Buffalo Bills: Week 16 Report Card from 38-9 win over the Patriots

Special Teams

Corey Bojorquez isn’t asked often to punt but when he does, he has answered. This week against the Patriots, he had only two punts but averaged 56.5 yards per punt with a net average of 54. Both of his punts would end up being downed inside the 20.

Meanwhile, Tyler Bass once again was perfect making his only field goal attempt as well as all five extra point attempts.

When grading special teams, the fake punt needs to be taken into account. It is unknown if that play was called before taking the field or if the players audibled when lined up and saw Siran Neal uncovered. Regardless, it was an excellent play and execution. This was the turning point in the game and gave the Bills the momentum that they didn’t relinquish.

Grade: A-

Buffalo Bills Week 16 Final Grade

For nearly two decades, Buffalo Bills fans are used to these types of scores when playing the New England Patriots. However, it is usually the Bills with the lower score, and fans are stuck watching the Patriots putting in their backups at the start of the fourth quarter.

This season has been a different story and has felt like a turning point for this franchise. They are 12-3, have already locked up the AFC East and with a win, next week will have secured the two seed in the AFC.

It is difficult to find too much to be critical about the performance by the Buffalo Bills as overall this was another complete performance in every aspect.

Grade: A