‘With Allen out, the team is preparing Matt Barkley to start should Allen not be ready to go. Barkley played in the final quarter of Sunday’s game, completing 9-of-16 passes for 127 yards and an interception.’
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Deputy found guilty of assaulting Bills fan submits resignation
‘Achtyl will be sentenced on January 23rd, 2020. Achtyl faces a maximum of two years in prison.’
Beat up Bills prepare for Titans
‘When asked if they would change things at all if backup quarterback Matt Barkley has to play Sunday, McDermott responded, “you’re always going to want to put players in positions that they’re comfortable in and that puts them in possession of strength, we’re extremely confident in Matt Barkley, so we’ll just see how that moves forward as we go through the week.”’
Bills QB Josh Allen remains in concussion protocol
‘As of Wednesday, Allen remains in concussion protocol. McDermott says he may do some drill work, but it’s not clear when Allen will return for a game.’
4 Notable Quotes: Sean McDermott – Bills at Titans
‘Well, you’ve seen to this point what he’s been able to do to other defenses, and you watch what he did at Cleveland against that defense. And that’s a good defense. You watch what they’ve been able to do. You know, they had 24 points last week, and they’re moving the football, they’re playing good ball. I think their coordinator does a really good job at putting them in good positions, with the play calls. So, it’ll be a big challenge for us in particular going down there.’
Does Allen need to dial the running down a bit?
‘“Guys have come up to him,” Lorenzo Alexander said. “I know he’s had those conversations as far as just protecting yourself because, sometimes, that is the all-star play. That is the hero play. Just to slide so you can get up and throw a touchdown the next play when they give you something because they’re worried about you taking off again.”’
Frank Gore’s football intelligence shines above league’s youth
‘“I’m just thankful I got to be his teammate, on top of the fact that I have so much respect for him as a person,” said Smith. “He’s a wise old man, on and off the field.”’
Quick Hits: Josh Allen to participate in individual drill work at practice, remains in concussion protocol
‘“We’ll get them both ready, but with Josh being in the protocol, he’ll do some individual drill work out there, but other than that he’s in the protocol,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “We’ve got a lot of confidence in Josh. We’ve got a lot of confidence in Matt and that’s where it is.”’
Bills aim to force turnovers + 4 other thoughts heading into the Titans game | Quote sheet
‘“Obviously it helps a lot because we’re able to go back and watch our game last year and see the things that they have done well against us,” Alexander said. “You see some things that maybe have helped us out and then obviously we had the four games that they played this year so it’s definitely helpful to have played them in a recent match.”’
Injury report: Josh Allen limited, Ty Nsekhe sits with ankle injury
‘Bills OT Ty Nsekhe was sidelined due to an ankle injury Wednesday. No word on the severity of the injury, though he was on the sidelines at practice observing the session.’
Top 8 storylines for the Bills at Titans | Week 5
‘Buffalo’s quarterback, Josh Allen, figures to be the topic of conversation throughout the week. He’s in concussion protocol, following his fourth quarter collision against the Patriots. So, the team will be restricted in providing updates on his status for this week. Allen will move through the five-step process in the protocol without many public updates on his progress.’
Bills Today: Bills are aware of this critical addition to the Titans lineup this week
‘The Tennessee Titans will get a Pro Bowl talent back on the field this week. Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan rejoins the team after serving a four-week suspension. Former Titan offensive lineman and current Bills guard Quinton Spain is aware of the extra dimension Lewan adds to the Titans offensive line.’