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Buffalo bests Saints in Dome on Thanksgiving night, 31-6

Buffalo bests Saints in Dome on Thanksgiving night, 31-6
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Buffalo bests Saints in Dome on Thanksgiving night, 31-6
The New Orleans Saints just couldn't keep up with the Buffalo Bills in the Dome Thursday night. Here is a breakdown of the game. First Quarter: It was a slow start to the game, but the Bills were able to put the first points on the scoreboard about halfway through the first quarter. The Saints defense got worked on a drive riddled with missed tackles. After being outworked by the Buffalo offense, the Bills scored on a 65 yard drive bringing the score to 7-0 for the remainder of the quarter. Second Quarter: The Saints could not get in front of the ball the entire second quarter. The Bills were able to continue their lead with a field goal, bringing the score to 10-0 with just 7 minutes left in the quarter. With just 20 seconds left in the half, the Bills attempted to sneak in one last touchdown, but were intercepted by Kwon Alexander. The Saints stayed scoreless at halftime. Third Quarter: The Saints remained scoreless during the third quarter. The Bills were able to get another touchdown, bringing the score 24-0 going into the fourth quarter. Fourth Quarter: The Saints were finally able to get on the board with a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The score remained 24-6 with just 10 minutes left in the game. The Saints could not stop Buffalo's momentum after another touchdown brought the score 31-6. Analysis and Injuries: The Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints both have seen recent stumbles overshadow promising starts to the season as they prepare for a Thanksgiving night clash in the Superdome. The Saints have lost three straight. The Bill have lost three of five and are coming off a surprisingly uncompetitive 41-15 home loss to Indianapolis. New Orleans offensive lineman James Hurst says the injury-plagued Saints aren't making excuses and are eager to return to action less than a week after losing at Philadelphia on Sunday. Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Buffalo can't let last week's disappointment affect this week's game.The New Orleans Saints have scratched hobbled running back Mark Ingram and left tackle Terron Armstead has returned to the lineup against Buffalo on Thursday night. The Bills listed receiver and returner Isaiah McKenzie as a healthy scratch following his fumble last week. Ingram entered the game as questionable because of a knee injury that limited him in practice this week.Fullback Alex Armah is a healthy scratch as the Saints have decided to go with a backfield of Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Washington and newly acquired Adam Prentice. The Bills had seven healthy scratches including running back Zack Moss.

The New Orleans Saints just couldn't keep up with the Buffalo Bills in the Dome Thursday night.

Here is a breakdown of the game.

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First Quarter:

It was a slow start to the game, but the Bills were able to put the first points on the scoreboard about halfway through the first quarter.

The Saints defense got worked on a drive riddled with missed tackles.

After being outworked by the Buffalo offense, the Bills scored on a 65 yard drive bringing the score to 7-0 for the remainder of the quarter.

Second Quarter:

The Saints could not get in front of the ball the entire second quarter.

The Bills were able to continue their lead with a field goal, bringing the score to 10-0 with just 7 minutes left in the quarter.

With just 20 seconds left in the half, the Bills attempted to sneak in one last touchdown, but were intercepted by Kwon Alexander.

The Saints stayed scoreless at halftime.

Third Quarter:

The Saints remained scoreless during the third quarter.

The Bills were able to get another touchdown, bringing the score 24-0 going into the fourth quarter.

Fourth Quarter:

The Saints were finally able to get on the board with a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

The score remained 24-6 with just 10 minutes left in the game.

The Saints could not stop Buffalo's momentum after another touchdown brought the score 31-6.

Analysis and Injuries:

The Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints both have seen recent stumbles overshadow promising starts to the season as they prepare for a Thanksgiving night clash in the Superdome.

The Saints have lost three straight. The Bill have lost three of five and are coming off a surprisingly uncompetitive 41-15 home loss to Indianapolis.

New Orleans offensive lineman James Hurst says the injury-plagued Saints aren't making excuses and are eager to return to action less than a week after losing at Philadelphia on Sunday.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen says Buffalo can't let last week's disappointment affect this week's game.

The New Orleans Saints have scratched hobbled running back Mark Ingram and left tackle Terron Armstead has returned to the lineup against Buffalo on Thursday night.

The Bills listed receiver and returner Isaiah McKenzie as a healthy scratch following his fumble last week. Ingram entered the game as questionable because of a knee injury that limited him in practice this week.

Fullback Alex Armah is a healthy scratch as the Saints have decided to go with a backfield of Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Washington and newly acquired Adam Prentice.

The Bills had seven healthy scratches including running back Zack Moss.