Run the ball more? No problem.
If the situation calls for that, the Buffalo Bills have no problem doing so just like they did against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.
In that 29-15 win, the Bills (10-6) got a poor start from quarterback Josh Allen throwing the ball. Look no further than his three interceptions.
But there was a clear change from the top around halftime. It was time to run the ball and it led to the victory.
Now heading into the playoffs where the stakes are even higher, Buffalo would have no problem doing it again. That’s what Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said this week.
“Just trying to calm things down a bit,” Daboll said via video conference. “We were moving the ball and staying away from situations we put ourselves in earlier. Got no problem doing it.”
The changes did get some positive play out of Allen in the end. He did have two rushing touchdowns.
However, the focal point of the rushing attack was another two-score player: Running back Devin Singletary. Along with his double, Singletary had a season-high 110 rushing yards.
The plan was Sean McDermott approved, too.
“I liked how we were able to pivot a little bit yesterday and run the ball,” the head coach said via video conference. “I thought the offensive line played extremely well as well as the backs. That has improved and it’s good to have some continuity there. But I was pleased with what I saw.”
The rushing attack on offense has been a revelation for the Bills as of late.
It’s not a bad thing that it has gained momentum heading into the postseason. Despite that, behind closed doors, both the team and fans would prefer if the passing attack is able to lead the way. It’s been their bread and butter for years now.
Allen will be in search of a bounce-back performance in Buffalo’s season finale against the New York Jets (4-12) on Sunday… while the run game will look to tie together a positive finale as well.
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