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Archives for December 13, 2021

Another Voice: Downtown stadium is a once-in-century opportunity

‘We have been victimized by shortsighted site planners in the past. UB was built in Amherst. The Bills stadium was built in Orchard Park. I am sure the current consultants believe we don’t have the juice to get a new stadium done in downtown. They totally underestimate the combined power of our New York State governor, Kathy Hochul, our very senior state senator, Tim Kennedy, our State Assembly majority leader, Crystal Peoples-Stokes, and County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Together they add up to a powerhouse lineup we haven’t had in a century.’

Bills’ 2nd half rally could be season-saver

‘Had Buffalo lost 38-10, the season, in effect, would be over. But that second half proved what this team can be and, despite the loss, Buffalo, is still hanging onto that seventh and last AFC wild card spot.’

Brady pads his record book against Buffalo

‘Tom Brady’s game-winning touchdown pass, a 58-yarder to Breshad Perriman, was the 700th of his illustrious career. It was also his 33rd victory over the Bills (32 of them with the Patriots), an NFL record against one team. He had already broken Drew Brees’ record for both career completions and passing yards.’

Bills’ Sean McDermott defends decision to punt down 14 in 3rd quarter vs. Bucs

‘“I liked how we were playing by that point,” he said. “Made some good adjustments at halftime, and the defense had two stops leading into there, three total if you go back to the end of the first half. So anyway, at the end of the day, I want to put them in position. And I think we were in position at the end there to win it.”’

Bucs coach critical of how Bills use Josh Allen as runner

‘“He’s more like Cam Newton, but with a bigger and stronger arm,” Arians said. “We talked about the designed quarterback runs are tough. I wouldn’t put my quarterback in that much of harm’s way because he did get nicked up a little bit. But they did a heck of a job with it.”’

Five takeaways: Bills comeback falls short in OT loss to Brady, Buccaneers

‘As they did in a loss to New England last week, the Bills lacked discipline and physicality in defeat, as a poor effort in the trenches, penalties, questionable coaching decisions and missed opportunities told the story in a second consecutive defeat. Allen was sacked three times in the loss, while Buffalo committed seven penalties and abandoned the running game entirely in the first half before igniting it during a more productive second half offensively.’

Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Bucs win in overtime on Tom Brady’s 58-yard TD pass (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs made things interesting. They would have preferred convincing. (Tampa Bay Times)
After this game, the Super Bowl should be Tampa Bay’s to lose (Tampa Bay Times)
Tom Brady’s early mobility precedes his 11th-hour moxie (Tampa Bay Times)
Young Tom Brady vs. Old Tom Brady: Game 13 comparison (Tampa Bay Times)
Photo gallery (Tampa Bay Times)
Tom Brady breaks Drew Brees’ record for career completions (USA Today)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tom Brady overtakes Drew Brees for NFL pass completions record, throws 700th touchdown (ESPN)
Buccaneers’ Tom Brady breaks Drew Brees’ NFL record for career completions (CBS Sports)
Tom Brady Passes Drew Brees for All-Time Completions Record (SI)
Bucs’ Tom Brady sets another NFL record vs. Bills (Fox News)
Bucs dramatic win over Buffalo Bills (WTVT-TV)
Bucs Stun Bills With Walk-Off Thriller (Buccaneers.com)
Rapid Reaction: Buccaneers 33, Bills 27 (Buccaneers.com)
Top Three Takeaways from Bills vs. Buccaneers (Buccaneers.com)
Tom Brady Collects Another All-Time NFL Record (Buccaneers.com)
What’s Next: Bucs Host Saints in Prime Time with Division Title on the Line (Buccaneers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buccaneers.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Buccaneers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Tom Brady’s 700th TD Pass Lifts Bucs Over Bills 33-27 In OT

‘In his first game against the Bills since moving to Tampa Bay in 2020, Brady threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. He also scored on a quarterback sneak set up by the 7,143rd completion of an unmatched 22-year career that includes seven Super Bowl titles.’

