‘It looked to be Houston in complete control of this game, but that all changed when Josh Allen finally got something going on offense in the second half.’
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Bills' Sean McDermott takes blame for late clock management
‘”That’s on me, the end-of-game situation on offense,” McDermott said after the 23-20 loss. “We’re in a tough situation … they were holding three timeouts; they got a good field goal kicker. We needed to run the clock and move the chains, and that’s on me. We didn’t do that there, and that’s my fault.”‘
Bills' Sean McDermott explains costly late-game decision-making after loss to Texans: 'That's on me'
‘”The end of game situation — we needed to run the clock and move the chains,” McDermott said. “That’s on me. We didn’t do that there and that’s my fault.”‘
Texans vs. Bills score, takeaways: Buffalo's baffling late-game decisions lead to Houston's game-winning FG
‘Buffalo did an admirable job coming back from a 17-point deficit in this one, but what Sean McDermott and Joe Brady decided to do in the final minute of this one was head-scratching. With 32 seconds left, Josh Allen went deep to Keon Coleman, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel on consecutive plays. All the passes were incomplete and killed just 15 seconds off the clock — forcing the Bills to punt.’
Josh Allen Briefly Leaves Bills-Texans Game After Hitting Head on Field
‘Allen was extermely slow to get up and eventually went to the blue tent where he was quickly cleared to return to the game on the very next drive. Allen was briefly replaced by Mitch Trubisky after a quick Houston turnover, but only ended up missing one play.’
NFL Ref Hilariously Got His Sports Mixed Up While Making Call in Bills-Texans Game
‘The easiest part about the job, however, has to be knowing that the game is played with a football. It’s right there in the name of the sport.’
NFL Fans Blast Bills Over Mind-Boggling Play Calling Late in Loss to Texans
‘Even NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson couldn’t believe what he was seeing from the Bills.’
Josh Allen Made the Wrong Kind of History in Bills' Loss to Texans
‘Allen completed 30% of his passes. According to ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, that’s the lowest completion percentage for a quarterback with at least 30 pass attempts in the last 30 seasons.’
The Buffalo Bills failed Josh Allen in Week 5 loss to Texans
‘The Bills couldn’t separate all day, which led to Allen having to throw into tight windows on nearly an every-down basis. That’s not to say he was flawless – he slightly overthrew Mack Hollins on what could have been a touchdown, and led Dalton Kincaid a bit too far on what would have been a first down. Both took place in the first quarter. The rest of the game featured bad play-calls be Joe Brady, bad protection from the offensive line, and bad game management by Sean McDermott.’
Bills veteran throws shade at Sean McDermott, Joe Brady for game management issues
‘Bills veteran throws shade at Sean McDermott, Joe Brady for game management issue.’
Sean McDermott clock management: Bills coach leaves analyst 'dumbfounded' for questionable play calling in loss
‘It didn’t work on first down, as Josh Allen couldn’t connect with Curtis Samuel. However, McDermott and Co. kept with the strategy, electing to call pass plays on second and third down as well. Both throws fell incomplete, stopping the clock each time.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills star QB undergoes concussion testing in Sunday's game vs. Texans
‘Allen attempted to lead a fourth-quarter comeback when he hit the ground hard on a near-sack attempt. He was immediately brought to the sidelines and into the blue medical tent for a concussion test.’
Bills fall to Texans in heartbreaker
‘Despite another shaky start on both sides of the ball, the Buffalo Bills battled back from a 20-3 third quarter deficit to tie their matchup with the Houston Texans at 20-20 late in the fourth quarter. However, a 59-yard field goal from Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn as time expired in regulation helped Houston escape with a 23-20 win over the Bills at NRG Stadium.’
McDermott: Despite good adjustments from coaching staff, it was not enough in loss to Texans
‘”I thought our guys did a great job coming back. Coaches made good adjustments, [but] just not enough in the end, and that’s on me,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss.’
Allen: 'It all starts with making better decisions, on my part'
‘”It starts with making better decisions, on my part. I know didn’t”, said Allen following Sunday’s loss in Houston. “I put the ball in harm’s way, especially early in that first half.”‘