The Buffalo Bills improved to an AFC-best 6-1 with a comfortable victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night. However, those who were not particularly impressed with the 27-17 win include Colin Cowherd.
Josh Allen completed 13 of 25 attempts for 218 yards with two touchdowns. He also threw two interceptions as the Packers outscored Buffalo 10-3 in the second half. Both took place in Q4. The surprise finish left Cowherd with many frustrations.
“For years I’ve called it ‘low sports self-esteem,'” he said on “The Herd.” but then it got better and maybe it got really good like Buffalo and you already got a Super Bowl tattoo.…you already made a Super Bowl shelf for the trophies. Nothing to show. What did you get? Did you see Buffalo trash talk last night?
“Green Bay are rebuilding. It’s a makeshift offensive line. , Green Bay had more first downs. Better on third downs, more possession, fewer turnovers, more yards. [per] Rush to increase your total yardage. ”
Josh Allen on why Bills Week 8 win vs. Packers wasn’t impressive
Colin Cowherd explains why he wasn’t impressed with the Bills’ Week 8 victory.
The Packers (3-5) held the ball about seven more minutes than the Bills, gained 398 total yards to Buffalo’s 369, played nine more plays and had one less turnover.
“Buffalo rested,” Cowherd said. “Buffalo was at home. Buffalo sat there and prepared for Green Bay. We were outnumbered…I’m worried about the buffalo, bring them back.”
The Bills jumped out to a 14-0 lead early on Sunday, leading by 17 points at halftime before the Packers scared the home team in the final frame and pulled within 10.
“The Buffalo Bills have all that talent and scored three points at home in the second half against a Green Bay defense that has not only dried up but has really been underperformed all year.”Last night. Buffalo wasted too many opportunities in the second half…fans jumping on the table…this team is sloppy.
“Josh Allen is a great talent, but they are so dependent on him and fascinated by his talent. [that] rather than just running [the ball] Two hours to end it and out of town with a 24-7 lead, they put Green Bay back on this one.No one thought Green Bay would win [but] I shouldn’t have been near you. ”
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