Allen Has Big Game In Bills’ 33-27 Overtime Loss To Bucs

‘A Bills victory looked like a hopeless cause at the half with Buffalo trailing 24-3. Then Allen, who became the fourth player in league history to throw for over 300 yards and also rush for 100-plus in the same game, spearheaded a stunning comeback that fell just short.’

Buccaneers vs. Bills score: Tom Brady throws game-winning TD in OT to fend off Buffalo’s comeback attempt

‘You do have to give the Bills credit for clawing their way back into this game, but they didn’t do themselves any favorite throughout the evening. One of the more noticeable things that was lacking by Buffalo to begin the game was a running game. They didn’t have a single running back carry throughout the first half, which made them the first team since 1991 to do so. When they finally did give a running back a carry it came on a fake punt attempt in the opening drive of the third quarter, which resulted in a 3-yard loss. That play was one of a number of questionable decisions by Sean McDermott throughout this game.’

Bills go entire first half vs. Buccaneers without handing off to a running back

‘The Bills didn’t hand the ball off to a running back once in the first half against Tampa, and became the first team since 1991 that played an entire first half with no carries registered by a running back, per Scott Pioli. Quarterback Josh Allen was the only Bill who ran the ball, as he recorded four carries for 43 yards in the first two quarters.’

Buccaneers Beat Bills on Walk-Off Overtime Touchdown

‘Brady and the Bucs received the ball at their own 6-yard line after a Bills punt to start overtime. The poor field position was no issue as Brady marched Tampa down the field, and facing a 3rd-and-3 at his own 42, the seven-time Super Bowl champion ended the contest in thrilling fashion.’

Bills claw back but fall to Buccaneers in overtime

‘Despite starting deep in their own territory, Brady and the Buccaneers were able to muster a six play, 94-yard touchdown drive to strike a dagger in the Bills comeback hopes. Brady found wide receiver Breshad Perriman on a crossing route around midfield, Perriman evaded Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and ran in for the game-winning touchdown. Buccaneers 33, Bills 27.’

I’m angry and I’m worried

‘The Bills trailed 10-0 in the second quarter and faced a fourth and goal at the Bucs three yard line. McDermott opted for a field goal. You might have had flashbacks to the AFC Championship game at that moment. In a first half where the defense was getting picked apart by the possible league MVP Tom Brady, the Bills head coach didn’t think a touchdown would be more important. Tampa has the number one scoring offense and averages more than 30 points a game yet McDermott felt three points would be enough. I’m not sure why he forgot you need touchdowns to beat the explosive offenses and not field goals.’

Bills comeback in Tampa falls short 33-27 in overtime

‘The first half of the game was completely dominated by Tampa Bay. Tom Brady and company could move the ball with ease, while the Bills didn’t hand the ball off at all for the entire first half. That hadn’t been done in three decades. Buffalo’s predictability saw them trail 24-3 at halftime.’

Bills look for momentum to build on after tale of two halves in Tampa

‘”I just have to do a better job with my eyes. There’s still no excuse for it,” linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said of the game-winning play. “Based on the results, it doesn’t look like we were in the right place, but like I said man, it’s just execution at critical times of the game. Not executing at a high level, that’s what we preach about week in and week out. And that’s what we have to get fixed.”‘

4 Observations: Bills’ rally falls short in overtime

‘Now what? The narrative of this game, this team and this season seemed to change 50 times on Sunday. When the Bills trailed 24-3, I was really wondering if this season was toast and if we would see this Bills team rollover but the second half told a much different story. I don’t like moral victories but here we are. The Bills outplayed the Buccaneers in the second half and despite the loss changed some storylines. Sean McDermott’s squad reminded everyone that when they are clicking on both sides they can play with the top teams in the NFL but consistency is an ongoing issue.’

Ground game, an inconsistent offense plague Bills in overtime loss

‘The Bills gave up a quick 47-yard touchdown run to Leonard Fournette, while Josh Allen and the offense couldn’t get anything going. The Bucs offense had over 300 yards of offense at the end of the first half and completely dominated the first two quarters of this football game.’