Two Bills Drive

‘Blue arm-length plastic sleeves with white monkey paws were passed out as fans entered the building, and those in the crowd who pulled them on did so with enthusiasm.’

‘"It was an important game for us and an important game for Buffalo, and we got it," Colts coach Jim Mora said.’

‘Fork, please.’

‘"We didn’t make the necessary adjustments," said wide receiver Eric Moulds, who managed just two receptions for 47 yards as the Bills were eliminated from the playoff race. "Give those guys credit, they played well and we stunk the place up."’

‘"We didn’t have a block called at that time. We had a return called," Mora said. "He just took a long time to get the kick off."’

‘"It’s been the story of our season," Bills receiver Eric Moulds said. "I feel that in every game we go out and play tough in the first half and then in the second half, we just fall off."’

‘Clearly, the loser is finished. But the winner will be alive for at least another week.’

‘"Our offense can play better," he emphasized. "I don’t just blame the defense … that’s just the area that’s struggled most."’

‘Wide receiver Eric Moulds has had great games against the Colts the past two years. If he can continue to be a downfield threat, it will help pull the Colts linebackers off the line of scrimmage and assist the running game immensely.’

‘"This is a time that reveals character in players," said defensive end Phil Hansen, who is expected to return to the lineup after missing almost all of the past five games with a knee injury.’

‘It seems he hasn’t learned Jim Kelly’s old mantra. Even after three interceptions in one game, Kelly would chalk it up to "interceptions are part of football." Johnson needs to remember to shrug off adversity. Tonight would be a good time to start.’

‘The Bills have some 20 players who will be making their MNF debuts. Ten-year veteran defenders Henry Jones and Phil Hansen, however, are playing on Monday for the 18th time.’

‘"My last name is Polish, but I pretty much grew up Italian."’

‘Both teams are nearing the end of the line, and to be honest, if not for mathematics, the end of the line has already arrived.’

‘”It’s just another game. It’s awesome that my family and friends (in California) can watch, but I’m not treating it any different.” Perhaps he should.’