‘The playoff win is the first for head coach Sean McDermott, who has led the Bills to three postseason appearances in the last four years, and for quarterback Josh Allen, who finished the game 26-of-35 passing for 324 yards and two touchdowns. Allen also led the Bills in rushing, carrying the ball 11 times for 54 yards along with a running score.’
Archives for January 10, 2021
‘Mr. Perimeter’ Gabriel Davis establishes himself as toe-drag extraordinaire
‘The rookie fourth round pick out of UCF largely exceeded expectations this season, finishing with 599 yards and seven touchdowns. He was one of only three rookie receivers in this highly-touted draft class, joining Justin Jefferson and Chase Claypool, to finish the season with 500 yards and seven scores.’
Opinion: Bills test our nerves, but playoff win drought is over
‘Allen was under pressure for most of the afternoon, and actually the majority of his completions came on throws from outside the pocket, where Allen went 15-of-20 for 185 yards and a pair of touchdowns.’
Opinion: Three Observations: The playoff monkey is finally off Bills’ backs
‘One can’t help but highlight the fact that the game came down to the final play. Just like in Buffalo’s Week 10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Bills’ opponent ran the final play from right around mid-field and got a decent throw off towards the end zone. However, unlike in the Arizona game, Buffalo’s defense was able to knock down the final prayer and seal the victory.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Colts at Bills
‘The Bills defense failed to get a sack, nor force a turnover in the game. It was only the second time this season that has happened. The first and only other game was their first loss of the season back in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.’
Social media erupts as officials’ blown call gives Colts undeserved chance to beat Bills
‘With under a minute remaining in Saturday’s first of three playoff games around the NFL, Colts quarterback Philip Rivers attempted to continue a game-winning or game-tying drive, finding wide receiver Zach Pascal deep for a 17-yard completion. Stumbling after making the grab, Pascal appeared to regain his footing and subsequently lose the football as he got back upright. In other words, Pascal quite clearly looked to have fumbled the football.’
Bills win first playoff game since 1995, top Colts 27-24 in Wild Card round
‘After a Bills drive stalled, the Colts attempted a hail mary pass to win it but the Bills were able to break it up.’
Locked and loaded: Bills receiving corps come up big in Bills’ Wild Card win
‘Stefon Diggs continued to prove his worth, finishing with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown in the team’s 27-24 win. In the process, he became the team’s first 100-yard receiver in a playoff game since Eric Moulds in 1999.’
Lessons Learned: Colts’ Hail Mary comes up short in Bills’ 27-24 wild card win
‘”The [defensive back] in me wanted to catch it and get a run to get some yards after it,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said. “But since [the loss to the Arizona Cardinals], we just knock that down. So I’m happy I was able to do that.”‘
Josh Allen earns his first playoff win with strong performance vs. Colts
‘”We started off with a lot of bad field position early,” wide receiver Cole Beasley added. “We really just had to stay patient and figure it out, they’re a defense that makes you earn it so we knew we had to stay patient and I’m just glad we did enough today.”‘
Moss leaves playoff game with injury, status unknown for rest of postseason
‘According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the injury is to the ankle and could cause him to miss the rest of the postseason.’
Bills fans enter the stadium for first time with new protocols
‘”I might have a beer in my hand, a nice ice cold Labatt Blue. Other than that, it’s the same. The atmosphere is great. I’m with my buddies. I’m having a great time,” John Douglas, who attended the game, said.’
Bills beat Colts 27-24, win a playoff game for the first time since ’95
‘On a last-ditch effort, Rivers throws a Hail Mary to end the game, and Micah Hyde jumps up and knocks it down. The Bills win 27-24, becoming the first team since 1995 to advance to the Divisional Round.’
Staying ‘patient’ was a key for Bills offense vs. Colts defense in wild card win
‘“Our defense did a great job of limiting them. That’s a heck of a football team that we just played, make no mistake about it. They came prepared and hungry. They started off with a bang and it took us a second to adjust and catch up to what they were doing. They had a good plan all game.”’
Bills react to first playoff win in 25 years
‘“Want to thank the fans, man what an awesome day. I know not all the fans could be out there with us today, but we know you’re at home cheering for us and supporting us, but what an awesome day in terms of the fan support. Kyle leading us off with the opening video. and just a very special afternoon for everyone including everyone that roots for the Bills across the entire world.”’