‘If it wasn’t so sad watching this team try to run and pass, you’d have to laugh at the comedy show put forth week after week.’
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LeSean McCoy is powerless to fix a Bills offense that is beyond repair
‘However, McCoy has no chance these days in Buffalo. He is part of an offense that has become a national laughingstock, one that has scored just 87 points, barely 10 per game. And McCoy is powerless to do anything about it because he represents the only legitimate threat the Bills have, and the Patriots and every other team know it.’
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‘The Bills are on their way to a top five pick in the 2019 draft, perhaps even a top two or three pick. At 2-6 for the season, it now seems like the only remaining games they will even have a chance to win are the home games against the Jets, Dolphins, and Lions. And in every one of those, they’ll be facing a team with a superior quarterback. Buffalo waited 10 years for a home prime-time game, and the guess would be that it wasn’t worth it. Worse, the Bills’ woeful offense was put on display for all the country to see. All in all, it was another low point for a franchise that majors in low points.’
Thurman Thomas on retired No. 34: ‘It belongs to Bills fans everywhere’
‘“I want to give a great big thank you to the city of Buffalo, my home,’’ said Thomas, surrounded by his family, including Patti, a Buffalo native and his wife of 31 years. “And all of my fans. Some of you are crazy as hell, and you know who you are, but you have supported me throughout my career and beyond, through good times and bad. I love each and every one of you more than you will ever know.’’’
From overdoing the wildcat to Anderson’s pick-6, Bills give us Monday Madness
‘The Bills have scored a grand total of two touchdowns in five games. Right now, they couldn’t find the end zone with Google Maps and a Seeing Eye dog.’
Report: Buffalo Bills offer contract to free agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor
‘The team has not disclosed the visit, which reportedly took place before the Bills hosted the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. ESPN.com first reported Pryor’s visit to Buffalo and ESPN’s Josina Anderson added that the Bills have offered Pryor a contract. ESPN’s Mike Rodak said on Twitter that Bills coach Sean McDermott had confirmed the visit on WGR-AM (550).’
Bills embarrassed late in Monday Night spotlight
‘Indeed, it was a three-point game with just over two minutes to play in the third quarter. But these are the Bills after all.’
Bills-Pats notebook: Thomas’ 34 retired in halftime ceremony
‘The halftime ceremony to retire Thurman Thomas’ No. 34 began with the stadium lights turned off and the only lighting provided by the fans cellphones. ESPN’s Chris Berman was emcee with team owners Terry and Kim Pegula on the stage. Fireworks accompanied the ceremony with the number 34 projected on both ends the darkened field. There was also a recorded scoreboard message from former Houston and New Orleans running back Earl Campbell, who wore a No. 34 Thurman jersey. The two Hall of Fame backs shared the same number.’
Bills vs. Patriots in Week 8: Buffalo’s upset bid falls apart (11 observations)
‘Matt Milano has had a breakout season in 2018, but there have been times he’s looked like a second-year player. In the first half, Milano looked like a potential Pro Bowl linebacker. He made an electrifying tackle on the Patriots’ opening drive, bursting through the line of scrimmage and bringing down ball carrier Cordarrelle Patterson for a four-yard loss. Then he had a pass breakup on the next drive as the Patriots were driving deep into Buffalo territory while in coverage against Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski. Milano’s development continues to be one of the few bright spots for this 2018 Bills team.’
LeSean McCoy says Bills offensive struggles ‘not fair’ to defense
‘The Bills offense, under direction from veteran quarterback Derek Anderson, seemed stuck in the mud again this week against a Patriots defense that surrendered 31 points to the Chicago Bears last week. Buffalo finished with more than 300 yards of offense for the second straight week, but it came with New England employing a bend-but-don’t-break game plan. Anderson threw for 290 yards but completed just 56 percent of his passes, and the Bills went 4-for-14 on third downs in the game.’
Report card: Buffalo Bills offense not ready for Patriots in prime time
‘Buffalo’s mismanagement of the quarterback position continues to be the biggest storyline of the 2018 season.’
Buffalo Bills hosting WR Terrelle Pryor on free-agent visit (report)
‘Although Pryor has not been able to build off of his 2016 campaign with the Browns, the wide receiver would be a welcome addition to Buffalo. The Bills currently field one of the worst wide receiver depth charts in the league.’
Brandon Beane: Buffalo Bills aren’t actively shopping anyone at trade deadline
‘Of course, that does not mean that the Bills won’t part ways with a few players on Tuesday. It just sounds as though Beane will wait for teams looking to make a playoff push to contact him with offers he can’t refuse.’
How does ESPN get ready for Buffalo Bills MNF game? With Applebee’s boneless wings
‘Heading into the Buffalo Bills’ Monday Night Football matchup with the New England Patriots, Monday Night Countdown featured a segment called “What’s your sauce?” It makes sense as Buffalo is the home of the chicken wing. What didn’t make sense was the fact that ESPN used Applebee’s boneless wings in the segment.’
Buffalo Bills Week 8 Report Card: Offensive struggles continue as Bills lose to Patriots 25-6
‘Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll made a mistake by not going to Chris Ivory more against the Patriots. He had success running the ball against this Patriots defense that isn’t so great against the run. Ivory finished with six carries for 34 yards, while LeSean McCoy was bottled up. He had 12 carries for 13 yards. It wasn’t a good game for the Bills’ rushing attack, even with the gadget plays in the first quarter that allowed them to pick up some good yardage.’