line, with the play starting at the Buffalo 2-yard line. Quarterback Josh Allen rushed five times for 42 yards. He took one big hit on a designed sweep. James Cook gained 31 yards on four carries, highlighted by his 24-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. In what feels like a weekly occurrence, the final numbers – 18 carries, 120 yards, one touchdown – look better on paper than it felt like as the game was going on.’
Josh Allen decimates Steelers defense with four touchdowns in Bills’ 38-3 rout
‘Even with those glaring mistakes, the kind that could be hugely costly in a playoff game or, you know, next week in Kansas City, it was simply astounding how Allen carved up the Steelers defense.’
Gabe Davis makes plays of the year, Bills backups shine to embarrass Steelers
‘Davis had managed only four catches for 50 yards in the last two games as he has been hampered by an ankle injury, but it certainly seemed like he was back to his explosive self. Just in time with a return to Kansas City coming up Sunday in what, once again, may turn out to be a playoff preview.’