‘The bottom line of this game? It was a have and have-not matchup. The Patriots are the cream of the crop and they’re about to hit the cruise control portion of the season, having overcome a slow start, stacked some wins and moved to 6-2 with a large division lead. Buffalo is a team starting a 35-year-old Anderson under center because Josh Allen is injured and Nathan Peterman is addicted to throwing interceptions. Anderson was signed on Oct. 9.’
Archives for October 30, 2018
Three takeaways from the Patriots’ win over the Bills
‘Buffalo entered the game with the worst third-down conversion rate in the NFL, a meager 27.4 percent, and managed to convert just four of 14 third downs Monday.’
NFL free agency rumors: Bills have offered contract to former Jets WR Terrelle Pryor
‘The Jets cut the 29-year-old wide receiver — who was dealing with a groin injury — earlier this month. But, Pryor told ESPN shortly after his release he was close to 100-percent healthy and had already been contacted by several teams.’
Bills defensive gem is wasted, lose to New England 25-6
‘Derek Anderson was 22-of-39 for 290 yards and that interception to McCourty. LeSean McCoy only has 13 yards on 12 carries, but led the Bills in receiving with 6 catches and 82 yards. Zay Jones reeled in 6 passes for 55 yards as well for Buffalo, while Chris Ivory led the Bills in rushing with 34 yards on just 6 carries.’
Sal’s Sticks: Patriots at Bills
‘The Bills gained 12 yards running the ball on their very first play from scrimmage. After that, they gained a total of 30 yards for the entire football game. That’s just brutal. For the game, they averaged only 2.4 yards per carry. After the first run, the average only 1.8 yards per carry. We know this team has enough trouble throwing the football. Add to it these numbers running and it will not be a good outcome, and wasn’t.’
Report: Bills offer contract to WR Terrelle Pryor
‘Pryor is 29 years old and has played for four teams in his NFL career dating back to 2011. He played in Oakland, Cleveland, Washington, and most recently with the New York Jets. With the Jets this season, Pryor had two touchdowns and 235 receiving yards. He was released after sustaining a groin injury. Comparing Pryor to some of the other receivers Buffalo has, Zay Jones has one touchdown and 226 receiving yards. Kelvin Benjamin also has just one touchdown and 217 receiving yards.’
Joe B: 7 observations from Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots (10/29/18)
‘The Bills, despite the lack of a consistent pass rush and almost at times by design, were able to keep Tom Brady from working the ball down the field consistently enough.’
Bills retire Thurman Thomas jersey during MNF
‘”I never thought when I retired that I would get to experience the singular thrill of coming out of the tunnel and onto the field in front of you all once again but I am experiencing it now,” Thomas said.’
Phoebe Schecter living out a dream and paving the way for younger girls
‘”A couple months after moving, I saw an ad for American football and I thought it’d be a really great way to meet people and get a bit of American culture,” Schecter said. “From the first time I started playing, I haven’t looked back.”‘
Monday Night Letdown: Patriots 25 – Bills 6
‘Derek Anderson led the Bills down the field and tried to answer, but was picked off and had the interception returned for a touchdown to put things out of reach at 25-6 with 5:54 to play in the fourth quarter.’
Thurman Forever: Number 34 retired on Monday night
‘Chris Berman emceed a very special celebration filled with cheers and ovations.’
The Bills Monday night misery continues
‘”I thought the defense came out and played well… offensively we shot ourselves in the foot sometimes,” said Sean McDermott.’
Bills Offense frustrated at letting down Bills Defense
‘”The hard work we put in, the hard work I’ve put in my whole life, my career, for it to happen like this, it’s tough,” said Bills running back LeSean McCoy. “When you see the defense out there just grinding, it’s frustrating.”‘
Bills Decompress: What a Waste
‘They’ve held Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady to one touchdown pass COMBINED. Throw out the Indy game, and they’ve allowed only five offensive touchdowns since week two.’
Game recap: Pats halt the Bills on Monday Night Football
‘A few late mistakes would ultimately be Buffalo’s downfall in its Week 8 loss to New England. After holding the Patriots to just nine points throughout the first three quarters, the Bills allowed 13 points in the fourth, losing the game by a score of 25-6.’