‘Simply put, this was a terrible loss for the Bills … and a big step backward for the organization.’
Archives for December 2018
Pollock: Darnold won this meeting against Allen
‘It would seem this was the first of many meeting between quarterbacks of division rivals who meet twice every year. And, without question, Darnold won Round 1.’
Notebook: Darnold hurts foot, returns after one series; McCoy exits early
‘Finally, Bills linebacker Matt Milano, in the midst of an outstanding year and ranking second on the team in tackles, left the field on a cart with an undetermined injury the play before New York’s winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.’
Jets’ Sam Darnold bests Bills’ Josh Allen in first meeting | Evaluating both rookies
‘This is the part of Allen’s game that his detractors focus on when evaluating him. The big plays are nice but he has to limit the turnovers. He fumbled on the touchdown run because of a big hit at the goal line but he was able to quickly recover it in the end zone.’
Bills no longer ‘in the hunt:’ 5 reasons to be encouraged, 5 reasons to worry
‘Rookie quarterbacks will have their highs and lows and we saw both on Sunday.’
Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander: Josh Allen is more dynamic than Sam Darnold
‘”Obviously I’m biased, I like my guy. I think he’s more dynamic (and) has a big arm,” Alexander said after the Bills’ 27-23 loss. “I like my guy. I like what he brings to the table, his leadership … As far as dynamic play, I think Josh outplayed him and has been outplaying him.”‘
What Bills, Jets said about Josh Allen, the runner
‘”He’s a heck of an athlete,” Bowles said. “We had him covered in the first half we just couldn’t catch him. We had guys assigned to him and he out-athleticized our guys. We adjusted and put a quicker guy there in the second half and they made some plays.”‘
Report card: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills fall short to Sam Darnold, New York Jets
‘Rookie mistakes will be made, but Allen was easily Buffalo’s best player on Sunday.’
Could Bills special teams coach Danny Crossman’s job be in jeopardy?
‘The two long returns by Roberts (51 yards and 86 yards) led to 10 points for the Jets that were ultimately the difference in the game.’
NFL Week 15 odds, over/under: Bills open as home underdog to Lions
‘Buffalo opened as a three-point underdog at home next week for Week 15 against the Detroit Lions. The line quickly moved to one point.’
Buffalo really can lose to anyone
‘The Jets are not a good football team in this league. No team that loses to the Bills by 31 points should ever be considered good. Yet the Bills found a way to lose against a division foe by only four points for the second straight week.’
Buffalo Bills Week 14 Report Card: Jets hold off Josh Allen, Bills for 27-23 win
‘Josh Allen had a so-so outing against the Jets. There were bright spots: He ran for 101 yards and made a few nice passes, including a 38-yard completion to Robert Foster. But he finished with a 50 percent completion percentage and three turnovers — two interceptions, including one late in the fourth quarter, and a lost fumble. He needs to protect the football and make more accurate throws. There were a couple of bad drops by his receivers, but there were also a fair number of misfires. He needs to minimize those mistakes.’
Round 1 of Darnold vs. Allen goes to the Jet
‘Yes, you may read “barely outperformed” as “weren’t quite as bad as,” because the 21-year-old Darnold and 22-year-old Allen both have a long way to go as NFL passers, and know it.’
Jets’ Jordan Jenkins has harsh words for Bills rookie QB Josh Allen
‘“He can throw the ball far… maybe not accurate,” Jenkins told two reporters in the winning locker room. “I don’t really like that guy. That guy was talking trash out there. Personally, I couldn’t care less about that guy.”’
Jets linebacker: Bills tried to end my career with ‘dirty stuff’
‘“I told him, ‘If you do that again, I’ll kill you,’ ” Jenkins said. “I was enraged at the time. That’s a career-ender. You’re trying to mess up my life by doing that. That’s classless. You don’t dive at somebody’s ankle when they’re engaged with somebody. That’s not real football. That’s some punk-type stuff.”’