‘Allen threw two more interceptions and is now tied for the NFL lead in that category. In some instances, Allen’s decision making was just as troubling. Throwing to Isaiah McKenzie unless he’s wide open is a mistake, and Allen forced it in that direction twice. One of those passes was intercepted. After his touchdown catch, Davis appeared to be rather disinterested in the rest of the game.’
Archives for December 2022
Bills fans greet team’s return in Rochester after AFC East clinching win in Chicago
‘The team’s traveling party was greeted by hundreds of fans clad in Bills gear, waving flags and signs. The team’s departure from Chicago on Sunday morning was delayed by engine troubles before taking off about 90 minutes later than planned.’
CBS’ Archuleta shows he is underrated in ‘oldie but goodie’ Bills win
‘I’ve long thought that Archuleta is the most underrated NFL analyst on the CBS staff. He finally called a Buffalo game this season, and just about everything in his performance during the victory confirmed my beliefs.’
Buffalo Bills play next Monday night. What to know about game of the year
‘It means essentially everything to both teams. If the Bills win, all they would have to do to secure the top seed in the AFC bracket and a first-round bye would be to defeat the fading Patriots in Week 18 at Highmark Stadium. But if the Bills lose, they no longer control their own destiny. They would need both the Chiefs (assuming KC beats lowly Denver in Week 17) and the Bengals to lose their last games in order to get the top spot.’
Bills players return to WNY, but have to dig cars out of snow (Watch)
‘Problem solved? Not so fast. Buffalo still needed to dig their cars out of the snow before returning to their homes. A few Bills players shared their teammates digging out their cars on Sunday.’
Bills touchdown at Rochester airport following Saturday’s victory game, fans await arrival
‘Bills fans lined up at the terminal of the expected flight and awaited the arrival of the team. The buses transporting the team drove and honked to fans as they left the airport.’
Buffalo Bills land in Rochester after victory in Chicago
‘Many Bills fans waited on Airport Way to greet the team with excitement and holiday spirit as they watched the team load up into their buses to make their way home.’
Buffalo Bills make rare appearance at the Rochester Airport
‘Other fans told us they don’t mind being in the cold weather. They said, they’ll do anything for the Bills. “I don’t mind the cold, listen, the bills are worth it, we got bundled up and just seeing Josh Allen, McDermott, Diggs, it’s a blast,” Josiah Lloyd said.’
Observations: Bills overcome some sloppy play to clinch third straight AFC East title
‘The same can’t be said of the offense – despite what the final stats say. The Bills outgained Chicago, 426-209, but there are problems that need to be addressed. That list starts with quarterback Josh Allen, who finished 15 of 26 for 172 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 71.3. Allen made poor decisions with the football, at times looking like his rookie year throwing across his body to the middle of the field.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Against run-first Bears, Bills’ defensive line proves to be first-rate
‘The Bears entered averaging a league-leading 186.9 rushing yards per game. They gained only 80 against the Bills. The Bears entered averaging a league-best 5.4 yards per rushing attempt. They were held to 2.8 yards per attempt by the Bills.’
Devin Singletary and James Cook help Bills run away with win in Chicago
‘“Credit to the offensive line and Motor and James, they did a great job,” coach Sean McDermott said. “I know James had a long one there and made a great cut at the end to put it in the end zone. I think that that one-two punch with the run game combined with the pass game, it’s just better complementary that way.”’
Three questions: Bills’ victory over Bears sets up huge stakes for game against Bengals
‘If the Bills lose to Cincinnati, they are staring at the prospect of a brutally tough road to the Super Bowl. There’s a fair chance they would have to beat Miami again at home in the wild-card round, then go on the road and win at Cincinnati and at Kansas City. Obviously, there are other possible scenarios besides a Dolphins-Bengals-Chiefs road. But that’s a three-game Bataan Death March that the Bills would love to avoid.’
Plays that shaped the game: Bills’ offensive line created big alleys on rushing TDs
‘The Bills had the Bears’ defense spread out with three receivers and perfectly picked off the two linebackers in the middle of the field on Singletary’s 33-yard touchdown run.’
How It Happened: Key plays, standout players from Bills’ 35-13 win over Chicago Bears
‘The kickoff temperature was 9 degrees and the Bills’ passing game was mostly ice cold, too. The Bills’ 172 net passing yards were their second-fewest of the season.’
With airport closed, Bills spend Christmas Eve in Chicago after win over Bears
‘”Yes, it’s a shame we can’t get home, but there are a lot of people who have got it a lot worse than we do out there, including some people back home right now.”‘