‘An 11-play, 78-yard touchdown drive to end the first half helped turn the tide for Buffalo, as the Bills jogged into the locker room with a 13-10 lead after what was, for the most part, a miserable first-half effort. On the go-ahead scoring drive, Josh Allen connected with Gabe Davis on a 28-yard reception on a second-and-3 that helped advance the possession deep into Cleveland territory. Five plays later, Devin Singletary converted a critical third-and-1 with a two-yard rush up the middle, which led to five-yard strike from Allen to Stefon Diggs, who hauled in his first target of the game for the go-ahead score.’
Archives for November 21, 2022
Five Takeaways: Bills push through adversity as rushing attack, rush defense power rebound win over Browns
‘After allowing the Browns to march down the field and score an opening drive touchdown, the Buffalo defense settled in and made things difficult on Brissett and company as the game wore on. The Bills’ ‘D’ was particularly stout in defending against the Browns’ potent rushing attack, limiting Nick Chubb to just 19 yards on 14 carries.’
Sabato: Perspective is pertinent in dealing with Bills’ midseason slog
‘The Bills have lost three times by a grand total of eight points, in games where they did more to lose than their opponents did to win. Still, no team has proven to have the ability to beat the Buffalo when it plays to maximum potential.’
Monday’s Cleveland Coverage
Bills bury Browns 31-23 in the No Snow Game in Detroit to drop them to 3-7, deep freeze their playoff hopes (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Watching the loss to Buffalo, it’s obvious the Browns should replace defensive coordinator Joe Woods – Terry Pluto (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns starting center Ethan Pocic’s absence was felt at every turn in Bills loss (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns are who we thought they were after getting outclassed yet again by AFC contender (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns defense left picking up the pieces again: ‘In order to have trust, you have to know what you’re doing’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Myles Garrett after loss to Bills: We can’t ‘waste the talent we have in its prime now’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns offense bogs down again after opening script success: ‘Maybe we should write up a first 30 plays’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Why Jacoby Brissett’s back-to-back failed quarterback sneaks were the turning point of Browns vs. Bills (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns once again their own worst enemy in predictable loss to Bills: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Cleveland Browns season continues downward spiral in loss to Buffalo Bills (Akron Beacon Journal)
‘You have to know what you’re doing’: Browns defense still slowed by communication issues (Akron Beacon Journal)
‘We had to punch it in and get touchdowns’: Browns lament missed chances against Bills (Akron Beacon Journal)
‘We are too good of a team to have this record’: Browns admit irritation after latest loss (Akron Beacon Journal)
Photo gallery (Akron Beacon Journal)
Changes needed for Browns do not start at quarterback | Jeff Schudel (Willoughby News Herald)
Bills 31, Browns 23: Cleveland can’t capitalize on chances, falls to 3-7 (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Myles Garrett after latest loss: We are too good of a team to have this record (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Browns’ season of discontent marches on (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Notes: Hjalte Froholdt pressed into service at center after Ethan Pocic leaves on opening drive with knee injury (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Missed Opportunities Cost Browns Vs Bills, Dim Playoff Hopes (AP)
Knocked down: Cleveland Browns fall to 3-7 with 31-23 loss to Buffalo Bills (WKYC-TV)
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett laments a ‘lack of importance’ in practice on forcing turnovers (WKYC-TV)
Jimmy’S Take: Jim Donovan says Cleveland Browns’ season ‘is gone right now’ following loss to Buffalo Bills (WKYC-TV)
Browns special teams not so special, O-line struggles in season deflating loss to Bills (WEWS-TV)
Browns WR Amari Cooper is the Bryant & Stratton College Player of the Game vs Bills (WEWS-TV)
Photo gallery (WEWS-TV)
Buffalo Bills defeat Cleveland Browns 31-23 (WJW-TV)
Top Takeaways: Another fast start by Browns fizzles fast against Bills in 31-23 loss (WKRK-FM)
Browns squander too many opportunities, fall to Bills in Detroit (ClevelandBrowns.com)
3 Big Takeaways: Self-inflicted errors lead to another costly loss (ClevelandBrowns.com)
By the Numbers: Big catches from Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones not enough (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Photo gallery 1 (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Photo gallery 2 (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 5 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Monday’s Detroit Coverage
Bills feel right at home after slow start, dump Browns at Ford Field, 31-23 (Detroit News)
How the Bills Mafia moved its tailgate to Detroit (Detroit News)
Bills Mafia, Buffalo fans notorious for wild behavior, set up camp in Detroit (Detroit Free Press)
Bills make themselves at home at Ford Field after snowstorm forces Buffalo to move game to Detroit (Ann Arbor News)
Electric atmosphere inside Ford Field for Bills-Browns game after snow moves game from Buffalo (Ann Arbor News)
From as far as Japan and Spain, ‘Bills Mafia’ shows up big in Detroit after massive snow in Buffalo (Ann Arbor News)
Bills Beat Browns 31-23 After Snow Shifts Game To Motor City
‘Plenty of supporters from both fan bases attended, chanting “Let’s Go Buffalo!” and barking like dogs.’
