For the Patriots, the win over the Bills at Highmark Stadium depicted storming the top of the American Conference. Due to the less unusual weather conditions in Buffalo, New England was inclined to attack by land and Mac Jones was one of the hardest hit by the game plan.
In this regard, the rookie passer explained that the triumph at home of the Bills must be credited to the offensive line, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the running backs corps of the Patriots.
“What the offensive line did was incredible, they deserve all the credit. Also Josh for the plays he selected knowing the conditions. Knowing that we could run the ball, “he explained.” The running backs ran well; Rhamondre Stevenson Damien Harris y Brandon Bolden. You can’t ask for more. It was a very incredible game that I played. We knew that if we didn’t lose the ball, we would be fine. “
On the other hand, Jones, who only attempted three passes in the game, the lowest number in the last 30 years, explained that he chose not to throw the ball due to the gusts of wind that reached up to 35 miles per hour.
“It was difficult, I think throwing to the side was easier,” he said. “I had never seen so much wind, it was an educational experience.”
Despite his almost zero chances to shoot the ball, Jones had two of three attempts, 19 yards and an 84 rating. In perspective, Josh Allen recorded 15 passes (30 attempts), 145 yards, a touchdown and a rating of 75.
Recognition for, everyone?
While Jones acknowledged the tough conditions in upstate New York, other Patriots players took the opportunity to “highlight the work” of the quarterback. At a press conference, the linebacker Matthew Judon recognized the work of the offensive, which accumulated 222 yards on the ground, and noted that Jones did not do much to get the victory.
“He took my hat off to the whole offense, to everyone except for Mac”the defender joked. “He didn’t do anything, other than hand the ball over.”
