Bills Inactives:
CB Terrence McGee
DB Justin Rogers
LB Kirk Morrison
G Kraig Urbik
RT Sam Young
TE Lee Smith
NT Torell Troup
Arthur Moats and OL Colin Brown are active for the first time this year.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Roscoe IR'd, Roosevelt called up
Roscoe Parrish was put on the Injured Reserved list early this week. He left last week's game against the Raiders with an ankle injury. Gailey said after the game that Parrish would be gone for a while and after getting another opinion on it, the Bills decided to IR him.
Another season ending injury for Parrish. Disappointing but also not unexpected. Gailey loves Parrish but if he can't stay healthy, there's no point moving forward with him. This is the last year on Parrish's deal with the Bills. Unless he takes a lesser deal, I can't see the Bills resigning him.
As a result of this, Naaman Roosevelt got the call up to the main squad.
EDIT: This is up later than I hoped but I wanted to get it up before the Bills v. Pats game. Sorry about the delay.
Another season ending injury for Parrish. Disappointing but also not unexpected. Gailey loves Parrish but if he can't stay healthy, there's no point moving forward with him. This is the last year on Parrish's deal with the Bills. Unless he takes a lesser deal, I can't see the Bills resigning him.
As a result of this, Naaman Roosevelt got the call up to the main squad.
EDIT: This is up later than I hoped but I wanted to get it up before the Bills v. Pats game. Sorry about the delay.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Bills outduel the Raiders in a Thriller
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to David Nelson with 14 seconds left to cap a wild back-and-forth fourth quarter and lead the Buffalo Bills to a 38-35 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
The Bills scored touchdowns on all five of their second-half possessions to overcome a 21-3 first-half deficit. The teams traded leads five times over the final 14:10.
On NFL Network "NFL Replay" will re-air the Buffalo Bills' 38-35 win over the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET.
Fred Jackson scored twice and had 117 rushing yards for the Bills (2-0) in their home opener. Fitzpatrick finished 28-of-46 passing for 264 yards and three touchdowns. The Raiders (1-1) haven't fared well when traveling East. Last season, they were 0-3 when taking cross country trips.
Jason Campbell went 23 of 33 for 323 yards and two scores before having his last desperation pass intercepted by Da'Norris Searcy in the end zone.
But it wasn't until some 10 minutes after the game ended that the result was official.
With both teams in their locker rooms and much of the stadium empty, referee Mike Carey returned to the field to review the final play and if Oakland wide receiver Denarius Moore caught the ball.
Carey then announced the call stood as an interception.
by The Associated Press
Incredible game. Sorry this took so long to post. I'll be back with far more.. this was, by far, the best Bills game in many years.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Quick Hits: Bills re-sign Corner, Moats & Troup practicing, Stevie sits out
The Bills re-signed Reggie Corner to the 53 man roster. Undrafted LB Robert Eddins was placed on Injured Reserve. Eddins has a foot injury that occurred during the Chiefs game. Corner's biggest problem is his Special Teams play. He isn't very good in that area. This should be a wake up call for the 4th round pick of the Bills. After putting in a few decent performances at Training Camp, he was still cut. Gailey admitted it was a tough decision but his Special Teams play contributed to that decision. With Terrence McGee out for a bit, Corner has a chance to see some action in the next few weeks.
Arthur Moats and Torrel Troup returned to practice in a limited role.
Stevie Johnson didn't practice Thursday, but head coach Chan Gailey explained why: “He’s been having a nagging groin for a month, so we just gave him a rest today,” said Gailey.
Johnson will be ready to go on Sunday.
DT Tommy Kelly of the Raiders was impressed with the Bills victory over the Chiefs but he also had some parting words: "We ain't the Chiefs." No you aren't, Tommy. Can't wait to see this Sunday's game. The way I see it, the Raiders have an excellent defensive line and exceptional running back. Shut McFadden down and devise a gameplan around that strong DL, and the Bills should be fine. Easier said than done!
Arthur Moats and Torrel Troup returned to practice in a limited role.
Stevie Johnson didn't practice Thursday, but head coach Chan Gailey explained why: “He’s been having a nagging groin for a month, so we just gave him a rest today,” said Gailey.
Johnson will be ready to go on Sunday.
DT Tommy Kelly of the Raiders was impressed with the Bills victory over the Chiefs but he also had some parting words: "We ain't the Chiefs." No you aren't, Tommy. Can't wait to see this Sunday's game. The way I see it, the Raiders have an excellent defensive line and exceptional running back. Shut McFadden down and devise a gameplan around that strong DL, and the Bills should be fine. Easier said than done!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Easley goes on IR, McGee out (again), New CB signed for PS, Levi gone, Peter King, Fitz & Brady
EASLEY ON IR
Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Marcus Easley was placed on season-ending injured reserve today. He has been diagnosed with a heart ailment according to Rodney McKissic of The Buffalo News. It's unclear about the specifics of Easley’s condition or whether it’s career threatening.
Easley left last Friday’s practice early with what was called an "illness" and missed the season opener against Kansas City. He even tweeted saying the condition was minor and he'd be back in a bit. We should find out more about it in the next few days.
