Archives for December 25, 2022

‘The same can’t be said of the offense – despite what the final stats say. The Bills outgained Chicago, 426-209, but there are problems that need to be addressed. That list starts with quarterback Josh Allen, who finished 15 of 26 for 172 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions for a passer rating of 71.3. Allen made poor decisions with the football, at times looking like his rookie year throwing across his body to the middle of the field.’

‘The Bears entered averaging a league-leading 186.9 rushing yards per game. They gained only 80 against the Bills. The Bears entered averaging a league-best 5.4 yards per rushing attempt. They were held to 2.8 yards per attempt by the Bills.’

‘“Credit to the offensive line and Motor and James, they did a great job,” coach Sean McDermott said. “I know James had a long one there and made a great cut at the end to put it in the end zone. I think that that one-two punch with the run game combined with the pass game, it’s just better complementary that way.”’

‘If the Bills lose to Cincinnati, they are staring at the prospect of a brutally tough road to the Super Bowl. There’s a fair chance they would have to beat Miami again at home in the wild-card round, then go on the road and win at Cincinnati and at Kansas City. Obviously, there are other possible scenarios besides a Dolphins-Bengals-Chiefs road. But that’s a three-game Bataan Death March that the Bills would love to avoid.’

‘The Bills had the Bears’ defense spread out with three receivers and perfectly picked off the two linebackers in the middle of the field on Singletary’s 33-yard touchdown run.’

‘The kickoff temperature was 9 degrees and the Bills’ passing game was mostly ice cold, too. The Bills’ 172 net passing yards were their second-fewest of the season.’

‘”Yes, it’s a shame we can’t get home, but there are a lot of people who have got it a lot worse than we do out there, including some people back home right now.”‘