‘Two debates evolved from that defeat, one, the decision to go for the winning touchdown rather than opt for OT, and two electing to go for a pair of field goals in the red zone early in the game.’
Archives for October 21, 2021
Position grades: Red-zone offense is blot on Bills’ rankings
‘The Buffalo offense maintained its rankings near the top of the league in most categories. The Bills are sixth in yards gained and second in points scored. The one subpar category for the Buffalo offense remains red-zone production. Buffalo is 26th, scoring touchdowns on just 55% of its trips.’
Dawson Knox has surgery; bye week helps his timeline for return
‘“Thank y’all for the prayers. Will be back very soon,” Knox said via his Twitter account Tuesday.’
Bills’ Dawson Knox to miss time after having surgery on his broken hand, per report
‘Knox suffered the injury prior to throwing a two-point conversion to Allen with 31 seconds remaining in the third quarter, giving the Bills a seven-point lead at the time. Allen, seemingly knowing something wasn’t quite right with his tight end, reportedly attempted to call the play off but went through with it after Knox insisted.’
Buffalo Bills: Dramatic Week 6 Loss Shouldn’t Overshadow Obvious Strides
‘McDermott’s decision displayed his belief in his players to win the game in regulation and, though the result did not go in their favor, all the evidence supports his confidence in his team.’
Report: Dawson Knox undergoes surgery on fractured hand
‘As first reported by NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo on Tuesday, Knox ended up suffering a broken bone in his hand. Head coach Sean McDermott ended up confirming the report during his meeting with the Buffalo media later that afternoon.’
Buffalo Common Council calls for ‘serious consideration’ to build new Bills stadium downtown
‘During Tuesday’s Common Council meeting, council members Rasheed Wyatt, Chris Scanlon, Joel Feroleto, Bryan Bollman, David Rivera and Council President Darius Pridgen submitted a resolution to move the home of the Bills back into the City of Buffalo, saying that it would “greatly strengthen Buffalo’s food, retail, hotel, and tourism industries.”‘
Idea for replacement Bills stadium in downtown Buffalo gets new backing
‘Six members of the Buffalo Common Council are trying to tip the scale in favor of bringing the Bills back into the city. The group includes President Darius Pridgen, Jon Rivera, Christopher Scanlon, Joel Feroleto, Bryan Bollman, and Rasheed Wyatt.’
Bills ‘sick to their stomach’ as they head to bye
‘”There’s a sick to their stomach feeling,” he said. “But also knowing we didn’t play our best football.”‘
Bills’ red zone struggles continue
‘When they’re inside the 20-yard line, the drive ends with a touchdown just 55% of the time, the seventh-worst mark in the league. In their last three games, that number is even lower with the latest struggles coming in Monday night’s loss to Tennessee. In that game, Buffalo converted on only two of their five chances.’