‘It’s hard to complain about a shutout plus one touchdown and three field goals given up in the other over 120 minutes of football. That’s especially true when holding NFL teams to a mere 234 yards a game in two starts and surrendering under 190 yards passing in each.’
Archives for September 21, 2021
Upon Further Review: Greg Rousseau’s homecoming goes exactly according to plan in Bills vs. Dolphins
‘In addition to the two sacks, Rousseau split a key tackle for loss with cornerback Tre’Davious White in the first quarter. Rousseau finished with five tackles. Perhaps most significant: He played 49 of 74 defensive snaps. That was the most among defensive ends, by a fairly wide margin – Mario Addison was next with 35.’
What we learned from snap counts in Bills’ Week 2 win, game ball and more
‘”We have a lot of confidence in Dawson,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said. “He’s played a lot of plays for us. Yesterday, we had, I’d say, a variety of personnel groups, probably a little bit more than we’ve had in the past going into that game. And most of them involved the tight end for that game. He’s our tight end that we look to, so therefore he got a lot of reps.”‘
Analysis: Matt Milano was a pass-rushing weapon in Bills’ shutout of Miami
‘Milano was rushing the passer on three of the Bills’ four first-half sacks. His sack helped the Bills shut down a Miami scoring opportunity with the score 14-0 in the second quarter. Milano blitzed around the right tackle edge as part of a seven-man blitz and took down quarterback Jacoby Brissett for a 9-yard loss. Miami turned the ball over on downs two plays later.’
Position grades: A.J. Epenesa, Jon Feliciano, Taiwan Jones among Bills standouts
‘Defensive line (5.0): A.J. Epenesa had the best game of his Bills career. He had three hits on the quarterback – including the one that knocked Tua Tagovailoa out of the game – and three other pressures, according to The News’ count. He caused the last two sacks by beating tackle Austin Jackson. Justin Zimmer got the first of those two, beating guard Robert Hunt to clean up for Epenesa. Greg Rousseau got the latter.’
Observations: Cody Ford looks to have solidified starting job at right guard
‘“I see his mentality and his attitude, it’s starting to come out, what we saw in college,” head coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “That personality and attitude can leave a mark on our offense in a positive way and I think that’s been good to watch. He continues to grow with the technique part of the game and I thought our offensive line showed signs of growth yesterday. I’m encouraged by that. Is there still room? Absolutely, there’s still a lot of room for growth, just like there is for our entire football team.”’
If the Buffalo Bills defense can continue to play like it did in Miami, watch out
‘How’s this for a defensive domination: Six sacks aided by a relentless blitz package; an interception by Levi Wallace; a fumble forced by Taron Johnson and recovered by Matt Milano; four turnovers on downs; and just 216 yards and 13 first downs allowed. It’s been a long time since a Buffalo defense played that well.’
Former Bills starting QBs won’t get chance at ‘revenge games’ in 2021 (report)
‘One week after hosting the Football Team, Buffalo will welcome the Houston Texans to Highmark Stadium. Tyrod Taylor, the veteran who helped end the Bills’ playoff drought, won the starting job in the fall. Unfortunately for Taylor, the quarterback left the Texans’ Week 2 matchup against the Cleveland Browns–another team he had formerly started for in his career–with a hamstring injury.’
Amazon will pay a Buffalo Bills fan $1,100 to jump through a table for a commercial
‘SUPER FAN — Must be 18 or over, die-hard Bills fans in face paint, enthusiastic, energetic and genuine. One line: “Stat that!”’
Bills fans set table on fire in wild tailgate scene
‘Jumping onto and breaking folding tables is one of the Bills fan base’s most heralded tailgating traditions, and fans were determined to bring that custom on the road for a Week 2 matchup in Miami — but with a hot twist.’
Bills’ Pass Rush Steps Up In Dominating Win Over Dolphins
‘“Fraz’ was dialing it up, man,” safety Micah Hyde said. “There were a few times we came off the field and I was dabbing Fraz’ (Translation: it’s a gesture of honor) just because it was excellent calls, mixing it up, sending guys.”’
Buffalo Bills fans could end up in Amazon commercial
‘Amazon is looking to pay a Buffalo resident to jump through a table. Seriously.’
Opinion: Bills get bounce-back win they needed
‘I wasn’t panicking after the season-opening loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, but I would have been in a very dark place had the Bills lost in South Florida too.’
Opinion: Stifling defense
‘If you were simply looking for a bounce back win and a second-straight strong performance from the defense, this was your game. Both teams were careless with the ball, and Miami was using a backup quarterback for most of the game.’
762 season ticket refunds granted by Bills
‘After the new vaccination policies were announced by Erie County Executive Mark Polancarz last week, in conjunction with Pegula Sports and Entertainment and the Bills, any season ticket holder who wished to receive a refund had to make the request by Friday at 8 p.m. ET.’