‘Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is expected to play in Sunday’s wild-card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Archives for January 2018
Bills/Jaguars preview: notes and stats
‘Sean McDermott is 2nd head coach in franchise history to take team to postseason in 1st full season (Wade Phillips in 1998).’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (1/6/18)
‘It’s just a feeling in the gut that won’t go away — I think the Bills are going to win this game.’
Bills fans welcome team at Jacksonville airport
‘According to Bill player Lorenzo Alexander, this is the first time they’ve ever been greeted by a crowd of fans at an away game.’
Bills fans take over Jacksonville Saturday night
‘One Jacksonville bar owner told sports reporter Jenna Callari that they have never seen this many fans representing an away team.’
Bills fans brave bitter cold to send team off to Jacksonville
‘“Why not?! They’re the best, they’re the greatest, it’s what we live for. We’re Bills fans through and through,” said Laurie Marien, from Cheektowaga.’
The ripple effect: Bills players see more donations to charities’ after Dalton fundraising campaign
‘Kibrick said, “We obviously saw that so many Bills fans were being supportive of the Dalton foundation you can’t help but think, “wow they’re having such success. And we have that connection to Tyrod, and remind people that Tyrod is supportive of the Olmsted Center For Sight.”’
What they’re saying: Bills at Jaguars wild card game predictions
‘Jaguars 20, Bills 17.’
How to watch Bills vs. Jaguars AFC Wild Card Game
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz.’
Top 10 reasons to get psyched for Buffalo’s Wild Card game
‘The Bills boys will be sporting a white on blue uniform combination as they take the field during Wild Card weekend.’
11 facts you need to know about Bills fans traveling to Jacksonville
‘33% – According to Ticketmaster resale sales data, customers from New York have purchased 33 percent of tickets for the Bills-Jaguars AFC Wild Card game since December 31, 2017. 28 percent of the tickets have been purchased by customers from Florida in the same time period.’
Bills Today: White takes PFF’s Rookie of the Year
‘White stepped in right from day one and showed that he didn’t just belong in this league, but he was ready to dominate it… He led all corners with 1,093 defensive snaps played, and he finished 13 games with a grade of at least 70.0.’
Strong run game, opportunistic defense key postseason spot for Bills
‘Since the trade for McCoy, the Bills have led the NFL in rushing by a wide margin. Buffalo has gained 7,079 yards on the ground the last three years. The next closest team, Dallas, has 6,456 over the same time span. McCoy has led the league with 3,300 rushing yards since coming to Buffalo, 4 yards more than the Rams’ Todd Gurley.’
Is Bills’ run defense up to the task of containing Fournette?
‘McDermott’s faith that his front seven can elevate its performance is shared by his players, perhaps because it’s all they have at this point. The Bills aren’t bringing in new linemen or linebackers. They aren’t making any radical changes to their base scheme. They are what they are, and can only hope that performing better is good enough to prevent the Jaguars’ offensive line and Fournette from taking and keeping control of the game.’
Forcing Bortles into mistakes likely Bills’ best path to victory
‘”When you’re going against a team and going against a guy like that, you’ve got to force him out of his comfort zone,” Hyde said. “Get pressure in his face and try to get him to throw the ball up for us.”‘