BDC 9/9: Bills Defeated by Patriots in Season Opener
Posted by 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 12th 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
Rochester D&C- Doug Marrone, EJ Manuel fall in Bills debut
Rochester D&C- Three and Out
Olean Times Herald- No moral wins for Williams and the Bills
Wellsville Daily Reporter- Patriots spoil Manuel’s debut with late FG
Canandaigua Daily Messenger- Mistakes critical in Buffalo Bills’ loss to Patriots
Dunkirk Observer- No moral victories in Bills’ loss to Patriots
Auburn Citizen- Mistakes, penalties hurt Bills in 23-21 loss to Patriots
Toronto Sun- New receivers, but same old Brady and same old result for Patriots at Buffalo
Toronto Star- Bills five seconds from paydirt vs. Patriots: Kelly
Toronto Globe and Mail- Hope amid the ruins for Bills as Patriots escape with last-gasp win:
AP- Gostkowski clinches Pats’ 23-21 win over Bills
AP- Bills’ Goodwin hurt in 1st half
AP- Bills S Byrd out against Patriots
AP- NY gov stops by tailgate party for Bills opener
BuffaloBills.com- Inefficiency early and late sink Bills vs. Pats
BuffaloBills.com- Bills can’t quite pull out win vs. Pats
BuffaloBills.com- Fred Jackson sparks rushing attack
BuffaloBills.com- Doug Marrone: ”We’ll go onward, upward’
BuffaloBills.com- EJ Manuel: ”I’m always critical of myself”
BuffaloBills.com- C.J. Spiller: ”Turnovers killed us”
BuffaloBills.com- Da’Norris Searcy: ”I just seized the moment”
BuffaloBills.com- Defense makes plays, but Brady closes
Video/Audio/Photo
BuffaloBills.com
Bill Focus: Penalties Plague Bills in Loss
Bills Roundup: Missed Chances Lead to 23-21 Loss
Doug Marrone Postgame Press Conference
EJ Manuel Postgame Press Conference
Bills fans ‘Rock the Ralph’ for home opener
WGR550
Sideline Reactions: Patriots 23 – Bills 21
Bills suffer painful loss
Bills fans, remain calm!
ESPN
Patriots’ Late FG Spoils Manuel’s Debut
Sunday Blitz: Patriots-Bills Recap
Bills Show Promise, But Pats Prevail
NFL.com
Week 1: Patriots vs. Bills highlights
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady fumbles on the Bills 1-yard line
Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel 18-yard touchdown pass to Robert Woods
EJ Manuel 18-yard touchdown pass to Stevie Johnson
Buffalo Bills safety Da’Norris Searcy 74-yard fumble return for a touchdown
WIVB
Late Patriots rally sinks Bills 23-21
WKBW
Young Bills can’t close the door
Bills fall to Patriots in final minute
WGRZ
Week One: Buffalo Bills Scorecard
Sal’s Observations on Brady & Other Items
Take 2: Bills come up short against Patriots
Marrone, Manuel Era Starts With Tough Loss
WHAM
Bills nearly pull off stunner in opener, lose 23-21 to New England
WROC
Some Positives From Bills Loss
WHEC
Bills fans react to new rules at Ralph Wilson Stadium
YNN
Bills Postgame Report
Bills fall to Patriots in opener
Additional Clips
Inside the Bills
Carpenter’s career numbers at the Ralph, Dareus: Week 1 vs. Pats is tone setting game, C.J.: EJ unaware of the volume at the Ralph, Bills inactives, Patriots inactives, All 6 Bills WRs up today, Painfully close to be fixed by consistency, Bills injury update, Players react: Patriots at Bills, Bills try to make sense of penalties, Vets not interested in moral victories, Searcy on the radio
Buffalo News (Press Coverage Blog)
Game ball: Patriots 23, Bills 21
Video analysis from The News’ football writers
13 penalties pockmark valiant Bills effort against Patriots
Kyle Williams feels like throwing up
And now a quick message from Kyle Williams that sums it up
Postgame video: Patriots 23, Bills 21
Points after: Patriots 23, Bills 21
News staff selections: Week One
Jairus Byrd, Rob Gronkowski top list of Bills-Patriots inactives
Bills shed no tears upon learning Rob Gronkowski won’t play
D&C (Bills Eye Blog)
Buffalo Bills sights and tweets
ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
Welcome to Ralph Wilson Stadium
Parting Shot: Divisional Title Droughts
Jairus Byrd inactive for Bills
Rapid Reaction: Patriots 23, Bills 21
Brady, Patriots rally to edge Bills on late FG
Locker Room Buzz: Buffalo Bills
EJ Manuel poised, but unspectacular in loss
Patriots shut down C.J. Spiller in opener
Penalties a lingering issue for Bills
Bills’ report card vs. Patriots
NFL.com Around the League
Tom Brady, New England Patriots rally past upset-minded Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots overcome sloppy play to win
Kryk Slants
New receivers, same old result for Brady at Buffalo
Buffalo Rumblings
Bills vs. Patriots, NFL Week 1: Bills snap counts for offense, defense
Patriots 23, Bills 21: post-game awards for Buffalo Rumblings Podcast
Patriots-Bills final score: Buffalo falls late to New England, 23-21
Marquise Goodwin injury: rookie wideout has cast on hand
Bills inactives vs. Patriots: Stephon Gilmore, Jairus Byrd out today
Nick Mendola
Immediate Reactions: 2013 Bills
AFC East Daily
Searcy proves his worth in Byrd’s absence
Buffalo Low Down
Week 1 Recap: New England 23 – Buffalo 21
Up-tempo Hurts Bills In 1st Game
All Sports WNY
WE GOT IT……..WE GOT IT……WE GOT IT……..WE LOST IT
Bills Played Hard, but Not Smart in Loss to Patriots
EJ Manuel Shows Promise
Bleacher Report
Live Game Grades for Bills vs. Patriots
Can Marrone Improve on Bills Debut?
Full Roster Report Card for Buffalo
EJ Manuel: Grading Buffalo Bills QB’s Week 1 Debut vs. New England Patriots
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