Live-Blogging: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 12/06/2021

NFL: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills 12/06/2021

New England Patriots Depth Chart

Buffalo Bills Depth Chart

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football’. Tonight, it is a National Football League game, between New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football.

Patriots find themselves in familiar territory. On top of the AFC East. However, they are doing it with rookie quarterback Mac Jones. They are also doing it with Bill Belichick/Patriot way.

For the Bills, they got off to a 4-1 start. But they have been a .500 team ever since their victory against Chiefs on SNF.

As mentioned Mac Jones leads the Patriots in passing. While Damien Harris leads New England in rushing. And Kendrick Bourne leads the 6-Time Super Bowl Champions in receiving.

The Bills are led by Josh Allen in passing. Devin Singletary leads Buffalo in rushing. And Stefon Diggs leads the Western New York AFC Charter Franchise in receiving.

So, now for the team stats, Patriots move the ball at 372.3 YPG (257.0 through the air and 115.3 on the ground). Defensively, they yield the ball at 334.0 (218.3 through the air and 115.8 on the ground). Their turnover/takeaway ratio is +10.

Buffalo Bills’ stats include 400.0 YPG (281.7 through the air and 118.3 on the ground). Defensively, they yield the ball at 285.7 (189.1 through the air and 96.6 on the ground). Their turnover/takeaway ratio is +9.

It is New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, coming up shortly.​

Tonight's Weather: Snow Flurries, 37 Degrees, with a wind chill in the 20's. 

Patriots are in their road white jerseys, silver helmets, and navy pants. While Bills are in their blue jerseys, white helmets and pants. 

1st Quarter:
​New England Patriots Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Bass kicks the ball well into the stands for a touchback. Ball on NE 25. 1st & 10.
14:54: Harris runs the ball to NE 27. 2nd & 8.
14:16: Harris runs the ball to NE 30. 3rd & 5.
13:30: Harris runs the ball for a loss at NE 25. 4th & 10.
12:46: Bailey punts the ball to Hyde, who moves the ball to BUF 48. 1st & 10.

Buffalo Bills Possession (From Left to Right):
12:41: Singletary runs the ball to NE 49, where he goes out of bounds. 2nd & 7.
11:58: Singletary runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 7.
11:26: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
11:16: Haack punts the ball to Patriots Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NE 20. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
​11:12: Harris runs the ball to NE 22. 2nd & 8.
10:27: Harris runs the ball to NE 26. 3rd & 4.
9:52: Bolden runs the ball for a loss at NE 25. 4th & 5.
9:09: Bailey punts the ball to NE 40. 1st & 10.

Buffalo Bills Possession:
​9:05: Allen throws a completed pass to Sanders, who lost yards at NE 43. 2nd & 13.
8:23: Singletary runs the ball to NE 39. 3rd & 9.
7:51: PENALTY: Neutral Zone Infraction against Patriots. Ball on NE 34. 3rd & 4.
7:32: Allen throws a completed pass to Breida, who goes ob at NE 30. 1st & 10.
6:57: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Breida lost the ball. Recovered by Patriots. Ball on NE 31. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
​6:44: Smith runs a TE Sweep for lost yards at NE 30. 2nd & 11.
6:07: Agohlor runs the ball to NE 36. 3rd & 5.
5:18: TOUCHDOWN: Damien Harris scored on a 64-yard TD run. NE 6, BUF 0
5:18: 2-POINT CONVERSION: Bolden scored on a 2-point conversion. NE 8, BUF 0

Buffalo Bills Possession:
​2:23: Bills get stopped at BUF 28. 
2:18: Haack punts the ball to Harry, who muffed the ball. Bills Recover. 1st & 10.

Buffalo Bills Possession:
2:02: TOUCHDOWN: Allen throws a 14-yard TD pass to Davis. Bass kicks PAT. NE 8, BUF 7

New England Patriots Possession:
:00: Patriots end the 1st Quarter at the BUF 47. 