MY TAKE: Unfortunate break for Easley, who was most certainly going to play a bigger role as the season went on but there's more to life than football and Easley has to get this taken care of. There's always next year, if he's able to take care of the ailment. I thought the 3rd preseason game was a good indication of the role Easley would eventually play with the Bills.
McGEE OUT (AGAIN)
Terrence McGee hurt his hamstring early in the first quarter against the Chiefs and it looks like he's going to miss some time.
“Not good,” said head coach Chan Gailey when asked for details on McGee’s injury. ”It’s going to be a few weeks.”
MY TAKE: I can't tell you how disappointed I was seeing a visual Bills fans have become all too familiar with - Terrence McGee being helped off the field. I'm at the point where I think it may be time to part ways with McGee and give Aaron Williams more time. But it looks like the Bills are going to give him a few weeks to heal up and get back on the field. I have no faith in McGee staying healthy.
NEWLY SIGNED CB ON THE PS
Bills signed CB Terrence Wheatley to the Practice Squad. He stands in at 5-9 and weighs 185 lbs. Whealey is the Patriots 2nd round pick of the 2008 NFL draft. To make room for Wheatly, Levi Brown was released from Practice Squad.
KING PRAISES THE BILLS
Sports Illustrated's Peter Kings raves about Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bills here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/13/mail/index.html#Bills
FITZ & BRADY?!
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Week 1 performance was the 3rd four-touchdown game for him since he became the full-time starter in Week 3 of the 2010 season. Only one other quarterback has had as many four-touchdown passing games as Fitz over that span and that is Tom Brady according to the NY Times Fifth Down Blog.
Since the start of last season, Fitzpatrick and Tom Brady are the only quarterbacks with three games with four passing touchdowns or more.
Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Marcus Easley was placed on season-ending injured reserve today. He has been diagnosed with a heart ailment according to Rodney McKissic of The Buffalo News. It's unclear about the specifics of Easley’s condition or whether it’s career threatening.
Easley left last Friday’s practice early with what was called an "illness" and missed the season opener against Kansas City. He even tweeted saying the condition was minor and he'd be back in a bit. We should find out more about it in the next few days.
MY TAKE: Unfortunate break for Easley, who was most certainly going to play a bigger role as the season went on but there's more to life than football and Easley has to get this taken care of. There's always next year, if he's able to take care of the ailment. I thought the 3rd preseason game was a good indication of the role Easley would eventually play with the Bills.
McGEE OUT (AGAIN)
Terrence McGee hurt his hamstring early in the first quarter against the Chiefs and it looks like he's going to miss some time.
“Not good,” said head coach Chan Gailey when asked for details on McGee’s injury. ”It’s going to be a few weeks.”
MY TAKE: I can't tell you how disappointed I was seeing a visual Bills fans have become all too familiar with - Terrence McGee being helped off the field. I'm at the point where I think it may be time to part ways with McGee and give Aaron Williams more time. But it looks like the Bills are going to give him a few weeks to heal up and get back on the field. I have no faith in McGee staying healthy.
NEWLY SIGNED CB ON THE PS
Bills signed CB Terrence Wheatley to the Practice Squad. He stands in at 5-9 and weighs 185 lbs. Whealey is the Patriots 2nd round pick of the 2008 NFL draft. To make room for Wheatly, Levi Brown was released from Practice Squad.
KING PRAISES THE BILLS
Sports Illustrated's Peter Kings raves about Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bills here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/09/13/mail/index.html#Bills
FITZ & BRADY?!
Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Week 1 performance was the 3rd four-touchdown game for him since he became the full-time starter in Week 3 of the 2010 season. Only one other quarterback has had as many four-touchdown passing games as Fitz over that span and that is Tom Brady according to the NY Times Fifth Down Blog.
Since the start of last season, Fitzpatrick and Tom Brady are the only quarterbacks with three games with four passing touchdowns or more.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Bills v. Chiefs - Play by play review
On the opening kickoff, Bills kick off to the Chiefs and Kelvin Sheppard is responsible for a forced fumble. Bills get the ball at the 26.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Incompletion but there's a flag down. Pass Interference called on the Chiefs.
1st & 10 - Inside run by Fred Jackson who picked up about 8 yards.
2nd & 1 - Jackson changed directions and picks up about 4 or 5, enough for the first down. Good patience by Fred.
1st & Goal - Fitzpatrick mishandles the snap. He ends up scooping up the loose ball.
2nd & Goal - Jackson took the delayed handoff and picks up a few.
3rd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick connected with Chandler. Chandler ran a little hitch route and Fitz zipped it in there. They threw out of an empty set.
Extra point is good.
Bills 7 Chiefs 0
Kickoff return to the 21 by the Chiefs. Johnny White brought the returner down. Flag down. 2 fouls on the play. 1 on each team. Ball is spotted at the KC foul.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Play-action completion to Pope who picked up about 14. George Wilson whiffed on a lazy tackle attempt. Byrd brought Pope down. McGee was escorted off the field at this point.
1st & 10 - Pitch play to Charles who ran left for about 4 yards.
2nd & 6 - Incompletion. Cassel overthrew Copper. Cassel was locked in on the left side, didn't even look right.
3rd & 6 - SACK. Kelsay pushed his man back forcing Cassel to step up, Dareus ALMOST got to him and Cassel was forced to scramble but Bryan Scott got to him, closely followed by Kelsay.
