Two Bills Drive

‘About 45,000 fans are expected to attend Sunday’s game. Keith Brooking, the Falcons’ star linebacker who grew up in Georgia and attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, doesn’t understand the apathy. "They’ve been kind of complaining about the Braves attendance as well," Brooking said. "I don’t know what it is about this city."’

‘Christian, a 5-foot-11, 232-pound fullback, is blocking as well as anyone at his position in the NFL. He has become an integral part of the Falcons’ offense and has compiled several career highs as a result. He has been in the league for 10 years and continues to improve. But crow? Forget it.’

‘The incidents, however, led Georgia Dome officials to reconsider the notion that the sober and well-hydrated are not also capable of mayhem. Henceforth, starting with Sunday’s Falcons game against the Buffalo Bills, fans purchasing water will drink it out of cups, as well, not water bottles.’

‘Ticket manager Jack Ragsdale said that about 40,000 tickets have been sold for Sunday’s game against Buffalo.’

Aaron [Schobel] is the third-leader sacker among rookies in the league [with 6.5], and has a chance to challenge those other two guys in attempts the rest of the year. He’s tied for second with Bruce Smith as a rookie here in all-time sacks ? he’s two behind Cornelius Bennett, and both Nate and Aaron didn’t start until Weeks 5 and 6.

Justin’s got 34 tackles with Cincinnati and 7.5 sacks, and Kendrell Bell 63 tackles and 7 sacks, and you can throw Nate Clements’ stats in there and be pretty impressed with 62 tackles from a defensive back’s point of view, along with a punt return for a touchdown and a interception return for a touchdown.

‘Williams said tests showed there was no structural damage to the knee.’

‘"Everyone knows him. They’ve got to. The guy makes plays. He’s physical, strong, fast. He’s just good."’

Out against Falcons

QB Rob Johnson (Shoulder), DT Shawn Price (Knee), DT Pat Williams (Leg), RB Travis Henry (Knee)

Questionable against Falcons:

FS Travares Tillman (Chest), OLB Kenyatta Wright (Shoulder), WR Peerless Price (Ankle)

‘While tests revealed no structural damage, coach Gregg Williams said on Wednesday that he felt it best to rest Henry this week.’

NOTE: Score is wrong (16-13) in ESPN article 🙁

You can’t knock a victory, even if the records of these two teams suggested the Patriots are the vastly superior team. The young Bills are just 2-11 but are playing their buns off for Gregg Williams. True, the Bills can point to many plays and say, "We should have won" — but that’s an old line. The Patriots won and now they get an unforeseen opportunity to possibly steal the AFC East when they host the Dolphins on Saturday.

‘"The coaches put me in the nickel spot and I have to step up," Watson said. "That’s what this game is about. You have to be ready to produce when your number is called."’

It was a loss that Bills players have to deal with but in the 12-9 “Rule Book” game, some positive signs emerged – mostly with the defense. and especially in the secondary. There is no use getting into that ‘obscure rule-book’ thing because everyone now knows what happened and will be waiting while the NFL’s competition committee will take that embarrassment out when they meet early next year.

‘Schobel recorded a pair of sacks on the Patriots’ Tom Brady, bringing his season total to 6.5, tying Bruce Smith’s 1985 mark as a rookie for second-best in franchise history. With three games left to play, Schobel has a chance to break Cornelius Bennett’s 1987 mark of 8.5 sacks before finishing his rookie campaign.’

‘The Bills will wrap up their 2001 season with three straight road games to finish the campaign, starting this Sunday with their first visit to Atlanta’s Georgia Dome since 1994, and with a chance to play spoiler down the stretch.’

‘Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski was recognized by his teammates for his sportsmanship and commitment to football.’