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‘hey allowed Kyle Orton to be sacked six times for 28 yards in losses and to be harassed at least a half dozen other times. Rookies Cyril Richardson and Seantrel Henderson looked like lost puppies – albeit big puppies – and Erik Pears continues to resemble an EZ-Pass lane.’

‘But at this juncture, with the Bills 4-3 and nobody reaching for pronged utensils, its significance can’t be overstated.’

‘A win is a win, so the grade has to be better than average, but anyone who watched knows this team has a long way to go if it dreams of making the playoffs. And Doug Marrone was the first to admit this. Four turnovers, penalties, bad line play. Bills were very fortunate.’

‘”I would hate to be characterized as grumpy after a win,” an unsmiling Marrone said. “But I don’t help myself (being upbeat) right now. My mind is already going ahead, it’s my responsibility. To come in here and B.S. you guys, come on.’

‘In the 55-year history of the Buffalo franchise, only one other time – against the Colts in 1997 – had the Bills turned the ball over at least four times and endured six-or-more sacks … and won.’

‘Safety Aaron Williams was injured in the fourth quarter.’

‘”It doesn’t matter how you win it,” quarterback Kyle Orton said. “You don’t ever apologize for winning a game in this league. It’s too hard. They’re a good defense, they’re a good football team. We hung in there, made some mistakes, but in the end we got the win and that was our goal.”‘

‘”I’ve been prepared all my life for that. I work hard every day, working on the little stuff. I work hard every day, working on the little stuff, you know working on making plays for this team.”‘

‘”We’re a different team this year,” Chandler said. “We just believe in one another more. Some huge plays from young guys down the stretch and obviously Kyle standing in there and making some great throws.’

‘The last drive was tough to process given how quickly it all unfolded, but here’s what the Buffalo Bills were saying about the biggest moments of the drive.’

‘Pegula likely didn’t picture a sloppy, four-turnover game in which the Bills narrowly escaped defeat against an inferior Minnesota Vikings team with a 17-16 win. Yet that’s how it happened on Sunday, and there was a smile on Pegula’s face as he walked out of the locker room after the game with president Russ Brandon and general manager Doug Whaley.’

‘That leaves the Bills with Anthony Dixon as their only healthy running back along with Frank Summers for the remainder of their Week 7 game against the Vikings. Bryce Brown will likely be active for the team’s Week 8 game against the New York Jets if Spiller and Jackson have to miss time.’

‘Moments after Jackson was taken to the locker room, the Bills officially ruled him out for the game. He buried his face in a towel as he was carted off the field, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.’

‘The turnovers and penalties were one thing, but the Bills’ offense won’t be able to get off the ground until it gets better play from the offensive line. Rookie guard Cyril Richardson again struggled, and the Bills allowed six sacks in the game. Buffalo did manage over 100 yards on the ground for the first time since Week 2 against the Dolphins, but the offensive line play needs to improve.’

‘”Making the last (catch) to win this game in Buffalo is the best feeling ever,” Watkins said. “But you’ve got to keep doing those things on the field and keep getting better as an offense – keep moving on.”‘