‘To be sure, this isn’t the cliched “must win” for the Bills as it’s already clear this season is headed nowhere. But a strong performance would be helpful to general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott who, despite last year’s totally unexpected playoff berth, have become increasingly scrutinized by the fan base as Buffalo has stumbled out of the gate and next faces road tests in Houston and Indianapolis followed by home meetings with New England (3-2) and Chicago (3-1).’
Archives for October 2018
Pollock: ‘What the heck happened?’ Bills’ fans wondering
‘Off to a 1-3 start, Buffalo has been dominated by Baltimore and Green Bay on the road and for a half in a home loss to the Chargers, being outscored 100-23 in those three defeats. On the season, the Bills are last in the 32-team NFL in per-game passing yardage (133) and third-down conversions (24 percent) and 31st in average points scored (12.5) and yards gained (221).’
Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans: Preview, odds, predictions for Week 5
‘Titans 21, Bills 13…Titans 17, Bills 10.’
Buffalo Bills to sell collector’s item Thurman Thomas hat in Week 8
‘If you attend the game, you will be able to purchase a special hat to commemorate Thomas’ jersey retirement. The Bills’ Hall of Fame back revealed the design on social media on Saturday.’
Sunday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans’ Quinton Spain keeps chucking Corey Davis’ touchdown balls into crowd (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans at Bills: Keys to victory (Nashville Tennessean)
Our predictions for Titans vs. Bills (Nashville Tennessean)
Tennessee Titans are searching for their best start since 2008 (WKRN-TV)
Titans Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions from Fans (TitansOnline.com)
Bills promote safety Marlowe to shore up banged-up secondary
‘Marlowe’s addition comes with starting safety Micah Hyde and backup Rafael Bush listed questionable to play Sunday. Neither practiced this week, with Hyde dealing with a groin injury and Bush a shoulder injury.’
With injury concerns at safety, Bills promote Marlowe to 53-man roster
‘The Bills signed Marlowe to the roster due to the fact that safeties Micah Hyde and Rafael Bush are questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.’
Titans at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘Right now they rank 24th in rushing yards per game (88.3) and 26th in yards per play (3.6). As mentioned above, a good running game would be the best friend of Josh Allen. And the best way to get that running game going is to make sure LeSean McCoy has more than five carries, which is what he had last week in Green Bay. McCoy has only 21 carries on the season and only 29 touches overall. Not enough.’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans (10/7/18)
‘Should the Bills be able to take advantage of the Titans’ weakness over the middle of the field with their passing game — something that Allen has shown an ability in previously, but hasn’t done as much in recent weeks — this looks to be an excellent opportunity for them to do just that and to win a game.’
Bills rookies gaining confidence on defense
‘”It’s exciting,” echoed Edmunds. “We’re starting something for the future. It starts now, building on this and developing as young players in the league. We just have to continue to get better, we can’t get too high on ourselves, and not too low on ourselves but keep taking a step forward each and every week.”‘
Bills promote S Marlowe from practice squad
‘Marlowe has played in five NFL games in his career all with the Carolina Panthers between the 2015 and 2016 seasons. More importantly he’s been in Sean McDermott’s defensive system for the better part of the last three years.’
Top 5 reasons to be pumped up for Bills-Titans Week 5
‘Bills running back LeSean McCoy is still awaiting his first big game of the 2018 season. Over the course of his 10-year NFL career, the six-time Pro Bowler has had some experience with impactful performances against Tennessee. In 2014, McCoy racked up 130 yards on 21 carries for a touchdown against the Titans. On the hunt for the end zone, expect Shady to do what it takes to find it and help his team get the ‘W.’’
Bills Today: Playing ‘together as one’ the plan to stop Mariota
‘The Bills’ defense is currently the league’s 14th best. The unit has played exceptionally well against the run, allowing an average of just 95.3 rushing yards per game. That’s good for 11th in the NFL.’
Bills Today: Edmunds has been one of NFL’s best rookies
‘Edmunds is starting to earn praise from pundits around the league. In his recent first-round rookie report card, Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton gave Edmunds an A.’
Can the Bills come from behind? Recent evidence is not cause for optimism
‘“No,” says Bills receiver Andre Holmes, when asked if the team lacks the ability to play from behind. “I think no matter what situation it is, there’s always an opportunity, whether you’re behind or ahead to win the game. I wouldn’t look at it as the offense isn’t made to play from behind. Any given Sunday you might be in the lead by 14, tied or down by 14. There’s always an opportunity if everybody’s working together and doing their one-eleventh, like coach McDermott says, to come back.”’