4th & 6 - 46 yard Punt
1st & 10 (Bills) - Inside run play to Spiller who picked up about 7. Eric Berry was down on the field once again.
2nd & 3 - 5 wide set again. We saw a few of those on the first drive. Screen play to CJ Spiller who picked up enough for the first down.
1st & 10 - Hand off to Fred Jackson for a gain of 1 yard. Hali was in on the stop.
2nd & 9 - 5 wide set. Incompletion. Pass was intended for David Nelson. Deep throw down the middle but it went off Nelson's hands. A bit high.
3rd & 9 - Incompletion. Fitzpatrick took a hit here. Pass was intended for Stevie Johnson who ran a comeback route. Even if Stevie caught it, it would've been short of the first down. After watching it again, Bell picked up the wrong guy.
4th & 9 - Punt by Moorman who kicks it into the endzone for a touchback.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Incompletion. Play-action roll out but Cassel threw it too low for Pope.
2nd & 10 - Charles ran it up the middle for a gain of a few. Barnett brought him down.
3rd & 7 - Quick pass to the left, Byrd sniffed this play out and brought the WR down behind the line of scrimmage. And if Byrd hadn't got him, Merriman was close behind. Great tackle.
4th & 13 - Bad punt off the side of the punter's foot. Crowd is boo'ing. 27 yard punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Handoff to Jackson who went wide for a gain of 7. Chandler did a great job blocking his man on the edge.
2nd & 3 - Incompletion. Intended for Roscoe Parrish but the pass was too low. Would've been good enough for a first down. That's on Fitz.
3rd & 3 - Incompletion. Fitz threw a sideline pass to Nelson who couldn't get either foot in bounds. #92 of the Chiefs D beat Levitre which forced the quick throw by Fitz, who has misfired his last 4 throws. Gailey was getting pretty vocal with Fitz on the sidelines.
4th & 3 - Punt by Moorman.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Charles ran inside left for a short pick up. Merriman brought him down. This is when a Chiefs player landed on Merriman's shoulder and he ran to the sidelines.
2nd & 7 - Quick flip out to Bowe, who picked up a few. McKelvin brought him down.
3rd & 5 - Incompletion. Bowe almost made a terrific one handed grab but couldn't bring it down. Florence was on coverage.
4th & 5 - Punt. Parrish picked up about 4, could've gotten more here but one of his own guys ran into him as he was cutting up field.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Fitzpatrick scrambled for a few. He had extra protection here and had a decent amount of time but elected to run for a gain of a few.
2nd & 7 - Run play to Spiller who tried to kick it outside but was met instantly.
3rd & 6 - Sideline completion to David Nelson who picked up about 9 yards.
1st & 10 - Brad Smith is in. Smith looked for an opening and made a few moves but couldn't get anything. A little indecisive.
2nd & 10 - Big completion to David Nelson who picked up 35 yards! Fitz threw a beautiful ball. Nelson had a safety on him.
1st & 10 - TOUCHDOWN. Fitz connected with Stevie Johnson deep down the right side. Jackson and McIntyre picked up the blitz beautifully. Fitz tossed it up and Stevie went WAY up there to get it. Impressive catch by Stevie who faked the spike as his touchdown celebration.
Extra point is good.
Bills 14 Chiefs 0
Kickoff that went deep into the endzone and the returner elected to kneel down for the touchback.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Big run to the left by Charles who picked up 22 yards. Barnett had a chance to get him but missed.
1st & 10 - Delay hand off to Charles who gained nothing. Kyle Williams and Kelsay in on the stop.
End of first quarter.
2nd & 10 - Completion to McCluster who picked up about 6. Barnett brought him down.
3rd & 4 - Completion to O'Connell who picked up about 15. Barnett was in on coverage. Carrington failed to get much of a rush here.
1st & 10 - Thomas Jones got the next carry for a gain of 1 yard.
2nd & 9 - Completion to Bowe. Pick up of about 15.
1st & 10 - Inside run to the right by Charles who picked up 3.
2nd & 8 - Touchdown. Cassel went deep to Pope who caught it in the endzone but this will be a close one because it's questionable whether he maintained possession or got both feet in.
This play will be reviewed.
The ruling on the field has been reversed, he failed to maintain possession.
3rd & 8 - SACK. Spencer Johnson will likely get credit for the sack but Kyle Williams pushed a few guys back forcing Cassel to take a few steps back and Johnson tripped him up.
4th & 8 - Field Goal attempt is no good.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Beautiful catch by Scott Chandler who picked up nearly 19 yards. Fitz went with a playaction roll out. Spiller had a tough time blocking his guy but it didn't matter as Fitz was rolling out the opposite way.
1st & 10 - Inside run by Fred Jackson who picked up about 6 yards.
2nd & 4 - Jackson ran to the left and tried cutting up field but couldn't find any room. Picked up about 3 yards.
3rd & 1 - Brad Smith in. Smith picked up enough for the first down.
1st & 10 - Timeout called by Fitz.
1st & 10 - Completion to Chandler who picked up 13 yards. The line gave Fitz all the time he needed here. Wood was flat out dominant here.
1st & 10 - Delayed hand off to Jackson who went left and picked up about 8 yards.
