‘And today, one of the most interesting matchups will be Philly’s run defense against the Bills’ rushing attack. Buffalo averages 137 yards per game on the ground, seventh in the league, while the Eagles’ rushing ‘D’ is surrendering 89 yards per game, sixth-best in the NFL.’
Archives for October 27, 2019
Will offensive woes eventually undercut Buffalo’s season?
‘“We feel good about what we’ve done but we don’t feel complacent or good enough (as far as) what we want to be and where we want to go. Each week we get to learn and grow and it’s going to be no different this week. We’re trying to take it one game at a time. We’re a team that’s going to play for 60 minutes. We’re tough, we’re gritty, we’re Buffalo.”’
‘He was an animal’: Philadelphia friends tell tales about Bills’ Sean McDermott
‘Of course, McDermott’s path to becoming head coach of the Bills started long before he was offered that first menial job with the Eagles. The 45-year-old’s success is a product of the supreme work ethic and competitive spirit instilled in him as a child by his parents, Rich and Avis, and his older brother Tim. And his mindset and drive were abundantly apparent by the time he enrolled at La Salle, an all-boys Catholic school in Wyndmoor, Pa., for the start of his junior year in 1991.’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White on career validation, forcing turnovers and his ‘goalie academy’
‘”Honestly, I don’t think I’ll be validated until the end of my career,” White said. “You can’t measure the success of a defensive back three years into his career. You’ve got to wait on down the line. Because it’s a year-to-year thing with defensive backs, so you’ve got to come out with your A game each and every year.”‘
Bills Mailbag: Where would Josh Allen go in redraft of 2018 QB class?
‘It would be easy to let recency bias creep in after Sam Darnold absolutely melted down against the Patriots last week, but that’s not the only reason I’d put Allen ahead of him at this point. The Bills’ quarterback simply has better numbers. Josh Rosen would, of course, be a distant fifth.’
Bills will host desperate Eagles in Week 8
‘Eagles 24, Bills 21.’
Game-day forecast: Early rain, gusty winds, dropping temperatures
‘Temperatures will slowly fall from the low 60s to the mid-50s by late in the game. If you factor in the wind, a noticeable chill will begin to develop in the game, hopefully focusing on the Eagles and their fans.’
Forget what the records say, Eagles will provide tough test for Bills
‘Eagles 23, Bills 19.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Philadelphia Eagles 2019: Preview, odds, prediction for Week 8
‘Bills win, 21-14.’
Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Eagles-Bills: Numbers that matter | Paul Domowitch (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Suddenly, Eagles coach Doug Pederson’s player-friendly style seems slightly less than Super (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles-Bills: Start time, how to watch and stream (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles-Bills: Inquirer beat writers make their picks on Sunday’s game (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles-Bills: scouting report, matchups, and prediction | Paul Domowitch (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles aim to start rebuilding their season in Buffalo (Delaware County Daily Times)
Eagles preview: Like Carson Wentz, Bills’ Josh Allen also struggling with deep ball (Delaware News Journal)
NFL rumors: These 3 Eagles are trade candidates after Sunday’s game against Buffalo Bills (South Jersey Times)
What do Eagles need to do to beat Bills in Week 8? Buffalo writer offers his take on the matchup in Q&A (South Jersey Times)
NFL rumors: Eagles should look at these 6 teams as possible partners at the trade deadline | Browns, Lions, more (South Jersey Times)
Timeline of Eagles turmoil: All the weird things from last 2 weeks | Orlando Scandrick comments, Zach Brown release, more (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Dallas Goedert earns notable praise from Pro Football Focus | Here’s why he’s a top 2nd-year player (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Lane Johnson clarifies comments from after Cowboys loss (though doesn’t exactly backtrack) (South Jersey Times)
Eagles should try to bring back Nick Foles: Weinberg (Press of Atlantic City)
David Weinberg previews, predicts Eagles-Bills game (Press of Atlantic City)
Three-and-out with Eagles DT Anthony Rush (Press of Atlantic City)
6 boxes to check for the Philadelphia Eagles to beat the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 (Harrisburg Patriot News)
7 Philadelphia Eagles crucial to success at Buffalo Bills: Malcolm Jenkins, Carson Wentz, Jalen Mills and more (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Philadelphia Eagles at Buffalo Bills: 5 matchups to watch (Harrisburg Patriot News)
A Bill that got away, exposing a fraud and more in Roob’s random points (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
As distractions mount, Eagles hold unprecedented player meeting (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles-Bills NFL Week 8 predictions 2019 (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Game Preview: Eagles vs. Bills (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Bills can prove they’re for real and ruin Eagles season
‘One thing to watch for Buffalo in this game is whether Allen commits a turnover. The Bills are 9-0 when Allen has committed one or fewer turnovers in games he starts and finishes.’
Eagles at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘Over the two weeks, Eagles tight ends Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert have combined for 15 receptions and 209 yards. Ertz has always been one of the top tight ends in football, but now Goedert is showing he is also a major contributor. Bills linebacker Matt Milano was out last week and is questionable to play in this game. The Bills use several players to cover opposing tight ends, given different situations, but if Milano doesn’t play it will be very challenging to keep the Eagles’ duo in check. And even if he does, it won’t be easy. Philly will be relying on both of them to make plays.’
Bills OL preparing for tough Eagles DL
‘“Probably like a lot of things you know there’s some things we’ve done well and some things we need to improve on,” head coach Sean McDermott said about his offensive line handling pressure this season. “And that’s not just an offensive line deal as it relates to pressure, it’s an overall offense as it relates to pressure because one thing is affected by another. So, I think that’s an ongoing deal, whether its pressure or four man front or three men front, we have to continue to grow in those areas.”’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Eagles
‘It would not surprise me in the least if this pick is wrong, but give me the Eagles 23-16.’
Top 5 reasons the Bills will soar Week 8 against the Eagles
‘While Buffalo doesn’t play Philly often, they tend to make things interesting when they do meet.’