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BDC 9/9: Bills Defeated by Patriots in Season Opener

Posted by Bills Daily Charge on September 9, 2013 – 4:38 pm

DAILY REPORT
–The Buffalo Bills were defeated 23-21 by the New England Patriots yesterday in their 2013 regular season and home opener at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills fell to 0-1 for the season with the loss. Rookie QB EJ Manuel turned in a steady performance in his NFL debut. He went 18-for-27 for 150 yards and two touchdowns to lead the passing attack for the Bills. WRs Stevie Johnson and Robert Woods were the recipients of Manuel’s first two NFL touchdown passes. Leading the way on the ground was RB Fred Jackson with 13 rushes for 67 yards. He also had four receptions for 41 yards as he contributed an all-around performance. The Bills defense was led by S Jim Leonhard, MLB Kiko Alonso and SS Aaron Williams, who all had nine tackles on the day. Alonso also forced and recovered a fumble in his NFL debut. FS Da’Norris Searcy had a breakout performance, contributing eight tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery that he took 74 yards for his first career NFL touchdown. Leading the way for the Patriots offense was QB Tom Brady who threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns on 29-for-52 passing. Both touchdowns were caught by WR Julian Edelman, who finished with seven catches for 79 yards. K Stephen Gostkowski converted all three of his field goal attempts, including the game-winner with five seconds remaining in the game.

TODAY’S INTERVIEWS
8:40 am – Da’Norris Searcy on the Howard Simon Show (WGR 550)

10:20 am – Jim Leonhard on the Jeff Blair Show (Fan 590)

4:00 pm – Eric Wood on Schopp and the Bulldog (WGR 550)

7:30 pm – The Fred Jackson Show on WBBZ with guest C.J. Spiller

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Rookie WR Robert Woods tallied a touchdown on his first NFL reception yesterday in the Bills 21-23 loss to the Patriots.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
EJ Manuel, Buffalo Bills quarterback
On the sold-out crowd and the role they play in the game:
“We just wanted to feed off their energy. I think that was going into the fourth quarter. We just wanted to get them back into the game. They’re kind of like our 12^th man out there. They’re extremely loud and they help both sides of the ball, not just on defense but they helped us out on offense as well.”

DAILY LINKS
Buffalo News- Patriots edge Bills on last-minute field goal

Buffalo News- Jackson provides Bills with a spark with his play and words

Buffalo News- Searcy sets the tone for Bills’ defense

Buffalo News- Bills feel the pain after letting one slip away

Buffalo News- Brady, Patriots make adjustments on the fly

Buffalo News- Remember, season’s about Manuel and rebuilding

Buffalo News- Penalty wounds are self-inflicted

Buffalo News- Quarterly Report

Buffalo News- Manuel could have used more receiver help

Buffalo News- Bills belong in Western New York, Cuomo says

Rochester D&C- Buffalo Bills fall to New England Patriots

Rochester D&C- Tom Brady finally looks human