“Man, it was scripted just how you envisioned it as a defensive player”, said Weddle, whose first three San Diego Charger teams (2007-09) all reached the playoffs after winning the season opener. Despite the turn over, the Bills were unable to convert on offense and were once again forced to punt.
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The running attack, however, was grounded against Baltimore, leading to a disappointing 13-7 loss. It reminded me of the days of Trent Edwards and/or JP Losman. “I think it held up well”.
Getting 11 tackles from cornerback Shareece Wright, the Ravens limited Buffalo to 160 yards and sacked former teammate Tyrod Taylor twice. Where were the deep downfield throws? Sammy Watkins was only targeted 6 times in Tyrod Taylor’s 22 pass attempts, which is an unacceptably low number. “Sometimes they bring more than we can block”. From the very first possession of the day, there were way too many swing passes and check downs. The Bills had just 92 total net yards of offense at halftime managing just one scoring drive with LeSean McCoy scoring on a one-yard plunge on fourth and goal to make it a field goal game (10-7) en route to the locker room.
The 2016 season is off to a better start than past year.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates his field goal as he walks off the field with teammate Sam Koch (4) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. But instead he signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason, and managed to win a three-way quarterback battle despite few knowing who he was. Everything the Bills thought they knew about Taylor could be confirmed or it could change entirely.
It wasn’t just Taylor, the whole offense stunk.
“I think the staff simplified the defence a little bit more, so we were able to go out there and have checks and play fast”, cornerback Jimmy Smith said, “and I think that was evident today”. Maybe this was a one-game blip by the offense and the emergence lies ahead.
Rushing for -4 yards on three carries, Bush did not have the effect many hoped that he would have.
A Bills official said the two players could have waited for a second team bus leaving from the hotel. Both defenses locked up and confounded the Buffalo and Baltimore offensive units.
“Well, I think we did lead the league in vertical passes a year ago”, Ryan said.
However, the Bills’ defense, which harassed Flacco all afternoon, stiffened.
This game may not go down in history, but it was vintage Ravens.
Jeremy Zuttah: It was a rough day for the Ravens center, who allowed linebacker Jerry Hughes to get to Flacco basically untouched on one play. His miss reignites the doubts about him that started previous year.
“We just have to move into the next one”, Harbaugh said. He took no shots deep, which might have been by design.but I can’t imagine that the team would have stayed that far away from its strengths. Only one game into a 16 game season and the Bills have already sucked the life out of me.
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Baltimore’s secondary hasn’t earned much respect in recent years. Thank goodness the Bills are playing on Thursday.
