‘RB Warrick Dunn’s 106 yards marked the first 100-yard rushing game the Bills have allowed since January. Tennessee’s Eddie George rushed for 106 yards on Jan. 8 in the AFC wild-card playoff game.’
BillsBeat - November 27, 2000
Grading the Bucs
‘Special teams: Williams’ TD highlighted a strong return game and coverage units were on the ball as well. Grade: A’
It's a Dunn deal
‘Two days after Warren Sapp blamed offensive coordinator Les Steckel for the team’s poor record this season, the Bucs offense responded by doing a 180. Well, 180 total yards, anyway.’
At talking and telling it like it is, Sapp speaks loudest
‘This is the world of Warren Sapp: pure energy, high volume. And if you wish to visit, fasten your seat belts and grab your earplugs.’
Sapp speaks; offense listens
‘After a 31-17 win over the Bills, the locker room resonated with some understanding why Sapp was critical of the offense but also offered support for Steckel.’
Dunn has no problem filling Alstott's role
‘With Tampa Bay leading the Bills 24-17 and the two-minute warning approaching, the Bucs called on Dunn to secure a few first downs. On second and 10, he cut back off left tackle and ran 39 yards for the win-sealing touchdown.’
Offensive news still is not good
‘Total yardage: 180. All the way? No way.’
Late hit a spectacular one for incomparable Brooks
‘It may have been the most phenomenal late hit in the history of the NFL.’
Williams' return for TD breaks Bills' back
‘Buffalo’s Chris Mohr hit a towering, 57-yard punt to Karl Williams, who backpedaled and caught the ball on his 27-yard line — and the game suddenly took a dramatic turn.’
Quick hits
‘Johnson’s second-quarter touchdown pass was the first TD yielded by the Bucs defense in 10 quarters.’
Fire and ice
‘The Bucs allowed a season-high seven sacks and Jeff Christy, right, and Dave Moore were flagged for holding. Not exactly a banner day for offensive line coach Chris Foerster’s group, a unit that allowed 18 sacks before Sunday.’
Game balls
‘Bucs DT Warren Sapp – For all of his talk, don’t make the mistake of measuring Warren Sapp by his words. Measure him by his deeds.’
Bucs quotebook
‘[Tony Dungy:] "That was a very tough win, but a great win for us. Buffalo plays with a lot of heart and soul, and any time you can beat them it’s a big win."’
Bills quotebook
‘[Rob Johnson:] "…Obviously, we have to start scoring points."’
Bill collectors
‘For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, this one was about refusing to give in; not to the pain, not to the moment and certainly not to the Buffalo Bills.’