‘Even before McCoy got hurt, backup running back Marcus Murphy was involved in this game. In his first game being active this season, Murphy had some big runs. He was more active than Mike Tolbert, though both backs got plenty of run once McCoy got hurt. Murphy had seven carries for 41 yards, and Tolbert had seven carries for 39 yards.’
Archives for January 1, 2018
Buffalo Bills fans react to 17-year playoff drought ending
‘There are adults weeping at this bar.’
‘Holy cow. The Buffalo Bills are finally going to the playoffs’ (National media reactions)
‘The Bills: Traded away their #1 CB to start the year. Traded away their Pro-Bowl NT Benched their QB for a kid who threw 5 INTs in the first half of his first game replacing him. Somehow still tanked into their first playoffs since 1999.’
What Terry Pegula said about Buffalo Bills ending 17-year playoff drought
‘”All you had to do was see Russ Brandon,” Pegula said. “We were in coach’s office after the game and Russ lost it. I felt so good for him, because he had been through the whole drought. I wanted to make sure that Russ was where myself, Brandon, Brian Gaine and Joe Schoene were so he could finally just let go.”‘
How Russ Brandon explained the emotion of Buffalo Bills ending the drought
‘”You know what it is, guys?” he said. “It’s very similar to having the anvil that we had for my whole 20-year career about the team staying in Buffalo. That anvil, I always said we threw it in Lake Erie when Terry and Kim (Pegula) bought the team. Now we’ve got another anvil we can throw in Lake Erie. It’s about the fans and it’s about the people who have supported us through thick and thin, that they don’t have to see that graphic on ESPN anymore about the drought. It’s just something we shouldn’t deal with. The community is in such a great place, everything that’s happened in our community. It’s just nice to see everything happen for Terry, Kim, Sean (McDermott), Brandon (Beane) and everybody that’s done such a great job.”‘
Buffalo Bills’ Stephen Hauschka captures team reaction to Tyler Boyd’s TD
‘Kicker Stephen Hauschka captured Dalton’s fourth down conversion and game-winning touchdown in the Bills’ locker room following their 22-16 win over the Miami Dolphins. He shared the video on Instagram with the caption, “When your squad makes the playoffs for first time in a while…”‘
Buffalo Bills will send wings to the Cincinnati Bengals to say thanks
‘Buffalo wanted to say thanks following the Bengals’ win and reached out to the team on Twitter. In addition to a note thanking Cincinnati, Buffalo informed the team that they’d be sending wings to show their gratitude.’
What Bills coach Sean McDermott said after drought-breaking win over Dolphins
‘“You know what? I’m a firm believer in faith and I know God brought me here for a reason. He brought this group of men together for a reason, so that’s what I fall back on in times like this.”’
Bring the tables: Buffalo Bills’ Richie Incognito invites fans to greet team at airport
‘Fans were ecstatic following the win and Bills guard Richie Incognito wants to celebrate with the fan base. After boarding the team flight, Incognito tweeted out details on when they’d be arriving back in Buffalo in case they wanted to greet the team.’
LeSean McCoy injury: What to know about Buffalo Bills RB hurting his ankle
‘Behind McCoy, the Bills have just Marcus Murphy and Mike Tolbert at running back. The two combined for 80 yards on the ground against the Dolphins Sunday, but the dropoff from McCoy is a steep one. The Jaguars have struggled in run defense for most of the season, too, so this injury is one to watch throughout the week. Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor knows how big a loss McCoy would be.’
NFL playoffs odds, over/under: Bills open as underdog vs. Jaguars
‘According to pregame.com, the Bills have opened up as a 7.5-point underdog against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bills have been playing that role all season long, so this shouldn’t be a problem for them. But as rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White said after the game, there aren’t any underdogs in the playoffs.’
Famous Buffalo Bills fans react to team’s playoff berth
‘You’ve probably heard the saying, “Celebrities are just like us!” It turns out that this is certainly true for celebrity Buffalo Bills fans. Following the end of the Bills’ 17-year playoff drought, many famous Bills fans reacted on social media. Here are some of the best reactions.’
Kyle Williams, other Buffalo Bills pour their hearts out after ending drought
‘But the lasting image will be Kyle Williams, the former fifth-round pick who stuck around for another season. The man who scored his first touchdown since high school when the Bills decided to give him a goal-line carry in the win over the Dolphins. There he was, standing in disbelief in the locker room with two of his sons. He stood and answered questions and tried to put it all into workds, but none of what he said could match what he told his team after the game.’
Tyrod Taylor went from benched to helping end Buffalo Bills playoff drought
‘How do you describe a team ending a 17-year playoff drought in a season many expected to end with four or five wins? What about a quarterback who was written off by this team a year ago, brought back by a new coach and then benched mid-season only to regain his starting job? In a sense, Taylor is the perfect quarterback for this team of misfits and afterthoughts. He was drafted in the sixth round, stuck as a backup for four years in Baltimore and handed a pile of adverse situations in Buffalo.’
5 takeaways from the Bills win over the Dolphins
‘Holy brawl: After linebacker Preston Brown thought he had a 99-yard touchdown return following a fumble by Miami wide receiver Jarvis Landry, the play was reversed and Landry had a one-yard rushing score on the next play. Then madness ensued. Landry headbutted Buffalo safety Jordan Poyer. A brawl broke out and on the bottom of the pile. Miami running back Kenyan Drake got up and threw a Buffalo helmet across the field. The Bills did receive penalties on the play, however, only Landry and Drake were tossed from the game for their actions. In the grand scheme, the Bills held their own during the scuffle and still stood up for one another.’