Two Bills Drive

‘The company was tied together by a little more: Morris, Hines and Cook each logged their first receiving touchdown with the Buffalo Bills. On an individual level, each player has pushed through adversity this season to carve out a role on the offense. Big picture, it showed opponents that no player on the Bills’ offense can be left unaccounted for, as offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey evolves in the ways he mixes in pass catchers.’

‘However, some elements of the performance can’t be brushed aside. There were too many missed tackles, an issue that has cropped up at times this year. And a team like Cincinnati, that has two star receivers in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, could pose a big problem for the Bills in two weeks.’

‘Allen has not missed any games since the injury, and he has said that even if he is limited in practice, it “doesn’t impact (his) preparation.” Last month, he acknowledged he likely would manage the injury for a bit of time. He has been listed on the injury report ever since the Jets game, but had been listed as a full participant each day the last three weeks.’

‘He can run, throw, lead and, most importantly, function at an extraordinary mental level with the game on the line. Despite mistakes, he defies norms. Allen is able to play through the elements because of his incredible arm strength, and his uncanny ability to run is a marvel every time he takes off. His poise and ability to think and react under pressure at pivotal moments in the game are becoming legendary.’

‘That game came 47 years ago today. Minnesota Vikings running back Chuck Foreman had just scored his fourth touchdown of the day, in the third quarter, when a snowball spattered on his helmet, sending a piece of ice into his eye. He came away with blurred vision, and Vikings coach Bud Grant took him out of the game. It cost Foreman a shot at some history.’