‘They each contributed to the win. Coleman caught just one pass on two targets, but the completion went for a 64-yard gain in the second quarter.’
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Even in the Bills’ record-breaking win over the Lions, one receiver was held without a target
‘Despite playing 32 offensive snaps, 46% of the team total, Cooper was not targeted by quarterback Josh Allen during the Bills’ 48-42 win. He was blanked a week after being targeted 14 times in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.’
Position grades: Ed Oliver’s big day helps Bills’ defense survive Lions’ passing attack
‘The Bills’ defense needed some impact plays against the highest-scoring offense in the NFL, and the team’s sixth-year defensive tackle provided a ton of them.’
Joe Brady watch: Rushing success, return of two-TE sets Bills attack vs. Lions
‘The Bills’ ability to run the ball out of spread formations against the Lions was impressive. The Bills ran 16 times for 154 yards and three touchdowns out of 11 personnel (three wideouts), which was the best rushing day of the season from that grouping. The return of Dalton Kincaid from a knee injury allowed Brady to use more two tight-end sets, and it worked well in the pass game, with Allen completing 7 of 9 from 12 personnel. The Bills had used 12 personnel only nine plays the previous three weeks with Kincaid out.’
Bills’ upcoming home game against Patriots flexed to 4:25 p.m. start time
‘The game will air on CBS. The two other games in the 4:25 p.m. window – San Francisco vs. Miami and Jacksonville vs. Las Vegas – feature teams that have either been eliminated from the playoffs (Jaguars, Raiders) or have their hopes of making it to the postseason on life support (49ers, Dolphins).’
90 points … 1,080 yards … A by-the-numbers look at the Bills’ historic 48-42 win over the Lions
‘The total of 559 was the most ever by a Bills team in a road game, surpassing 488 in the “No Punt Game” at San Francisco in 1992, and tied for fourth-most all-time (regular season and playoffs). The record remains 589 in a 2016 overtime win at Miami. Home or away, the 559 total was the fifth-highest in team history.’
Alan Pergament: Nantz, Romo give ‘high level’ performance in game for crown of ‘America’s Team’
‘Nantz had his usual excited calls of all of Allen’s Superman plays and set up Romo as part of his play-by-play duties.’
Josh Allen, Bills aim to stay ‘simply ridiculous’: What to know about Week 16 matchup
‘Play amazing defense and hope the Bills make a bunch of mistakes in the form of penalties, turnovers and special teams disasters and whatever else you can think of because their offense is essentially non-functional and will probably struggle, even against a banged up Buffalo defense.’
Bills vs Patriots game flexed by NFL to new time: What to know
‘Why the NFL would want more eyeballs on a game between the red-hot 11-3 Bills and the putrid 3-11 Patriots is quite a mystery, but there you have it.’
Bills PFF Week 15 Grades: Josh Allen, Ed Oliver lead the way vs. Lions
‘In addition to his overall grade, Allen had a 90.9 pass grade and a 78.8 run grade. Cook had three overall grades with a 90 or above. The back had a 91.1 pass catch grade and a 90.2 run grade in addition to his overall grade.’
1-of-2? Bills Mafia member corrects Ravens’ Lamar Jackson post with hilarious community note
‘Not so fast, Baltimore. Shortly after the Ravens posted the tweet, a Bills Mafia member got on the case and corrected the Ravens using a community note. Their message? Josh Allen did it first.’
Upon Further Review: Bills run defense slowed Lions just enough to win
‘The Bills have been one of the NFL’s worst teams in run defense this season, allowing 4.7 yards per carry entering the game. Detroit, meanwhile, was third in rushing attempts and fourth in yards rushing. The Bills held them to under 100 yards for the first time all season, holding them to season-lows in yards (48) and attempts (15). Instead, the Bills won by defeating the Lions at their own game, as Detroit gave up a season-high 197 yards rushing.’
Bills’ Taron Johnson says Lions players put their fingers ‘where they’re not supposed to be’ during critical play
‘Buffalo scored on the drive to extend its lead, but Johnson shocked people when he revealed the chaos that had been going on in the bottom of the pile during the onside kick.’
The NFL’s Ultimate Wrecking Ball: Can Anyone Stop Josh Allen?
‘At this point, Allen looks like one of those high-school football stars who can beat entire defenses all by himself. The difference is that Allen is doing it at the highest level of the game.’
Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas wonders why Bills QB Allen wasn’t an NFL MVP candidate before this year
‘“Personally, I think it should have happened a couple of years ago,” Thomas wrote in a text to The Associated Press on Monday. “To be in Year 7 and getting better is phenomenal. And I love seeing ‘First player to do this … .’ It’s crazy.”’