It was over when ...
The Bills stuffed Redskins RB Clinton Portis for a 4-yard gain on 3rd-and-8 with 1:06 to play. Buffalo took over after a Washington punt, and Trent Edwards drove the Bills into position for Rian Lindell's 36-yard, game-winning field goal.
Game balls
Buffalo rookie Edwards completed 22 of 36 passes for 257 yards and keyed the winning drive with a clutch 30-yard pass to Josh Reed. Defensively for the Bills, end Larry Triplett showed tremendous athleticism for a 293-pound man in making an acrobatic, diving interception. He also had a forced fumble and three tackles.
Noteworthy
The Redskins held a pregame memorial service for slain safety Sean Taylor. They started the game
**with 10 players on defense**
in honor of Taylor and gave up a 22-yard rush to [Fred Jackson](/player/fredjackson/2506871/profile). Washington coach [Joe Gibbs](/player/joegibbs/2508072/profile) made a costly mistake late in the fourth quarter, calling a second straight timeout to try and freeze [Bills](/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF) K Lindell. The resulting 15-yard penalty made Lindell's job easier, turning a 51-yard attempt into a 36-yarder, which Lindell nailed.