Yes, the Bills offense exceeded our expectations.  Yes, the young lineman are to be praised for their effort.  Yes, Alex Van Pelt called a solid game his first time out.

No, I’m not ready to buy into the no-huddle attack.  Here’s why.  Look at the disparity in plays:  New England 77, Buffalo 48.  Look at the disparity in time of possession:  New England 37:08, Buffalo 22:52. 

Do you think a tired Bills defense started to wear down, and do you think that had something to do with Tom Brady going 12/14 and throwing two touchdowns in the final two minutes?  The Bills can’t survive if they put their defense in such a hole.  The offense only scored two touchdowns and a field goal (Schobel’s INT was the other TD).  If they’re going to run a no-huddle, and create such a gap in possession time, they the offense better outscore teams and put 28 on the board.  That’s how the Jim Kelly no-huddle did it in the ’90’s. 

So let’s not go too crazy about the offense. Yes, there were positive signs.  No, I’m not ready to believe this style of attack can help the Bills win.