2nd & 2 - Hand off to Spiller who tried cutting left but was met at the line once again. No gain.
3rd & 3 - Incompletion. Quick throw to Stevie Johnson but Fitz was off the mark here. Chiefs blitzed and Fitz felt the pressure too quickly. Had he waited just a tiny bit he could have planted his feet and threw a better ball.
4th & 3 - Field good attempt is good by Lindell.
Bills 17 Chiefs 0
Kick off return to the 17. Johnny White brought the returner down.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Run play to the right by Charles who fumbled and the ball was recovered by the Bills. McKelvin recovered the ball. George Wilson forced the fumble.
Challenge by the Chiefs. The play stands.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Incompletion. Fitz threw deep right to Donald Jones who caught the ball but couldn't get both feet in. Ball was thrown a little too high. Jones came close. Gannon was ripping Fitz a bit here.
2nd & 10 - Jackson ran left and was met instantly but still gained a few yards somehow.
3rd & 9 - Incompletion. Fitz went RIGHT back to Jones on the far right side. Fitz tried fitting this in between the corner and the safety. Very questionable throw as Jones was covered pretty tightly in 2 deep man-to-man coverage. Jones broke up the near interception.
4th & 9 - Field goal attempt is good by Lindell.
Bills 20 Chiefs 0
Kickoff return to the 15 yard line. McKelvin brought the returner down.
1st & 10 (Chiefs)
Incompletion. McKelvin had a chance to pick this one off. Could've been returned for a TD if he got it.
2nd & 10 - Hand off to McCluster who was brought down by Dareus, Barnett and Merriman.
3rd & 8 - Completion to Charles who got enough for the first down. Aaron Williams brought him down.
1st & 10 - Chiefs are going no huddle. Short completion to Charles.
2nd & 9 - Big 23 yard run by McCluster who ran inside left. Dwan Edwards just missed him at the line.
1st & 10 - Jones got the carry for a minimal gain. Brought down by Spencer Johnson and Wilson.
2nd & 8 - Another run play, this time to Charles who picked up 14 yards. Lots of missed tackles. Byrd finally brought him down.
1st & 10 - Completion in the flat to Breaston who ran for 20.
1st & 10 - Short completion to McCluster who picked up about 4. Scott brought him down.
2nd & 6 - Incompletion. Cassel threw it away. Williams was bearing down on Cassel who decided to get rid of it.
3rd & Goal - Touchdown to Charles. Aaron Williams went for the pick and missed. Would've been a pick 6 if he got it but he was a tiny bit late. Good throw by Cassel.
Bills 20 Chiefs 7
Kickoff returned by Brad Smith who got to the 14
1st & 10 (Bills) - Play was blown dead. False start by Pears.
1st & 15 - Inside hand off to Jackson, who didn't pick up much.
2nd & 15 - Completion to Stevie Johnson who came close to picking up the first down on a slant route.
3rd & 1 - Hand off to Fred Jackson, who was met BEHIND the line of scrimmage and somehow forced his way pass the first down marker. Incredible determination on Jackson's part.
1st & 10 - Kneel down.
HALFTIME.
Touchback on the Kickoff.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Completion to David Nelson on a play action pass. 16 yard pick up.
1st & 10 - Jackson found a hole and ran for 14 yards. All sorts of missed tackles by the Chiefs here.
1st & 10 - This time Fred was met behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of 3.
2nd & 13 - Completion to David Nelson once again for a gain of 5. Quick throw and catch.
3rd & 8 - Sack by Hali. 3 man rush. Hali flat out beat Pears here. Pears was visibly upset with himself after the play.
4th & 12 - Punt that went into the endzone.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Completion to Pope, who picked up enough for the first down. Davis was coming in on a rare blitz.
1st & 10 - Wilson batted Cassel's pass down and it looked like Cassel caught it. Not sure what to call that. Another nice play by Wilson.
2nd & 14 - Short completion to Pope, who was met by Kelsay right away for no gain.
3rd & 16 - Incompletion. Short throw to Bowe, who couldn't hang onto it and was met right away by Barnett and Aaron Williams.
4th & 16 - Punt. Fair catch by Roscoe.
1st & 10 (Bills) - BIG run to the left by Fred Jackson, who picked up 24 yards. Chandler and Urbik kicked out and did a great job blocking.
1st & 10 - Another run to Jackson who went right for a 9 yard pick up. He was met 7 yards in but Fred somehow pushed the pile another 2 yards.
2nd & 1 - Spiller got the carry for no gain. He was once again met at the line. It's like the blocking is so much better when Fred is in.
3rd & 1 - Brad Smith in. Smith ran up the middle and picked up 2 yards for the first down. This guy is gold on 3rd downs.
1st & 10 - 5 wide set. Completion to Chandler, who picked up about 14.
1st & Goal - Inside run by Jackson, who picked up a few.
2nd & Goal - Hand off to Jackson, who got close to the endzone but not close enough.
3rd & Goal - Brad Smith in. Play whistled dead. Flag down. False start on Rinehart.
3rd & Goal - Fitz back in. Play whistled dead again. Delay of game on offense.
3rd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitz stood in there and connected with a wide open Scott Chandler. Pressure was coming and Fitz knew he was going to get hit. Great throw considering the pressure.
