Johnson finished 23-of-30 passing for 238 yards and a 27-yard third-quarter touchdown to Eric Moulds. More important, he directed an offense that controlled the ball for 35 minutes and 34 second without turning the ball over and converted six third-down opportunities in 14 tries.
BillsBeat - October 20, 2001
Bills hoping to build on positive performance
‘"A young team has to learn how to win," linebacker Keith Newman said. "The last few weeks have been frustrating, but I think getting this win lets us know that we’re not a bad football team. But this is just a small step. We can’t be satisfied. We still have a lot of work to do."’
Company connections
‘BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York was named the official healthcare company of the Buffalo Bills.’
Redemption for Johnson
‘Johnson’s numbers were solid enough, completing 23 of 30 attempts for 238 yards and one touchdown. But most impressive was the game-winning drive.’
Bills' Henry investigated for sex offense
‘People 21 years of age or older who have sexual relations with someone 17 years or younger can be charged with statutory rape regardless of consent.’
Bills take big step with win
‘It was just one win and nobody was warning the rest of the AFC East to take cover.’
Winning at San Diego would be lift for Johnson
‘No one should expect Johnson and the rest of the young Bills to run off a long winning streak at this stage of the team’s development, but they’re capable of beating San Diego with a top effort.’
Bills gut out first win in 13-10 victory over Jaguars
While Thursday night’s game didn’t have much flash and dash for the Bills, it was a hard fought win filled with efficient play for the offense, and much improved play for the defense that led to the 13-10 win. It did come down to a rather important special teams play for the Bills to win the game.
Bills buoyed by first victory
‘Although it wasn’t altogether pretty, Buffalo found a way to capitalize and not squander its opportunities.’
Police investigate Bills rookie running back Henry
‘Henry’s agent, Timothy McGee, said his client has fully cooperated with police. "It’s an investigation and we know the facts," McGee said. "Quite honestly, it’s the magnitude of his status that’s causing the commotion. We feel comfortable that nothing will come out of it. There’s nothing wrong with being investigated. Unfortunately, it was made public."’
BillsBeat - October 19, 2001
Maybe the Bills aren't so bad after all
‘You see this is exactly the kind of game Buffalo would have lost over the first quarter of the campaign.’
Former Bill Henry Jones fined $5,000 for helmet-to-helmet hit
Along with Vikings WR Cris Carter, safety Henry Jones were fined $5,000 each by the NFL. Jones had a helmet-to-helmet hit on Lions quarterback Charlie Batch in the second quarter.
At 80, vagabond Lou Saban still finds work
Lou Saban once drove through a Pennsylvania snowstorm to reach the home of recruit Jim Kelly. The storm was so bad Kelly’s mother was late for the meeting. So Saban, then football coach at the University of Miami, stuck a towel in his belt and made dinner.
Bills' skid gets the boot
‘"The defense played great," Williams said. "Rob was outstanding, it was a great team effort by everyone. The victory was nice and a long time coming. Hopefully we can use this and get on a roll."’
D - line turns up the heat on Brunell
‘Now that was more like it.’