ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills were finally able to “ground” out a win this season.
With 25 mph winds swirling through an empty stadium and the New England Patriots the latest opponent intent on negating Buffalo’s once-potent Josh Allen-led passing attack, the Bills' running game found some much-needed traction.
Though the 24-21 win on Sunday wasn’t decided until backup defensive lineman Justin Zimmer forced Patriots quarterback Cam Newton’s fumble at the Bills 13 with 31 seconds remaining, Buffalo wouldn’t have been in a position to beat New England for the first time at home since 2011 if not for its ability to run the ball.