With above-average quarterback play, the Buffalo Bills could be a threat in the AFC
Making his first NFL start in Rex Ryan’s Bills coaching debut, Tyrod Taylor did everything that was asked of him against a favored Colts squad. The starting quarterback completed 14-of-19 passes for 195 yards with one touchdown and zero turnovers in an impressive 27-14 win for the home team. Taylor, showing excellent command of the offense, also added 41 yards on nine rush attempts in a stellar overall performance.
For Taylor and the Bills, this was just a continuation of a successful preseason performance that saw the previously inexperienced quarterback look like a veteran on the field. He was much more proficient than Andrew Luck on the other side. And in reality, this type of play under center could make Buffalo solid contenders in what appears to be a much improved AFC East. We already know the Bills boast one of the best defenses in the NFL. With the added weapons on offense, a decent passing game will go a long way in breaking a playoff drought that stretches all the way back to the 2000 season.