BUFFALO, NY. (WKBW) — From the moment Buffalo Bills nickelback Taron Johnson intercepted Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco on his first play of the game it felt like it set the tone for the rest of the defense.
Johnson is arguably the league's best nickelback and with that title you expect him to make big plays like that when his number is called — and he knows it.
"You just never know when you're opportunity is going to come so I just make sure I do what I can throughout the week to make the play when the opportunity comes."
Johnson's pick-six was one of four total takeaways from the Bills defense Sunday afternoon.
- Taron Johnson - Interception
- Austin Johnson - Interception
- Damar Hamlin - Fumble Recovery
- Taylor Rapp - Interception
In those bullet points, you'll see guys who have made splash plays at different points throughout this season. The one we'll highlight is Austin Johnson's interception.
Johnson was one of two "unsung" moments that helped keep momentum going for the Bills. Along with Quinton Jefferson's 4th down sack on Flacco in the third quarter, they both helped show that the "everybody eats" mantra also plays a role in this defense.
"The momentum, making big play after big play. You got defensive linemen making interceptions and that just carries over on both sides of the field. It was dope to be out there with guys just hungry, flying around and making plays."
"It feels good to contribute and get the ball back to the offense and keep on going. It was a good play, great play call and we made it happen."
The second-half adjustments were once again a strong point for Buffalo's defense, which slowed down Colts running back Jonathan Taylor after a strong first half and continued to force Flacco to make mistakes.
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Bills vs Chiefs on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. from Highmark Stadium
