53rd season in franchise history
The 2012 Buffalo Bills season was the franchise's 43rd season in the National Football League (NFL), the 53rd overall and the third and final under head coach Chan Gailey . The team had hoped to make the playoffs for the first time since 1999 , but failed and continue to own the NFL's longest playoff drought .
2012 was the final year on the Bills' current lease with Ralph Wilson Stadium as well as the final year on the current Bills Toronto Series agreement. The league had approved an additional five-year extension of the Toronto series, extending through 2017, on the condition that the Bills and Rogers Communications come to an agreement extending the series,[ 1] [ 2] The Buffalo News [ 3] Erie County (the owners of Ralph Wilson Stadium) missed the deadline for a long-term agreement in September 2012.[ 4] Ralph Wilson Stadium , extending it through for at least another 7 years.[ 5]
Personnel changes
On January 2, 2012, one day after the conclusion of the season, George Edwards was fired from his position as defensive coordinator. Edwards had been the defensive coordinator for the 2010 and 2011 seasons. Former NFL and college head coach Dave Wannstedt was promoted to defensive coordinator. (Bills head coach Chan Gailey had been the offensive coordinator under Wannstedt in 2000 and 2001, when Wannstedt was Miami 's head coach.)
Roster changes
Buffalo's defensive linemen at training camp in August 2012 In his annual season-ending press conference, general manager Buddy Nix laid out his priorities for the offseason. Nix stated that the team was eager to re-sign wide receiver Stevie Johnson , kicker Rian Lindell and offensive tackle Demetress Bell . Johnson and Lindell were successfully re-signed; Bell was signed by Philadelphia . He also stated that he wanted to re-sign running back Fred Jackson and have him retire as a Bill.[ 6] [ 7]
On March 15, 2012, the Bills made the biggest free agent acquisition in team history, signing all-pro defensive end Mario Williams to a contract worth $100 million over six years, with $50 million guaranteed, the largest contract for a defensive player in NFL history.[ 8] Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly was also part of the recruiting.
On March 21, 2012 Mark Anderson , who had 12.5 sacks with the Patriots over the 2011 regular season and playoffs, signed a four-year deal with Buffalo.[ 9] 4–3 defense the Bills could field Mario Williams at left end and Anderson on the opposite side in passing situations. Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus will anchor the middle of the defensive line.
On May 11, 2012 the Bills made yet another high-profile signing by signing QB Vince Young to a one-year contract to back up Ryan Fitzpatrick.[ 10] 2006 NFL Draft . He was nonetheless released in the middle of the preseason, with Gailey citing inconsistency as the reason, and replaced by Tarvaris Jackson , whom the Bills acquired in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks . Because Jackson was not ready for the start of the regular season, the Bills will go with four quarterbacks on its roster for the first several weeks of the season.
Kickoff specialist John Potter , a rookie, made the 53-man roster. He will specialize in kickoffs to ease pressure on the team's aging kickers, placekicker Rian Lindell and punter Brian Moorman , who handled the duties in the past. (Moorman would be released from the roster three weeks into the regular season.)
2012 Draft
Notes
^[a] wide receiver Lee Evans to the Baltimore Ravens .^[b] running back Marshawn Lynch to the Seattle Seahawks .^[c] Compensatory selection .
Undrafted free agents
Stanford safety Delano Howell, Missouri State running back Chris Douglas, Virginia Tech cornerback Cris Hill, Colorado State offensive lineman Paul Madsen, Florida State punter Shawn Powell , Texas offensive lineman David Snow, Penn State safety Nick Sukay, Mercyhurst safety/long snapper Ian Wild, Texas A&M linebacker Garrick Williams and Richmond quarterback Aaron Corp .[ 11]
Staff
2012 Buffalo Bills staff
Front office
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
Final roster
Schedule
Preseason
Regular season
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. # Indicates the game was part of the Bills Toronto Series .
Game summaries
Week 1: at New York Jets
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 14–0 , Drive: 5 plays, 52 yards, 2:31. Jeremy Kerley 68-yard punt return Jets 21–0
C. J. Spiller 56-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 21–7 , Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:34. Nick Folk 25-yard field goal, Jets 24–7 , Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:09.
Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, Jets 27–7 , Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 1:24. Third quarter
Antonio Cromartie 40-yard interception return (Nick Folk kick), Jets 34–7 Stephen Hill 33-yard pass from Mark Sanchez (Nick Folk kick) Jets 41–7 , Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards, 2:10.
Scott Chandler 5-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–14 , Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 5:12. Fourth quarter
Donald Jones 6-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–21 , Drive: 13 plays, 96 yards, 6:14. Stevie Johnson 29-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Jets 41–28 , Drive: 5 plays, 41 yards, 0:54. Shonn Greene 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), Jets 48–28 , Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:41.
Top passers
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 18/32, 195 Yds, 3 TD, 3 INT
NYJ –Mark Sanchez , 19/27, 266 Yds, 3 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
BUF –C. J. Spiller , 14 Car, 169 Yds, 1 TD
NYJ –Shonn Greene , 27 Car, 94 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers s
BUF –Steve Johnson , 4 Rec, 55 Yds, 1 TD
NYJ –Stephen Hill , 5 Rec, 89 Yds, 2 TD Top tacklers
Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week Two: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs
0
0
0 17 17
Bills 7
14
14 0 35
at Ralph Wilson Stadium , Orchard Park, New York
Date : September 16Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 66 °F (19 °C), mostly sunnyGame attendance : 69,402Referee : Robert DaltonTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
C. J. Spiller 5-yard run (Rian Lindell kick) Bills 14–0 , Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 2:55.
Scott Chandler 10-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick) Bills 21–0 , Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 3:29. Third quarter
Ryan Succop 33-yard field goal Bills 21–3 , Drive: 7 plays, 23 yards, 3:33. Stevie Johnson 49-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 28–3 , Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 1:57. Leodis McKelvin 88-yard punt return (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 35–3 Fourth quarter
Dwayne Bowe 33-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), Bills 35–10 , Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:13. Dwayne Bowe 2-yard pass from Matt Cassel (Ryan Succop kick), Bills 35–17 , Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 2:51.
Top passers
KC –Matt Cassel , 23–42, 301 Yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 10–19, 178 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
KC –Peyton Hillis , 11 Car, 66 Yds, 0 TD
BUF –C. J. Spiller , 15 Car, 123 Yds, 2 TD Top receivers
KC –Dwayne Bowe , 8 Rec, 102 Yds, 2 TD
BUF –Stevie Johnson , 2 Rec, 56 Yds, 1 TD Top tackler s
Week 3: at Cleveland Browns
Week Three: Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills 14
0
3 7 24
Browns
0
7
7 0 14
at Cleveland Browns Stadium , Cleveland, Ohio
Date : September 23Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 53 °F (12 °C), rainGame attendance : 69,353Referee : David ScottTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein
Game information
First quarter :
Second quarter :
Third quarter :
Rian Lindell 37-yard field goal, Bills 17–7 , Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 4:22.
Travis Benjamin 22-yard pass from Brandon Weeden (Phil Dawson kick), Bills 17–14 , Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:38. Fourth quarter :
Stevie Johnson 9-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 24–14 , Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:27.
Top passers
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 22–35, 208 Yds, 3 TD
CLE –Brandon Weeden , 27–43, 237 Yds, 1 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
BUF –Tashard Choice , 20 Car, 91 Yds, 0 TD
CLE –Trent Richardson , 12 Car, 27 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
BUF –Stevie Johnson , 7 Rec, 61 Yds, 1 TD
CLE –Jordan Cameron , 5 Rec, 45 Yds, 0 TD Top tacklers
Week 4: vs. New England Patriots
Week Four: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots 7
0
14 31 52
Bills
0
14
7 7 28
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Date : September 30Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 52 °F (11 °C), partly cloudyGame attendance : 70,684Referee : John Parry TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Scott Chandler 24-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 7–7 , Drive: 1 play, 24 yards, 0:08. Scott Chandler 20-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 14–7 , Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:12. Third quarter
Donald Jones 68-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 21–7 , Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 2:37. Danny Woodhead 17-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Bills 21–14 , Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:58. Tom Brady 4-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), TIE 21–21 , Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:19. Fourth quarter
Rob Gronkowski 28-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 28–21 , Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 2:01. Stevan Ridley 2-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 35–21 , Drive: 6 plays, 42 yard, 1:44.
