WATCH: Buffalo Bills TE Quintin Morris Scores Go-Ahead TD vs. New York Giants
The Buffalo Bills were without first-round rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid in Sunday night's matchup with the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium, but his absence allowed second-year tight end Quintin Morris to make one of the biggest plays of his career.
Trailing 9-7 in the fourth after barely any offensive production in the first three quarters, Josh Allen made a risky throw to the end zone, but Morris calmly corralled the ball into his chest while surrounded by a pair of defenders.
The score, which extended Buffalo's lead to 14-9, was Morris' first target, catch and touchdown of the season. It ended up being the game-winning score, as the Giants failed to win the game on the goal line on the game's final play.
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Last season, Morris' best game came against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 38-3 win in October. He posted three catches for 39 yards. He also caught his first-career touchdown on a 14-yard grab during a 32-29 Dec. 17 win over the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park.
Morris is in a talented tight end room that features Dawson Knox and Kincaid, but he's not worried about being a starter.
Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris (85) runs into the end zone for a touchdown after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field.
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"Everybody wants to be a starter, but I'm [just] looking forward to fulfilling whatever role it is the team has for me," Morris said during preseason. "If that's strictly special teams, I'm here for it."
"'Unselfish' and 'family' — just a couple of words that guys in our room use to describe our tight end position."
Headed into the season, Morris had eight catches for 84 yards and one touchdown. He's also forced one fumble and has a fumble recovery in his career.
