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Broncos at Bills: Key Plays

December 24th, 2011 - 7:56pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

Second-and-10 at the Denver 27 (12:20, 1st quarter): Willis McGahee took his second carry of the game and made it count, sprinting 24 yards up the field. That put him over the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season, making him the second player in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards with three different franchises, joining Ricky Watters. It also jump-started the Broncos’ first offensive possession, an 11-play drive capped off by a 1-yard Tim Tebow touchdown run.

Fourth-and-8 at the Denver 10 (6:10, 2nd quarter): After a false start penalty, Dave Rayner lined up for a 28-yard field goal. He had already missed two attempts wide left earlier in the game – a 45-yarder and a 31-yarder. But the kicker knocked this one through the uprights – the first of four he would make in the game – to give Buffalo its first points of the contest.

Third-and-1 at the Denver 30 (4:56, 2nd quarter): Jeremiah Johnson is stopped for no gain by two Bills, forcing a punt. It marks Denver’s fourth consecutive three-and-out after their opening-drive touchdown. This one is costly, as Britton Colquitt’s 50-yard punt is fielded by Leodis McKelvin, who sprints up the sideline for an 80-yard return touchdown. It gave Buffalo its first lead, 10-7. McKelvin set a Bills single-game franchise record with 135 punt return yards on the day.

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Broncos at Bills: Quotables

December 24th, 2011 - 7:55pm by Gray CaldwellOther posts by

HEAD COACH JOHN FOX

On the loss:
“The reality is we’re 8-7. We’ve won one more game than we’ve lost and today wasn’t good enough. We were minus-four in the turnover ratio. I thought they outplayed us in all three phases. Offense, defense and the kicking game. I thought we got a bad break on our return for a touchdown. Minus-four in the turnover ratio, much like a week ago, that’s kind of what happens.”

On a comeback attempt:
“We had opportunities but it went the other way. They stretched their lead out with two turnovers for scores and my hats off to them. They were ready to play and they outplayed us.”

On the AFC East:
“It’s a good division. I think we drew the NFC North and the AFC East and I think they are both good divisions. I think that’s why the AFC West is a pretty close race.”

TIM TEBOW

On Buffalo’s defense:
“You have to give them a lot of credit. They played well and they executed. They came up with big plays and I just have to do a better job of not giving them opportunities.”

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Final Score: Bills 40, Broncos 14

December 24th, 2011 - 2:11pm by Kenny LeganOther posts by

The game has gone final in Buffalo with the Bills beating the Broncos 40-14.

The Broncos started off strong, going up 7-0 after a 1-yard touchdown run from quarterback Tim Tebow on the Broncos first drive. However, after a field goal and touchdown from Buffalo, Denver never could regain the lead.

Tebow threw a touchdown to Daniel Fells to conclude the first drive of the third quarter and bring Denver within three, 17-14. But the Broncos couldn’t overcome Tebow’s four interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.

Check back soon for more coverage and reaction from the locker room.

-Kenny Legan

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Broncos at Bills: Gameday Coverage

December 24th, 2011 - 1:52pm by Max HensonOther posts by

PREGAME:

We’re here at Ralph Wilson Stadium as the Broncos get set to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 16.

We’ve got temperatures in the high 20s with crystal clear skies as the players begin warmups. The Broncos will be wearing their all-white road uniforms here today.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated with all the latest info.

BRONCOS MOBILE APP: For those of you who follow the action on your smartphone, there’s a brand new — free — official Broncos mobile app. For more information on the app, check out this blog. On your smartphone, visit BroncosMobile.com to download it.

BRONCOS AT BILLS GAMECENTER: For play-by-play action and up-to-the-minute stats, check out the DenverBroncos.com Gamecenter. We’ll keep you updated here with scoring plays, drive recaps and all the fun bits and pieces you can’t get from looking at a box score.

BRONCOS ON TWITTER: Another option is to follow the @Denver_Broncos Twitter account. There are constant updates on there throughout the game. You don’t have to be on Twitter to read the posts, but if you are, you should follow the account for news throughout the week as well.

INACTIVES: Take a look at today’s inactives for both the Broncos and Bills.

PREGAME PHOTOS: Photos from the Broncos’ warmup session prior to kickoff vs. Buffalo.

BRONCOS FAN MAKES TRIP: Read about a dedicated fan who is attending his 131st consecutive regular season Broncos game.

CAPTAINS AND STARTERS: The Bills won the toss and elected to recieve. Check out today’s captains and starters.

