Where Are They Now? Fitzpatrick Can't Stop Bills' Spiral

Late in the fourth quarter, Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick ’05 found Stevie Johnson twice—once in the middle of the field for a gain of 22, and a second time on a quick in route in the end zone—to bring Buffalo within six.

But that’s as close as the Bills would get. After orchestrating the touchdown drive on the penultimate possession, Fitzpatrick was unable to bring the Bills all the way back. The 23-17 home loss at the hands of the Tennessee Titans Sunday afternoon extends the Bills’ current losing streak to five games.

Despite the defeat, Fitzpatrick completed 29 of 46 passes for 288 yards and a touchdown in the effort. He found 10 different receivers on the day.

The former Crimson gunslinger's touchdown completion moves him to 20 on the season, making him the first Bills’ quarterback to reach that mark in back-to-back seasons since Jim Kelly did so in 1994-95.

The Bills now move to 5-7 on the season, as the team’s rapid start has given way to a string of defeats. Buffalo will travel to San Diego next week to play against a reeling Chargers team, which has lost four in a row going into action on Monday night against Jacksonville.

Elsewhere, center Matt Birk ’98 and Co. propelled Ray Rice to over 200 rushing yards, as the Ravens rolled over Cleveland, 24-10, to improve to 9-3.

Montreal center Louis Leblanc was also in action this week, making his NHL debut on Nov. 30 against the Anaheim Ducks. The former Harvard hockey star—who left the Crimson after his freshman year—earned his first NHL point on Saturday with an assist in a 2-1 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. Leblanc has played 47 shifts on Montreal’s current road trip and boasts a plus-minus of +1.

The Canadiens will come home Tuesday to face the Columbus Blue Jackets.