Brandon Bolden 7-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 42–21 , Drive: 2 plays, 12 yards, 0:50. Brad Smith 35-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 42–28 , Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:57. Brandon Lloyd 25-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 49–28 , Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:30. Stephen Gostkowski 30-yard field goal, Patriots 52–28 , Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:58.
Top passers
NE –Tom Brady , 22–36, 340 Yds, 3 TD
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 22–39, 350 Yds, 4 TD, 4 INT Top rushers
NE –Brandon Bolden , 16 Car, 137 Yds, 1 TD
BUF –C. J. Spiller , 8 Car, 33 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
NE –Wes Welker , 9 Rec, 129 Yds, 0 TD
BUF –Donald Jones , 2 Rec, 90 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
Week 5: at San Francisco 49ers
Game information
First quarter
David Akers 19-yard field goal, 49ers 3–0 , Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 3:17. Second quarter
Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, TIE 3–3 , Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:44. Kyle Williams 43-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 10–3 , Drive: 2 plays, 79 yards, 0:52. Michael Crabtree 28-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 17–3 , Drive: 1 play, 28 yards, 0:05. Third quarter
Frank Gore 1-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 24–3 , Drive: 5 plays, 81 yards, 2:44. Fourth quarter
Mario Manningham 10-yard pass from Alex Smith (David Akers kick), 49ers 31–3 , Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards, 7:48. Colin Kaepernick 16-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 38–3 , Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:05. Anthony Dixon 3-yard run (David Akers kick), 49ers 45–3 , Drive: 11 plays, 69 yards, 6:29.
Top passers
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 16–26, 126 Yds, 0 TD, 1 INT
SF –Alex Smith , 18–24, 303 Yds, 3 TD, 0 INT Top rushers
BUF –Brad Smith , 1 Car, 35 Yds, 0 TD
SF –Frank Gore , 14 Car, 106 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
BUF –Scott Chandler , 4 Rec, 40 Yds, 0 TD
SF –Michael Crabtree , 6 Rec, 113 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
Week 6: at Arizona Cardinals
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Larry Fitzgerald 9-yard pass from Kevin Kolb (Jay Feely kick), Cardinals 10–9 , Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 5:38. Third quarter
Jay Feely 49-yard field goal, Cardinals 13–9 , Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 6:18.
Fred Jackson 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 16–13 , Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:35. Fourth quarter
Jay Feely 61-yard field goal, TIE 16–16 , Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 1:58. Overtime
Rian Lindell 25-yard field goal, Bills 19–16 , Drive: 2 plays, −1 yards, 0:45.
Top passers
Top rushers
BUF –C. J. Spiller , 12 Car, 88 Yds, 1 TD
ARI –William Powell , 13 Car, 70 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
BUF –Stevie Johnson , 6 Rec, 82 Yds, 0 TD
ARI –Larry Fitzgerald , 6 Rec, 93 Yds, 1 TD Top tackler s
Week 7: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week Seven: Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Titans 14
7
7 7 35
Bills
14
6
14 0 34
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Date : October 21Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : 55 °F (13 °C), mostly sunnyGame attendance : 68,836Referee : Mike Carey TV announcers (CBS) : Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Game information
First quarter
Chris Johnson 16-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 7–0 , Drive: 8 plays, 72 yards, 4:22. Fred Jackson 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 7–7 , Drive: 13 plays, 93 yards, 7:37. Chris Johnson 83-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 14–7 , Drive: 1 play, 83 yards, 0:18.
Brad Smith 89-yard kickoff return (Rian Lindell kick), TIE 14–14 Second quarter
Jamie Harper 1-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 21–14 , Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:13. Rian Lindell 31-yard field goal, Titans 21–17 , Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 6:22.