Extra point is good.
Bills 27 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Short 3 yard completion to Colbert.
2nd & 7 - Hurry up offense. Short completion to Charles, who was brought down by Scott. Looked like he could have hurt his ankle here because it bent awkwardly.
3rd & 8 - Incompletion. Cassel went deep here but missed Bowe. Overthrown. McKelvin was in on coverage.
4th & 8 - Punt. Parrish returned this for a gain of 30 yards.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Play-action pass to Stevie Johnson. Gain of 11 yards. First down.
1st & 10 - Quick wide receiver screen to Donald Jones, who was met at the line for a loss of a yard.
2nd & 11 - Incompletion. Fitz audibled out of a run play and went deep right to Donald Jones who couldn't get to it.
3rd & 11 - Completion to Stevie Johnson. Nice stop and go route by Johnson. Picked up about 13 yards.
1st & Goal - Jackson runs inside for a short gain.
2nd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick fired one to Donald Jones. Fitz had time here. Defense paid too much attention to Chandler and Fitz squeezed one between 2 defenders. Jones did some sort of goofy dance.
Extra point is good.
Bills 34 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - "It has been a disastrous home opener for the Kansas City Chiefs" - Marv Albert. Incompletion. Carrington brought great pressure. He completely beat his guy. Chiefs were looking for a flag.
2nd & 10 - Incompletion. Cassel pump faked it, went deep and it was almost intercepted by Florence. Wilson was also there. Florence should have had it. Carrington was double teamed on this play.
3rd & 10 - Short completion to Breaston. Barnett brought him down.
4th & 4 - Flag. Dareus jumped off sides.
1st & 10 - INTERCEPTION. This time Florence doesn't drop it. 2 deep coverage. Florence dropped off his man and made the play.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Jackson ran to the right for a short gain.
2nd & 7 - Jackson eludes another tackler and runs for 11 yards. 2 missed tackles on this play.
1st & 10 - Completion to Jackson for a gain of 5.
2nd & 5 - TOUCHDOWN. Run by Spiller, who bounced outside and took it to the house. Nice run. Spiller's speed was on display here.
Extra point is good.
Bills 41 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Charles runs right for a gain of 5. Batten brought him down.
2nd & 5 - Completion to McCluster for a gain of 8. Wilson came close to getting this one.
1st & 10 - Charles was stopped at the line. Batten tripped him up.
2nd & 11 - Completion to McCluster for a gain of 6. Williams was in on coverage.
3rd & 6 - Incompletion. Great coverage by Barnett. Carrington with a good bull rush here.
4th & 6 - Punt. Parrish with the short return.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Thigpen in. Hand off to Johnny White, who gains 13 yards. Back up time.
1st & 10 - Hand off to White, who ran left but was met behind the line of scrimmage.
2nd & 13 - Run by White. Gain of a few.
3rd & 10 - Delayed hand off to White. Gain of another few yards.
4th & 7 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Completion to McCluster. Minimal gain. Stopped by Edwards and Sheppard. Carrington owned his guy here.
2nd & 11 - McCluster ran it up the middle for a gain of a few. Stopped by George Wilson.
3rd & 6 - Incompletion. Intended for Bowe. Flag down. Holding on offense. Penalty declined.
4th & 6 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Run by White. Gain of 3.
2nd & 7 - Brad Smith in. Interception. Smith faked the run, opted to throw deep. Smith was looking for Parrish but Roscoe was double covered. Flowers got the INT.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - 10 yard run by McCluster who was pushed out of bounds.
1st & 10 - Short completion to Colbert. Williams brought him down.
2nd & 5 - Short screen play. Gain of 1.
3rd & 4 - Incompletion. Cassel threw it away.
4th & 4 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Short run by White. Flag down. Holding on Hairston. At this point Gannon was fixated with Fitzy wearing his wedding band. He also boldly said if he keeps playing like this, he could be wearing a ring on his other hand. Wow.
1st & 20 - Hand off to White. Loss of a yard.
2nd & 22 - White was met at the line again. Tough position for him.
3rd & 23 - Short run to the right by White. Gain of 5 or so.
4th & 16 - Punt. 16 yard return. Chris White made the stop.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Short gainer by a running back I don't recognize. I did see Morrison in on the tackle.
2nd & 7 - Another run by #26, Battle, for a short gain. Looks like that'll do it.
FINAL: Bills 41 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Bills) - Incompletion but there's a flag down. Pass Interference called on the Chiefs.
1st & 10 - Inside run by Fred Jackson who picked up about 8 yards.
2nd & 1 - Jackson changed directions and picks up about 4 or 5, enough for the first down. Good patience by Fred.
1st & Goal - Fitzpatrick mishandles the snap. He ends up scooping up the loose ball.
2nd & Goal - Jackson took the delayed handoff and picks up a few.
3rd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick connected with Chandler. Chandler ran a little hitch route and Fitz zipped it in there. They threw out of an empty set.
Extra point is good.
Bills 7 Chiefs 0
Kickoff return to the 21 by the Chiefs. Johnny White brought the returner down. Flag down. 2 fouls on the play. 1 on each team. Ball is spotted at the KC foul.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Play-action completion to Pope who picked up about 14. George Wilson whiffed on a lazy tackle attempt. Byrd brought Pope down. McGee was escorted off the field at this point.