Bills credit Buffalo community after win: ‘That was for you’
‘”Our plow guy couldn’t make it, so our neighbor called in a front loader in order to take the snow out and then our normal plow guy did come once,” McDermott said. “It was pretty cool just talking about, not sure what’s going to happen, not sure if we’re gonna be able to get out, and get five, six text messages to my wife and myself of neighbors and friends saying, ‘Hey, whatever you need, we’ll be there to help you.’ That’s pretty special.”‘
How Ford Field got ready for Bills-Browns: The quick turnaround, challenges, changes made to make it happen
‘Ford Field hosted an annual fundraiser Hob Nobble Gobble, raising money for America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, on Friday night. The field was tiled over and is covered with structures and carnival rides, meaning it would not be easy to turn it back into a football field in such a short time frame.’
Bills vs. Browns score, takeaways: Buffalo bounces back, takes care of business in ‘home win’ vs. Cleveland
‘Buffalo improves to 7-3, allowing it to match the Miami Dolphins’ record through 10 games with the Fins on bye in Week 11. The Bills defense that allowed 33 points a week ago in an overtime loss against the Minnesota Vikings absolutely stifled the Browns on Sunday, shutting them down for most of the second half. One reason can be credited to the return of safety Jordan Poyer, back after missing Weeks 9 and 10 with an elbow injury. Buffalo is now a perfect 6-0 this season when the 2021 First-Team All-Pro plays, and 1-3 when he doesn’t.’
Josh Allen sends love to Bills Mafia after win over Browns: ‘Pay those fans some f—ing respect’
‘Bills fans were eager to assist team members in their quest to reach the airport Saturday after the city and its suburbs had been pounded by 77 inches of snow. They helped to clear players’ driveways with snowblowers and shovels to ensure that each member of the team would make it to Detroit.’
Bills escape snow, losing streak with win over Browns in Detroit
‘The Bills picked up right where they left off in the second half. Allen found Diggs twice on the opening drive of the second half helping push the offense into Browns territory. Buffalo ultimately came up short on third down and Bass was called into action once again. This time Bass nailed a 56-yard field goal, his third of the game.’
McDermott happy with rhythm Bills developed against Browns
‘”Very impressed by the way we ran the football,” McDermott said. “Both backs had close to 80 plus yards. They were running hard, taking care of the football. Good to watch our offensive line go to work the way they did.”‘
Allen, Bills not phased by crazy week in Western New York
‘”Obviously a crazy week. Didn’t practice Friday, practiced Wednesday with some guys out. So not your typical week,” said the Bills quarterback following Sunday’s win. “We’ve got some resilient guys on this team, guys that care about each other, and do things the right way. We play again here in four days so we’ve gotta get home, make sure we get some rest, recover the way we need to and be ready to go again.”‘
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Browns at Bills (in Detroit)
‘Rookie James Cook and Devin Singletary both ran for 86 yards. Cook averaged a whopping 7.8 yards per-carry, while Singletary averaged a very good 4.8, but also added a touchdown runs and 11 yards receiving giving him 97 total yards on the day.’
Opinion: Bills get, what felt like, must-win game
‘Special teams deserves a game ball for their performance.’