The Bills pulled out a big road victory and now move to 8-2 on the season. They face Kansas City at home next week in what could be a precursor to the AFC championship. Bills quarterback Josh Allen ran for a touchdown as well as 50 yards and also threw for 280 yards. James Cook had 80 yards rushing and a touchdown, and Mack Hollins led all bills receivers with four receptions for 86 yards. Once again, star wide receiver Amari Cooper missed the game with a wrist injury. He barely practiced last week, and although the team would like him to return in time for the Chiefs game, they will not rush them as they will likely win the division and want him ready for the playoffs.
Kincaid Injury
Tight end Dalton Kincaid suffered a knee injury and will need to be monitored this week to see if he will be able to play against the Chiefs. Kincaid did make a return in the second half, but it was obvious that he was laboring. The Chiefs are the worst team in the league against opposing tight ends, so it would be a big loss if Kincaid is out. Josh Allen’s roommate, Dawson Knox, is the backup thigh end and would be a very interesting pick-up if Kincaid misses time. The Bills have a BYE in Week 12, so they will not rush Kincaid back unless he’s 100%.
Joe Flacco
This game started out in a horrible way for Indianapolis with quarterback Joe Flacco throwing two early interceptions . Colts head coach Shane Steichen made a controversial move two weeks ago when he decided to replace second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson with veteran Joe Flacco. Right now many Colts fans must be questioning his decision as the Colts offense has looked moribund with Flacco just as it did with Richardson. If the team is going to miss out on the playoffs, why not give Richardson a chance to improve?
Colts WRs
Offensively, Colts wide receiver Josh Downs had 7 receptions for 72 yards, and rookie Adonai Mitchell had 6 receptions for 71 yards. Alec Pierce also played well, with four receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. Downs was especially frustrating as he dropped a guaranteed touchdown in the first half, which would have tied the game and perhaps given the Colts offense the shot it needed. The good news is that with Michael Pittman out, Down is the clear WR1 and has averaged close to double-digit targets per game.
