‘Buffalo, while remaining relatively healthy on the defensive side of the ball, can’t say the same of the offensive side as Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced three players will be out for Sunday’s game.’
Archives for November 2017
Behind enemy lines: Bills – Chiefs Q&A with Kansas City beat reporter Matt Derrick
‘Chiefs 34, Buffalo 24.’
Saturday’s Kansas City Coverage
Regaining running game’s mojo starts with Chiefs’ offensive line (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs trending in wrong direction with turnovers (Kansas City Star)
Dee Ford out, but Albert Wilson’s playing prospects look promising for Chiefs (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs rule Ford, Smith out vs Bills; Revis could be active (AP)
The Chiefs’ floundering offense can get going if the run game finds its legs vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Reggie Ragland’s Story Goes Well Below the Surface (Chiefs.com)
Chiefs’ Jarvis Jenkins and Bills’ Shaq Lawson’s Relationship Runs Deep (Chiefs.com)
Game Preview: Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Chiefs vs. Bills: Injury Report (Chiefs.com)
Coming to the Game? Here’s What to Know (Chiefs.com)
Bills list receiver Benjamin as questionable against Chiefs
‘McDermott says Benjamin is considered day to day and was listed as questionable on Friday. Benjamin was hurt while being tackled after making a 20-yard catch during Buffalo’s opening drive in a 54-24 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.’
Highs to lows, Bills and Chiefs riding same rollercoaster
‘This is the fourth straight season the Bills have been 5-5 through their first 10 games, but each time they’ve nosedived down the stretch.’
Glenn ruled out against Chiefs
‘When asked if injured reserve is a consideration for Glenn, head coach Sean McDermott says, “We always, Brandon [Beane> and I always talk about everything. We look at all of our different options from all different angles. This case, no different.”‘
Quick Hits: Glenn, Miller and Tolbert out for Sunday.
‘Glenn and Miller were unable to practice at all this week. This is the third straight start that Buffalo’s starting left tackle will miss since his foot and ankle problem returned following the Thursday night game against the Jets. Glenn has made five starts this season. Rookie Dion Dawkins is expected to spell Glenn again Sunday at left tackle now that he’s recovered from an illness that kept him out of Wednesday’s practice.’
Scouting Report – Week 12 – Bills-Chiefs
‘Buffalo’s offense cannot get behind the sticks in terms of down and distance. Negative plays, particularly on first and second down have led to short series and a lack of possession time. Tyrod Taylor and the offense have to stay in manageable down and distance to keep drives alive and control the clock so their defense isn’t worn out by being on the field too long.’
NFL weekend look ahead: Scoreboard watching season begins for AFC playoff race
‘Baltimore has moved ahead of Buffalo in the AFC Wild Card chase with a 4-3 Conference record next to the Bills 3-3 mark. The Ravens have six games left, including Monday night’s matchup at home against Houston.’
Bills Today: Jones flashes potential in past two games
‘“It’s just what being a rookie is,” Jones said. “Sometimes things don’t work out for you. You have to get the flow of the game. You have to get your confidence going. You have more timing, more practice.”’
Shaq Lawson’s draft status demands production. Bills say it’s coming
‘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.’
‘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.’