‘And while I know some want the quarterback to be a passer-only, moving the ball down the field and keeping the defense guessing is as much as you can ask for — and if that’s Allen’s formula for doing so both through the air and on the ground, then the Bills shouldn’t shy away from that in the slightest bit.’
Archives for November 2018
Allen leads Bills to victory in return from injury
‘The rookie started the game hot, completing four of his first five passes for 125 yards, which was highlighted his a 75-yard TD strike to Robert Forster to give the Bills a 14-0 lead.’
Shaq Lawson and Leonard Fournette ejected after fight in 3rd quarter
‘Fournette left the game after rushing for 95 yards and two scores. The Jags offense struggled without their star running back.’
Poyer: “Josh came in and handled that defense today”
‘”Josh is a baller,” safety Jordan Poyer said after the game. “They can say whatever they want to say about Josh. Jalen can say whatever he wants to say about Josh. But, Josh came in and handled that defense today.”‘
Josh Allen: 4 Notable Quotes vs. Jacksonville
‘ I mean my expectations were that I’d be back, I’d be better mentally and obviously physically with the elbow holding up, and I just wanted to go out there and complete the ball when it needed to be completed and make plays when plays needed to be made. I trust the guys around me, and that’s kind of what we did today.’
Tempers flare and Allen shines as Bills beat Jaguars
‘Josh Allen was throwing fist pumps. Leonard Fournette and Shaq Lawson were just throwing their fists.’
Brawl sparks turning point in Bills win over Jags
‘”Our fans did a fantastic job,” said Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes. “They brought a lot of noise, a lot of energy today. We just tried to do our best and give them a great Sunday.”‘
Allen takes a big step
‘He pushed the ball downfield. He seemed to progress through reads. He hung tough in the pocket. The bomb to Foster was released at the last possible instant before Allen got squashed between a pair of Jaguar pass rushers. Have we mentioned his lightning quick release?’
Game recap: Bills take down Jaguars in 24-21 victory
‘Quarterback Josh Allen played well in his return from injury, completing eight passes for 160 yards and one touchdown. The rookie also put his athleticism on display in the win, rushing for 99 yards on 13 attempts.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills-Jaguars
‘“I just wanted to go out there and complete the ball when it needed to be completed and make plays when plays needed to be made,” Allen said. “I trust the guys around me and that’s kind of what we did.”’
What they’re saying: Bills veterans praise Josh Allen and raucous fans for home victory
‘“My expectations were I’d be back, I’d be better mentally,” Allen said. “Obviously physically, with the elbow holding up. I just wanted to go out there and complete the ball when it needed to be completed, and make plays when plays needed to be made. Trust the guys around me. That’s what we kind of did [Sunday].”‘
Bills Today: Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes wreak havoc in Week 12 win
‘“We had known through the week that there were going to be some spacing issues, and if we can get one on ones, or two on twos in a lot of space, that’s where he and I are really good,” Williams said. “We were able to take advantage of it there. It’s always good playing next to a guy like that.”’
What the Bills eat: These foods fuel Buffalo’s football team
‘In a typical week, the Bills go through about 7,200 ounces of smoothies (60 a day), 500-600 pounds of beef (grass fed, from New Zealand), 700 pounds of rotisserie chicken, 300 pounds of salmon, 60 pounds of broccoli and strawberries and 52 cases of water.’
Pregame primer: 5 things to watch when Bills host Jaguars
‘What kind of effort does Doug Marrone’s team give? The Jaguars have spiraled to 3-7 on the season under the former Bills’ coach. That includes a devastating blown lead last week against Pittsburgh. Jacksonville likely needs to run the table to make the playoffs a season after appearing in the AFC Championship Game. Marrone has his work cut out for him in keeping his team motivated after what has been such a disappointing season. There would be something poetic about the Jaguars quitting against the team from which Marrone walked away.’
Bills-Jaguars Scouting Report: Expect a defensive struggle Sunday
‘Jaguars 16, Bills 13.’