‘Lawson has 27 tackles and three sacks in nine games this year, missing the Week Four win over Atlanta because of injury. While not where he or the team’s fans want them to be, those numbers are better than what he produced as a rookie. In 10 games last season, he had 13 tackles and two sacks.’
Archives for November 24, 2017
‘Angriest’ runner Travaris Cadet finding place in Bills offense
‘The Bills may have no choice but to play him often with Tolbert’s lingering injury. Tolbert, the only other backup running back on the roster, was limited at practice Wednesday and sat out Thursday.’
Bills’ injury updates: Mike Tolbert, Kelvin Benjamin, Cordy Glenn miss practice
‘Tight end Charles Clay (knee), kicker Stephen Hauschka (right hip) and wide receivers Jordan Matthews (knee) and Deonte Thompson (ankle) were listed as limited participants.’
Mark Gaughan’s Xs and Os: ‘Master of misdirection’ will stress Bills’ defense
‘”It’s a lot of deception,” said Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. “Trying to get your eyes going somewhere that the ball actually isn’t. Get you off your keys. It’s important we drill our guys to pay attention to your keys this week.”‘
Analysis: Bills offense has been sputtering in part due to first-down struggles
‘Against the Saints, the Bills gained only 65 yards on 20 first-down plays, an average of 3.25 per play. However, when Taylor was in the game for the first 55 minutes, the Bills had a net of zero yards on 13 plays. Peterman came in and rolled up 65 yards in garbage time which helped the numbers significantly, meaningless as it was.’
Can Buffalo Bills stay in hunt and 7 more things to watch vs. Kansas City Chiefs
‘If the Bills drop Sunday’s game to the Chiefs, it may be the time for fans to shift their attention from the playoffs to the 2018 NFL draft. It’s a feeling that the fan base has grown accustomed to during Buffalo’s playoff drought.’
Friday’s Kansas City Coverage
Darrelle Revis’ first day as a Chief includes a playful welcome (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs receiver Albert Wilson a full practice participant for the first time in weeks (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs players Derrick Johnson, Alex Smith flip switch at 88th Plaza Lighting ceremony (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs CB Darrelle Revis: “My role is to help win” (Chiefs.com)
Chiefs vs. Bills: Injury Report (Chiefs.com)
Important Information for Sunday’s Game at Arrowhead Stadium (Chiefs.com)
Chiefs, Bills try to pull out of tailspin
‘Two teams heading in similar directions meet Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium, with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills searching for victories to right the ship after disappointing losses.’
Week 12 Game Scout: Bills at Chiefs
‘Chiefs, 38-28.’
Bills looking to snap out of offensive, defensive slump Vs. Chiefs
‘“We have a great opportunity in front of us,” Taylor said when he spoke with reporters on Wednesday. “A big opportunity for us to go on the road against a very good team, and to out there and perform well. That’s where it starts. Preparation, going out there and practicing and doing whatever it takes to get that win.”’
Week 12: Bills vs. Chiefs
‘Chiefs 41, Bills 20.’
Mental toughness a big part of the fix for Bills ‘D’
‘“It’s all fixable in the sense that we have to understand that it’s going to be a four-quarter fight,” said Jerry Hughes. “I think for us on defense what really helped us is how we played in the first half of the season. We played physical. We played comfortable. We had the mentality that no matter the situation we were going to get it done. That’s what we have to get back to. Really anything can happen in the course of a football game, but no matter what happens we can get it done.”’
Bills Life: Bills players make this Thanksgiving one to remember
‘ “This is my very first Thanksgiving event,” said Hyde. “I’m thankful for all the blessings and opportunities that have come my way. The staff does an awesome job. My fiancé Amanda, my mom, my step dad and people back home…they just do an awesome job with the foundation. They love to do it…It’s a blessing. I think these kids, who are young, we’re trying to relay the message to be thankful for everything you have and to also get some role models in front of them. It’s the holiday season and we just wanted to come here and have fun, and take their minds off everything.”’
Bills Today: McCoy looking to build off solid week 11 performance
‘“Yeah, we did some good things on Sunday,” McCoy said. “Guys blocked well, the running backs read the holes well. We prepared hard and knew we could get some lanes in there. It was the ability to make guys miss on the perimeter. That’s kind of how we run the ball.”’