1st & 10 - Pitch play to Charles who ran left for about 4 yards.
2nd & 6 - Incompletion. Cassel overthrew Copper. Cassel was locked in on the left side, didn't even look right.
3rd & 6 - SACK. Kelsay pushed his man back forcing Cassel to step up, Dareus ALMOST got to him and Cassel was forced to scramble but Bryan Scott got to him, closely followed by Kelsay.
4th & 6 - 46 yard Punt
1st & 10 (Bills) - Inside run play to Spiller who picked up about 7. Eric Berry was down on the field once again.
2nd & 3 - 5 wide set again. We saw a few of those on the first drive. Screen play to CJ Spiller who picked up enough for the first down.
1st & 10 - Hand off to Fred Jackson for a gain of 1 yard. Hali was in on the stop.
2nd & 9 - 5 wide set. Incompletion. Pass was intended for David Nelson. Deep throw down the middle but it went off Nelson's hands. A bit high.
3rd & 9 - Incompletion. Fitzpatrick took a hit here. Pass was intended for Stevie Johnson who ran a comeback route. Even if Stevie caught it, it would've been short of the first down. After watching it again, Bell picked up the wrong guy.
4th & 9 - Punt by Moorman who kicks it into the endzone for a touchback.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Incompletion. Play-action roll out but Cassel threw it too low for Pope.
2nd & 10 - Charles ran it up the middle for a gain of a few. Barnett brought him down.
3rd & 7 - Quick pass to the left, Byrd sniffed this play out and brought the WR down behind the line of scrimmage. And if Byrd hadn't got him, Merriman was close behind. Great tackle.
4th & 13 - Bad punt off the side of the punter's foot. Crowd is boo'ing. 27 yard punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Handoff to Jackson who went wide for a gain of 7. Chandler did a great job blocking his man on the edge.
2nd & 3 - Incompletion. Intended for Roscoe Parrish but the pass was too low. Would've been good enough for a first down. That's on Fitz.
3rd & 3 - Incompletion. Fitz threw a sideline pass to Nelson who couldn't get either foot in bounds. #92 of the Chiefs D beat Levitre which forced the quick throw by Fitz, who has misfired his last 4 throws. Gailey was getting pretty vocal with Fitz on the sidelines.
4th & 3 - Punt by Moorman.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Charles ran inside left for a short pick up. Merriman brought him down. This is when a Chiefs player landed on Merriman's shoulder and he ran to the sidelines.
2nd & 7 - Quick flip out to Bowe, who picked up a few. McKelvin brought him down.
3rd & 5 - Incompletion. Bowe almost made a terrific one handed grab but couldn't bring it down. Florence was on coverage.
4th & 5 - Punt. Parrish picked up about 4, could've gotten more here but one of his own guys ran into him as he was cutting up field.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Fitzpatrick scrambled for a few. He had extra protection here and had a decent amount of time but elected to run for a gain of a few.
2nd & 7 - Run play to Spiller who tried to kick it outside but was met instantly.
3rd & 6 - Sideline completion to David Nelson who picked up about 9 yards.
1st & 10 - Brad Smith is in. Smith looked for an opening and made a few moves but couldn't get anything. A little indecisive.
2nd & 10 - Big completion to David Nelson who picked up 35 yards! Fitz threw a beautiful ball. Nelson had a safety on him.
1st & 10 - TOUCHDOWN. Fitz connected with Stevie Johnson deep down the right side. Jackson and McIntyre picked up the blitz beautifully. Fitz tossed it up and Stevie went WAY up there to get it. Impressive catch by Stevie who faked the spike as his touchdown celebration.
Extra point is good.
Bills 14 Chiefs 0
Kickoff that went deep into the endzone and the returner elected to kneel down for the touchback.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Big run to the left by Charles who picked up 22 yards. Barnett had a chance to get him but missed.
1st & 10 - Delay hand off to Charles who gained nothing. Kyle Williams and Kelsay in on the stop.
End of first quarter.
2nd & 10 - Completion to McCluster who picked up about 6. Barnett brought him down.
3rd & 4 - Completion to O'Connell who picked up about 15. Barnett was in on coverage. Carrington failed to get much of a rush here.
1st & 10 - Thomas Jones got the next carry for a gain of 1 yard.
2nd & 9 - Completion to Bowe. Pick up of about 15.
1st & 10 - Inside run to the right by Charles who picked up 3.
2nd & 8 - Touchdown. Cassel went deep to Pope who caught it in the endzone but this will be a close one because it's questionable whether he maintained possession or got both feet in.
This play will be reviewed.
The ruling on the field has been reversed, he failed to maintain possession.
3rd & 8 - SACK. Spencer Johnson will likely get credit for the sack but Kyle Williams pushed a few guys back forcing Cassel to take a few steps back and Johnson tripped him up.
4th & 8 - Field Goal attempt is no good.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Beautiful catch by Scott Chandler who picked up nearly 19 yards. Fitz went with a playaction roll out. Spiller had a tough time blocking his guy but it didn't matter as Fitz was rolling out the opposite way.
1st & 10 - Inside run by Fred Jackson who picked up about 6 yards.
