A Game of Inches | Cheese's Buffalo Bills Franchise

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Yes but No!: Bills Win but Lose Edwards, Owens


Bills HB Marshawn Lynch runs in a first quarter touchdown for his first score of the season.

(2-2)- 32
(1-3)- 19

AP Miami – The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 32-19 in what was a much closer game then the final score indicates. While this divisional victory vaults the Bills into second place in the hotly contested AFC East, it may have come at too high a cost. Late in the third quarter, Bills star WR Terrell Owens had to be hauled off the field by the training cart after receiving a vicious hit along the sidelines. The injury was later diagnosed as an abdominal tear, which will keep Owens out of at least the next two weeks. Only moments later, QB Trent Edwards was crushed in the backfield when Dolphins OLB Jason Taylor got a free release due to a missed blocking assignment. His face was smashed into the turf and he was diagnosed with what appears to be a broken jaw. The training staff’s best estimates have him missing at least 2-3 weeks.

Miami got on the board first in this one as the Bills defense struggled to defend the Wildcat offense. Dolphins HB Ricky Williams took an option handoff from fellow HB Ronnie Brown 4 yards for the score late in the first quarter to give the Dolphins a 10-3 lead. However, the Bills would fight back, carried along by the return of pro bowl HB Marshawn Lynch. Lynch would finish the day with 111 all purpose yards and a score.

“We are going to rely heavily on Marshawn here down the road especially with the injuries to Trent and Terrell. It’s time for him to step up and be a leader on this team and I have the utmost confidence that he will do that. He is a phenomenal talent and we are glad to have him back.” –Bills Head Coach Dick Jauron

The Bills would break the tie in the third quarter when Edwards found Owens wide open for a 62 yard score. After the injuries to Owens and Edwards, the offense began to rely heavily on their running game as Marshawn Lynch carried the load. Early in to the 4th quarter Bills HB Dominic Rhodes was about to go in for the score to seal the game when he was stripped of the football and Miami CB Jared Allen scooped it up on his own three yard line. In perhaps one of the dumbest moves ever seen on a football field, Allen reversed direction in an attempt to gain more yardage and ended up being forced out of his own end zone by pursuing Bills players. The safety would pretty much put the nail in the Dolphins coffin as Bills backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to find WR Lee Evans for the score on the ensuing possession.

“If Jared ever does something that stupid again, I swear I’ll bench him the rest of the season. Football is a game of smarts and when you make dumb plays like that you’re going to lose. Plain and simple.” – Dolphins Head Coach Tony Sparano

The Dolphins will stay at home to take on the winless New York Jets (0-4) while the Bills will take on the Cleveland Browns (2-2) at Ralph Wilson Stadium.



Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
-D. Carpenter 21 yd FG 7:35
-R. Lindell 50 yd FG 3:32
-R. Williams 4 yd run (D. Carpenter kick) 0:10
2nd Quarter
-R. Lindell 32 yd FG 8:00
-M. Lynch 3 yd run (R. Lindell kick) 1:51
-D. Carpenter 33 yd FG 0:47
3rd Quarter
-T. Owens 62 yd pass from T. Edwards (R. Lindell kick) 8:50
4th Quarter
-J. Allen forced out for safety 9:05
-L. Evans 31 yd pass from R. Fitzpatrick (R. Lindell kick) 6:26
-J. Haynos 5 yd pass from C. Pennington (2 pnt conversion failed) 3:00
-R. Lindell 45 yd FG 1:42

Individual Player Statistics
Next Game:
-(2-2) @ -(2-2)

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Around the NFL Week Four

Notable Injuries
-Vikings - WR Bernard Berrian - Broken Femur (Leg) - Season
-Vikings - WR Sidney Rice - Broken Forearm - 11 Weeks
-Bengals - LT Andre Smith - Herniated Disk - 6 Weeks

Notable Player Transactions
-Titans sign SS Lawyer Milloy and SS Mike Brown to a one year deals.
-Bills move QB Trent Edwards and WR Terrell Owens to inactive list.
-Bills sign QB Bruce Gradkowski and WR Ashley Lelie to one year league minimum deals. Gradkowski is expected to serve as the Bills emergency QB.

