‘Over those first seven games, Buffalo averaged 31 points and outscored the opposition by 20 on average, excluding the loss at Miami. During the current four-game win streak, the Bills offensive point production is down and points surrendered are up, with the average margin of victory at eight.’
Archives for December 13, 2022
Observations: Third downs – offensively and defensively – were big problem for Bills against Jets
‘“I think a lot of it is, one, obviously, our execution, and just making sure that we’re on top of the details of protection assignment of routes depth, route location, and decision by the quarterback and getting guys the ball,” offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said Monday. “So, it’s overall execution, I think, first and foremost. But then what really kind of goes into that, as well, is I think we were probably a little bit higher on third-and-longer situations this week … So, we need to make sure we’re doing a good job of giving ourselves a good opportunity on first and second down to convert on third down by staying out of third-and-longer type situations.”’
Analysis: Improvement of Bills’ run defense over last year proves key development
‘The Bills are holding foes to 99.8 yards a game on the ground. The Bills’ run defense is third best in the league, according to Football Outsiders’ DVOA run rankings, which factors in quality of the competition. It’s a noteworthy improvement over last season. The Bills ranked 13th against the run in 2021, allowing 109.8 yards a game.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Big personnel didn’t dent Jets’ defensive front
‘The fact the Bills went 0 for 4 on third-and-short situations, with either 2 or 3 yards to go, helped negate any kind of rhythm or continuity in the Buffalo offense Sunday against the New York Jets. The Bills ran only 54 plays.’
Upon Further Review: Dropped passes becoming a big problem for Bills’ offense
‘Drops can be somewhat of a subjective stat, but The Buffalo News charted four of them in the win over the Jets. That comes after the team also had four drops against New England in Week 13. The website Pro Football Reference tracks drops as part of its advanced statistics. It has charged the Bills with 28 drops this season, which is third most in the NFL, behind only Green Bay (30) and Miami (29). The Bills do throw the ball more than most teams – their 477 targets are tied for seventh most in the NFL – so drop percentage is a better indicator of just how much of a problem area it has been for the offense. At 5.9% of targets dropped, the Bills rank seventh in the NFL, so it’s a big issue for the offense.’
Tre’Davious White plays every snap in Bills’ win over Jets
‘White was one of seven defensive players to play every snap against the Jets. He was joined by linebackers Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds, safeties Damar Hamlin and Jordan Poyer and cornerbacks Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson.’
Jets’ Mike White says biggest Matt Milano hit was a good ‘football play’
‘”I have watched those hits,” White said. “The first one looked a little worse than it actually was. I just kind of lost my wind. So once I got it it back I was back out there.”‘
Alan Pergament: Tony Romo showcases his movie and football knowledge in Bills win
‘Then he almost immediately called it a “genius way for” Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey to fake going for the first down. Dorsey and “genius” aren’t words you generally heard together on social media, but Romo praised him a few times during the game.’
Buffalo Bills back in prime time for Week 15: What to know about the Saturday night game
‘Now the Bills have a two-game lead and if they defeat the Dolphins, they won’t clinch the division crown, but all that would need to happen for Buffalo to secure it’s third straight title would be for it to win one more game, or for Miami to lose one more game in the final three weeks.’
Band getting back together? Former Bills WR Cole Beasley reportedly in Buffalo
‘Sources confirmed to NYUP and Syracuse.com that Beasley is currently in Buffalo.’
Sullivan: Von Miller-less Bills defense regaining form without their closer
‘The defense wasn’t perfect, by any means The Jets were 8-for-17 on third downs, continuing a troubling trend of allowing marginal quarterbacks to extricate their teams from difficult down-and-distance situations.’
Bills looking to cure offensive inconsistencies with AFC East title in reach
‘An offense that appeared unstoppable at the beginning of the season is now mercurial. Buffalo punted on its first five possessions against the Jets and then scored on four consecutive possessions, only to sputter with two chances to put the game out of reach in the final minutes.’
With Jets Out Of Way, Bills Focus On Showdown Vs. Dolphins
‘Barring a playoff meeting, which remains a possibility, no opponent this season has done a better job smothering the Bills high-powered offense than what the Robert Saleh-coached Jets did in splitting their two outings after Buffalo eked out a 20-12 win on Sunday.’
Ed Oliver, Ryan Bates day-to-day after Bills win
‘Bates was injured while blocking for quarterback Josh Allen’s third quarter touchdown run. He left the game and didn’t return. He was replaced by Greg Van Roten. It’s unclear when Oliver was injured. He played 50 of a possible 74 snaps on defense.’
The Better Business Bureau warns of possible Bills ticket scams
‘“Buy from a reputable ticket company,” he said. “Know the terms of the transactions so you can ask for a section, at least a row number and then check the seating chart to make sure those seats actually exist.”’