End of 1st Quarter:
NE 8, BUF 7

2nd Quarter: 
New England Patriots Possession (From Left to Right):
11:24: FIELD GOAL: Folk kicks a 41-yard FG. NE 11, BUF 7

Buffalo Bills Possession (From Right to Left):
11:24: Folk kicks the ball to Bills Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BUF 25. 1st & 10.
11:16: Moss runs the ball to BUF 29. 2nd & 6.
10:40: Moss runs the ball to BUF 33. 3rd & 2.
9:59: Allen throws a completed pass to Davis, who is down at BUF 49. 1st & 10.
9:17: Allen runs the ball to NE 46. 2nd & 5.
8:30: Breida runs the ball to NE 43. 3rd & 2.
7:56: Moss runs the ball to NE 40. 1st & 10.
7:09: Moss runs the ball to NE 39. 2nd & 9.
6:28: PENALTY: Delay of Game against Bills. Ball on BUF 44. 2nd & 14.
6:10: Allen gets sacked at Midfield. 3rd & 20. 
5:23: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 20.
5:13: Haack punts the ball to NE 15, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
​5:08: Harris runs the ball for a loss at NE 13. 2nd & 12.
4:31: PATRIOTS TIMEOUT #1: NE 11, BUF 7
4:26: Harris runs the ball to NE 9. 3rd & 16.
3:44: Bolden runs the ball to NE 19, where he goes ob. 4th & 6.
3:02: Bailey punts the ball to BUF 34, where the ball goes ob. 1st & 10.

Buffalo Bills Possession:
​2:58: Singletary runs the ball at BUF 35. 2nd & 9.
2:21: Allen throws a completed pass to Diggs, who is down at BUF 41. 3rd & 3.
2:00 WARNING: NE 11, BUF 7
1:56: Allen throws a batted ball. 4th & 3.
1:49: Haack punts the ball to Olszewski, who calls for a fair catch at NE 25. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
1:38: Harris runs the ball to NE 42. 1st & 10.
1:09: Harris runs the ball to NE 45. 2nd & 7.
:40: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 45. 3rd & 5.
:34: PATRIOTS TIMEOUT #2: NE 11, BUF 7
:26: Stevenson runs the ball to Midfield. 4th & 2.
:07: BILLS TIMEOUT #2: NE 11, BUF 7
:07: Snow Flurries is coming down in Orchard Park.
:00: Bailey punts the ball to BUF 5, to end the 1st Half.

Halftime:
NE 11, BUF 7

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Allen (BUF) 6/10, 46 yards, TD
Rushing: Harris (NE)  9 carries, 89 yards, TD 
Receiving: Davis (BUF) 2 receptions, 30 yards, TD

Halftime Thoughts:
Damien Harris 64-yard TD run, is the difference in this game. Bills will decide if they want to receive to start the 2nd Half.

3rd Quarter:
​Buffalo Bills Possession (From Left to Right):
15:00: Folk kicks the ball to Bills Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BUF 25. 1st & 10.
14:53: Allen throws a completed pass to Beasley, who goes ob at BUF 35. 1st & 10.
14:27: Singletary runs the ball to BUF 40. 2nd & 5.
13:53: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 5.
13:49: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 5.
13:40: Haack punts the ball to Patriots Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NE 20. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession (From Right to Left):
​13:34: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 24. 2nd & 7.
12:48: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 31. 1st & 10.
12:08: Bourne runs the ball to NE 34. 2nd & 7.
11:29: Stevenson runs the ball. PENALTY: Holding against Patriots. Ball on NE 24. 2nd & 17.
11:08: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 29. 3rd & 12.
10:33: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 30. 4th & 11.
9:34: PENALTY: False Start against Patriots. Ball on NE 25. 4th & 17.
9:15: Bailey punts the ball to BUF 34, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

Buffalo Bills Possession:
​9:09: Allen throws a completed pass to Sanders, who is down at NE 44. 1st & 10.
8:30: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
8:25: Moss runs the ball to NE 41. 3rd & 7.
7:41: Allen scrambles to the NE 35. PENALTY: Personal Foul against Patriots. Ball on NE 20. 1st & 10.
7:27: Moss runs the ball to NE 17. 2nd & 7.
6:46: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
6:39: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 7.
6:35: FIELD GOAL: Bass kicks a 35-yard FG. NE 11, BUF 10

New England Patriots Possession:
​6:35: Bass kicks the ball to Patriots Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on NE 25. 1st & 10.
6:28: Harris runs the ball to NE 47, who goes ob, limping. 1st & 10.
5:54: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 42. 1st & 10.
5:12: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 35. 2nd & 3.
4:36: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 37. 3rd & 5.
3:52: Jones sneaks the ball to BUF 33. 4th & 1.
2:54: Jones sneaks the ball for a 1st Down at BUF 32.
2:29: COACHES CHALLENGE: McDermott challenging the spot of the ball. Call Stands. 1st & 10.
2:24: Stevenson runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
1:47: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 21. 1st & 10.
1:11: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 16. 2nd & 5.
:32: Stevenson runs the ball to BUF 11. 1st & 10.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
NE 11, BUF 10