Rian Lindell 42-yard field goal, Titans 21–20 , Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 1:47. Third quarter
Jamie Harper 1-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), Titans 28–20 , Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 2:58.
Donald Jones 15-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Titans 28–27 , Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:53. Stevie Johnson 27-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Bills 34–27 , Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:36. Fourth quarter
Top passers
TEN –Matt Hasselbeck , 22–33, 205 Yds, 1 TD
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 27–35, 225 Yds, 3 TD, 1 INT Top rushers
TEN –Chris Johnson , 18 Car, 195 Yds, 2 TD
BUF –Fred Jackson , 9 Car, 71 Yds, 0 TD Top receivers
TEN –Nate Washington , 6 Rec, 43 Yds, 1 TD
BUF –Stevie Johnson , 5 Rec, 71 Yds, 1 TD Top tacklers
Week 9: at Houston Texans
Week Nine: Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
0
6
3 0 9
Texans 7
0
7 7 21
at Reliant Stadium , Houston, Texas
Date : November 4Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST Game weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 71,698Referee : Bill Vinovich TV announcers (CBS) : Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Rian Lindell 22-yard field goal, Texans 7–3 , Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 4:40. Rian Lindell 38-yard field goal, Texans 7–6 , Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 0:47. Third quarter
Arian Foster 3-yard run (Shayne Graham kick), Texans 14–6 , Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:16. Rian Lindell 39-yard field goal, Texans 14–9 , Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:30. Fourth quarter
Garrett Graham 5-yard pass from Matt Schaub (Shayne Graham kick), Texans 21–9 , Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:30.
Top passers
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 25–38, 239 Yds, 0 TD
HOU –Matt Schaub , 19–27, 268 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
BUF –C. J. Spiller , 6 Car, 39 Yds, 0 TD
HOU –Arian Foster , 24 Car, 111 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
Top tacklers
Week 10: at New England Patriots
Week Ten: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
0
17
7 7 31
Patriots 10
14
7 6 37
at Gillette Stadium , Foxborough, Massachusetts
Date : November 11Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 60 °F (16 °C), sunnyGame attendance : 68,756Referee : Bill Leavy TV announcers (CBS) : Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts
Game information
First quarter
Stephen Gostkowski 43-yard field goal, Patriots 3–0 , Drive: 13 plays, 48 yards, 4:27. Stevan Ridley 1-yard run (Stepen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 10–0 , Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards, 1:30. Second quarter
Rian Lindell 41-yard field goal, Patriots 10–3 , Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 6:47. Danny Woodhead 15-yard run (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 17–3 , Drive: 8 plays, 83 yards, 2:58. Fred Jackson 14-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 17–10 , Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:06. Rob Gronkowski 2-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 24–10 , Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:09. Scott Chandler 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 24–17 , Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:23. Third quarter
Danny Woodhead 18-yard pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski kick), Patriots 31–17 , Drive: 4 plays, 39 yards, 1:38.
Fred Jackson 1-yard run (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 31–24 , Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:29. Fourth quarter
Stephen Gostkowski 48-yard field goal, Patriots 34–24 , Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:27.
Donald Jones 2-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Rian Lindell kick), Patriots 34–31 , Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 1:29. Stephen Gostkowski 27-yard field goal, Patriots 37–31 , Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 5:41.
Top passers
BUF –Ryan Fitzpatrick , 27/40, 337 Yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
NE –Tom Brady , 23/38, 237 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers
BUF –Fred Jackson , 16 Car, 80 Yds, 2 TD
NE –Stevan Ridley , 22 Car, 98 Yds, 1 TD Top receivers
Top tacklers
With the loss, the Bills dropped to 3–6 and 0–11 against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week Eleven: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Dolphins
7
0
0 7 14
Bills 13
6
0 0 19
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
By beating the Dolphins on a Thursday Night Football showdown, Buffalo improved to 4–6 and snapped an 8-game losing skid against division rivals.
