‘Schwartz explained that the blue line of scrimmage on the television broadcast was not where the line of scrimmage actually was. Using the placement of the ball as the actual line of scrimmage, Miller was in a legal position and timed his rush perfectly with when Creed Humphrey snapped the ball.’
Archives for December 2023
Bills playoff picture: Buffalo’s updated AFC wild-card chances to make 2023 NFL playoffs
‘At 7-6, the Bills are a game above .500 following after upsetting the Chiefs in Kansas City in Week 14 after the Week 13 bye. From here, they can still crumble down the stretch or stay hot to finish strong and take back the division from the Dolphins. Either outcome is possible, given their Josh Allen-led talent and Josh Allen-led issues.’
Josh Allen interceptions streak: How Bills QB compares to Joe Namath, Terry Bradshaw, other NFL turnover machines
‘During Allen’s career, the amazing has almost always come with the mistakes. He cut down on the interceptions in 2020, when he threw only 10 in 16 games, but he has since surpassed that total in every season, including already in 2023 despite having played in four fewer games.’
Bills hold off Chiefs to keep playoff hopes alive
‘The Bills kicked off to start the game and the Chiefs took the field for their first offensive drive. Bills edge rusher, AJ Epenesa, tipped a pass from Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and grabbed it out of the air for an interception.’
McDermott: ‘I wanted to be aggressive. That’s how we practiced during the week.”‘
‘”Praise God, number one. I mean, just the staff, the players, [were] steadfast in their focus. I couldn’t be more proud of a group at this point in the regular season.” McDermott later added, “To a person, they didn’t flinch. They were focused. They supported one-another. They supported me, and I don’t take that for granted at all.”‘
Allen: ‘Wasn’t the prettiest of wins’
‘”Wasn’t the prettiest of wins, we all know that,” said Allen following the win with the assembled media. “There’s a lot to clean up, but the defense played fantastic. They went out there and made a two minute stop, which was great to see. They played great all night.”‘
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Chiefs
‘With the game tied and the Bills with a first down at the Chiefs 22 yard line with 2:12 remaining, they attempted a wide receiver screen, which fell incomplete and stopped the clock, saving the Chiefs a timeout. Then on the next play, with 2:10 left, Allen threw deep, but that was also incomplete, once again stopping the clock. Instead of getting the game to the two minute warning after one play, they allowed the Chiefs much more time when they finally received the ball after the Bills ultimately kicked a field goal.’
Playoff hopes look better after Buffalo Bills pull out 20-17 nailbiter over Kansas City Chiefs
‘A go-ahead Tyler Bass field goal late in the fourth quarter helped lift the Buffalo Bills to a 20-17 win over Kansas City. In another instant classic between these two teams from Arrowhead Stadium.’
“I’d do anything for that man,” players show support for Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott
‘”Obviously this week wasn’t easy for coach McDermott,” says quarterback Josh Allen. “You can question a lot of things about coaching style. You can question my decision making. But to question his character and who he is as a man. He’s one of the better humans on this planet. We saw it for what it is. We’re trying to focus on winning one week at-a-time.”‘
‘At this point, we deserve it’: Checking on Bills Mafia after Sunday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs
‘“We have a good chance, they have to win out, and we need a little bit of help,” said Sean Kane from Buffalo.’
‘Refs had it out for us’: Chiefs lash out at officials after losing to Bills
‘“There wasn’t a warning the entire game. And then you make a call like that in the final minute?” Mahomes said. “Another game we’re talking about the refs. It’s not what we want for the NFL.”’
Bills hold off late push by Chiefs for 20-17 win
‘Tyler Bass kicked a 39-yard field goal to give the Bills a 20-17 lead with 1 minute, 54 seconds left in the game. Stefon Diggs had dropped a short screen pass, and then Allen threw incomplete to Diggs in the end zone earlier in the drive when the Bills opted to go to the air rather than run to take time off the clock.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills players have McDermott’s back in season-saving win
‘The Bills did more than beat the Chiefs for the third time in a row in the regular season to improve their record to 7-6. They scrapped and clawed and dug deep into their souls to find a way to win a game that, like so many others, had the feel of once again slipping through their fingers.’
Bills escape with much-needed win against Chiefs
‘The Bills entered the game at 6-6, likely needing to win four of their final five matchups to have a shot at making the playoffs. Mitch Morse said the game “absolutely” felt like a must-win.’
Thad Brown: Bills author another successful ‘stuff’ survival week
‘We can (and we will) examine the variety of reasons why this victory wasn’t super pretty, but that doesn’t matter much in December. It’s a win that provided the Bills a huge shot in the arm for their playoff stretch run. That was the only goal for the 5th trip to Kansas City in the last three years.’