‘”They’ve played very well in all of the critical situations in each of the last three weeks. They got a little further ahead against the Giants. Certainly, in the Jets game and the Cincinnati game, their best football is when it mattered the most.”‘
Archives for September 25, 2019
Bills add defensive tackle Kyle Peko to roster
‘The Bills also signed linebacker Nate Hall to the practice squad and released linebacker Curtis Akins, who signed last week.’
In brutality trial, woman says she told Bills fan not to approach deputy
‘Achtyl’s defense lawyer, Rodney Personius, used Massotti’s brief testimony to hammer home the point, as he did for much of the day Tuesday, that Belsito is to blame for his arrest and the damage inflicted by Achtyl’s baton.’
County Legislature pushes for more transparency from OTB over Bills tickets
‘Batavia Downs Gaming, owned by Western OTB, has refused to release the information to The Buffalo News and other media organizations that have requested the list. OTB officials have cited the loss of privacy for “high rollers” and fear a competitive disadvantage if forced to disclose the list.’
Josh Allen is a pure gamer, next step is full-gamer
‘Allen bluffs a lot, takes countless chances and places big bets on his cannon arm, crazy legs, fearless heart and boundless confidence, often going all in. But he wins many more hands and pots than he loses, and you might need to consult your doctor about heart trouble if you are a Bills fan and do not get used to it.’
Can the Bills beat the Patriots? Sure, but they’ll have to be almost perfect
‘Do the Bills, who have lost 30 of the 33 games they have played against Brady, have a chance in this game? Sure, everyone has a chance in the NFL, the old “on any given Sunday” mantra is still alive and kicking. Team USA had a chance against the Soviets, and Buster Douglas had a chance against Mike Tyson, too, and look what happened.’
Jack Eichel is fan of Josh Allen but Boston-area native not sharing Bills-Pats pick
‘“He’s got a lot of pressure on him with where the Bills have been,” Eichel, who is entering his fifth professional season, said of Allen, who is into his second. “I thought he did a good job stepping in last year. It was a bit of a learning experience for him, but I thought he got better as the year went on. I love watching him play. You can tell he wants to win so bad, and he’s a really good guy.”’
Patriots’ Bill Belichick gushes over Bills QB Josh Allen: ‘He’s a problem’
‘“He can pretty much do everything with the ball in his hands. He’s got a tremendous arm. So every spot on the field is available: deep, sidelines you have to cover a lot of fields,” Belichick said Tuesday on his conference call with Buffalo reporters. “He’s athletic, can extend plays, and he can run with the ball. He can make yards with the ball in his hand and he’s hard to tackle in the pocket.”’
Patriots’ Bill Belichick: There are few game day experiences like Bills Mafia
‘“They’re totally into it, vocal, have a great passion for the game,” Belichick said on his conference call with Buffalo reporters. “Some stadiums, these days, I would say don’t have quite the intensity that Buffalo does (because of) clubs (seats) and other things going on during the game. At Buffalo you get 60 minutes – they’re there to watch the game. They’re there to cheer and be into the game. It’s kind of no other agenda.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen vs. Bill Belichick defense is mismatch at level of challenging Adele to karaoke contest, says CBS Sports writer
‘In his Week 4 picks column, Breech essentially gave the Bills no chance of winning the matchup. Why? According to Breech, Josh Allen facing Bill Belichuck’s defense is an overwhelming mismatch. The CBS Sports writer compares Allen’s chances of winning the game to someone challenging Adele to a karaoke contest in which only songs from her first album could be used. Ouch.’
Buffalo Bills given little respect by some media outlets despite 3-0 start (Week 4 power rankings)
‘Here is where the Bills stand in various power rankings. entering Week 4.’
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox wins Good Morning Football’s Angry Runs Week 3 award
‘For his efforts, Knox was nominated for Good Morning Football’s Angry Runs award for Week 3. His competition for the award was San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk. Juszczyk delivered an angry run of his own that saw him throw Pittsburgh Steelers defender Minkah Fitzpatrick away from him on a play.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: 7 things to know about Buffalo’s Week 4 opponent
‘The Patriots offense has been special throughout the team’s dynasty, but their defense is leading the way in 2019. Just how good is New England’s defense? The unit has not allowed an offensive touchdown through three weeks. Per ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the team has allowed just 0.27 points per possession.’
Patriots vs. Bills a ‘Battle of Unbeatens’ worthy of hype. Or not.
‘It’s not quite Tom Brady’s 8-0 Patriots vs. Peyton Manning’s 7-0 Colts on Nov. 5, 2007, when Brady threw three fourth-quarter touchdowns in a four-minute span to rally the Pats back from a 10-point deficit and deliver a 24-20 victory in Indianapolis.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott has never seen anything like 2019 Patriots defense: ’It’s unbelievable’
‘It’s not just in New England. The head coach for the Patriots’ upcoming opponent says he hasn’t seen anything like it either.’