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In Depth: Week 4 – Bills vs. Patriots Game Analysis

By Jaydeen Allen

Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan exits the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan exits the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs the ball against the New England Patriots in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

4 Ripple Effects From The Patriots Week 4 Loss

  • Taylor embarrassed Hightower by breaking his ankles early in the game. Again, it’s clear Hightower is not 100%.
  • Surprised at how much zone the Patriots elected to play instead of man. Assumed man would’ve been the better match up on the outside.
  • A week after forcing turnovers from Houston, the Patriots defense could not force a single turnover this game to help the team. Credit to the Bills for playing a clean game, but New England must do a better job to pressure a possible INT or fumble. Won’t do them any good going forward with this upcoming schedule
  • Usually it’s Rex Ryan’s team that is less disciplined, but this game it was the Patriots as their they had 9 penalties for 74 yards on the day. Uncharacteristic.
  • Ball security is STILL an issue for the Patriots through the first 4 games
  • The Bills rushed for 134 yards and averaged 4.2 yards per carry by a three-headed monster in Taylor, Gillislee, and RB LeSean McCoy. It seemed like far more when watching this game.
  • CB Cyrus Jones on Punt Return/Kickoff Return seems like it needs to come to an end. Instead of opting to take a knee and start at the 25, he decided to run out and pinned the Patriots in bad territory, twice. He also had a fumble.
  • K Stephen Gostkowski misses a FG again. He’s missed twice in the preseason and twice already in the regular season. He needs to get his groove back.
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