Archives for January 11, 2021

‘The other AFC game will take place at 3:05 p.m. Sunday in Kansas City on CBS, with the top-seeded Chiefs facing the Cleveland Browns, a 48-37 winner against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.’

‘The Ravens led the NFL in rushing during the regular season at 191.9 yards per game and 53% of their total offense came on the ground. The Bills were in the middle of the pack in rushing defense, allowing an average of 119.6 yards per game, but have allowed less than 100 yards in four of their last seven games.’

‘Allen was 7 of 9 for 117 yards with a touchdown on plays outside the pocket in the 27-24 victory.’

‘Think about the magnitude of that request for a second. There was 8:13 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Bills held a 24-16 lead. A made field goal would give the Bills a two-possession lead, and a 97% chance of winning based on win probability. A miss would have given the Colts the ball near midfield, a touchdown and two-point conversion away from tying the AFC wild-card game.’

‘Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie played just four offensive snaps, while linebacker A.J. Klein played just three defensive snaps. McKenzie had three touchdowns in Week 17 against Miami – two receiving and another on a punt return. Klein, meanwhile, tied for the team lead with five sacks during the regular season. His role has gradually been reduced, however, with the return of linebacker Matt Milano to an every-down role. Milano played 78 of 79 defensive snaps against the Colts.’

‘The biggest sequence for Milano came on the Bills’ goal-line stand late in the second quarter. Milano stopped a shuffle pass to tight end Trey Burton for 2 yards on a first-and-goal play from the 4. On second and goal from the 2, he filled a hole to stop Nyheim Hines for 1 yard on a direct-snap run off left guard.’

‘“We work on toe taps every single day in practice,” Davis told reporters. “Small details can get overlooked, but we focus on those things.”’

‘According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Daboll is also scheduled to complete an interview with the Los Angeles Chargers later Sunday for their head-coaching job. Both interviews are being conducted virtually, given NFL rules in place because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.’

‘Poch’s tearful reaction to the batting down of the Colts’ Philip Rivers’ Hail Mary pass that sealed a 27-24 Bills playoff victory – the team’s first since 1995 –seemed to symbolize the explosion of emotion felt by the Bills’ long suffering fans.’

‘To use one of Davis’ favorite words Saturday describing the aggressiveness of Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich, the analyst was “uber” sharp.’