Offensive Player of the Week
Peyton Manning (Colts) - 22 of 36 for 272 yds and 3 TD's

Defensive Player of the Week
Chris Horton (Redskins) - 2 tackles, 1 interception, 1 TD

Game of the Week
The Denver Broncos scored 14 4th quarter points to stay undefeated as they beat the Dallas Cowboys 14-11. Denver QB Kyle Orton and HB Correll Buckhalter would both contribute a score in the 4th quarter rally. Cowboys QB Tony Romo did find WR Miles Austin for a late game TD to draw within three but the Broncos defense was able to hold on from there.

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(2-2) vs. (2-2)

Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick will make his first start of the season against the Browns in place of injured QB Trent Edwards.

Browns Travel to Buffalo to Take on Banged Up Bills

Injury Report (Players Not Playing)

Cleveland Browns
-FS Abram Elam (72) - Compound Stress Fracture
-ROLB David Holloway (50) - Broken Tailbone
-WR David Patten (69) - Complete ACL Tear
-LOLB David Bowens (67) - Broken Wrist
-C Hank Fraley (79) - Fractured Foot

Buffalo Bills
-LG Andy LeVitre (76) - Complete ACL Tear
-HB Fred Jackson (77) - Broken Collarbone
-QB Trent Edwards (76) - Broken Jaw
-WR Terrell Owens (91) - Abdominal Tear
-CB Leodis McKelvin (78) - Broken Collarbone


3 Key Matchups to Watch

1)Brady Quinn vs. Bills Secondary: Edge: Bills

2)Marshawn Lynch vs. Shaun Rogers: Edge: Even

3)Jamal Lewis vs. Bills Front Seven: Edge: Edge

Prediction:
The Bills are badly banged up coming into this one and it makes this matchup more intriguing. With several key starters missing from the lineup these teams look to be evenly matched on paper. Brady Quinn has asserted himself as the starter for the Browns but a true number one receiver has yet to step forward for Cleveland. On the other side of the ball, Fitzpatrick will get his first start for the Bills. Look for the Bills to let Lynch carry most of the offensive load as they did late in the Miami game. I think the Browns may do the same and the Bills front seven should expect to see Jamal Lewis early and often. Even with the injuries, I think the Buffalo organization is leaps and bounds ahead of Cleveland. Buffalo puts together their first winning streak after knocking off the Browns 24-14.

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Bills Hold on to Edge Browns 34-27


Bills HB Marshawn Lynch breaks loose for a 30 yard touchdwon run.

(2-3)- 27
(3-2)- 34

AP Buffalo- The Bills found their first winning streak of the season as they hung on for a seven point victory against the Cleveland Browns 34-27. Cleveland would score first midway through the first quarter when K Phil Dawson knocked through a 51 yd field goal. Buffalo blew this game wide open though scoring 24 points in the second quarter on their way to 24-10 halftime lead. The scoring started when HB Marshawn Lynch broke through on a 30 yard run for the score. On the ensuing Browns possession, QB Brady Quinn got caught staring down his receiver and Bills OLB Keith Ellison easily made the interception and returned it 35 yards for the score.

Both offenses would sputter in the second half, as both quarterbacks threw picks and had a difficult time moving the ball. The Bills defensive line came to life recording four sacks. Rookie first round pick DE Aaron Maybin recorded the first sack of his NFL career. Cleveland showed signs of life in the 4th quarter when Bills HB Dominic Rhodes lost control of the ball and Browns MLB D’Qwell Jackson returned the loose ball 49 yards for the score. This marks the second time in two straight games that Rhodes has coughed up the ball while trying to run out the clock.

“Dominic needs to hang on to that ball. When games are this close, any turnover can be costly. We are just lucky this one didn’t comeback to bite us.” – Head Coach Dick Jauron

However, the Bills would be able to run out most the clock on the following possession and punctuated it with a 4 yard touchdown run from HB Rudi Johnson. The Bills would hang on for the one score win. Cleveland will head to take on division rival Pittsburgh (5-0) while the Bills will travel to the Meadowlands to take on the New York Jets (1-4). The Jets won their first game of the season last week after thrashing the Miami Dolphins by the score of 46-14.



Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
-P. Dawson 51 yd FG 7:43
2nd Quarter
-M. Lynch 30 yd run (R. Lindell kick) 9:33
-K. Ellison returned interception 35 yds (R. Lindell kick) 8:49
-L. Evans 73 yd pass from R. Fitzpatrick (R. Lindell kick) 2:20
-S. Heiden 31 yd pass from B. Quinn (P. Dawson kick) 1:53
-R. Lindell 36 yd FG 0:04
3rd Quarter
-P. Dawson 43 yd FG 5:33
-R. Lindell 50 yd FG 3:40
4th Quarter
-D. Jackson returned fumble 49 yds (P. Dawson kick) 8:22
-R. Johnson 4 yd run (R. Lindell kick) 1:47
-M. Rucker 21 yd pass from B. Quinn (P. Dawson kick) 0:55

Individual Player Statistics
Next Game:
-(3-2) @ -(1-4)

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Around the NFL Week Five

Notable Injuries
-Browns - WR Mohamed Massaqoui - Dislocated Hip - 11 Weeks
-Dolphins - QB Chad Pennington - Torn Bicep - 9 Weeks

Notable Player Transactions
-Dolphins sign RT Jonas Jennings to a one year deal.
-Dolphins sign SS Michael Boulware to a one year deal.
-Rams sign C Jeremy Newberry to a one year deal.
-Rams sign LT Luke Petitgout to a one year deal.
-Bills release SS Bryan Scott

Offensive Player of the Week
Mark Sanchez (Jets) - 18 of 23 for 309 yds and 6 TD's, 8 carries for 8 yds

Defensive Player of the Week
Curtis Lofton (Falcons) - 16 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumbles recovered

Game of the Week
A shootout in Arizona saw the Arizona Cardinals barely edge the Houston Texans by a score of 38-37. Cardinals HB Tim Hightower ran for 149 yards and a score on just ten carries. For the Texans, QB Matt Schaub had a near perfect day, throwing for 324 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Cardinals needed the win to keep pace with the division leading Rams.

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Sanchez went off!!! 6 TD's!!

Yeah no joke! I just about choked when I saw that, makes me nervous as none other to play him in this next game. Especially since my secondary has been known to get shredded by pretty much every QB.

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(3-2) vs. (1-4)

New York Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez is coming off the best performance of his young career, tossing six touchdowns last week.

Bills Battle Rookie Led Jets

Injury Report (Players Not Playing)

Buffalo Bills
-LG Andy LeVitre (76) - Complete ACL Tear
-HB Fred Jackson (77) - Broken Collarbone
-QB Trent Edwards (76) - Broken Jaw
-WR Terrell Owens (91) - Abdominal Tear

New York Jets
-DT John Thornton (73) - Torn Pectoral Muscle
-DT Howard Green (66) - Herniated Disk
-RG Chris Naeole (74) - Partial ACL Tear


3 Key Matchups to Watch

1)Mark Sanchez vs. Bills Secondary: Edge: Sanchez

2)Marshawn Lynch vs. Kris Jenkins: Edge: Even

3)Thomas Jones vs. Bills Front Seven: Edge: Jones

Prediction:
The story-line of this game of this game is undoubtedly the play of Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez. Sanchez had the best game of his young career last week against a helpless Miami squad in which he racked up over 300 yards and 6 TD's. Recently acquired WR Braylon Edwards is having a career year. On the defensive side of the ball, CB Darrelle Revis is one of the best in the business and should take Bills WR Lee Evans completely out of this game. Despite the records on paper, this game looks to be a little bit of a mismatch as many analysts are picking the Jets for their upset special of the week. I will also jump on that bandwagon, but I think this one will be closer than most people think. Sanchez leads the Jets past the Bills 31-28.

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Jets Put on Defensive Clinic to Top Bills 34-19

Jets MLB Bart Scott returns a first half interception 80 yards for the touchdown.

(3-3)- 19
(2-4)- 34

AP New York- The New York Jets were in complete control today, knocking off the Buffalo Bills by a score of 34-19. Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick had an absolutely terrible day, missing wide open receivers and throwing three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The Bills offense struggled to find any consistency on the day. Almost all of Fitzpatrick’s passing yards came off of screen plays to HB Marshawn Lynch. Lynch looked as if he were trying to carry the entire team out there, making defenders miss right and left. But even his heroic effort of 232 all-purpose yards was not enough to jump start this Bills team.

“We just looked flat out there. And a lot of that falls on me. On the other hand we missed a lot of opportunities and continued to put our defense in terrible situations. We struggled at the quarterback position.” –Bills Head Coach Dick Jauron

“I’m looking forward to having Trent back that’s for sure.” –Bills HB Marshawn Lynch

The Bills defense appeared frustrated as they continually had their backs against the wall. Fitzpatrick’s day hit rock bottom when DE Shaun Ellis who was dropping back into coverage picked him off. Jets MLB Bart Scott and CB Darrelle Revis both had interceptions returned for touchdowns. Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez had another solid outing racking up over 300 yards. Jets WR Braylon Edwards continues to develop nicely for the team and has established himself as the number one receiver. The Jets will head to Oakland to take on the Raiders (0-6) who are still looking for their first win, while the Bills will travel to Carolina to play the Panthers (4-1) who are looking to keep pace with the Saints in the NFC South race.


Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
-J. Feely 34 yd FG 7:51
2nd Quarter
-B. Scott returned interception 80 yds (J. Feely kick) 7:48
-R. Lindell 43 yd FG 5:20
-J. Feely 17 yd FG 0:36
3rd Quarter
-D. Rhodes 4 yd run (R. Lindell kick) 11:10
-T. Richardson 1 yd run (J. Feely kick) 8:18
-B. Edwards 52 yd pass from M. Sanchez (J. Feely kick) 3:34
-D. Revis returned interception 46 yds (J. Feely kick) 0:10
-K. Simpson returned kickoff 98 yds (Two-point conversion failed) 0:00
4th Quarter
-R. Lindell 20 yd FG 5:11


Individual Player Statistics
Next Game:
-(3-3) @ -(4-1)

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Around the NFL Week Six

Notable Injuries
-Cardinals - LT Mike Gandy - Disloacted Hip - 10 Weeks
-Steelers - QB Ben Roethlisberger - Partial ACL Tear - 8 Weeks
-Seattle - CB Ken Lucas - Torn Bicep - 7 Weeks
-Eagles - HB Brian Westbrook - Broken Wrist - 6 Weeks


Notable Player Transactions
-Buccaneers release K Mike Nugent
-Bills release QB Bruce Gradkowski and WR Ashley Lelie


Offensive Player of the Week
Kurt Warner (Cardinals) - 27 of 40 for 377 yds and 5 TD's

Defensive Player of the Week
Ryan Clark (Steelers) - 6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 forced fumble

Game of the Week
The Panthers barely edged out the Buccaneers by the score of 19-16 to stay in the playoff race in the NFC South. Panthers HB's Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart combined for 172 yards on the ground and a score

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(3-3) vs. (4-1)

Carolina Pathers DE Julius Peppers looks to jumpstart his slow season against the struggling offensive line of the Bills.

Panthers Take on Struggling Bills

Injury Report (Players Not Playing)

Buffalo Bills
-LG Andy LeVitre (76) - Complete ACL Tear
-HB Fred Jackson (77) - Broken Collarbone


Carolina Panthers
-RT Jeff Otah (86) - Fractured Foot
-LG Mackenzy Bernadeau (66) - Broken Hand


3 Key Matchups to Watch

1)RE Julius Peppers vs. LT Langston Walker: Edge: Peppers

2)Marshawn Lynch vs. Jon Beason: Edge: Even

3)Jake Delhomme vs. Bills Secondary: Edge: Even

Prediction:
Even with the very shaky play of QB Jake Delhomme, the Panthers have found their way to a 4-1 record, and among the ranks of the elite teams of the NFC. A large part of this is due to their two headed monster at halfback in Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. The defense has been stout led by MLB Jon Beason. The Bills offense should do better with the return of QB Trent Edwards and WR Terrell Owens but it won't be enough against this star studded Carolina defense. Carolina has all the momentum heading into this one as Buffalo is coming off a deflating loss to the Jets. Carolina continues their winning streak knocking off the Bills 31-17.

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tough loss always hard to stop a QB who just came off a 6 TD game

Yeah , the pass defense has just been terrible all season. It will definitely be an area to build come offseason. Hopefully we can do okay against a struggling Jake Delhomme.

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Don't give up yet cheese, there is still more games to come. The Bills should be fine once they can start putting points up

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good luck agenst the panthers if your pass D struggles then good luck agenst steve smith

Yeah we'll need all the help we can get especially if delhomme gets a hot hand. I might have to slide a safety over to help with Smith so he doesn't beat us deep.

Don't give up yet cheese, there is still more games to come. The Bills should be fine once they can start putting points up

This is true, the offense has been inconsistent at best. I haven't even decided if I have my franchise QB in place. One of the questions that needs answering this offseason...I'm hoping we can pull it together this season though. If the pass defense can hold it together and we can find a little more in the passing game we have a chance


Sorry I haven't updated guys. I am in Atlanta right now to see the Falcons (my favorite team) plays the Bills..how ironic is that. Anyways I'll be home tomorrow so I should have an update tomorrow night sometime.