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BillsBeat - September 11, 2000

Defense's problem so far is injuries

‘What was supposed to be a major weakness for the Green Bay Packers still is, but for a much different reason. A Packers defense that wasn’t supposed to have the right mix of talent or enough time together to execute the aggressive, hustling scheme coordinator Ed Donatell brought with him from Denver showed signs of being a much more valuable asset than first thought. At least that was the case for most of the Packers’ 27-18 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon at Ralph Wilson Stadium. But injuries have depleted the unit at a position of strength, and for all the impressive individual efforts put forth against the Bills, the defense couldn’t overcome a handful of bad plays. All it took was a mistake here and a letdown there for Buffalo to put three touchdowns on the board.’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Sep 11, 2000

Dotson's painful exit leaves teammates with queasy feeling

The Green Bay Packers returned home from their 27-18 loss to the Buffalo Bills not knowing if they’ll ever see right tackle Earl Dotson on the field again. Such was the dramatic nature of Dotson’s departure on the second play from scrimmage. The 6-foot-4, 317-pound veteran had to be helped off the field because his ailing back locked up on him so badly.’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Sep 11, 2000

Favre feeling the pain

‘Sunday, Brett Favre didn’t look like a quarterback who was totally impaired by an aching right elbow or a re-injured right thumb. He looked like a quarterback who gave it everything he had but still could not keep his team from losing to a superior defensive crew, the Buffalo Bills. He looked, after the game, like a quarterback who was, in his own words, "physically exhausted and mentally exhausted."’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Sep 11, 2000

Just throw the ball to Freeman

‘The Green Bay Packers basically ran two offenses Sunday. There was the one in which they did not get the ball to Antonio Freeman, and then there was the one in which Freeman actually got the ball. The second one was much better. It must have been much better because it was the only one that scored touchdowns.’

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Sep 11, 2000

Johnson passes his way to the head of the pack

Johnson didn’t play a very vital role last week in the 16-13 win over Tennessee, but he was a key component yesterday. He completed 18 of 26 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns, and only because the Bills were playing a soft prevent defense in the final two minutes of the game was Favre able to finish with more passing yardage (25 of 35 for 269 yards and two TDs). "Rob’s a great quarterback and when he has time, he makes the throws," said wide receiver Eric Moulds, who was in a much better frame of mind after this game as he caught seven balls for 103 yards.’

D and C | Sep 11, 2000

Bills' special teamer proves special

‘Long-snappers lead a lonely life. They normally aren’t noticed unless they make a mistake. That’s why Ethan Albright was basking in the glow of the Buffalo Bills’ 27-18 victory over the Green Bay Packers at Ralph Wilson Stadium yesterday. In a young season where every special teams play is an adventure for Buffalo, Albright scooped up a fumbled Packers’ third-quarter punt and returned it 19 yards to the Green Bay 4. It set up a critical field goal. "It’s fun to contribute to the win," Albright said. "It’s fun to be talking to the media — and not after a bad snap."’

D and C | Sep 11, 2000

Moulds' actions state his case very well

‘Yesterday, the seeds of Moulds’ discontent bore fruit. With 7 catches for 103 yards, he set the pace for a much-improved offensive outing in the Bills’ 27-18 victory over the Green Bay Packers. "The team voted me a captain and the way the offense played against Tennessee, I knew we could do better," said Moulds after his eighth career 100-yard game. "Instead of saying something to the media and lashing out against my teammates, I just walked off and decided not to say anything. I was very emotional and I didn’t want to say anything detrimental to the team. "I know people read it the wrong way. I wasn’t upset about not getting the ball, but rather with the offense (in general)."’

D and C | Sep 11, 2000

Defense forced key turnovers

‘Bills LB Sam Cowart: He was all over the field. Whether it was against the run or against the pass, Cowart made plays from sideline to sideline. This, of course, is nothing new. Cowart is playing at a Pro Bowl level.’

D and C | Sep 11, 2000

Phillips crew wins, but doubts are lurking

‘"We had to run the football, they knew we had to run the football and we couldn’t pick up the first down," Phillips lamented. Four times in the last 11:45, the Bills offenders ran on to the field. Four times they failed to garner even one first down. The Antowain Smith era as the Bills’ marquee back seems over before it ever really started. The Bills said goodbye to Thurman Thomas, confident in the belief that the fourth-year player out of the University of Houston could become the workhorse. Smith, yesterday, rushed for 17 yards on 12 carries. That total included one run of 16 yards. "Everyone’s not on the same page yet," Smith said, referring to his offensive line. "We have too many busted assignments."’

Toronto Star | Sep 11, 2000

Johnson gets the job done

‘Johnson emerged as the winner in a personal duel with Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, and earned respect from the fickle fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium. After Johnson was thrown hard to the turf following a third-down incompletion, the Bills went on to recover the fumbled punt return. And when Johnson led the offence back on the field, the packed house of 72,722 cheered. "That was nice to hear," Johnson said. "It showed me that they cared when I went back in the game."’

Toronto Sun | Sep 11, 2000

Moulds puts his stamp on Pack

‘"Yes, we tried to get Eric the football," Bills coach Wade Phillips said. "You could see why we tried to get him the football. Eric had a breakout game."’

Toronto Sun | Sep 11, 2000

Battered Johnson keeps Bills perfect

‘Green Bay sacked Johnson five times, just as the Tennessee Titans had done last week, and also knocked the quarterback around at every opportunity. But Buffalo’s defence is as good as any in the National Football League and held the Packers and quarterback Brett Favre to below 300 yards of total offence. The Bills accomplished this despite losing four starters from last season to free agency. "We’re not like Jacksonville or Tampa Bay where we do a lot of blitzing. . . . That can take away from a lot of guys’ stats," Buffalo linebacker Sam Cowart said. "But if you do your job, you’ll be in a position to make plays."’

Toronto Globe & Mail | Sep 11, 2000

Bills 27, Packers 18

‘While the Bills defense held Favre in check, their offense finally warmed up. Tight end Jay Riemersma enjoyed his second career two-touchdown game, and Jeremy McDaniel scored his first career touchdown as the Bills opened the season 2-0 for the first time since 1996. Steve Christie hit 45- and 20-yard field goals, both set up by Green Bay fumbles.’

AP | Sep 11, 2000

Bills 27, Packers 18

‘"We had another all-around effort and played well in a lot of areas," Buffalo coach Wade Phillips said. "Certainly well enough to win."’

Sportsticker | Sep 11, 2000

BillsBeat - September 10, 2000

Johnson doesn't foresee a Buffalo let down

‘"The defense played so well (surrendering only 172 yards and one touchdown to a good offense), they might have an opportunity for a letdown," said Buffalo quarterback Rob Johnson of the victory over the Titans. "But on offense, we didn’t play that well … there’s no reason for a letdown."’

Olean Times Herald | Sep 10, 2000
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