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2.  While Bortles' stats will seem pedestrian, to me this was one of the three best games he had this year.  This game, the Indy game, and the week one game against the Packers are the three games where he looked like Bortles from last year throwing the ball.  Bortles seemed confident and decisive in his throws, and they didn't seem to flutter hopelessly as they had so many times this season.  Had Hurns held onto a deep pass down the sideline, combined with the penalties outlined above, this game could have had a different outcome.

 

He looks much more comfortable and confident. Bortles was decisive and knew where to attack the defense. Even his motion has tightened up. A few throws were still bad because of poor footwork.

One thing I have noticed is the reluctance to attack the middle and seams. Why do you think this is? Hackett not having confidence in Bortles going over the middle or Bortles actively avoiding it? I for sure thought they would use Sterling to attack the middle 8-15 yds against the shorter and not so athletic Bills LBs.

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