‘"We didn’t have a block called at that time. We had a return called," Mora said. "He just took a long time to get the kick off."’
BillsBeat - December 12, 2000
Indianapolis 44, Buffalo 20
‘"It’s been the story of our season," Bills receiver Eric Moulds said. "I feel that in every game we go out and play tough in the first half and then in the second half, we just fall off."’
OVER AND OUT BILLS' PLAYOFF HOPES CRUSHED BY COLTS, 44-20
‘”It was extremely frustrating,” said tight end Jay Riemersma. “Not only that, it was embarrassing. You’ve got the whole country watching you and for some reason we didn’t come out and respond.”‘
JOHNSON, MOULDS UNLEASH FRUSTRATION
‘Of greater concern should be Johnson’s state of mind. He has taken an horrific beating this season, and Monday was no different. Eight of the Colts’ nine sacks were at Johnson’s expense. He also took numerous shots even when he got the ball off.’
PENDRY'S PLANS DESERVE TICKET OUT OF TOWN
‘Everything Pendry has done all season is now open to question, including the decision to purge blocking fullback Sam Gash, the experiment with Sheldon Jackson as the H-back, the empty backfield and his role in firing offensive backfield coach Bishop Harris.’
MOHR'S RARE MISCUE BOOSTS COLTS
‘The Buffalo Bills’ veteran punter had a punt blocked by the Indianapolis Colts, which broke open a close game and resulted in a 44-20 loss at the RCA Dome. It was the first time since the last game of the 1997 season that Mohr had a punt blocked.’
TUESDAY BILLBOARD
‘Play of the Game: – Ex-Bills’ corner Jeff Burris blitzed from the right side of the Indy defense. Left tackle Marcus Spriggs, moving with the speed of wood, merely waved at Burris as he flew past him to sack Rob Johnson and cause a fumble. Bernard Holsey picked it up and rumbled 48 yards for the break-open touchdown.’
BUFFALO BILLS REPORT CARD: WEEK FIFTEEN - BILLS 20, COLTS 44
‘BILLS (D): Not nearly good enough against a team that was vulnerable on ground. Bryson didn’t find a lot of room between the tackles.’
BY THE NUMBERS: BUFFALO (20) - INDY (44) FIRST QUARTER
‘Touchdown pass, 29 yards, from Flutie to Price at 8:36 (Bryson run). Drive of 67 yards in nine plays after Watson kickoff return of 30 yards to the Bills’ 33. Key gain: Flutie pass of 24 yards to Bryson to Colts’ 24. COLTS LEAD, 37-20.’
BillsBeat - December 11, 2000
Bills' playoff future on line tonight
‘Clearly, the loser is finished. But the winner will be alive for at least another week.’
Mystified Mora at a loss as to why Colts are losing
‘"Our offense can play better," he emphasized. "I don’t just blame the defense … that’s just the area that’s struggled most."’
Colts/Bills
‘Wide receiver Eric Moulds has had great games against the Colts the past two years. If he can continue to be a downfield threat, it will help pull the Colts linebackers off the line of scrimmage and assist the running game immensely.’
Bills' defense gets chance to make amends
‘"This is a time that reveals character in players," said defensive end Phil Hansen, who is expected to return to the lineup after missing almost all of the past five games with a knee injury.’
It's up to Johnson to prove he can bounce back
‘It seems he hasn’t learned Jim Kelly’s old mantra. Even after three interceptions in one game, Kelly would chalk it up to "interceptions are part of football." Johnson needs to remember to shrug off adversity. Tonight would be a good time to start.’
Glitz of 'MNF' gives Buffalo boost
‘The Bills have some 20 players who will be making their MNF debuts. Ten-year veteran defenders Henry Jones and Phil Hansen, however, are playing on Monday for the 18th time.’