4th Quarter:
New England Patriots Possession (From Left to Right):
14:55: Stevenson runs the ball for a loss at BUF 14. 2nd & 13.
14:16: Stevenson runs the ball for a loss at BUF 19. 3rd & 18.
13:40: Bolden runs the ball at BUF 15. 4th & 15.
13:01: FIELD GOAL: Folk kicks a 33-yard FG. NE 14, BUF 10

Buffalo Bills Possession (From Right to Left):
​12:55: Folk kicks the ball to Breida, who moves the ball to BUF 36. 1st & 10.
12:45: Allen throws a completed pass to Knox, who goes ob at BUF 43. 2nd & 3.
12:08: Singletary runs the ball to BUF 45. 3rd & 1.
11:34: Allen throws a completed pass to Diggs, who moves the ball to NE 45. 1st & 10.
10:54: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
10:45: Allen scrambles to NE 24. 1st & 10.
10:02: Moss runs the ball to NE 21. 2nd & 7.
9:18: Allen throws a completed pass to Moss, who goes ob at NE 13. PENALTY: Horse Collar against Patriots. Ball on NE 6. 1st & Goal.
8:57: Moss runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & Goal.
8:18: BILLS TIMEOUT #2: NE 14, BUF 10
8:09: Allen gets sacked at NE 16. 3rd & Goal.
7:28: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
7:24: Bass missed a 33-yard FG. NE 14, BUF 10

New England Patriots Possession:
​7:16: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 21. 2nd & 11.
6:44: Jones throws an incomplete pass. Jones' 2nd pass attempt of the game. 3rd & 11.
6:36: Jones throws a completed pass to Bolden, who moves the ball to NE 28. 4th & 4.
5:47: Bailey punts the ball to Bills Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on BUF 20. 1st & 10.
5:42: Allen throws a completed pass to Diggs, who goes ob at BUF 45. 1st & 10.
5:01: Allen throws a completed pass to Moss, who goes ob Midfield. 2nd & 5.
4:22: Allen throws a completed pass to Knox, who is down at NE 42. 1st & 10.
3:45: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
3:37: Singletary runs the ball to NE 25. 1st & 10.
3:22: INJURY TIMEOUT: NE 14, BUF 10
3:06: Allen throws a completed pass to Sanders, who is down at NE 20. 2nd & 7.
2:30: Allen runs the ball to NE 15. 1st & 10.
2:25: Singletary runs the ball to NE 13. 2nd & 8.
2:14: PATRIOTS TIMEOUT #1: NE 14, BUF 10
2:11: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 8.
2:10: PENALTY: False Start against Bills. Ball on NE 18. 3rd & 13.
2:00: Allen throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 13.
2:00 WARNING: NE 14, BUF 10
​1:55: Allen throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Ball on NE 18. 1st & 10.

New England Patriots Possession:
1:51: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 22. 2nd & 6.
1:50: BILLS TIMEOUT #1: NE 14, BUF 10
1:44: Stevenson runs the ball to NE 23. 3rd & 5.
:44: PATRIOTS TIMEOUT #2: NE 14, BUF 10
:42: Jones sneaks the ball, but couldn't get the game clock to get below :40. So, there will be one more play clock. 
:00: Jones takes a knee to end the game.

Final:
NE 14, BUF 10
NE: (9-4)
BUF: (7-5)

Final Leaders:
Passing: Allen (BUF) 15/30, 145 yards, TD
Rushing: Harris (NE) 10 carries, 111 yards, TD
Receiving: Davis (BUF) 2 receptions, 30 yards, TD

Final Thoughts:
A hard fought windy game.

Bills were balanced in their play calling. However, that was not why they lost the game. This game was decided by McDermott deciding to go for a field goal in the 4th Quarter (During Buffalo's first visit to the Red Zone). And Tyler Bass missed that FG. Nick Folk was able to make his 2 field goals. 

For the Patriots, they only asked Mac Jones to throw the ball three times. But that's okay when the Pats outrushed Bills 222-99 including a Damien Harris 64-yard TD run and Brandon Bolden 2-point conversion run. 

Patriots will have a bye next week. They will head to Indianapolis, to face the Colts on Saturday December 18th, 2021. While the Bills will head to Tampa, to face the Buccaneers on Sunday. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Professional Football'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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