‘”Not flinching when things don’t go our way with the injuries, in this case, or anything for that matter,” said McDermott with the assembled media. “Coming out in the second half the way the guys did, not flinching in that regard either. When things are going well and we’re up like we were, to have the leadership and the wherewithal and the poise to go back out there and play one play at a time.”‘
Archives for October 10, 2022
Allen impressed with rookie performances Sunday against Steelers
‘”That’s gonna help us going forward, getting this run game involved,” Allen said of Cook. “Our backs did a great job running the ball today. Seeing James get going, get his first touchdown. Getting Khalil his first touchdown. That’s a special moment for those guys, and I’m happy we got to be a part of it.”‘
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Steelers at Bills
‘The Bills scored only one touchdown, despite four trips into the Steelers’ red zone.’
Bills power through Steelers, 38-3
‘Gabe Davis is getting his highlight reel ready and managed to snag the Bills longest offensive play in franchise history. Davis gets a 98-yard touchdown and then follows up with a 62-yard touchdown helping Josh Allen to a whopping 261-yard passing game with 10 minutes left in the first half.’
Efficient and productive: Gabe Davis shines in 171 yard, two touchdown performance
‘Davis racked up 171 yards and found the endzone twice. And after dealing with a lingering ankle injury the past few weeks. Davis told reporters after the game that he’s feeling the best that he has since that injury. Allowing him to hit his stride this afternoon.’
Bills get big contributions from rookies in blowout win over Steelers
‘It was a big day for the 2022 rookie class as wide receiver Khalil Shakir and running back James Cook scored their first career touchdowns while cornerback Kaiir Elam caught his first career interception.’
4 Observations: Bills bury Steelers with big plays in 38-3 win
‘Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was back in the lineup after missing the last two games, and he made an impact. The veteran only had one tackle in the game, but that does not even begin to describe what he means to the defense. The Bills were missing key pieces up the middle (Edmunds and Poyer) but Phillips did a great job of swallowing up blockers, keeping Tyrel Dodson clean, allowing him to make plays. He’s also one of the emotional leaders of the defense. The defense has a different kind of juice when he’s on the field.’
Carucci Take2: The Bills do the expected, dominate woeful Steelers
‘The Bills had some execution hiccups, which were understandable considering the huge challenge of maintaining concentration when the opponent is so bad. As various points, it felt like a preseason game, with the Bills’ starters beating up on Steeler backups.’
Allen has career day as Bills blow out Steelers
‘Backed up on their own two yard-line because of a muffed kickoff return, Allen threw a 98-yard bomb to Gabriel Davis for a touchdown less than two minutes into the game. That was the afternoon in a nutshell.’
Youth steps up in big spots for big Bills win
‘On offense, rookie Khalil Shakir was the third receiver because of injuries. He was one of many rookies who stepped up totaling 75 yards and a touchdown on three catches.’
Bills annihilation of Steelers comes at perfect time
‘This is a jolt the Bills may have needed as an offense. They’ve been stuck the last couple weeks into plodding scoring drives that lasted 15, 17 or 20 plays. Miami and Baltimore sat back and forced Josh Allen to go to the length of the field one checkdown at a time.’
Bills make easy work of Steelers, set sights on Chiefs
‘In the second half, the Bills shut out the Steelers — as they’ve done to every team but one so far this year.’
Orchard Park business owners want improved infrastructure in stadium deal
‘In other NFL cities, these agreements have included things like parks, landscaping and youth sports.’
Bills overwhelm Steelers in first half, win 38-3 in dominant fashion | Game recap, highlights and stats
‘The Bills defense came ready to play against rookie QB Kenny Pickett as they kept the Steelers out of the end zone, forced two turnovers and had 3 total sacks.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Steelers | Week 5
‘For a Bills offense that has been largely forced to sacrifice explosiveness for efficiency through the first month of the season, the shackles were taken off Buffalo’s high-powered passing attack on Sunday in the first half. Josh Allen uncorked a pair of bombs to Gabe Davis covering 98 and 62 yards on the team’s first and fifth possessions, with the second blowing open their Week 5 contest against the Steelers en route to a convincing 38-3 victory.’