‘The Bills are superior to the Rams, and if they play to their capability and avoid a letdown scenario, they’ll win the game.’
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Bills PFF Week 13 grades: Buffalo’s TEs dominate in blowout win over 49ers
‘Dawson Knox led the team in receiving with two catches for 56 yards on two targets. That led to a pass catch grade of 81.8, but Knox was also impressive as a run blocker. Against the 49ers, Knox received an 82.2 run block grade.’
Upon Further Review: Bills found a play that worked and ran the 49ers ragged
‘The play used by the Bills was a zone run play, a staple of their running play, called “duo.” It’s a hybrid between a zone and gap-scheme play — players block the nearest man in their zone rather than an assigned defender — and the objective is to get a double-team by the guard and tackle at the point of attack.’
QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season
‘What’s also becoming apparent is how much McDermott deserves consideration for coach of the year honors.’
Mics Caught Josh Allen, Bills Teammates Debating How His Cool TD Would Be Scored
‘“Is it a passing touchdown? I wouldn’t get a passing and receiving. I’d assume it’s a pass ‘cause you’re rushing,” Allen thought aloud.’
Wife of former Bills safety Jordan Poyer shows love to Buffalo after Bills clinch AFC East
‘”Things that have been 100% confirmed for me this year-simplicity is better,” Bush posted. “Just play ball. I don’t know why everyone isn’t taking notes from [Buffalo] on this. Hard work and camaraderie beats talent any day. Lastly what the guys started building eight years ago in [Buffalo] can’t be replicated.”‘
‘I’m hoping this is the year’: Buffalo Bills fans buying up AFC East Champion items
‘“I was probably the fifth in line, and I can’t wait to wear it to work today. It’s a great asset to my wardrobe. Five in a row. I’ve collected all of them, and it’s a great way to start victory Monday,” said Kimberly Kaliszewski.’
Murphy: As Allen’s MVP case mounts, time to think about McDermott for Coach of the Year, too
‘He’s taken a team that was re-tooling itself to its fifth consecutive division title. They’ve scored 30-or-more points in six consecutive games and nine of 12 this season. McDermott rebuilt the defense while getting younger in the secondary. The Bills have a takeaway in every game this year. They lead the league with a plus-17 turnover differential.’
Carucci Take 2: Buffalo Bills put NFL on notice with 5th straight division crown
‘The team that was supposed take a backward step or even two after saying goodbye to several key players in the offseason has steadily gotten stronger. Not only didn’t it go backward, but it has gone forward perhaps more significantly than in any year since becoming a Super Bowl contender.’
‘Bills are amazing’: Fans excited after Sunday’s win against the 49ers
‘”It was electric and we actually left right after the crazy play with the flip back and Allen jumping in and got out of there on time, but it was so much fun. Bills are amazing,” said Bills fan Bryan Branch.’
10’s Takes: Josh Allen passes Jim Kelly in total touchdowns
‘For decades, Jim Kelly was the standard when it came to throwing the football in western New York, but now, at least from a stats perspective, Josh Allen is right there with the Hall of Fame.’
Bills notebook | Snow leads to offensive adjustments, Milano makes return & Allen’s leadership
‘”Our relationship has every year gotten stronger and stronger and the level of trust. And I think being on the same page with how we want to play and just the way that Josh is leading our team this year in particular,” McDermott said.’
Observations: Buffalo Bills’ offense shows it’s built for any conditions in 35-10 rout of 49ers
‘As a steady lake-effect snowstorm pounded Orchard Park, the Bills did the same to the visiting San Francisco 49ers. Led on the winter-white ground by running back James Cook, the Bills piled up 141 rushing yards in the first half of a 35-10 wipeout that surely looked picturesque on NBC’s nationwide broadcast. The win improved the Bills to 10-2 and clinched their fifth straight AFC East championship. It also kept them seeded second in the AFC playoff picture, one game behind the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills still tops in division, but bigger, attainable goals remain
‘But the real work now begins. They have disposed of their incompetent division rivals so early that we’re still nibbling on Thanksgiving leftovers and thinking about what kind of Christmas tree to get.’
‘Wonderful,’ ‘dope’: Linebacker Matt Milano makes return to Buffalo Bills lineup
‘“It was dope,” added pass rusher Von Miller. “The real 58. I know what it’s like to overcome injury and get back on the field. I was just happy for him. I love Matt.”’