McGAHEE TOPS 1,000 YARDS: RB Willis McGahee eclipsed the 1,000 yard mark for the season in the first quarter of today’s game.

BRONCOS STRIKE FIRST: Tim Tebow scored on a 1-yard TD run to give Denver the early lead.

BILLS MISS TWO FGS: Bills kicker missed two attempts wide left and the first quarter comes to an end with Denver leading 7-0.

INJURY UPDATE: Brian Dawkins has been ruled out with a neck injury. Check here for injury updates throughout.

BILLS ON THE BOARD: Bills kicker Dave Rayner connects on 28-yard FG attempt and Denver now leads 7-3.

PUNT RETURN GIVES BILLS LEAD: Leodis McKelvin returns a punt 80 yards for a touchdown and Buffalo takes a 10-7 lead.

SPILLER SCORES TO EXTEND BUFFALO LEAD: Bills lead 17-7 at the half after 4-yard TD run from C.J. Spiller.

TEBOW HITS FELLS FOR TD: Daniel Fells hauled in a 17-yard TD catch and Denver now trails 17-14.

BILLS ANSWER WITH FG: A 25-yard FG conversion has pushed Buffalo’s lead to 20-14 in the third quarter.

BILLS ADD THREE MORE: Another 25-yard field goal extends Buffalo’s lead to 23-14.

ANOTHER FG FOR BUFFALO: This time Dave Rayner hits from 29 yards out to to extend the Bills’ lead.

BILLS SCORE TWO DEFENSIVE TDS: Buffalo returned two interceptions for touchdowns. The Bills now lead 40-14 late in the fourth quarter.

FINAL: BUFFALO 40, DENVER 14: The Bills have beaten the Broncos 40-14 in Buffalo.

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Bills Score Two Defensive Touchdowns

December 24th, 2011 - 1:50pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Bills now lead 40-14 thanks to two defensive scores.

Jairus Byrd returned an interception 37 yards for the first touchdown.

Spencer Johnson returned an interception 17 yards for the second touchdown on the first play of Denver’s ensuing drive.

7:45 remains in the game.

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Another FG for Buffalo

December 24th, 2011 - 1:28pm by Max HensonOther posts by

After intercepting Tim Tebow in Denver territory, the Bills settled for a 29-yard field goal from Dave Rayner six plays later.

Buffalo’s third down pass fell incomplete, bringing Rayner on for this fourth made field goal of the day.

13:30 remains in the fourth quarter.

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Bills Add Three More

December 24th, 2011 - 1:15pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Dave Rayner hit another 25-yard field goal and the Bills now lead 23-14 with 2:32 left in the third quarter.

Big gains from C.J. Spiller moved the Bills into scoring position but the Denver defense once again stood tall to force a field goal, forcing three incompetions in a row from their own 7-yard line.

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Bills Answer With FG

December 24th, 2011 - 1:00pm by Max HensonOther posts by

The Bills have extended their lead to 20-14 thanks to a 25-yard field goal by Dave Rayner.

Backed up on their own 2-yard line, the Broncos defense stopped the Bills for no gain on second-and-goal and Elvis Dumervil sacked Ryan Fitzpatrick for a 5-yard loss on third down. The sack marks the eighth consecutive game that Dumervil has recorded at least half a sack — the longest active streak in the NFL.

Click here to listen to the audio highlight of the sack courtesy of AM 850 KOA.

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Spiller Scores to Extend Buffalo Lead

December 24th, 2011 - 12:25pm by Max HensonOther posts by

Bills running back C.J. Spiller ran four yards into the end zone and the Bills now lead the Broncos 17-7 with 19 seconds left in the second quarter.

A 16-yard screen pass to Spiller and a 30-yard deep pass to David Nelson set up the score in the final moments of the first half.

Denver took a knee on the ensuing possession to end the half.

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McKelvin Gives Bills Lead With Punt Return TD

December 24th, 2011 - 12:12pm by Stuart ZaasOther posts by

Bills punt returner Leodis McKelvin put Buffalo ahead with an 80-yard punt return touchdown late in the second quarter. The punt return is the first surrendered by the Broncos since Oct. 19, 2009 when Darren Sproles returned one 77 yards for a touchdown.

McKelvin has posted strong returns on both punts that he has attempted a return – 38 yards on the first and 80 yards on the touchdown. Kickoff returner Justin Rogers has returned kickoffs for 30 and 40 yards thus far.

Buffalo now leads 10-7 with 4:05 to play in the second quarter.

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