Archives for December 2004

‘”It was a huge emphasis in this game,” Head Coach Mike Mularkey said of creating turnovers. “In the last eight years, this game has been decided, other than one, by the turnover ratio. We have stressed it, the defense responded…and they took advantage of it.”‘

‘With Bills WR Lee Evans catching four passes for 110 yards today, it snapped the Dolphins’ string of not having allowed an individual 100-yard receiver in 21 straight games.’

There were many ups and downs in the 42-32 win over Miami. The offense had some struggles with penalties and sacks but overcame them for four touchdowns. The Defense gave up three first quarter touchdowns but forced six turnovers and scored a touchdown. Special teams scored a touchdown and had a takeaway but gave up some good returns and had some penalties. Here are our position by position grades:

WR Lee Evans: ‘”(Eric Moulds and) I seem to compliment each other as the season goes on.”‘

‘Rookie Lee Evans had his third straight noteworthy game. Evans caught four balls for 119 yards and two touchdowns.’

This game between the Bills and Dolphins was so wild it was reminiscent of the games from the 90s. Drew Bledsoe did his Jim Kelly imitation throwing for four touchdowns while the defense overcame some early woes to force six of the Dolphins seven turnovers leading to the Bills 42-32 win in Miami.

‘The Bills (6-6) have scored 117 points in the past three games, all wins, and they’re in playoff contention despite an 0-4 start. They completed a season sweep of the Dolphins (2-10), who fell to 0-8 against AFC opponents.’

‘Pat Williams, a 317-pound defensive tackle, put the finishing touches on Buffalo’s victory by returning A.J. Feeley’s interception 20 yards for a touchdown with 2:10 remaining.’

‘A.J. Feeley threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns on 25-of-51 passing, but he was intercepted five times and the Dolphins also lost a pair of fumbles.’

‘Bills climb to .500 mark and keep playoff hopes alive with 23-10 victory.’

‘The Bills are the sixth runningest team in the league, moving via the ground on 49.5 percent of their plays. Only five teams are running the ball a greater percentage of the time, an impressive figure considering the Bills have a losing record. (The 10-1 Pittsburgh Steelers lead the league at 61.7 percent.)’

‘”My hands are my strong point and I take a great amount of pride in catching with my hands. A lot of times, you can’t use your body. You’ve got to be dependent on your hands. Over the years, I’ve developed confidence in them, and I’m not afraid to use them.”‘

‘As a whole, Buffalo’s defensive backs constitute the smallest position on the roster. They average 5-11 1/2 and 193 pounds. That’s 3 1/2 inches and 42 pounds smaller than kicker Rian Lindell.’

‘Like the current team, the ’63 Bills rallied, winning five of their next six. Visions of playoffs danced in their heads. But then they lost to San Diego and lost a critical game to – another drum roll, please – the Patriots.’