‘Cook’s touchdown came on second-and-4 from the Lions’ 41. Cook completed the score despite safety Kerby Joseph grabbing some of his hair as he tried to bring the rusher to the ground.’
BillsBeat - December 16, 2024
Lions vs. Bills score, takeaways: Josh Allen leads Buffalo to high-scoring win in possible Super Bowl preview
‘In a game that was billed as a possible Super Bowl preview, the Buffalo Bills led from start to finish while receiving another MVP-caliber effort from quarterback Josh Allen. Allen tallied 430 yards and four total touchdowns in leading Buffalo to a 48-42 win in Motown.’
Bills vs. Lions: Jim Nantz says Week 15 winner playing for right to take Cowboys' crown as 'America's Team'
‘”This game, I think, is going to be played back again on Feb. 9,” Nantz said. “For today, there’s a lot on the line for both sides, but I think they’re playing for the right to be the next crowned ‘America’s Team.'”‘
Bills upset win over Lions ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history
‘The final touchdown of the game came with just 12 seconds left when Jared Goff hit Jameson Williams for a three-yard score. That TD ended up being a big one because it gave us a scorigami: The 48-42 final marked the first time in NFL history that a game had ever ended with that exact score.’
Bills' Josh Allen passes one Hall Fame RB, ties another in NFL record books with two TD runs vs. Lions
‘In the process, Allen passed Hall of Fame running back Lenny Moore in career touchdown runs. He is now tied with fellow Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka for 49th on the all-time list for career rushing touchdowns.’
Absurd Josh Allen Chest Pass Highlight TD Wiped Out by Holding Penalty vs. Lions
‘If only this had counted it would have been an all-time highlight for Allen in what is shaping up to be an MVP-caliber season. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo couldn’t believe what Allen had pulled off and the way he ran towards the sideline with his finger in the air before Knox had even caught the ball was Steph Curry-esque.’
Bills' James Cook Fought Through a Hair Pull to Score an Unreal TD
‘In an act of desperation, Lions safety Kerby Joseph reached out and grabbed on to the only piece of Cook he could reach—his hair. While hair-pulling is certainly looked down upon, it is technically legal by the book of the NFL.’
Sean McDermott’s Postgame Speech After Bills' Win May Cause Problems at Practice
‘”It is tough to win the in the NFL, man,” said McDermott. “Tough to win in the NFL. And I’m going to tell you what, this group is resilient as heck, man. Didn’t practice. Right? Had one practice this week. One practice.”‘
Bills pass another big test in possible Super Bowl preview win over Lions
‘If Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions was truly a Super Bowl preview, then bring it on.’
Officials Ignore Josh Allen Taking Helmet-to-Helmet Hit vs. Lions
‘On the second drive of the game Allen took off up the middle on first-and-10. After a short gain he gave himself up and slid. That’s when he was met by linebacker Jack Campbell who kind of fell onto Allen and ended up hitting him helmet-to-helmet. Allen’s clearly tired to sell the contact, but it was contact. To the head. On a play where he’s not supposed to be touched.’
Josh Allen sets trio of NFL records in latest dominating performance
‘Per the Bills, Allen became the first player in NFL history to record multiple touchdown passes, multiple rushing touchdowns, 350 yards passing, and 60 yards rushing in the same game. He is also the first player ever with at least two touchdown passes and two rushing scores in consecutive games. Plus, he is the first to ever do so three times in a season. Allen also tied Patrick Mahomes for the most wins through a quarterback’s first seven seasons with 74. With his next win, the record will be his alone.’
Is Josh Allen hurt? Bills QB gets X-rays and 'peace of mind' after 'funky fall' vs. Lions
‘No, Allen isn’t hurt. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, he headed into the X-ray room following Buffalo’s win over Detroit — a game in which he tallied 430 yards of total offense and four total touchdowns (two passing, two rushing).’
James Cook scores long TD despite vicious hair-tackle attempt from Lions' defender
‘To do so after warding off a slew of harrowing tacklers, one of whom attempted to rip his hair out of his head, is a little more significant.’
Josh Allen breaks another NFL record as he continues MVP campaign
‘Throwing for 362 yards and a pair of passing touchdowns on Sunday, Allen set another record in the win over the Lions by becoming the first player in NFL history to record 35 or more passing and rushing touchdowns in four consecutive seasons.’
NFL playoff standings: How Bills' win over Lions in Week 15 impacts AFC, NFC playoff races
‘Kansas City will be more concerned with a late-game injury to quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Week 15 than any other game result. They have already locked down the division and a top-four seed with three games to go. Pittsburgh can secure the AFC North and a top-four seed if it can beat the Ravens in Week 16. Houston clinched the division and a top-four seed in Week 15.’