2nd & 4 - Jackson ran to the left and tried cutting up field but couldn't find any room. Picked up about 3 yards.
3rd & 1 - Brad Smith in. Smith picked up enough for the first down.
1st & 10 - Timeout called by Fitz.
1st & 10 - Completion to Chandler who picked up 13 yards. The line gave Fitz all the time he needed here. Wood was flat out dominant here.
1st & 10 - Delayed hand off to Jackson who went left and picked up about 8 yards.
2nd & 2 - Hand off to Spiller who tried cutting left but was met at the line once again. No gain.
3rd & 3 - Incompletion. Quick throw to Stevie Johnson but Fitz was off the mark here. Chiefs blitzed and Fitz felt the pressure too quickly. Had he waited just a tiny bit he could have planted his feet and threw a better ball.
4th & 3 - Field good attempt is good by Lindell.
Bills 17 Chiefs 0
Kick off return to the 17. Johnny White brought the returner down.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Run play to the right by Charles who fumbled and the ball was recovered by the Bills. McKelvin recovered the ball. George Wilson forced the fumble.
Challenge by the Chiefs. The play stands.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Incompletion. Fitz threw deep right to Donald Jones who caught the ball but couldn't get both feet in. Ball was thrown a little too high. Jones came close. Gannon was ripping Fitz a bit here.
2nd & 10 - Jackson ran left and was met instantly but still gained a few yards somehow.
3rd & 9 - Incompletion. Fitz went RIGHT back to Jones on the far right side. Fitz tried fitting this in between the corner and the safety. Very questionable throw as Jones was covered pretty tightly in 2 deep man-to-man coverage. Jones broke up the near interception.
4th & 9 - Field goal attempt is good by Lindell.
Bills 20 Chiefs 0
Kickoff return to the 15 yard line. McKelvin brought the returner down.
1st & 10 (Chiefs)
Incompletion. McKelvin had a chance to pick this one off. Could've been returned for a TD if he got it.
2nd & 10 - Hand off to McCluster who was brought down by Dareus, Barnett and Merriman.
3rd & 8 - Completion to Charles who got enough for the first down. Aaron Williams brought him down.
1st & 10 - Chiefs are going no huddle. Short completion to Charles.
2nd & 9 - Big 23 yard run by McCluster who ran inside left. Dwan Edwards just missed him at the line.
1st & 10 - Jones got the carry for a minimal gain. Brought down by Spencer Johnson and Wilson.
2nd & 8 - Another run play, this time to Charles who picked up 14 yards. Lots of missed tackles. Byrd finally brought him down.
1st & 10 - Completion in the flat to Breaston who ran for 20.
1st & 10 - Short completion to McCluster who picked up about 4. Scott brought him down.
2nd & 6 - Incompletion. Cassel threw it away. Williams was bearing down on Cassel who decided to get rid of it.
3rd & Goal - Touchdown to Charles. Aaron Williams went for the pick and missed. Would've been a pick 6 if he got it but he was a tiny bit late. Good throw by Cassel.
Bills 20 Chiefs 7
Kickoff returned by Brad Smith who got to the 14
1st & 10 (Bills) - Play was blown dead. False start by Pears.
1st & 15 - Inside hand off to Jackson, who didn't pick up much.
2nd & 15 - Completion to Stevie Johnson who came close to picking up the first down on a slant route.
3rd & 1 - Hand off to Fred Jackson, who was met BEHIND the line of scrimmage and somehow forced his way pass the first down marker. Incredible determination on Jackson's part.
1st & 10 - Kneel down.
HALFTIME.
Touchback on the Kickoff.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Completion to David Nelson on a play action pass. 16 yard pick up.
1st & 10 - Jackson found a hole and ran for 14 yards. All sorts of missed tackles by the Chiefs here.
1st & 10 - This time Fred was met behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of 3.
2nd & 13 - Completion to David Nelson once again for a gain of 5. Quick throw and catch.
3rd & 8 - Sack by Hali. 3 man rush. Hali flat out beat Pears here. Pears was visibly upset with himself after the play.
4th & 12 - Punt that went into the endzone.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Completion to Pope, who picked up enough for the first down. Davis was coming in on a rare blitz.
1st & 10 - Wilson batted Cassel's pass down and it looked like Cassel caught it. Not sure what to call that. Another nice play by Wilson.
2nd & 14 - Short completion to Pope, who was met by Kelsay right away for no gain.
3rd & 16 - Incompletion. Short throw to Bowe, who couldn't hang onto it and was met right away by Barnett and Aaron Williams.
4th & 16 - Punt. Fair catch by Roscoe.
1st & 10 (Bills) - BIG run to the left by Fred Jackson, who picked up 24 yards. Chandler and Urbik kicked out and did a great job blocking.
1st & 10 - Another run to Jackson who went right for a 9 yard pick up. He was met 7 yards in but Fred somehow pushed the pile another 2 yards.
2nd & 1 - Spiller got the carry for no gain. He was once again met at the line. It's like the blocking is so much better when Fred is in.
3rd & 1 - Brad Smith in. Smith ran up the middle and picked up 2 yards for the first down. This guy is gold on 3rd downs.
1st & 10 - 5 wide set. Completion to Chandler, who picked up about 14.
