Buffalo Bills safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer snapped back at a reporter following Monday night’s 14-10 loss against the New England Patriots after being asked if they were “embarrassed” over their run defense.
Through windy conditions, the Patriots managed just three pass attempts marking a franchise low and the fewest passes by a winning team in the last 30 seasons. Despite this, New England secured a win on their run game, averaging 4.9 yards per carry on 46 runs.
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During a post-game presser, Hyde and Poyer looked at one another in disbelief after a reporter asked them if they were “embarrassed” by the Bills’ run defense.
“I mean what kind of question is that?” Poyer said as Hyde replied: “Bro, what are we doing?”
Both players then pointed to the final score to show Buffalo’s ability to limit the Patriots to just 14 points.
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“We made stops when we had to. They had one big run. I mean they got good [running backs],” Poyer said. “I mean I don’t know how you want us to answer that question.”
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 06: Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills tackles in the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
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Silence filled the room before Hyde said: “That’s funny, we’ll remember that.”
As both safeties got up to leave the room, Hyde referenced the question again, seemingly taking offense.
“It’s all about respect. I come here every single week and I answer your questions truthfully, honestly,” he said. “I appreciate you guys, don’t do that.”
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 07: Safety Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his interception against the San Francisco 49ers with teammate Jordan Poyer #21 of the Bills during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on December 07, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Mac Jones completed just two of three pass attempts for 19 yards as wind gusts reached 40 mph in Orchard Park, New York on Monday Night.
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 06: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Damien Harris #37 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on December 06, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York.
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New England (9-4) improved to 6-0 on the road this season and now has a two-win edge over the Bills (7-5) in the AFC East standings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.