Buffalo Bills
by Michael Jones
Years from now, history will show that the Bills dominated the possible 2009 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, crushing them 30-7 on the final week of the season. Of course, those of us who lived through it will know there was more to the story, but still, the Bills give their fans who braved the elements a good show to end the season. The Bills are one of those teams who are expected to have a large turnover, both of coaching and personnel, heading into the 2010 season.
After enduring a Brian Brohm-led 30-7 drubbing at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons last week, Ryan Fitzpatrick strapped it up and made a good showing, throwing for three touchdowns. The Bills said all week though that their focus would be on getting their spark-plug running back Fred Jackson over the 1,000 yard mark for the season. He needed 150 coming into the game, and he got it with 212 yards rushing on 33 attempts. A great story from the Coe College star who bounced around minor league football before becoming a fan favorite in Buffalo. Former first-round pick Marshawn Lynch saw only one carry.
Playing in probably his final game in Buffalo, Terrell Owens got his chance to "T.O" the crowd with a 41-yard bomb for a score. He had four catches for 65 yards, finishing the season with an underwhelming 55 catches for 829 yards. Lee Evans also saw a touchdown come his way, his seventh of the season, while Jackson started the scoring with a 11-yard receiving score.
Kicker Rian Lindell iced the game with three field goals, accounting for all the scoring from either team in the second half.
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