Archives for December 19, 2001

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.’