ESPN’s John Clayton Feeling Optimistic About Tyrod Taylor

Nov 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 20, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; The Buffalo Bills huddle against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Bills continued their excellent running and limited the Bengals’ offense from getting much going.

Buffalo Bills’ Statistics

Passing

Tyrod Taylor: 19/27, 166 yards, INT, two sacks

Rushing

Mike Gillislee: 14 carries, 72 yards, 5.1 average

Tyrod Taylor: 9 carries, 39 yards, 4.3 average

LeSean McCoy (left with thumb injury): 5 carries, 33 yards, TD, 6.6 average

Jonathan Williams: 4 carries, 26 yards, 6.5 average

Receiving

Brandon Tate: 2 receptions, 48 yards, 3 targets

Robert Woods (left with injury): 3 receptions, 41 yards, 3 targets

Charles Clay: 5 receptions, 23 yards, 7 targets

Defense

Zach Brown: 12 tackles, one tackle for loss

Stephon Gilmore: 6 tackles, 3 passes defended, 2 INT

Kyle Williams: 4 tackles, one tackle for loss, one QB hit

Marcell Dareus: 4 tackles, 0.5 sacks, one pass defended, one QB hit

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Nov 20, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks to throw against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bills won 16-12. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals’ Statistics

Passing

Andy Dalton: 24/43, 207 yards, TD, 2 INT, one sack

Rushing

Jeremy Hill: 16 carries, 62 yards, 3.9 average

Giovani Bernard: 7 carries, 21 yards, 3.0 average

Andy Dalton: 4 carries, 10 yards, TD

Receiving

Tyler Boyd: 6 receptions, 54 yards, TD, 8 targets

Giovani Bernard: 5 receptions, 40 yards, 8 targets

Tyler Eifert: 3 receptions, 37 yards, 6 targets

Brandon LaFell: 4 receptions, 32 yards, 9 targets

Defense

Vontaze Burfict: 13 tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, one QB hit

Vincent Ray/Karlos Dansby: 9 tackles each

Michael Johnson: 5 tackles, 0.5 sacks, one tackle for loss, one pass defended, one QB hit

Dre Kirkpatrick: 2 tackles, one pass defended, INT

Lastly, let’s get a look at the reactions from the locker room as the team prepares for their 5th Victory Monday this season!

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