Kyle Orton Bills upset Lions in Motown

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Kyle Orton Bills upset Lions in Motown

DETROIT -- kicker responded to an alleged laser pointer shining from the stands in Detroit with laser-point accuracy.After banking a 50-yard attempt off the left upright in the third quarter, Carpenter split the goal posts from 58 yards with 4 seconds left for a 17-14 come-from-behind victory over the on Sunday."I hit it really good. It was one of those things I really like to not leave opportunities like that short," said Carpenter. "I hit the ball really well, a lot better than I did on the 50-yarder."And this time, there wasn't a laser shining in holder 's face, as apparently happened on Buck Williams Jersey the earlier mi s.The filed a complaint with NFL security officials after both Schmidt and quarterback said that someone in the stands was shining a laser pointer at them.Without going into detail, coach said the i sue was resolved before the game ended. In fact, Marrone said, the laser was le s of a distraction than it was a motivator."We felt that Dan could do it," Marrone said. "At that point, with the adrenaline and everything, he was fired up."NFL spokesman Michael Signora said the league is waiting for its security representative in Detroit to file a game DeAndre Jordan Jersey report.The (3-2) snapped a two-game skid in Orton's debut as Buffalo's starter after was benched this week. And their defense had six sacks in delivering coordinator a win in his return to Detroit after being fired as head coach last season.The were undone by placekicking. mi sed all three field goals attempts, including a 50-yarder that sailed wide left with 21 seconds remaining.Coach was already hinting of being ready to make another switch at kicker two weeks after Henery was signed to replace rookie ."It's a performance-based league, plain and simple, and you have to perform," Caldwell said. "Anyone that doesn't, we take a look and see if we can improve that one way or another."The (3-2) squandered a 14-0 lead, dropped to 2-1 at home and also lost several key regulars to injury.Receiver did not return after aggravating a right ankle injury in the first minute of the third quarter. Starting running back didn't finish the game after also hurting his ankle.Johnson was hurt when he reached down to make a 7-yard catch and was immediately hit low by cornerback . Johnson clutched his right ankle and was briefly treated on the field. He then got up and slowly walked off the field.Caldwell called the hit as "a pretty good whack," but said it was too early to determine the severity of the injury. Andre Roberson Jersey picked up the slack with seven catches for 134 yards and a 9-yard touchdown catch. The ' defense a sisted the offense, with cornerback returning an Orton interception 41 yards for a score.Quarterback went 18 of 31 for 221 yards with a touchdown and interception.Orton bounced back from a slow start and the interception."It wasn't the first and it won't be my last," said the 10-year journeyman who improved his career record to 36-35, including a perfect 5-0 against Detroit. "You've got to keep that trigger, and put a little bit more pre sure on yourself to make the plays next time."He finished 30 of 43 for 308 yards with a 2-yard touchdown to . And he set up the decisive score by hitting rookie over the middle Kevin Durant Jersey for a 20-yard gain. The ball was thrown behind Watkins, but he reached back with his right hand, tipping the ball forward and making the grab.Defensive tackle had five tackles and a career-best three sacks. He had several reasons to be motivated. He wanted to step up with fellow starter and mentor sidelined by a knee injury. And then he wanted to win for Schwartz."It really meant more Bruce Brown Jr. Jersey to him than just a game," said Dareus. "We all took it to ourselves to go out and do the best we could for Schwartz and for the team, and just pull it out."NOTES: RB followed Gragg's touchdown with a rush for the 2-point conversion that tied the game with 9:23 left. ... Orton won a game for the eighth time when tied or trailing in the fourth quarter or in overtime. ... The have allowed 16 sacks in the past four games. ... Detroit's kickers have hit just 4 of 12 field-goal attempts.Copyright 2014 by The A sociated Pre sRelive 's performance against the with
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