‘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.’
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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.’
Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds more noticeable vs. Patriots, but has contributed all along
‘”It’s hard to throw over the middle with him in there,” Alexander said. “He’s so long and rangy, and so you have to put a little bit extra air and that allows guys extra time to maybe get there, so it’s a bang-bang play, or get some interceptions and some tips and overthrows.”‘
Eye in the sky helps lead to Florida man’s arrest on assault charges after Bills game
‘Deputies said they responded at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday to parking lot No. 4 at New Era Field for individuals who needed medical attention following an attack. Victims told deputies that Lopez punched the hood of a vehicle as well as multiple people, one of whom lost consciousness.’
‘Golden Wheels’ used to be Bills’ touchdown man
‘Duby — that’s his more prosaic nickname — was a raw talent with raw speed whose receiving skills were a work in progress. Through hard work, his hard hands turned into soft ones, catching hundreds of passes after practice, until he developed into an AFL All-Star. And in 1964, when the Bills won their first AFL championship, he had one of the greatest receiving seasons in pro football history.’
Bills prove they can go head-to-head with Patriots
‘The Bills are patsies no more. Previous years, they crumbled after the botched punt, instant shock, and 13-0 deficit. But it was Brady who looked more and more rattled as the game wore on and the Bills bullied their way back into it.’
First-quarter analysis: Defense leads path to playoffs but Bills are sloppy on offense
‘So, forget about the division. What the Bills need to do over the final three quarters of the season is focus on earning one of the two AFC wild-card berths, and that starts in earnest Sunday afternoon at Tennessee, a game that is so much more important than the one against New England.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Tennessee Titans: 6 things to know about Buffalo’s Week 5 opponent
‘The Titans defense has been terrific through four weeks. Tennessee has not allowed an opposing team to score more than 19 points against them this season. Their offensive play, however, has been inconsistent. In Week 1, Marcus Mariota threw for three touchdowns while Derrick Henry added a score on the ground in the Titans’ blowout win over the Browns. After that offensive outburst, Tennessee went quiet. The team scored 17 points in Week 2 versus the Colts and were held to seven points in Week 3 against the Jaguars. Tennessee rebounded with 24 points in Week 4 against the Falcons with Mariota throwing for three touchdowns in the win.’