‘Buffalo controls its own destiny to reach the postseason, as simply a victory against Miami will get them a fifth-consecutive playoff appearance.’
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Observations: Defense's hot start saves the day as Bills earn much-needed win over Patriots
‘The Bills’ defense came to play early against the Patriots, which was a good thing because the other two units – offense and special teams – didn’t.’
Ryan O'Halloran: If Josh Allen remains 'off,' Bills' offseason will start soon
‘And plain and simple, the Bills will need better – much better – from Allen against the Dolphins if the Bills are going to repeat as division champs and earn at least one home playoff game.’
'This is where we belong': Now 10-6, resilient Bills find belief in each other
‘A long shot to even make the playoffs not that long ago at 6-6 before their bye week, the Bills are in contention for the AFC East title and the No. 2 seed heading into the final week of the regular season.’
Three questions: Bills' playoff road would look nice with win in Miami
‘This was not a game in which the Bills were going to pass at will. But that doesn’t excuse a bad interception and some reckless plays that Allen made.’
How It Happened: Top plays, standout players from Bills' 27-21 win over Patriots
‘Douglas’ first interception came with 8:34 left in the first quarter when he jumped the slant route of receiver DeVante Parker. Set up at the Patriots’ 14, the Bills needed four plays to reach the end zone, capped by quarterback Josh Allen’s 1-yard keeper. The Bills led 10-7.’
Plays that shaped the game: Bills' Rasul Douglas knew what was coming from Patriots
‘“Coach put me in position today to make plays,” Douglas said of defensive backs coach John Butler. “He gave me a little (video) cut-up to the side of plays I might get and what to look for. I got multiple of the plays that he showed me.”’
Report Card: Bills' pass defense comes to play in win over Patriots
‘Rasul Douglas became the first member of the Bills with two interceptions and a touchdown in the same game since Nickell Robey-Coleman did it against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 9, 2016. Bernard had two of the Bills’ three sacks, giving him 6.5 on the season, which is the most by a Bills linebacker since Lorenzo Alexander had 6.5 in 2018. Ed Oliver also got a sack, giving him 9.5 on the season, extending his career high. Douglas had three of the Bills’ five passes defensed, with Oliver and Micah Hyde recording one each.’
Marv Levy's return to Buffalo: Where else would you rather be than a Bills game with Papa?
‘While Fran, Kim and Georgey joined Levy for a trip to Buffalo for the Bills’ 2022 home opener, Angela hadn’t yet experienced a game with her grandfather. She told Fran recently, “I’d like to go to a game with Papa,” and so the full family booked a trip to Buffalo for the Bills’ last regular season home game against the New England Patriots.’
Bills survive Patriots despite stars playing poorly: 5 observations from playoff-boosting win
‘“Everybody’s gonna have his day and you can’t expect Josh to be Superman every day of the week,” Brown said after Allen played as if he had a lump of kryptonite attached to his hip throughout the Bills grinding, often maddening 27-21 victory over the lowly New England Patriots on a raw, gray, dank day at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills report card: Buffalo defense overcomes shaky Josh Allen to escape Patriots
‘It would be hard to conjure up a worst first half for Allen than the one he played in this game.’
Douglas sparks defense as Bills near division clash
‘But if the Bills win a division title next week in South Florida (officially scheduled for the NFL’s Sunday night regular season finale) by beating the first-place Dolphins, they may want to send a thank you note to Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens for making it possible — and another one to the Green Bay Packers for trading away Rasul Douglas.’
Rasul Douglas, Bills defense save the day to lead Buffalo in pivotal win over Patriots (Observations)
‘Douglas took a few games to settle in but he’s looked the part for most of his stretch in place of White. He had his biggest game of the season on Sunday, picking off Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe two times in the first quarter to help the Bills take the early advantage. On his second interception, Douglas fell to the ground while securing the catch and then popped up and ran it back for a touchdown. He had to zig and zag through Patriots players on his way to the endzone.’
What happened to Josh Allen on final play vs. Patriots? Bills QB gives injury update
‘After the game, Allen said that the injury was a neck stinger. Bills fans can take a deep breath as he also indicated that he thinks he’s OK.’
Bills enter final week with No. 2 seed at stake - or they could miss playoffs entirely
‘Here’s a breakdown of what the Bills need next week.’