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Archives for December 16, 2019

Tyler Kroft picks great time to make first huge play for Bills

‘“It was awesome. I’m not going to lie,” Kroft said. “It’s been a marathon this year, getting hurt, ending my season last year and then getting hurt in OTA and working my way back. We preach having a mentally strong team here. I think we do. It was awesome.”’

No matter the hour, Bills fans show up to greet playoff-bound team

‘”To the Bills, I love you guys,” said McCann. “I love you guys to the death of me and I’m married to them … I don’t think anybody realize in the NFL what the Bills mean to us, but you know what, I’m glad they’re our team and I’ve been here from the start and I’ll be here ’til the death of me.”‘

The Buffalo Bills are going to the playoffs as they beat the Steelers 17-10

‘“Oh man, glory to God, great to be here,” McDermott said after the pulsating victory that wasn’t secure until his prideful and stout defense turned away two Steelers’ drives into Buffalo territory in the final two minutes. “What more can I say about the guys in the locker room? Just unbelievable resilience, unbelievable character, heart.”’

Buffalo Bills going to playoffs, outlast Steelers to clinch a spot: 5 instant observations

‘Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll had the internet out in droves with people’s pitch forks waving after six straight run plays in Pittsburgh territory after White’s second interception. The Bills had to settle for a field goal and the ultra conservative approach could have cost them if they weren’t playing such an inept offense, which turned it over five times. The Bills face another tough defense next week in the Patriots and it will require a more dynamic and aggressive approach.’

Buffalo Bills GM on team clinching playoff birth: ’We’ve by no means arrived’

‘“We still have work to do but we’re a work in progress,” Beane said. “We’ve by no means arrived. We’re thrilled that we made the playoffs. That’s obviously our first goal is to get into the tournament. But we’ve got two games left. A big division game against a team that we’ve not beat since Sean and I have been here. We would love to do but it’ll be tough to do at their place.”’

Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills secondary lead team to playoff berth: 10 reasons to be encouraged, 4 reasons to be worried

‘Some of Brian Daboll’s play calls were very frustrating. The Bills offensive coordinator called back-to-back Frank Gore runs deep in Steelers territory that went for a loss of seven yards. One of the plays looked like it was going to be a Gore throw, but the Steelers weren’t fooled. Facing a 3rd and goal from the 15, Daboll played not to lose by calling a run to Singletary that also went for a loss. The drive ultimately ended in a field goal that tied the game.’

Duck Hunted! Buffalo BIlls are playoff bound following 17-10 win over Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 15 report card)

‘Buffalo’s secondary was outstanding against Duck Hodges and the Steelers. Tre’Davious White showed that he belongs to be mentioned alongside Stephon Gilmore as the best cornerbacks in the league with two interceptions. Jordan Poyer added an interception late and Levi Wallace, a cornerback who has struggled this season, sent the Bills to the playoffs with his interception at the end of the game.’

Playoffs taste like cooked ‘Duck’

‘Though much of Sunday’s performance was not pretty for Bills fans to watch, the result is all that matters. Ten times in 14 tries, the Bills have been on the right side of the result this season, and that’s something worth celebrating.’

Buffalo Bills Week 15 Report Card: Bills win 10th game, clinch playoff spot

‘A great performance by the Bills’ defensive front. Jordan Phillips had two sacks, including one on the Steelers’ final drive. He has been an animal up the middle this season. Shaq Lawson and Trent Murphy added sacks. Lawson was a monster on the outside. He was outstanding against the pass and run. The Bills’ defense held the Steelers to 51 rushing yards.’

Bills Mafia invades Steeler Nation and leaves with a playoff berth

‘Steelers Nation was still plenty loud on third and fourth downs, but on a night that players called for a “black-out” from their home crowd to complement their all-black “color rush” jerseys, there was a very noticeable amount of blue parked in yellow seats. The announced attendance was 64,694, highest since the season opener against Seattle and the first time hitting 64,000 since Week 5 against Baltimore.’

Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

QB questions abound after Steelers’ setback in home finale (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Instant analysis: Steelers drop defensive duel in home finale (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Commentary: Steelers’ plan stunk, and now Duck’s on thin ice (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Commentary: Way too many Steelers mistakes vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Bills Mafia invades Steeler Nation and leaves with a playoff berth (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers’ Week 15 report card: Rough day for Devlin Hodges (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Despite loss to Bills, Steelers keep AFC’s No. 6 seed (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
James Conner returns, Bill Hillgrove exits and Mike Tomlin’s reunion (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Devlin Hodges throws 4 interceptions, Steelers lose at home to Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Kevin Gorman: In most significant moment, the Steelers defense did not get the job done (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Devlin Hodges ‘still confident,’ but Mike Tomlin won’t commit he’ll remain Steelers starter (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
‘Bills Mafia’ a significant presence at Heinz Field in win over Steelers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Steelers on losing end of another tight game (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Tim Benz: Airing of grievances after Steelers’ ‘Duck’ Hodges was ‘fowl’ vs. Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Devlin Hodges, Steelers fall to Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills, 17-10 as playoff chances jeopardized at Heinz Field (Harrisburg Patriot News)
The Buffalo Bills double teamed Diontae Johnson all game. What it meant for the Steelers vs. the Bills, plus how the offense can adapt (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Why Steelers back Devlin Hodges to start against the New York Jets after 4 INTs in 17-10 loss to Buffalo Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers dress 5 RBs vs. Buffalo Bills as all 3 Edmunds brothers dress, JuJu Smith-Schuster sits out: inactives report (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Steelers Hope To Learn From Offensive Struggles (AP)
NFL playoff picture: How Steelers can earn AFC wild card after loss to Bills (The Sporting News)
Steelers fall to Bills, 17-10 (Steelers.com)
What went right, wrong vs. Bills (Steelers.com)
Labriola on the loss to the Bills (Steelers.com)
Watt is Digest Player of the Week (Steelers.com)
Steelers inactives for Week 15 vs Bills (Steelers.com)
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Allen’s Fourth-Quarter TD Clinches Playoff Spot For Bills

‘Buffalo (10-4) won for the fourth time in five games and recorded its first 10-win season since 1999. The Bills also beat the Steelers for the second time ever in Pittsburgh, first since a 21-point win in the 1993 AFC Divisional playoff round.’

Bills give Sean McDermott second playoff berth of first 3 seasons

‘”They had a plan, and their plan was to get guys here that can learn, can adapt and can believe in what the coaches are preaching,” Dawkins said. “Three years, two playoffs — it’s special. We have a group of dudes that people bond with and love, it’s just a brotherhood.”‘

Bills clinch playoff berth with 17-10 win over Steelers

‘Though the Steelers converted once on their final drive, their last-ditch effort to tie the game ended up in the hands of the Bills’ Levi Wallace in the endzone; the team’s fourth and final interception of the night.’

Arrow Up/Arrow Down – Bills at Steelers

‘It’s 2 a.m., I’m on a plane about to land. So I’ll make it short and sweet – the Bills are gong to the playoffs. It’s official. Enjoy it. I know some of you were already doing that…..’

Edmunds brothers rewrite history on Sunday Night Football

‘“Just being able to actually see it happen right now it’s huge, you think about it and you dream about it but you don’t really ever know if it’s actually going to happen,” Trey said earlier this week. “We’re excited and emotions are going to be everywhere but it going to be a good opportunity for our family and both teams.”’