‘Hamlin had eight tackles in the game and lept off the TV screen during the broadcast. He was always around the ball. When Hyde went down in Week 2, questions immediately began to fly about the Bills’ ability to replace the All Pro. Hamlin has had the answers in his first three starts.’
Archives for October 2022
Stefon Diggs used four words to describe play of Bills’ rookie class vs. Steelers
‘“They did all right,” Diggs said with a straight face.’
‘Gabe Davis is back’: What Davis and Bills teammates said about WR’s explosive game vs. Steelers
‘“For a minute I was (worried I wouldn’t catch it),” Davis said after the game. “I was fighting for it, and I couldn’t really feel it out. And then once I got a good grip on it, I just ripped it out and was able to hold onto it.”’
Mike Tomlin uses perfect one-liner to describe how bad Bills beat his Steelers
‘“We got smashed,” Tomlin said.’
Steelers star has an idea why they lost to Bills: ‘You can’t kick your own a**’
‘There was certainly some truth to Heyward’s statement on Sunday and it started early on Sunday.’
Steelers LB: Watching this happen Sunday vs. Bills ‘is something you never forget’
‘“This is one of those that you don’t forget, you know what I mean? When you travel and you go to somebody else’s house and they throw a party like this, it’s never something you forget,” Jack said. “It’s something you remember years from now. I think a lot good can come out of this if we react to it the right way.”’
Former Buffalo Bills DB’s revenge game ends short after concussion
‘As the game went on, Wallace rose to the occasion. On an Allen deep ball to Diggs, Wallace stayed with Diggs every step of the way, and broke up the pass. Later in the game, Wallace made a great play on a 50/50 ball to the near pylon against Davis, and came up with the interception. He then celebrated by looking at the fans and putting his thumbs down.’
Josh Allen, Bills offense dominate Steelers in blowout win (Report card)
‘Kaiir Elam was picked on throughout the game. He gave up multiple receptions in the win, but added his first NFL interception in the victory. Dane Jackson had six tackles and a pass defensed in the win at the other starting cornerback spot.’
Five Takeaways: Allen, Davis, stifling defensive effort power Bills in blowout of Steelers
‘Shakir led a long list of Bills who stepped into increased roles and thrived in place of a number of players held out of Sunday’s game due to injury. With Jordan Poyer (ribs), Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring), Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring) and Isiah McKenzie (concussion) all held out of action against the Steelers, Damar Hamlin, Quintin Morris, Tyrel Dodson, Shakir and a few others were thrust into the spotlight and put forth productive performances, beginning with the rookie wide receiver.’
Sullivan: Bills channel their inner Kobe Bryant for another dominant performance
‘The Bills had 11 plays of 20 yards or more. They had four TDs drives that took a combined 2:44 of clock, covering 263 yards in eight total plays. If not for some shaky moments early, and if the Steelers had been able to muster any sort of response, they could have scored 50 points and gained over 600 yards.’
Sabato: Bills prove they have NFL’s best roster with Chiefs rematch on deck
‘Even if there are still missing pieces when the Bills roll into Kansas City next week, they are so talented that the Chiefs are no longer the boogeyman they have been the last two seasons. From top to bottom, the Bills have a better roster and can stand toe-to-toe rather than holding on for dear life.’
Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Gerry Dulac: Steelers ‘smashed’ in Buffalo as they search for answers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Ron Cook: Kenny Pickett never had a chance in his first Steelers start (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise: Destruction against Bills should end any delusions about Steelers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers, Bills both point fingers at other side for chippy play (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Emotions boil over in frustrated Steelers locker room following 35-point loss to Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers notes: More opportunities slip from Diontae Johnson, but he remains undeterred (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers vs. Bills: Gerry Dulac’s quarterly observations (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Ray Fittipaldo’s Steelers report card: Failure from the top in Bills beatdown (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Bills throttle Steelers in Kenny Pickett’s 1st start (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Airing of Grievances: Blame for every aspect of Steelers as they get ‘smashed’ in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Kenny Pickett shows fight in losing 1st start with Steelers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Madden Monday: After Steelers’ ’embarrassing’ loss in Buffalo, there’s no doubt they’re ‘going to go into the bye 1-7’ (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers unhappy no penalty was called on Damar Hamlin hit to QB Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers lose 4 starters to injury during blowout loss to Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mike Tomlin not ‘disputing’ report that Steelers’ T.J. Watt underwent surgery on knee (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Pickett Shows Fire, Steelers Defense Sags In 38-3 Loss (AP)
Steelers Confirm T.J. Watt Had Knee Surgery (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett calls out low hit after loss: ‘Felt like he went after my knee’ (ESPN)
Mike Tomlin says Steelers open to making more changes after franchise’s worst loss since 1989 (CBS Sports)
Steelers-Bills fight: Kenny Pickett takes hit to helmet on slide, James Daniels defends QB on Bills sideline (CBS Sports)
What’s wrong with the Steelers? Mike Tomlin, Matt Canada deserve heat with no Kenny Pickett spark (The Sporting News)
How Kenny Pickett ignited fights, ejections during Bills blowout win over Steelers (The Sporting News)
The Steelers completely dominated by Bills in brutal loss (KDKA-FM)
Allen destroys Steelers defense, in one half (KDKA-FM)
Steelers yelling at each other in locker room, Tomlin ponders change (KDKA-FM)
Pickett reacts to his 1st start, Daniels discusses protecting franchise QB (KDKA-FM)
Steelers try to explain big plays allowed, injury news (KDKA-FM)
Steelers fall to Bills, 38-3 (Steelers.com)
Labriola on the loss to the Bills (Steelers.com)
Lolley’s 10 Thoughts: Bills (Steelers.com)
From the Press Room: Steelers at Bills (Steelers.com)
Heyward is Digest Player of the Week (Steelers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Steelers.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Steelers.com)
Photo gallery 3 (Steelers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Allen Picks Apart Steelers Secondary In Bills’ 38-3 Win
‘Following two close calls in splitting its past two outings, Buffalo (4-1) overcame its own injury-depleted offense which was missing three receivers and starting tight end Dawson Knox, to build a 31-3 lead by halftime.’
Josh Allen connects with Gabe Davis on Bills’ second long touchdown pass of the day
‘Allen’s 62-yard toss to Davis in the second quarter was the duo’s second hook-up of the day, and helped stake Buffalo to a 17-3 lead over Pittsburgh. It was Allen’s third passing touchdown of more than 60 yards in his career — and second in the game — while holding up as his fourth completion of more than 60 yards in his career.’
Bills vs. Steelers score, takeaways: Josh Allen-led Buffalo has huge day, spoiling Kenny Pickett’s first start
‘Defensively, the Bills were able to successfully disguise their coverages. They made Najee Harris and the Steelers’ running game a non-factor, as Pittsburgh rushed for just 54 yards on 17 carries. And Kaiir Elam, adding to the success of the Bills’ rookies on Sunday, recorded his first career interception near the end of the first half.’