Photos: Bills find rhythm, defeat Washington Football Team 43-21
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Washington Football Team 43-21 at Highmark Stadium in a Week 3 showdown on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
On target
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) fires a laser past Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) to find wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
On the scoreboard
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) makes a catch in the end zone against Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) for a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Near miss
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) has a pass on his fingertips but can't pull it in as he is defended by Washington Football Team cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Crowd goes wild
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) makes a touchdown catch against Washington Football Team strong safety Landon Collins (26) as the crowd erupts in celebration during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Moss scores
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) charges into the end zone for a touchdown while pursued by Washington Football Team linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
End zone connection
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) and quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrate their touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Let's Go Buffalo
Bills fans celebrate during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Knoxed out
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Six more
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) makes a touchdown catch during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Interception
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) intercepts a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Battling back
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Beasley in traffic
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) stretches out the play while pursued by Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Broken play
Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Football Team wide receiver Adam Humphries (13) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Downfield
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) makes a catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Turnover
Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) comes up with an interception against the Washington Football Team during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Cheerful mood
Fans cheer on the Bills during the first quarter against the Washington Football Team at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Hot pursuit
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) rushes the ball as he is pursued by Washington Football Team nose tackle Daron Payne (94) and linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Fumble
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) fumbles the football as he is tackled by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) and free safety Jordan Poyer (21) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Pressure
Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pressures Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
McKenzie
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) tries to evade a tackle from a diving Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl (31) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Threading the needle
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) makes a catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Buffalo fans
A fan in a buffalo costume in the stands cheers on the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Intensity
A Bills fan cheers during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Penalty a killer
Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) returns an interception that was called back on penalties during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Gibson stopped
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) is tackled by Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) and a slew of teammates during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Addison pressures
Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison (97) pressures Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Humphries
Washington Football Team wide receiver Adam Humphries (13) braces for a hit by Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Heinicke
Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is flushed out of the pocket by Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Beasley
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) stretches out the play as he is tackled by Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) after a reception during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Always open
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) makes a cut as he is pursued by Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the third quarter.
Insurance policy
Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) intercepts a Taylor Heinicke pass during the third quarter.
Intercepted
Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates his interception with teammate Taron Johnson during the third quarter  at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.
Tough to tackle
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) makes a catch against Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) during the third quarter.
Souvenir
Dylan DiMaggio reacts after Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders handed him the ball after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.
Let's Go Buffalo
Buffalo fans hold up signs spelling out "Let's go Buffalo" during the third quarter.
Air Singletary
Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) leaps over an opponent during the third quarter Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
QB keeper
Josh Allen rushes for a touchdown against Washington Football Team cornerback William Jackson during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Knox blocks
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) tries to break a tackle attempt by Washington Football Team cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the fourth quarter.
Field position
Buffalo Bills defensive back Siran Neal (33) downs a punt deep in the Washington Football Team territory during the fourth quarter.
Single sack
Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) celebrates his sack on Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
Off balance
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) makes a catch against Washington Football Team inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) and cornerback Bobby McCain (20) during the fourth quarter.
Something to celebrate
A fan celebrates Allen's rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Taron Johnson
Taron Johnson makes a sure tackle on Washington's Antonio Gibson during a game on Sept. 26, 2021.
Washington touchdown
Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas (82) pulls in a touchdown catch against Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) during the fourth quarter.
Walking off with a win
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott runs off the field with a win over the Washington Football Team.
Unlike last week's demolition of Miami, the victory over Washington sparked a more confident reaction from Bills fans.
"Aw, man. It felt good. It felt really good," Sanders said about his two touchdown receptions. "I think the best part was handing that ball to that kid and seeing the reaction. I think that’s what it’s about."
Don't miss all of our coverage of the Buffalo Bills' 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 3.
Sanders finished with five catches for 94 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Bills’ 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team.
