‘Despite that, the Raiders are the only team besides the Dolphins that controls its destiny. If the Raiders win their remaining five games, they would have the No. 1 seed in the AFC because they would have beaten the Dolphins, Denver and San Diego and would have a better conference record than Indianapolis.’
BillsBeat - November 26, 2002
Freezing Buffalo a true test for Lucas, Dolphins
‘Buffalo is part proud, part loud and largely paradox. You spot a deer too beautiful to believe on a highway near the airport. Then fans sling garbage against the windows of your team bus going into Ralph Wilson Stadium.’
McMichael earns his pom-poms
‘Randy McMichael’s days as a dancing tight end might be over as quickly as they started.’
Dolphins' defense is full of stuffings
‘In successive wins over Baltimore and San Diego, they held Lewis to 47 yards on 17 carries and, Sunday, limited Tomlinson to 45 yards on 14 rushes.’
Fiedler throws, unlikely for Bills
‘"When Jay’s ready to play and do everything, he’ll be the starter," Wannstedt said. "I have no idea when that’s going to be."’
New Lucas: Same, but different
‘The dark cloud following Lucas recently has disappeared. He has helped the Dolphins to two straight victories and has 94 attempts without an interception. "Same guy physically," Coach Dave Wannstedt said. "Different guy mentally."’
Dolphins defense comes alive
‘In the past two games, Miami has 10 sacks and forced three turnovers while holding opponents to 130 yards rushing.’
Now they're rolling
‘Holding Eric Moulds and Peerless Price to 8-73 was key to the win.’
Patience required to cure Bills' sputtering offense
‘In losing three straight, the Bills (5-6) have combined for just three offensive touchdowns, while averaging 311 yards of offense over that stretch including a season-low 258 net yards in Sunday’s 31-13 loss to the New York Jets. That’s a dramatic drop from the 3.7 touchdowns and more than 405 yards of offense Buffalo averaged in its first six games.’
Fiedler out at least one more game
‘The Dolphins play at Buffalo on Sunday, meaning Ray Lucas will get another shot at the Bills — who forced him into six turnovers in his first start last month. But after committing nine turnovers in his first three starts, Lucas has played consecutive games without one.’
BillsBeat - November 25, 2002
Fantasy Football Review for Week 12
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Game Notebook vs. New York Jets
Travis Henry: Became just the sixth back in Bills history to record 10+ TDs in a season…the rushing TD total is the most since Thurman Thomas had 11 in 1990…is 43 rushing yards shy of his first career 1,000-yard season; will become the 8th different Bills player with a 1,000-yard campaign and it would be the 21st overall.
Video Highlights
Video Highlights from Sunday's 31-13 loss.
The New York City Bills Backers Ask WR Josh Reed Questions
How is the Louisiana boy adjusting to the cold conditions in Buffalo? – Bart Kresse, NYC
"I'm loving it! It's a change. I'm tired of the heat so I'm looking for something new."
Week 12 Game Photos
Photos from Sunday's game vs. the Jets.