‘Before we go any further, let’s cut Bledsoe some slack. He played well enough to win some ballgames, throwing for 300 yards for the fifth time this year, but he didn’t play well enough to win this ballgame.’
BillsBeat - November 4, 2002
Bills vs. Patriots: Game Photos
Photos from Sunday's game vs. New England.
Week 9: Bills-Patriots Postgame Quotebook
Head coach Gregg Williams:
\”The big thing was, they kept the ball out of Bledsoe\’s hands a little bit and we didn\’t get off the field on the third downs defensively. When we got back out on the field today, they did a good job mixing up their coverage. They did a good job on pressures and on coverage and played well. We didn\’t throw and catch well enough.\”
Jim Kelly Presented HOF Ring (PHOTOS)
Photos of Jim Kelly presentation
Buffalo Jills Action Photos
Photos from the game on Sunday.
Short passes and running game finally work
‘…the Buffalo defense tackled as if it was performing in straitjackets. The New England short passing game was relentless and inexorable and, most important, deadly effective.’
BillsBeat - November 3, 2002
New England 38, Buffalo 7
‘Brady completed 23 of 27 passes for 310 yards with two of the touchdown throws going to running back Antowain Smith.’
Patriots 38, Bills 7
‘Efficiently picking apart the Bills’ defense, Brady completed 23 of 27 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns, helping the defending Super Bowl champions snap their four-game losing streak.’
New England 38, Buffalo 7
‘Once again, Drew Bledsoe took a back seat to Tom Brady and Antowain Smith haunted his former team.’
All they want is victory
‘In any event, it’s a big, big game. Perhaps not just a game, but an event.’
Bledsoe-Brady I: First Blood
‘Can Bledsoe outplay Brady and lead the Bills past the defending Super Bowl champions? Can Bledsoe be a virus in the computer-like brain of Bill Belichick today and for the better part of the next five years? That’s what we begin to find out in Bledsoe Bowl I at Ralph Wilson Stadium.’
As it comes to pass, winner will need to run
‘"This is the time of the year when the weather changes and the running game becomes more important," said Henry, who gained 51 and 54 yards in two losses to the Patriots last year. "We’ve had some good games running the ball so far, but we’ve got to step up even more this week."’
Hype, hype, hooray: Long-awaited Bledsoe Bowl has arrived
‘Opponents took a look at that K.C. film and designed their game plans for infantry attacks. The Pats haven’t stopped anyone since.’
Stopping Bledsoe no joke to Belichick
‘Say what you will about Belichick’s wooden personality, or his dismissive approach with players, he is the top defensive football mind of his generation.’
Eminence front
‘"I don’t know that you’re ever ahead of schedule, but we’re doing some things that are positive," said Ronnie Vinklarek, the offensive line coach. "Our communication is better, our cohesiveness is better and our chemistry is enhancing every week."’