Week 12: at Indianapolis Colts
Week Twelve: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
3
3
0 7 13
Colts 7
6
7 0 20
at Lucas Oil Stadium , Indianapolis, Indiana
Date : November 25Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 64,366Referee : Ed Hochuli TV announcers (CBS) : Marv Albert and Rich Gannon
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
Week 13: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week Thirteen: Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
0
10
0 8 18
Bills 7
10
10 7 34
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Date : December 2Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 52 °F (11 °C), rainGame attendance : 53,971Referee : Pete Morelli TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Steve Beuerlein (blacked out locally)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
Week 14: vs. St. Louis Rams
Week Fourteen: St. Louis Rams at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Rams 0
0
0 15 15
Bills
3
3
6 0 12
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
Week 15: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Bills Toronto Series
Week Fifteen: Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Seahawks 14
17
16 3 50
Bills
7
10
0 0 17
at Rogers Centre , Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date : December 16Game time : 4:05 p.m. ESTGame weather : Played indoors (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 40,770Referee : Scott Green TV announcers (Fox) : Dick Stockton , John Lynch and Jennifer Hale
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
With the loss, the Bills fall to 5–9 and are officially eliminated from postseason contention.
Week 16: at Miami Dolphins
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
Week 17: vs. New York Jets
Week Seventeen: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
6
0 0 9
Bills 7
7
0 14 28
at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Date : December 30Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : 28 °F (−2 °C), mostly sunnyGame attendance : 54,533Referee : Terry McAulay TV announcers (CBS) : Marv Albert and Rich Gannon (blacked out locally)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Top tackler s
Standings
Statistics
Team leaders
Player(s)
Value
Passing Yards
Ryan Fitzpatrick
2471 Yards
Passing Touchdowns
Ryan Fitzpatrick
20 TDs
Rushing Yards
C. J. Spiller
907 Yards
Rushing Touchdowns
C. J. Spiller
5 TDs
Receiving Yards
Stevie Johnson
705 Yards
Receiving Touchdowns
Scott Chandler
6 TDs
Points
Rian Lindell
83 Points
Kickoff Return Yards
Leodis McKelvin
453 Yards
Punt Return Yards
Leodis McKelvin
387 Yards
Tackles
Nick Barnett
82 Tackles
Sacks
Mario Williams
9.5 Sacks
Interceptions
Jairus Byrd
5 INTs
stats values are correct through Week 14. '
League rankings
Total Offense (YPG): 346.4 (17th)
Passing (YPG): 199 (26th)
Rushing (YPG): 147.9 (4th)
Total Defense (YPG): 368.5 (24th)
Passing (YPG): 229 (13th)
Rushing (YPG): 139.2 (30th) Stats correct through week 14.
References
^ "Five-year extension of Buffalo Bills' Toronto series approved" . NFL . NFL.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .^ Bailey, Budd (December 31, 2011). 2011 in review: In sports, high hopes and painful losses . The Buffalo News . Retrieved January 1, 2012.
^ "Progress made in Bills lease/renovation talks" . The Buffalo News . June 15, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .^ Jewell-Gee, Denise (September 12, 2012). Bills, county agree they need one-year extension of stadium lease . The Buffalo News . Retrieved September 12, 2012.
^ Wawrow, John (December 21, 2012). "Bills staying put after agreeing to new lease" . Yahoo! Sports . Retrieved December 21, 2012 . ^ Buffalo Rumblings: Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix Lays Out Team's Off-Season Priorities ^ "Buffalo Bills sign RB Fred Jackson to two-year extension" . NFL . NFL.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .^ Gaughan, Mark (March 15, 2012). "Bills' Williams: 'Can't wait to get out there and make things happen' . The Buffalo News . Retrieved June 19, 2012 . ^ Gaughan, Mark (March 21, 2012). "Bills sign productive pass rusher in Anderson" . The Buffalo News . Retrieved June 19, 2012 . ^ "Vince Young agrees to one-year deal with Buffalo Bills" . NFL . NFL.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .^ "Bills sign 10 undrafted rookies, including Aaron Corp" . NBC Sports . NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2012 .
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