‘”Throughout the game, I put the ball in harm’s way too often,” he said. “It shouldn’t have come down to one play. I take this very personally. The two interceptions can’t happen. You can’t expect to win after turning the ball over.”‘
Archives for November 16, 2020
Analysis: DeAndre Hopkins shows his greatness in breaking Bills’ hearts
‘“It was on three people,” Hopkins said. “They were in position, it was just a better catch by I,” he said.’
Observations: System-wide failures for Bills preceded wild swings against Cardinals
‘“The third quarter was big,” Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes said. “We gave up 17 points. You can’t do that coming out of the half. We’ve got to play better. We know that if we want to win games, if we want to go in the direction that we want to go, the defense has to be the backbone of this team.”’
Bills’ Cole Beasley helps deliver late lead vs Cardinals with 11 catches
‘Beasley finished with a game-high 11 catches on 13 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown, contributing his second 11-catch performance in four games.’
Josh Norman says he’s doing ‘just fine’ after Covid-19 diagnosis
‘“I’m sending this video because I want you to know I’m doing just fine,” Norman said in the video, thanking fans for their support. “Actually better than fine. I think it’s just a formality we have to go through when you’re going through protocol. … I definitely want to say for the people who are actually going through this in a much more severe way, my heart goes out to y’all. It really, truly does.”‘
Quarter by quarter: Cards thoroughly outplayed Bills much of second half
‘The advantage in the game shifted when Bills tight end Dawson Knox was called for an illegal block in the back penalty 21 yards downfield, at the end of a 21-yard pass to Devin Singletary. It wiped out the play, and Josh Allen threw an interception on the next play.’
Report Card: One play drastically changes Bills’ pass defense grade
‘Running game: D: Once again an afterthought. The Bills had just 18 attempts. Devin Singletary had just four attempts for 15 yards. One of those carries went for 13 yards, meaning the other three produced just 2 yards.’
Buffalo Bills have majored in agonizing losses but Hopkins Hail Mary is one of the worst
‘But I’m guessing Bills fans don’t want to hear that because let’s be honest, the Bills have majored in gut-wrenching, vomit-inducing, tear-your-hair-out defeats for quite a while now, and somehow they always manage to top themselves.’
Bills report card: Hail Mary catch by DeAndre Hopkins never should have happened
‘The Bills can’t run the ball, at least not when Allen hands off. It has become a weekly struggle to do anything on the ground, and this is the time of year when that can’t be the case.’
Cardinals stage their version of ‘Music City’ win
‘This one won’t be easy for Buffalo’s players to forget.’
Bass boots way to Bills’ record book
‘Bass became the first Bill with three 50-yard-plus field goals in a game and the second in NFL history with a trio of at least 54 yards, tying Houston’s Kurt Brown in 2007.’
Kyler Murray, Cardinals best Josh Allen, Bills after both throw insane TDs in final minute: Instant observations
‘The Bills had a pretty good plan for Murray and held him in check in the first half. The Cardinals had to settle for three field goals in the first half and Murray was visibly frustrated. The pressure was good throughout the game but it was the containment in this one was where the Bills’ front really shined in this one. Murray got going in the second half a bit more, especially with his legs. He finished with three touchdowns and two of them were on the ground.’
Josh Allen’s late game heroics not enough for Bills vs. Cardinals (5 reasons to be encouraged, 6 reasons to be worried)
‘No one is expecting or asking Allen to be perfect, but he needs to be smarter when it comes to decision making. There are times where he simply trusts his arm too much in terms of squeezing passes into tight windows. He acknowledged post-game that he needs to stop putting the ball in harm’s way. Interceptions will still occur going forward, but Allen can still do his part by cutting down on dangerous throws.’
Bills fall as Cardinals’ prayers answered on Hail Mary (Week 10 report card)
‘It was not a good day for Buffalo’s backs.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde will play vs. Cardinals, plus other inactive news
‘Bills Mafia can breathe a sigh of relief because Hyde is active and will start for the Bills in a massive road showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.’