Buffalo News Article - Bills' defense puts in dominating effort

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Observations: Despite never-ending injuries, Bills' defense puts in dominating effort

 

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Good article by Jay Skurski

 

2. Things got heated before and after the game

3. Let James Cook

4. Call it the Ty Johnson revenge game.

• The Bills’ No. 3 running back came into the game with one carry for 2 yards in four games. Johnson, a former member of the Jets, gained 47 yards on three catches, including a 26-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter that came on a fourth-and-1 play. His usage was a new wrinkle from Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady, who called his first game in place of Ken Dorsey. Johnson’s touchdown was his first since Nov. 27, 2022, when he was with the Jets against Chicago. Johnson also had the Bills’ longest run from scrimmage, for 13 yards, and finished with 11 yards on three carries.

5. Rasul Douglas ended a long skid

6. Reggie Gilliam set the tone early

7. Leonard Floyd led the sack parade

8. Stefon Diggs had a tough start

9. Dalton Kincaid moves up the list

• passing among others Andre Reed and Lee Evans

10. Jordan Phillips and Trent Sherfield Sr. were able to play. 

• That means the Bills’ five inactive players were healthy

 

Bills linebacker Tyler Matakevich was looked at by trainers with 2:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, but was able to leave the field on his own.