Bills playoff hopes sill alive despite loss to Patriots: 5 Takeaways
By Curtis Panke
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3. Tyrod Taylor opens the passing game up
One of the pleasant surprises in last week’s game was the Bills being able to throw the ball effectively against the Patriots defence.
Tyrod Taylor had his second highest passing game of the season completing 21 of 38 passes for 281 yards but didn’t score a touchdown or throw an interception.
His 281 passing yards were large in part to his connection with wide receivers Deonte Thompson and Kelvin Benjamin.
Thompson had his second best game of the season catching four passes for 91 yards.
While Benjamin had his best game as a member of the Bills catching five passes for 70 yards.
LeSean McCoy also caught five passes for 76 yards.
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 24, 2017
With an already strong running game an improved passing game will improve the Bills’ chances of beating the Dolphins who rank 15th in the league in total yards allowed.
If Taylor can continue to spread the ball around and not just rely on McCoy then the Bills offence should do well against an average Dolphins defence in Miami.
Can Tyrod Taylor help get the Bills to the postseason?
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 30, 2017
"If he gets them in the playoffs, he becomes a Bills' legend."
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