Archives for October 2015

'Bills 27-24.'

'Rookie left tackle Ereck Flowers also missed last week’s game with an ankle injury. After returning to practice Wednesday, Coughlin said he was “a little gimpy.” His status is uncertain for Sunday’s contest in Orchard Park. "We'll see where he is," Coughlin said. "If it's possible and we get to the point where we feel confident that he can do it, then he plays."'

'Darby, who started all three games this month, is the first Bills rookie with at least two interceptions in a season since Jairus Byrd (nine) and Cary Harris (two) accomplished the feat in 2009. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder is the second Bills cornerback to be named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. Leodis McKelvin was honored with the award in November 2008.'

Bills 27, Giants 23

'His rise in Buffalo also suggests something else: That he has benefited from the kind of apprenticeship that it would behoove many raw quarterbacks to serve as they enter the NFL.'

'“Every day we sit and think about how we can make this roster better,” Whaley said. “Outside the perception of some is we’re reckless, we’re rogue. No, everything is calculated and that is driven a lot by information and what makes the best sense for our team going forward. If you look at any move that most management teams make, it’s not that move, but how that move sets you up for your next move.”'

' Darby is the third Bills rookie in the past three seasons to earn an NFL rookie of the month award. WR Sammy Watkins won the offensive rookie of the month award in October 2014 and LB Kiko Alonso was the defensive rookie of the month in September 2013.'

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'With 714 passing yards and seven scoring throws to three interceptions (all against the Patriots), he has the NFL’s fifth-best passer rating of 116.1. Taylor’s 96 rushing yards also have contributed significantly to the Bills having the league’s top-ranked run game. There was one run against Miami that resulted in Taylor’s foot getting caught in the Sun Life Stadium grass as he slid and twisting awkwardly, which resulted in an injured ankle. He finished the game, and was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.'

'Incognito has been the team’s best offensive lineman. Linebacker Nigel Bradham is being used as more of a playmaker, than a placeholder. Wide receiver Percy Harvin is becoming Tyrod Taylor’s go-to receiver with a team-high 18 targets. Left tackle Cordy Glenn’s penalties are up, but Miami defensive end Olivier Vernon (one tackle, no sacks) also was MIA last week.'

'Once again, the history: In the 2014 draft, the Bills traded the ninth overall pick and their first- and fourth-rounders in 2015 to the Browns for the right to pick Watkins at No. 4 overall. The Giants happily took Beckham with the 12th overall pick.'

'“He’s certainly not 100 percent,” Ryan said. “There’s a real possibility that he won’t play this week.”'

'Bills 27, Giants 16.'

'"We have a ton of playmakers out there that are winning their one-on-one matchups and it's up to me find those matchups," said Taylor. "Coach (Greg) Roman gives me an opportunity to pick a side on certain plays that we call based on the look we get, so you have to find the open guy and they're doing a good job of winning."'

'That appears to be the fate that awaits running back LeSean McCoy, and right guard John Miller, too. Bothered by a pulled hamstring since the middle of August, McCoy was clearly hampered against the Dolphins, and the prudent move may be to sit him out to give the muscle a little time to heal. Miller is almost certainly out after suffering a groin injury.'