‘However, the rushing stats are more troubling. Of Allen’s 12 rushes, only two were scrambles when protection broke down, the other 10 were designed runs. Buffalo’s two running backs — Devin Singletary and Matt Breida — by contrast, had seven carries combined.’
Archives for December 14, 2021
Analysis: For Bills’ offense, running Josh Allen is a hard habit to break
‘All that is good for the Bills, except for the obvious question: How much punishment is too much for him?’
Observations: Bills quarterback Josh Allen day to day with a sprained foot
‘”Very confident in Mitch Trubisky. He had a really good preseason,” McDermott said. “He’s continued to progress through the year. Very appreciative of his team-first approach for a guy that hasn’t typically been in that role prior to coming here, and that takes a lot of character. And he has shown that every week, and I’m real proud of him for it and we’ll be ready to go if and when his number’s called.”‘
Upon Further Review: Brandon Beane’s roster construction falls under microscope after latest loss
‘Defensive end Boogie Basham, guard Cody Ford and running back Zack Moss were included on the list of inactives. That’s three players taken in the top three rounds of the last three drafts who were determined by the team’s coaching staff as being not good enough to contribute to the game-day roster against the defending Super Bowl champions.’
Gabriel Davis’ playing time takes a big jump, and more could be coming
‘The second-year receiver played 65 offensive snaps during a 33-27 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium – 83% of the offensive total. In both total snaps and percentage, that represents Davis’ most extensive playing time of the season.’
Jim Kubiak: Is Josh Allen the Bills’ best running back? How tight end delay set up tying field goal
‘Allen should have attacked the blitzing side by throwing to Cole Beasley, who had widened from White. It was clear why Allen was looking to his left, and this disguise enabled Adams to get his free rush. Had Allen been able to read the blitz to the right, he would have thrown into the voided area to the blitzing side, because, although the disguise was terrific, the actual coverage was poor. The blitzing Adams was untouched and Allen had nowhere to go.’
Alan Pergament: CBS’ Jim Nantz, Tony Romo deliver in a surprising and memorable 100th game together
‘Romo called the Bills “one of the most complete 7-5 teams (now 7-6) I’ve seen in some time,” suggested they could turn things around like the Bucs did last season and threw almost as many bouquets at Allen as he did Brady, the GOAT.’
Josh Allen injury, questionable officiating haunt Bills as they cling to playoff position
‘They have backed themselves into a corner, but they can still fight their way out of it. Carolina is up next, Cam Newton is its quarterback, enough said. Then come the Patriots. Can they beat them, particularly if there isn’t a hurricane blowing in Foxborough? Sure, but I’m not expecting it.’
Bills’ Josh Allen receives good news on foot injury; listed as day-to-day
‘“Honestly, I’m not quite sure (how serious it is),” Allen said. “I guess we’ll do some more tests on it tomorrow. But I finished the game on it, so I don’t think it’s gonna be a big deal.”’
Sabato: Bills continue to come up small in crucial moments
‘It was the third time this season the Bills offense had the ball with a chance to win the game in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime and came up empty, and they have not won a game in which they trailed in the second half.’
Krykslants: Just one opposing defender all season has been flagged for defensive holding vs. the Bills
‘That doesn’t make this no-holds-called trend any more digestible, or less concerning, for the Bills and their fans. Or fair. Because the calls aren’t going both ways: Buffalo defenders have been flagged 14 times so far in 2021 for this particular infraction, including three times just in the Bills’ crushing overtime loss at Tampa. Two other times the Bills defence vs. the Bucs was flagged for pass interference.’
Allen’s Uncertain Status Clouds Bills’ Playoff Chances
‘“I talked to the medical team and, you know, he has a chance, we’ll just see where that goes,” McDermott said, noting Allen was still feeling sore. “We’re just going to take it one day at a time here,”’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, day-to-day with a left foot sprain, ‘has a chance’ to start in Week 15
‘The Bills’ backup quarterback is Mitchell Trubisky, a No. 2 overall pick by the Chicago Bears. He landed in Buffalo after Chicago did not pick up his fifth-year option. Trubisky has not yet had to play meaningful snaps, but he has come in at the end of blowout games.’
The Buffalo Bills should have tried 2-point conversions twice against the Tampa Bay Bucs: How it cost them and why it matters
‘Here’s another way to show how clear-cut this choice was: Our model estimated that the Bills needed to have a 28% chance of conversion to justify going for two. Based on league averages, their offense and the Bucs’ defense, we estimated Buffalo’s chance of conversion at 48%. That’s a huge difference that indicates there is no reasonable justification for kicking the PAT.’
Bills’ Josh Allen diagnosed with foot sprain, quarterback considered day to day
‘Allen stayed in immediately following his 23-yard run to bring Buffalo inside the Bucs’ 20-yard line with less than 10 minutes to go, throwing a touchdown pass to Dawson Knox right afterward. After limping to the sideline, he got attention from the Bills’ athletic trainers, who taped his left ankle and also examined his left big toe. Despite this, Allen assured reporters Sunday night that he’s not concerned about missing time.’