1991 Buffalo Bills season

1991 Buffalo Bills season
Head coach	Marv Levy
General manager	Bill Polian
Owner	Ralph Wilson
Home field	Rich Stadium
Results
Record	13–3
Division place	1st AFC East
Playoff finish	Won AFC Divisional playoff vs. (Chiefs) 24–7 Won AFC Championship vs. (Broncos) 10–7 Lost Super Bowl XXVI vs. (Redskins) 24–37
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Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills

1 2 3 4 Total Dolphins 7 7 3 14 31 • Bills 0 7 14 14 35 Date: September 1 Location: Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York Game start: 4:15 p.m. EST Game attendance: 80,252 Game weather: 59°F, wind 9 mph Referee: Johnny Grier TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg and Bill Walsh Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com

Scoring summary 1 Dolphins Mark Clayton 49-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick) Dolphins 7–0 2 Dolphins Mark Higgs 3-yard run (Charlie Baumann kick) Dolphins 14–0 2 Bills Andre Reed 54-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick) Dolphins 14–7 3 Dolphins Charlie Baumann 21-yard field goal Dolphins 17–7 3 Bills Butch Rolle 3-yard pass from Frank Reich (Scott Norwood kick) Dolphins 17–14 3 Bills Thurman Thomas 50-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick) Bills 21–17 4 Dolphins Mark Clayton 5-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick) Dolphins 24–21 4 Bills Carwell Gardner 1-yard run (Scott Norwood kick) Bills 28–24 4 Bills Thurman Thomas 7-yard run (Scott Norwood kick) Bills 35–24 4 Dolphins Mark Duper 3-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick) Bills 35–31

Scoring summary
1		Dolphins	Mark Clayton 49-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick)	Dolphins 7–0
2		Dolphins	Mark Higgs 3-yard run (Charlie Baumann kick)	Dolphins 14–0
2		Bills	Andre Reed 54-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick)	Dolphins 14–7
3		Dolphins	Charlie Baumann 21-yard field goal	Dolphins 17–7
3		Bills	Butch Rolle 3-yard pass from Frank Reich (Scott Norwood kick)	Dolphins 17–14
3		Bills	Thurman Thomas 50-yard pass from Jim Kelly (Scott Norwood kick)	Bills 21–17
4		Dolphins	Mark Clayton 5-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick)	Dolphins 24–21
4		Bills	Carwell Gardner 1-yard run (Scott Norwood kick)	Bills 28–24
4		Bills	Thurman Thomas 7-yard run (Scott Norwood kick)	Bills 35–24
4		Dolphins	Mark Duper 3-yard pass from Dan Marino (Charlie Baumann kick)	Bills 35–31

1 2 3 4 Total Steelers 0 10 17 7 34 • Bills 10 14 7 21 52 Date: September 8 Location: Rich Stadium Game start: 1:00 p.m. EST Game attendance: 79,545 Television network: NBC

Scoring summary Q1 8:42 BUF Lofton 53 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 7–0 Q1 2:27 BUF Norwood 50 yard field goal BUF 10–0 Q2 14:53 PIT Anderson 25 yard field goal BUF 10–3 Q2 10:14 BUF Beebe 34 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 17–3 Q2 6:57 BUF Beebe 14 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 24–3 Q2 4:06 PIT Foster 56 yard run (Anderson kick) BUF 24–10 Q3 11:13 BUF Reed 14 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 31–10 Q3 8:08 PIT W. Williams 1 yard run (Anderson kick) BUF 31–17 Q3 6:11 PIT Hinkle 57 yard interception return (Anderson kick) BUF 31–24 Q3 1:16 PIT Anderson 27 yard field goal BUF 31–27 Q4 13:09 BUF Beebe 11 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 38–27 Q4 7:57 BUF Beebe 4 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick) BUF 45–27 Q4 7:12 BUF Odomes 32 yard interception return (Norwood kick) BUF 52–27 Q4 5:18 PIT Hoge 1 yard run (Anderson kick) BUF 52–34

