Former Buffalo Bills player Jimmy Robinson arrested in Mt. Juliet; pulled gun on teens ding-dong ditching, police say (Nashville Tennessean)
Watch: Bills player, wife give back to Nashville Charity (WKRN-TV)
Friday’s Quick Hits: Jurrell Casey Feeling Like Himself Again, Cameron Wake’s Status, and the Titans Injury Report (TitansOnline.com)
Titans Officially Add LT Taylor Lewan to 53-Man Roster, Place David Fluellen on Injured Reserve (TitansOnline.com)
Six Things to Watch in Titans vs Bills on Sunday at Nissan Stadium (TitansOnline.com)
Behind Enemy Lines: A Quick Look at the Buffalo Bills (TitansOnline.com)
Weekend Mailbag: Jim Wyatt Answers Questions From Titans Fans (TitansOnline.com)
Archives for October 2019
Bills QB Allen Questionable, Fully Participates In Practice
‘If Allen cannot play, backup Matt Barkley will start for the Bills. Barkley completed 9 of 16 passes for 127 yards and an interception after replacing Allen against New England. Barkley is the only other quarterback on Buffalo’s roster, though the Bills have Davis Webb on their practice squad. Buffalo has an open roster spot after releasing tackle Conor McDermott on Thursday.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB (concussion) practices fully Friday, listed as questionable vs. Titans
‘Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott said earlier this week he plans to get both Allen and backup Matt Barkley ready for Week 5.’
McDermott: We prepare everyone on our roster
‘”Special teams is a big part of playing good football, and complimentary football, where all three phases link up to get the overall result. We feel really good about our special teams units. We feel really good about our kicking game. It’s an area we need to continue to develop, but, it’s an area that this weekend, could come into play, with respect to the type of game that we expect. We expect it to be a physical, field position-type of game. And so, special teams usually plays a big part in those types of games.”‘
Jets claim OT Conor McDermott off waivers
‘The Bills are left with just Dion Dawkins, Ty Nsekhe, and rookie Cody Ford at offensive tackle. Although, Ryan Bates is capable of playing all five positions on the offensive line.’
Allen, Singletary Questionable for Sunday at Titans
‘Fullback Pat DiMarco and Safety Dean Marlowe both returned to full practice on Friday following concussions, and are also listed as questionable for Sunday.’
Lorenzo Alexander, Bills fans sisters find common ground in fight against ovarian cancer
‘Lorenzo Alexander, a fan favorite for his commitment both on and off the field, is using his platform to raise awareness and money in a new fundraising event called “Sink Cancer with Cornhole.”’
Injury Report: Josh Allen, Devin Singletary lead list of questionable players
‘With Allen still in the concussion protocol, head coach Sean McDermott couldn’t comment on the quarterback’s level of participation in practice, but when asked if he’d feel comfortable starting Allen on Sunday if he clears the protocol this weekend, McDermott offered the following.’
7 things to watch for in Bills at Titans and around the NFL | Week 5
‘The Bills squeaked by Tennessee last year in Orchard Park with a 13-12 win in week five of 2018. These two old AFL rivals have been locked into some close ones in recent years. The last three matchups between the Bills and the Titans have all been decided by a single point.’
Bills Today: What the Bills need to do offensively to win on Sunday
‘“I’m positive that if the group just executes and stays ahead of the chains and doesn’t put ourselves in bad situations we will be able to be efficient,” Jones said. “The thing is, this is a really good defense we’re facing so we don’t want to play from behind. It’s not just the game plan we’re focused on, it’s more mentally and the execution aspect of it.”’
Bills quarterback Josh Allen practices, but remains in concussion protocol
‘If Allen can’t play, the Bills would need to promote Webb from the practice squad to serve as the backup to Matt Barkley. Such a move must be made by 4 p.m. Saturday in order for Webb to be eligible to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. McDermott said the team would be comfortable taking the decision right up to the deadline.’
Analysis: Bills’ Josh Allen, Titans’ Marcus Mariota at opposite ends of caution issue
‘Mariota’s circumstances have not been ideal. He’s on his third head coach and fourth offensive coordinator in five years. His offensive line has been operating at less than full strength. He has taken the most sacks per pass play of any QB this season.’
Quarterly report card shows glowing marks on defense
‘The numbers do not paint a pretty picture for Josh Allen.’
News staff predictions for Bills-Titans in Week 5
‘Titans, 20-17.’
View from Vegas: Betting trends and prediction for Bills-Titans
‘With QB Josh Allen in the concussion protocol, you might have to wait for a decision before placing your money down, but we’ll go with the Bills based on the way Allen’s health appears to be trending.’