‘The Buffalo Bills can only hope this was a Super Bowl preview, right down to the outcome. Most of the football-watching world would be fine with that, given the offensive excellence that was on display Sunday at Ford Field. The Detroit Lions? Not so much.’
BillsBeat - December 16, 2024
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB undergoes X-rays after 'funky fall'
‘”Just took a funky fall,” Allen said in a postgame news conference when asked why he went for X-rays. “More peace of mind than anything. Everything checked out fine.”‘
Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak
‘“Scramble drills are one of our best plays,” Allen said.’
Josh Allen dazzles in Bills’ win over Lions in high-scoring bout
‘Allen, the MVP frontrunner in Vegas, threw for 362 yards on 23-of-34 passing with two passing touchdowns. But the first two scores for Buffalo in this one came on the ground for Allen, who had 11 carries for 68 yards.’
Josh Allen reaches new heights at QB, keeps Bills rolling
‘”[Initially it] was like, ‘Oh, he really does this in real life,'” Hollins said. “… But he consistently does it. So, it’s not a surprise. It’s not luck, it’s not a fluke. It’s just who he is.”‘
Bills RB James Cook gets hair pulled en route to 41-yard TD
‘Cook’s touchdown came on second-and-4 from the Lions’ 41. Cook completed the score despite safety Kerby Joseph grabbing some of his hair as he tried to bring the rusher to the ground.’
Lions vs. Bills score, takeaways: Josh Allen leads Buffalo to high-scoring win in possible Super Bowl preview
‘In a game that was billed as a possible Super Bowl preview, the Buffalo Bills led from start to finish while receiving another MVP-caliber effort from quarterback Josh Allen. Allen tallied 430 yards and four total touchdowns in leading Buffalo to a 48-42 win in Motown.’
Bills vs. Lions: Jim Nantz says Week 15 winner playing for right to take Cowboys' crown as 'America's Team'
‘”This game, I think, is going to be played back again on Feb. 9,” Nantz said. “For today, there’s a lot on the line for both sides, but I think they’re playing for the right to be the next crowned ‘America’s Team.'”‘
Bills upset win over Lions ends with final score that's never been seen before in NFL history
‘The final touchdown of the game came with just 12 seconds left when Jared Goff hit Jameson Williams for a three-yard score. That TD ended up being a big one because it gave us a scorigami: The 48-42 final marked the first time in NFL history that a game had ever ended with that exact score.’
Bills' Josh Allen passes one Hall Fame RB, ties another in NFL record books with two TD runs vs. Lions
‘In the process, Allen passed Hall of Fame running back Lenny Moore in career touchdown runs. He is now tied with fellow Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka for 49th on the all-time list for career rushing touchdowns.’
Absurd Josh Allen Chest Pass Highlight TD Wiped Out by Holding Penalty vs. Lions
‘If only this had counted it would have been an all-time highlight for Allen in what is shaping up to be an MVP-caliber season. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo couldn’t believe what Allen had pulled off and the way he ran towards the sideline with his finger in the air before Knox had even caught the ball was Steph Curry-esque.’
Bills' James Cook Fought Through a Hair Pull to Score an Unreal TD
‘In an act of desperation, Lions safety Kerby Joseph reached out and grabbed on to the only piece of Cook he could reach—his hair. While hair-pulling is certainly looked down upon, it is technically legal by the book of the NFL.’
Sean McDermott’s Postgame Speech After Bills' Win May Cause Problems at Practice
‘”It is tough to win the in the NFL, man,” said McDermott. “Tough to win in the NFL. And I’m going to tell you what, this group is resilient as heck, man. Didn’t practice. Right? Had one practice this week. One practice.”‘
Bills pass another big test in possible Super Bowl preview win over Lions
‘If Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions was truly a Super Bowl preview, then bring it on.’
Officials Ignore Josh Allen Taking Helmet-to-Helmet Hit vs. Lions
‘On the second drive of the game Allen took off up the middle on first-and-10. After a short gain he gave himself up and slid. That’s when he was met by linebacker Jack Campbell who kind of fell onto Allen and ended up hitting him helmet-to-helmet. Allen’s clearly tired to sell the contact, but it was contact. To the head. On a play where he’s not supposed to be touched.’