‘We’ve seen the Lake Erie snow machine turned up full throttle many times but not so perfectly timed for a Bills game. The flakes fell like rain and after being whipped about with each puff of Old Man Winter’s cheeks, true blizzard conditions ensued, taking the game plans with it.’
Archives for December 12, 2017
Fred Jackson returning to Buffalo Bills to Lead the Charge vs. Miami Dolphins
‘”It’s automatic,” said Jackson. “It has to be as a Buffalo Bill. You know, I owe those guys everything. The fan base has by far stuck behind me the most. And still talk to me now. That’s not to take anything from anybody. But the Bills Mafia is who has made me who I am today. I love playing for those guys. As long as I can go sign that one day contract and retire as a Buffalo Bill. If they’re going to have me, I’d definitely love to do that.”‘
Buffalo Bills have most super loyal fans of all sports, says Indianapolis Colts CB
‘Buffalo Bills has got to have the most super loyal fans of all sports. Especially the ones in the nosebleeds, who couldn’t even see the game.’
How do you sell a ticket to a Bills-Colts snow game? We hung with scalpers to find out
‘”I mean, think about it,” he said. “Who’s going to come on the street the way the world is and bring $500 to buy tickets? Dangerous. You understand what I’m trying to say? It’s just horrible. It’s a meaningful game and nobody is buying.”‘
AFC playoff picture 2017: Where do Buffalo Bills stand after Week 14 win over Colts?
‘That leaves the Bills, Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers tied for the sixth and final wild card spot in the AFC at 7-6 with the Titans one game ahead of the pack for the fifth wild card spot at 8-5.’
Buffalo Bills edge Indianapolis Colts: 5 reasons to be encouraged, 3 reasons to worry
‘LeSean McCoy carried the Bills to victory on Sunday. Despite heavy snow, McCoy was able to turn many plays that appeared to be going nowhere into quality gains. The running back saved his best run for late in the game when he ended the matchup against the Colts with a game-winning touchdown.’
11 wildest moments from Buffalo Bills’ snowy, overtime win over Indianapolis Colts
‘Just before McCoy’s game-winning touchdown run, Joe Webb hit Deonte Thompson for one of the most unlikely completions of the season. Webb heaved a prayer down the right sideline with just under two minutes to play in overtime. Somehow, Thompson came down with it in a pile of snow.’
Sean McDermott says he would punt in overtime again
‘If the Bills and McDermott had not been bailed out by a 35-yard catch by Deonte Thompson on a prayer with a minute left, Buffalo likely ties the Colts. That’s not a favorable outcome in terms of playoff scenarios for the Bills.’
Coordinator chat: Dennison has difficulties from booth, Frazier gives ex-head coach grade
‘”Those are briefs seconds; a lot of different scenarios are going through your mind,” Frazier said. Then, you have to make a final decision. You have to trust your gut, sometimes in those situations, and it worked out perfectly for us, to be able to get that win. I think Sean made a great decision.”‘
Bills dig out from snow to remain firmly in AFC playoff race
‘Having already persevered through a major roster purge and persistent questions at quarterback, the Bills now showed they’re capable of braving the arctic elements to remain firmly in a convoluted playoff picture. At 7-6, Buffalo is technically the AFC’s sixth seed. In actuality, the Bills don’t control their own chances due to potential tie-breaking scenarios that would go against them.’
Bills coach McDermott encouraged by medical reports on QBs
‘McDermott says Taylor showed signs of making progress over the past few days after practicing on a limited basis last week.’
McDermott’s questionable decision works out for Bills
‘”Field position,” McDermott said when asked about his thought process. “That was big in this game with the conditions the way they were. I felt confident in our defense, (that) if we were able to pin them deep that we would get off the field and get the ball back, which we were able to do.”‘
Quarterback huge question mark for Bills
‘”He’s made progress over the last couple of days,” said McDermott, who also reiterated what he said last week, that Taylor, when healthy, is the starter. “That’ll be a day-to-day thing as we move forward this week; anything more than that would be premature.”‘
‘Once In A Lifetime Conditions’: A Closer Look At CBS’s Terrific Broadcast of Bills-Colts Snow Game
‘The camera operators—John Lawrence, John Lorusso, Mike Mathews, Don Miller, Mike Serio, Dave Swaine, Tony Toste (the handheld) and Bob Wishnie—were the unsung heroes of that telecast. (Most of you understandably missed the broadcast — it only went to four percent of the country.’
McDermott updates status of injured Bills
‘QB Tyrod Taylor, who was inactive with a knee injury: Has “made progress over the last couple of days.” McDermott called him day-to-day as of now. The head coach said “there was a chance” Taylor was going to play Sunday, but wasn’t able to. The decision was mostly health related but the field conditions were a part of the equation, as well. McDermott reiterated that Taylor is the team’s starting QB when healthy.’