FINAL: Philadelphia Eagles Take Advantage of Buffalo Bills' Mistakes in 37-31 Overtime Win
It is gameday as the Buffalo Bills are set for a tough test on the road where they will face the NFL's top team, the Philadelphia Eagles (9-1).
At 6-5, this season hasn't exactly gone quite according to plan for the Bills. After losing to the New York Jets in the season-opener, Buffalo managed to bounce back, winning four of its next five games before a Week 7 loss to the New England Patriots.
That is where things began to turn for the Bills. Following the loss to the Patriots, who are currently in the running for a top-three draft pick with a 2-8 record, the Bills won two of their next four games as injuries and an inefficient offense plagued them in losses to the Cincinnati Bengals and Denver Broncos.
Following the 24-22 loss to the Broncos, Bills coach Sean McDermott opted to make a change at offensive coordinator, relieving second-year play-caller Ken Dorsey of his duties in favor of quarterback coach Joe Brady.
Oct 27, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) drops back to pass as Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) pressures during the third quarter at New Era Field.
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That change at coordinator paid dividends immediately as Brady's first game in charge of the offense saw the Bills return to their winning ways with a blowout 32-6 win over their AFC East rival Jets.
“Joe picked up where we needed him to right away,” McDermott said following the win over the Jets. “When we made the switch there was no hesitation, he went right to the offensive staff and the offensive staff collaborated in a team way, in an effective way. I saw a healthy dose of leadership from Joe. And then Joe’s relationship with Josh I think was important. His communication during the week and making sure Josh was in synch with the gameplan, that they had good symmetry there.”
The Bills will be hoping for more "good symmetry" between Brady and Josh Allen as they face a tough Eagles defense.
WHAT: Buffalo Bills (6-5, 1-3 Road) at Philadelphia Eagles (9-1, 4-0 Home)
WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, 4:25 p.m. ET
WHERE: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA (69,879)
TELEVISION: CBS | FuboTV (Free trial here)
RADIO: WGR550-AM
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SPREAD: Bills +3.5
TOTAL: 48.5
MONEYLINE: Bills +135, Eagles -161
First Quarter
The Bills offense started out with a three-and-out following a third-and-two run for Latavius Murray picked up nothing.
Change of Possession
After three straight incompletions from Jalen Hurts, the Eagles also suffered a three-and-out.
Change of Possession
A long Bills drive ends in a punt as back-to-back false start penalties backed them into a third and long. Allen was unable to connect with Gabe Davis on third-down, forcing another Buffalo punt.
Change of Possession
The Eagles get out in front first as Jalen Hurts capped off a 10-play drive with a quarterback sneak touchdown. The Eagles were aided during the drive by three Bills' penalties.
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES
Eagles 7, Bills 0
Change of Possession
Second Quarter
Allen completed five of his eight passes on the drive for 34 yards along with picking another 11 with his legs before the Bills were forced to settle for a 48-yard field goal from Tyler Bass.
FIELD GOAL BILLS
Eagles 7, Bills
Change of Possession
The Bills defense gets their offense the ball back quickly as a tipped Jalen Hurts' pass on second-down was intercepted by Terrel Bernard.
Change of Possession
Following a third-and-nine completion to Gabe Davis for a gain of 19 yards, Josh Allen used his legs to pick nine more yards and a touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN BILLS
Bills 10, Eagles 7
Change of Possession
The Eagles managed to pick up just one first down on a Boston Scott run but that was it as Hurts couldn't connect with Kenneth Gainwell on third-down.
Change of Possession
After being backed up on their own five-yard line, Allen found Khalil Shakir for a big 31-yard completion on third-down. However, following a two-yard run by James Cook, Allen threw two straight incompletions before a punt.
Change of Possession
The Eagles suffered another three-and-out.
Change of Possession
A promising drive Bills ends without any points as following a controversial intentional grounding penalty and a missed horsecollar, the Bills had to settle for a 34-yard field goal attempt, which was blocked by Jalen Carter.
Change of Possession
The Bills defense managed to get another takeaway as a fumbled exchange between Hurts and his running back was recovered by the Bills.
Change of Possession
The Bills make good on the second takeaway as Allen finds Stefon Diggs for a 13-yard touchdown. It was all Allen on the five-play drive as he completed two of his four passes for 27 yards while picking up another 19 with his legs.
TOUCHDOWN BILLS
Bills 17, Eagles 7
Change of Possession
The Eagles took a knee to send the game to halftime.
Third Quarter
The Eagles couldn't gain any traction following a first-down sack as they went three-and-out again.
Change of Possession
The Bills once again reached Philadelphia territory as Allen found Davis for a 23-yard gain early. However, after a 10-yard pass to Shakir, the Bills drive would stall at the 30-yard line forcing Bass back out for a field goal attempt. Bass's 48-yard field goal attempt was wide right.
Change of Possession
The Eagles capitalize on the missed field goal as they trim the deficit to three with a three-yard touchdown pass from Hurts to his top target A.J. Brown.
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES
Bills 17, Eagles 14
Change of Possession
The Bills strike right back, as Allen found the endzone again this time with a 16-yard scramble that capped off a nine-play drive that spanned 70 yards.
TOUCHDOWN BILLS
Bills 24, Eagles 14
Change of Possession
Fourth Quarter
The Eagles struck back quickly as well as Hurts found DeVonta Smith for a 15-yard touchdown. The touchdown capped off a seven-play drive for the Eagles that have pulled Philly within one score.
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES
Bills 24, Eagles 21
Change of Possession
The Bills drive lasted just two plays as James Bradbury intercepted Josh Allen's pass intended for Diggs.
Change of Possession
A Swift first-down run lost four yards before Hurts lost a yard on a scramble, which brought up a third-and-15. On third down, Hurts found his receiver, Olamide Zaccheaus, in the back of the endzone for a 29-yard touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES
Eagles 28, Bills 24
Change of Possession
After Allen found Davis for a gain of 17 yards, the Bills drive stalled on the next set of downs.
Change of Possession
The Bills defense was able to force an Eagles three-and-out.
Change of Possession
A 10-play drive sees the Bills retake the lead as Josh Allen found Gabe Davis for a seven-yard score.
TOUCHDOWN BILLS
Bills 31, Eagles 28
Change of Possession
The Eagles made it into field goal range after just five completions from Hurts. However, two false starts on Jason Kelce backed the Eagles up. After an incomplete on third-and-17, Jake Elliott was force to make a 63-yard field goal to tie the game.
FIELD GOAL EAGLES
Bills 31, Eagles 31
Change of Possession
The Bills took a knee to send the game to overtime.
Overtime
Buffalo won the toss and elected to receive the football.
The Bills put together a 12-play drive that ended with a field goal as Allen and a wide-open Davis weren't on the same page on a potential third-and-seven touchdown pass.
FIELD GOAL BILLS
Bills 34, Eagles 31
Change of Possession
After two drive-opening completions, Hurts found Smith for a 17-yard gain that put Philly in field goal position. However, following another completion to Smith for 11 yards and a Swift run for 16, Hurts finished the game with a 12-yard touchdown run.
TOUCHDOWN EAGLES
FINAL: Eagles 37, Bills 34
