The Buffalo Bills’ drought is over, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 31-23 “home win” at Ford Field in Detroit after the game moved thanks to too much snow In the orchard. After trailing 10-3 early, the Bills scored 25 straight points from halftime through the fourth quarter, helped by four field goals, Josh Allen pass to Steven Diggs 5 yard touchdown pass to (Stefon Diggs) and 5 yard touchdown pass to Devin Singletary. That surge prevented Allen from losing his third straight start for the first time in his career. He played no-turnover football for the first time since Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, the last game before their Week 7 bye.
Buffalo improved to 7-3, allowing it to tie the record with the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 with the Fins in a 10-game bye. The Bills’ defense, which scored 33 points in an overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings a week ago, completely stifled the Browns on Sunday, shutting down most of the second half. One reason can be credited to the return of safety Jordan Poyer, who returned after missing Weeks 9 and 10 with an elbow injury. Buffalo is 6-0 on the season when the 2021 first-team All-Pro is on the floor and 1-3 when he doesn’t.
Kicker Tyler Bass had the most accurate game of his career, making all six field goal attempts, including a 56-yard field goal. Those six field goals tied the Bills’ six field goals against the New York Jets in Week 7 of the 2020 season and Steve Christie’s Week 8 of the 1996 season, also against the Jets. However, Buss’ effort on Sunday made him the only player in Bills history to make all six of his shots in a game.
The Browns got off to a hot start, with Amari Cooper’s 25-yard field goal on the opening play of the game, his first road touchdown catch and his sixth of the season . Cleveland, however, scored just one 32-yard field goal and had another blocked for most of the afternoon after that kickoff. Cooper had another touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter in the left corner of the end zone, the opposite side of his first score. He finished with 113 receiving yards on eight receptions, marking the second time he has surpassed 100 yards in the past three games.
Running back Nick Chubb led the NFL entering Week 11 with 11 rushing touchdowns, but he combined for 19 yards on 14 carries and 48 receiving yards on three catches. Brissett also had his third touchdown pass with receiver Donovan Peeples-Jones since he was the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 season, with the game remaining He had three touchdown passes in his first game at 25 seconds.
In the end, Brissett — 28 of 41 for 324 yards and three touchdowns — beat Allen — 18 of 27 for 197 yards and a touchdown — — but the Bills outscored Chubb and the Browns, 171-80. The Bills have another game in Week 12 at Ford Field, facing the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Browns, who fell to 3-7 after their sixth loss in their past seven games, will host Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which could be their first in quarterback Deshaun Watson from 11 games. Last game before returning from suspension.
why bill won
The Bills defense looked more like the dominant force the first nine weeks of the season, and the Browns were held out of the end zone for two-thirds of Sunday’s game. The Bills didn’t have any red-zone turnovers for the first time in three weeks, as Allen played turnover-free football for the first time since their bye week. Buffalo might have preferred a few of Tyler Bass’ six field goals to a touchdown, but the steady scoring helped a struggling Cleveland.
why the browns lost
After Cleveland took a 10-3 lead, their next six plays ended in the following way: a fumble, a punt, halftime, a turnover, a blocked shot and another punt. That drought combined with the Bills’ consistent scoring doomed them, even though they scored two touchdowns late in the fourth quarter. Brissett showed his limitations, unable to run an offense with the Bills betrayed to shut down Nick Chubb and their ground game.
turning point
The Bills struggled for most of the first half, scoring six total points. Stefon Diggs didn’t have any goals, which may have been a factor in the failure. However, Diggs’ first goal, a 5-yard touchdown with 14 seconds left, gave Buffalo the lead entering halftime and gave them the momentum to extend their lead again to start the second half. The 10-point streak set the tone for the Bills’ takeover in the final 30 minutes.
Gameplay
The game was the best sporting display to happen at Ford Field on Sunday. Brown’s 21-yard catch-and-run ended with tight end David Njoku’s clean block being the most jaw-dropping play in an otherwise mediocre game.
what’s next
The Bills don’t need to go anywhere, as they face the Lions at Ford Field on Thanksgiving. The Browns have another tough game in Week 12, facing the No. 2. 12. Tom Brady and his Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to Cleveland.