1st & Goal - Inside run by Jackson, who picked up a few.
2nd & Goal - Hand off to Jackson, who got close to the endzone but not close enough.
3rd & Goal - Brad Smith in. Play whistled dead. Flag down. False start on Rinehart.
3rd & Goal - Fitz back in. Play whistled dead again. Delay of game on offense.
3rd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitz stood in there and connected with a wide open Scott Chandler. Pressure was coming and Fitz knew he was going to get hit. Great throw considering the pressure.
Extra point is good.
Bills 27 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Short 3 yard completion to Colbert.
2nd & 7 - Hurry up offense. Short completion to Charles, who was brought down by Scott. Looked like he could have hurt his ankle here because it bent awkwardly.
3rd & 8 - Incompletion. Cassel went deep here but missed Bowe. Overthrown. McKelvin was in on coverage.
4th & 8 - Punt. Parrish returned this for a gain of 30 yards.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Play-action pass to Stevie Johnson. Gain of 11 yards. First down.
1st & 10 - Quick wide receiver screen to Donald Jones, who was met at the line for a loss of a yard.
2nd & 11 - Incompletion. Fitz audibled out of a run play and went deep right to Donald Jones who couldn't get to it.
3rd & 11 - Completion to Stevie Johnson. Nice stop and go route by Johnson. Picked up about 13 yards.
1st & Goal - Jackson runs inside for a short gain.
2nd & Goal - TOUCHDOWN. Fitzpatrick fired one to Donald Jones. Fitz had time here. Defense paid too much attention to Chandler and Fitz squeezed one between 2 defenders. Jones did some sort of goofy dance.
Extra point is good.
Bills 34 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - "It has been a disastrous home opener for the Kansas City Chiefs" - Marv Albert. Incompletion. Carrington brought great pressure. He completely beat his guy. Chiefs were looking for a flag.
2nd & 10 - Incompletion. Cassel pump faked it, went deep and it was almost intercepted by Florence. Wilson was also there. Florence should have had it. Carrington was double teamed on this play.
3rd & 10 - Short completion to Breaston. Barnett brought him down.
4th & 4 - Flag. Dareus jumped off sides.
1st & 10 - INTERCEPTION. This time Florence doesn't drop it. 2 deep coverage. Florence dropped off his man and made the play.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Jackson ran to the right for a short gain.
2nd & 7 - Jackson eludes another tackler and runs for 11 yards. 2 missed tackles on this play.
1st & 10 - Completion to Jackson for a gain of 5.
2nd & 5 - TOUCHDOWN. Run by Spiller, who bounced outside and took it to the house. Nice run. Spiller's speed was on display here.
Extra point is good.
Bills 41 Chiefs 7
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Charles runs right for a gain of 5. Batten brought him down.
2nd & 5 - Completion to McCluster for a gain of 8. Wilson came close to getting this one.
1st & 10 - Charles was stopped at the line. Batten tripped him up.
2nd & 11 - Completion to McCluster for a gain of 6. Williams was in on coverage.
3rd & 6 - Incompletion. Great coverage by Barnett. Carrington with a good bull rush here.
4th & 6 - Punt. Parrish with the short return.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Thigpen in. Hand off to Johnny White, who gains 13 yards. Back up time.
1st & 10 - Hand off to White, who ran left but was met behind the line of scrimmage.
2nd & 13 - Run by White. Gain of a few.
3rd & 10 - Delayed hand off to White. Gain of another few yards.
4th & 7 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Completion to McCluster. Minimal gain. Stopped by Edwards and Sheppard. Carrington owned his guy here.
2nd & 11 - McCluster ran it up the middle for a gain of a few. Stopped by George Wilson.
3rd & 6 - Incompletion. Intended for Bowe. Flag down. Holding on offense. Penalty declined.
4th & 6 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Run by White. Gain of 3.
2nd & 7 - Brad Smith in. Interception. Smith faked the run, opted to throw deep. Smith was looking for Parrish but Roscoe was double covered. Flowers got the INT.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - 10 yard run by McCluster who was pushed out of bounds.
1st & 10 - Short completion to Colbert. Williams brought him down.
2nd & 5 - Short screen play. Gain of 1.
3rd & 4 - Incompletion. Cassel threw it away.
4th & 4 - Punt.
1st & 10 (Bills) - Short run by White. Flag down. Holding on Hairston. At this point Gannon was fixated with Fitzy wearing his wedding band. He also boldly said if he keeps playing like this, he could be wearing a ring on his other hand. Wow.
1st & 20 - Hand off to White. Loss of a yard.
2nd & 22 - White was met at the line again. Tough position for him.
3rd & 23 - Short run to the right by White. Gain of 5 or so.
4th & 16 - Punt. 16 yard return. Chris White made the stop.
1st & 10 (Chiefs) - Short gainer by a running back I don't recognize. I did see Morrison in on the tackle.
2nd & 7 - Another run by #26, Battle, for a short gain. Looks like that'll do it.
FINAL: Bills 41 Chiefs 7
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Bills inactives list
Justin Rogers, Arthur Moats, Sam Young, Colin Brown, Marcus Easley, Lee Smith, and Torrel Troup are on the inactive list for today's game against the Chiefs.
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