Scoring summary
Q1	8:42	BUF	Lofton 53 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 7–0
Q1	2:27	BUF	Norwood 50 yard field goal	BUF 10–0
Q2	14:53	PIT	Anderson 25 yard field goal	BUF 10–3
Q2	10:14	BUF	Beebe 34 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 17–3
Q2	6:57	BUF	Beebe 14 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 24–3
Q2	4:06	PIT	Foster 56 yard run (Anderson kick)	BUF 24–10
Q3	11:13	BUF	Reed 14 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 31–10
Q3	8:08	PIT	W. Williams 1 yard run (Anderson kick)	BUF 31–17
Q3	6:11	PIT	Hinkle 57 yard interception return (Anderson kick)	BUF 31–24
Q3	1:16	PIT	Anderson 27 yard field goal	BUF 31–27
Q4	13:09	BUF	Beebe 11 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 38–27
Q4	7:57	BUF	Beebe 4 yard pass from Kelly (Norwood kick)	BUF 45–27
Q4	7:12	BUF	Odomes 32 yard interception return (Norwood kick)	BUF 52–27
Q4	5:18	PIT	Hoge 1 yard run (Anderson kick)	BUF 52–34

1 2 3 4 Total • Bills 0 10 6 7 23 Jets 0 10 7 3 20 Date: September 15 Location: Giants Stadium Game start: 4:00 p.m. EST Game attendance: 65,309 Game weather: 70°F; wind 10 Television network: NBC

1 2 3 4 Total • Bills 7 0 3 7 17 Buccaneers 0 0 7 3 10 Date: September 22 Location: Tampa Stadium Game start: 4:00 p.m. EST Game weather: 80°F; wind 10

1 2 3 4 Total Bears 0 6 0 14 20 • Bills 0 7 14 14 35 Date: September 29 Location: Rich Stadium Game start: 1:00 p.m. EST Game weather: 47°F; wind 11

1 2 3 4 Total Bills 0 6 0 0 6 • Chiefs 3 10 17 3 33 Date: October 7 Location: Arrowhead Stadium Game start: 9:00 p.m. EST Television network: ABC

1 2 3 4 Total Colts 0 6 0 0 6 • Bills 14 14 7 7 42 Date: October 13 Location: Rich Stadium Game start: 1:00 p.m. EST

The 1991 Buffalo Bills season was the 32nd season, and 22nd in the National Football League. The Buffalo Bills finished the National Football League's 1991 season with a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, the same record as their previous year's record, and finished first in the AFC East division. The Bills qualified for their second Super Bowl appearance.

The Bills No Huddle "K-Gun" offense, after having a breakout 1990 season, once again dominated the league by gaining an NFL leading 6,525 yards and scoring 458 points, a franchise record, and second only to Washington. The leaders of the offense, quarterback Jim Kelly and running back Thurman Thomas, both had the best seasons of their careers. Kelly completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 3,844 yards and a league leading 33 touchdowns, with only 17 interceptions, to give him a 97.6 passer rating. Behind his fullback Brian Ammons 33 Thomas rushed for 1,407 yards, caught 62 passes for 620 yards, and scored 12 touchdowns to earn him both the NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award and the NFL Most Valuable Player Award. Just like Washington, Buffalo had more than one threat in their backfield. Running back Kenneth Davis emerged as a big threat off the bench, rushing for 624 yards, catching 20 passes for 118 yards, and scoring 5 touchdowns.

The Bills also had several major weapons in their passing game. Wide receiver Andre Reed led the team with 81 receptions for 1,113 yards and 10 touchdowns, and also rushed 12 times for 136 yards. On the other side of the field, veteran wide receiver James Lofton recorded 57 receptions for 1,072 yards and 8 touchdowns to earn his 8th Pro Bowl appearance and finish the year just 55 yards short of the all-time receiving record held by Steve Largent (13,089 yards). Pro Bowl tight end Keith McKeller was also a big contributor with 44 receptions for 434 yards, while receiver Don Beebe had 32 catches, 414 yards, and 6 touchdowns. Once again, the Bills offensive line was led by center Kent Hull along with Pro Bowl guard Jim Ritcher.

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