NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 It's the off-season, and relatively dead off-season right now at that, with the draft still a couple weeks away and FA basically done as far as the "splashes" go. So to help pass the time in a more productive manner than dropping a useless mock draft your way, I wanted to see what specific plays in our franchise history have resonated/stuck with you--either that you watched happen, or discovered in the archives...and can be either good or bad (hopefully everyone has at least one good one to offer up though?) Here's a few for the "good" column, in no particular order of importance: (1) Jim Kelly's QB sneak & end zone dive for the win, 1989 at the Fish with time expiring (2) Jim Kelly's TD to Lofton after recovering a fumbled shotgun snap, capping a perfect 6/6 opening drive against the Raiders, 1990 AFC Championship (3) Christie boots it through in OT to complete the greatest comeback of all time, 1993 (4) Don Beebe reversing almost the entire field to chase down & strip Leon Lett of the ball and save a TD in SB XXVII (5) "The Leap" heard 'round the world, Josh Allen 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Fred Smerlas’ blocked kick. Wasn't really the greatest thing ever but I'll never forget it. I can still picture everything about it and where I was. It's kinda creepy how much I remember about that day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. Sometimes we get to have a break fall our way too--we've had plenty that haven't, so I'll call it even on that one, Houston! Just now, BuffaloBillies said: Fred Smerlas’ blocked kick. Wasn't really the greatest thing ever but I'll never forget it. I can still picture everything about it and where I was. It's kinda creepy how much I remember about that day. Exactly what I'm talking about--we all have plays that don't necessarily make the Bleacher Report top 10 of all time or whatever, but they stick out in our memories for some reason. Thanks for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimKellyTryouts Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Andre Reed's 4th and 5 catch over the middle in the comeback game, followed by the noise of the crowd when he hit his hat trick Reich to Reed again MNF against the Rams Kyle Williams 100% catch rate and rushing TD efficiency Fred Jackson posterizing Chris Conte Marshawn against the Bengals his rookie year made me confident we had a great one Honorable mentions for more recent plays: Jerry getting held by Joe Thomas, forcing the fumble, picking it up, and running it for 6 all in one play Chris Hogan's flying acrobat catch against the Vikings before Watkins' last second TD for the win against the Vikings Tre White peanut punching the ball out of Humphries' hands to beat Tampa Josh Allen's bomb to Foster as he was getting crunched The entire Josh Allen highlight reel in the first Dolphins game 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 1 minute ago, JimKellyTryouts said: Andre Reed's 4th and 5 catch over the middle in the comeback game, followed by the noise of the crowd when he hit his hat trick Reich to Reed again MNF against the Rams Kyle Williams 100% catch rate and rushing TD efficiency Fred Jackson posterizing Chris Conte Marshawn against the Bengals his rookie year made me confident we had a great one Honorable mentions for more recent plays: Jerry getting held by Joe Thomas, forcing the fumble, picking it up, and running it for 6 all in one play Chris Hogan's flying acrobat catch against the Vikings before Watkins' last second TD for the win against the Vikings Tre White peanut punching the ball out of Humphries' hands to beat Tampa Josh Allen's bomb to Foster as he was getting crunched The entire Josh Allen highlight reel in the first Dolphins game Kyle's pass-catching abilities were underutilized his final season especially. Prolly could've earned more separation throwing his bulk around than KB ever managed <sigh> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellDopeland Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: I remember a play in the comeback game where Beebe caught a TD, but had been pushed out of bounds on the play and it wasn't called. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, RussellDopeland said: Side judge #94 was right there all the way too--maybe the glare from the astroturf momentarily made him see spots...and I couldn't be happier about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Lombardi Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Don Beebe chasing down showboating Leon Lett and stripping the ball, preventing a touchdown in a blowout Super Bowl loss, was not only the greatest play in Bills history, but also the quintessential metaphor for the history of the franchise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gmDtVYdLA 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da webster guy Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 https://www.buffalobills.com/video/ryan-denney-fake-field-goal-touchdown-catch-373680 https://www.buffalobills.com/video/wk-1-can-t-miss-play-roscoe-s-return-306131 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Mike Stratton hit on Keith Lincoln. 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Mike Stratton hit on Keith Lincoln. Bingo. It will be my greatest one forever. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 Anthony Phillips getting taken out by JK in 1995. Jim was never afraid of dishing out hits as well as he took 'em, and that is always one of the things I liked about him as a player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poblano Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, poblano said: A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game Absolutely! Tindale, the "Canadian Flash" had his breakout game of sorts that day--the run you're thinking of is his 44 yarder (as a FB no less) I think? It's at the 16:41 mark here: Edited April 10, 2019 by NoHuddleKelly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, poblano said: A run by Tim Tindale through the middle of Dolphins defense in playoffs in a record breaking game Our last playoff win.. If we only knew then. Fergy to Frank Lewis closing seconds @ Jets for the win, 1980. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) Some immediate one's that come to mind that haven't been mentioned. -Flutie's naked bootleg for game winning TD against Jaguars. -Carlton Bailey's pick 6 against the Broncos in AFC Championship game. -Sam Adams rumbling into end zone on Brady fumble opening day 2003. -Bruce Smith strip sack of Randell Cunningham Edited April 10, 2019 by Doc Brown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) The Kelly->Thomas->Reed->Kelly->Beebe 64yd TD reverse flea-flicker against Denver on Dec 12th, 1992. It's the second play in the video below. Perfectly executed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfslWtWZo6o Edited April 10, 2019 by Peace Frog 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 That one where the Bills won the Superbowl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Blue on Blue said: Don Beebe chasing down showboating Leon Lett and stripping the ball, preventing a touchdown in a blowout Super Bowl loss, was not only the greatest play in Bills history, but also the quintessential metaphor for the history of the franchise:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6gmDtVYdLA Yeah, that's something to revel in. "It was a great learning moment for the kids". I always loved the Ronnie Harmon drop in the Browns playoff game, myself. Edited April 10, 2019 by OJ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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