WGR

‘Much of the conversation surrounding the game was the Bills mismanagement of the clock on the final drive. Bills safety Micah Hyde didn’t back away from questions about the sequence. Here’s what Hyde had to say on the last drive.’

‘The third quarter has not been kind for the Bills this season, and this game was no different for the offense as it, once again, failed to score in the third quarter.’

‘The coach is 1-of-12 in two-and-a-half years throwing the challenge flag, the offense has been consistently bad regardless of the quarterback or scheme, and the quarterback can’t hit a throw further than 20 yards down field.’

‘The Bills have decided to lean on their passing game and it is spotty, at best. They passed 41 times in this game, and the top-two running backs combined for just 14 carries in a game against the 30th-ranked run defense. Even though it’s clear the Bills are more pass based, the lack of carries for Devin Singletary is puzzling. He was productive in a limited role with 42 yards on eight carries. That’s eight carries out of 62 offensive plays.’

‘On third down, how do you not continue to run your offense and try for the win? Stephen Hauschka had already missed a 34-yard field goal at that end of the first half, and hasn’t made one over 50 yards since last season.’

‘As there was with the 2011 Broncos, there is a cap on how far this blue print can take a team.’

‘The Browns came into this game as the 29th ranked defense against the run, and 30th in yards perplex allowed. Even though Cleveland was doing a nice job stopping the run, the Bills could – and should – have stuck with pounding the ball at them, remaining patient. The game was always close. There was no need to get away from doing that at any point. Devin Singletary did start popping a few runs and finished the game averaging 5.3 yards per carry. But that was only only on eight runs. Singletary and Frank Gore combined for only 13 carries. As a team, the Bills ran the ball only 20 times compared to 41 passes.’

‘imply put, the Bills have been poor against the run the last two games, allowing 345 total yards and averages of 5.3 and 5.5 yards per carry, respectively.’

‘“Everyone practiced, everyone was full,” head coach Sean McDermott said after practice on Friday, adding he expects everyone to be available for Sunday’s game.’

‘”He’s done a really good job with that. He’s worked hard in the classroom, he’s worked hard on the grass, and I believe he’s also doing a good job of taking what the defense is giving him at times and also using his feet. So, it’s been a good blend. I think he’s developed and his growth is visible, very visible, from week-to-week, and this week will be another step.”‘

‘To say Oliver was undeserving of losing playing time to Phillips wouldn’t be fair, but has Lotulelei done enough to be the player that keeps his job inside?’

‘When it comes to preventing injuries and maximizing performance, he says he meets with many people on that, “It’s about people getting together and talking through things together. The strength staff, the medical staff, sports science, team development and continuing to research what’s out there.’

‘Over the course of eight seasons with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, Liuget started 103 games, compiling 278 tackles and 24 sacks.’

‘The Bills don’t care about the winning percentage of their opponents, even if you do. They don’t care if they’ve had the easiest schedule in the league, according to strength of schedule, even if the rest of the NFL world does. What they care about is game-planning and preparing each week for that specific opponent in order to come out on top.’

‘While CB Tre’Davious White and S Micha Hyde have been equally as important, S Jordan Poyer has been the glue to this defensive unit.’