‘Even NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson couldn’t believe what he was seeing from the Bills.’
Archives for October 7, 2024
Josh Allen Made the Wrong Kind of History in Bills’ Loss to Texans
‘Allen completed 30% of his passes. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, that’s the lowest completion percentage for a quarterback with at least 30 pass attempts in the last 30 seasons.’
The Buffalo Bills failed Josh Allen in Week 5 loss to Texans
‘The Bills couldn’t separate all day, which led to Allen having to throw into tight windows on nearly an every-down basis. That’s not to say he was flawless – he slightly overthrew Mack Hollins on what could have been a touchdown, and led Dalton Kincaid a bit too far on what would have been a first down. Both took place in the first quarter. The rest of the game featured bad play-calls be Joe Brady, bad protection from the offensive line, and bad game management by Sean McDermott.’
Bills veteran throws shade at Sean McDermott, Joe Brady for game management issues
‘Bills veteran throws shade at Sean McDermott, Joe Brady for game management issue.’
Sean McDermott clock management: Bills coach leaves analyst ‘dumbfounded’ for questionable play calling in loss
‘It didn’t work on first down, as Josh Allen couldn’t connect with Curtis Samuel. However, McDermott and Co. kept with the strategy, electing to call pass plays on second and third down as well. Both throws fell incomplete, stopping the clock each time.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills star QB undergoes concussion testing in Sunday’s game vs. Texans
‘Allen attempted to lead a fourth-quarter comeback when he hit the ground hard on a near-sack attempt. He was immediately brought to the sidelines and into the blue medical tent for a concussion test.’
Bills fall to Texans in heartbreaker
‘Despite another shaky start on both sides of the ball, the Buffalo Bills battled back from a 20-3 third quarter deficit to tie their matchup with the Houston Texans at 20-20 late in the fourth quarter. However, a 59-yard field goal from Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn as time expired in regulation helped Houston escape with a 23-20 win over the Bills at NRG Stadium.’
McDermott: Despite good adjustments from coaching staff, it was not enough in loss to Texans
‘”I thought our guys did a great job coming back. Coaches made good adjustments, [but] just not enough in the end, and that’s on me,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss.’
Allen: ‘It all starts with making better decisions, on my part’
‘”It starts with making better decisions, on my part. I know didn’t”, said Allen following Sunday’s loss in Houston. “I put the ball in harm’s way, especially early in that first half.”‘
Opinion: Time to worry about Bills’ passing game
‘Watching the offense operate in the first half on Sunday, it reminded me of those painful to watch performances last season towards the end of Ken Dorsey’s time as offensive coordinator.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Texans
‘Once again, just like last Sunday night in Baltimore against the Ravens, Bills wide receivers had trouble separating from Texans defensive backs. That allowed Houston to blitz a lot, and Allen was not able to find anyone open.’
Comeback bid comes up short as Houston Texans walk off Buffalo Bills with game-winning field goal
‘Houston’s Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled a game-winning 59-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Texans to a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium.’
‘That’s on me’ Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott on late-game play-calling & clock management
‘Based on the way they played in the 1st half, Buffalo had no business winning Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. But after a fumble recovery by the Bills would lead to a game-tying field goal with under four minutes left, there was a realistic chance for this team to steal a win in the Space City.’
‘It’s very weird’: Buffalo Bills fans react to playing against Stefon Diggs for the first time
‘At Buffalo Bills watch parties on Sunday, there were a lot of fans still wearing jerseys with the number 14 on them.’
Bills’ 2nd-half comeback falls short in Houston
‘The first half was completely one-sided, with Houston up two touchdowns at intermission. That was headlined by a Texans 67-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins.’