‘What’s certain is that Miami wasn’t bothered by the conditions. The Dolphins scored 29 points, amassed 405 offensive yards and were leading 29-21 with just over nine minutes to play.’
Archives for December 19, 2022
Upon Further Review: Mitch Morse’s sixth documented concussion is a major cause for concern
‘“We want Mitch to be healthy,” offensive lineman David Quessenberry said after Saturday’s game, a sentiment shared by all of those within the Bills’ organization. As McDermott alluded to, Morse is a team captain and one of the most respected voices in the locker room. While his health is priority No. 1, the Bills do have to plan if Morse misses time. Against the Dolphins, the Bills moved guard Greg Van Roten over to center after Morse was hurt and brought Quessenberry in off the bench. Quessenberry is the Bills’ third tackle and has not played guard at all this season.’
Kaiir Elam gets back on field for Bills against Dolphins
‘Jackson played 31 of the 59 snaps, 53%, while Elam was close behind at 28 snaps, 47%.’
Analysis: Strong finish rescues rough run-stopping night for Bills’ defense
‘What went wrong for the Bills’ front? There were a handful of missed tackles. The defensive ends could have set the edge better a few times. The defensive tackles weren’t as disruptive in the middle as usual. But the biggest problem was that stopping the run was a secondary priority to trying not to get killed by deep passes to Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.’
Observations: Offense showed impressive balance in Bills’ game-winning drive
‘“When you’re at this part in the year, at this point in the year, much like a rookie player, you’re no longer a rookie,” McDermott said of Dorsey, who is in his first year of calling plays. “You’ve been through some of the things that you have to go through. And you have a good feel, at this point, for who your players are, and the weapons you have and the tools you have and the resources you have at your disposal. So, you know, those conversations take place less and less this time of year, but we do have conversations nonetheless.’
Alan Pergament: Like the weather in Bills win, Kugler, Sanchez mostly defy expectations
‘The crowd noise made it difficult to hear them at times, but from what I heard they had a reasonably good game and especially were sharp in the fourth quarter when the Bills came from behind.’
Former Bills players disappointed to be knocked out of record book but laud Vikings for historic comeback
‘Tasker is on a text chain with a number of former teammates, many of whom also played for the Bills in a legendary comeback win over the Houston Oilers in the 1992 playoffs. Former Buffalo players from that season on the chain include Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Cornelius Bennett, Darryl Talley and Will Wolford, and most of them weren’t happy.’
Opinion: Josh Allen for Most Valuable Player
‘Allen put the Bills in front in the first half, and later rallied them from behind in the decisive fourth quarter. It was vintage Allen, as he used his arm and legs to make a series of clutch plays.’
‘Shaq is back’ and taking over for Bills defense
‘”Until we go to Arizona and win it, I’m going to be here all the way through” said Von. “I’m not going anywhere.”‘
Mitch Morse in concussion protocol after Dolphins game
‘It’s important to note that Morse has a fairly extensive history of head injuries. This now counts as his sixth concussion of his eight-year career.’
“He makes plays that I’ve never seen before” | Josh Allen’s heroics secure playoff-clinching win for Bills
‘”It’s either a really good play or a really stupid play,” Allen said. “I’m just thankful he (Cook) came back to the ball and made a play on it. I threw it and in my head, I’m like I know I wasted too much time. I know zero seconds on the clock and I just kind of slid on the ground and I just laid there and waited for cheers. Thank God cheers came because you’ve got to have points before the half.”‘