‘Buffalo’s closing schedule is home games with Denver (3-7), Baltimore (8-2) and the Jets (3-7) and at Dallas (6-4), Pittsburgh (5-5) and New England (9-1).’
Archives for November 21, 2019
For Bills, building on offensive success vs. Dolphins won’t be easy
‘The Broncos and the team they play four days later on Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys, are tied for seventh in the NFL in points per game allowed. The Baltimore Ravens, who visit New Era Field on Dec. 8, are sixth in that category. The two road games that follow are against the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots, 13th and first, respectively, when it comes to giving up points.’
Isaiah McKenzie hopes to keep emerging as Bills receiving weapon
‘The 5-foot-8, 173-pounder is getting his shot. He has been the Bills’ No. 3 wideout the past three games, averaging 45 snaps over that stretch, or two-thirds of the offensive plays. He played just 14% of the offensive snaps over the first seven games.’
Jim Kelly has been ‘open book’ with Bills QB successor Josh Allen
‘”Obviously, I was shaking like no other,” Allen said. “But what he’s talked to me about, how he’s allowed me to kind of be a part of his (life) and pick his brain. We spent some time together, going to his (hunting) lodge (in Ellicottville) and doing this and that, going to his house. He’s been fantastic.”‘
Already in Miami, Bills’ Dion Dawkins made it back to Buffalo just in time for daughter’s birth
‘“I had to search around for ways to get back here,” said Dawkins, who knew that his girlfriend could go into labor over the weekend. “So I had to rent a private jet back to Buffalo. Then a private jet back to Florida.”‘
Bills fans can shout about No. 1 TV ratings for second straight week
‘The Bills’ 37-20 victory over the Miami Dolphins Sunday had a season-high 43.9 rating on WIVB-TV, the local CBS affiliate. Buffalo ranked No. 1 among all CBS markets carrying NFL games Sunday.’
Josh Allen knows the deal: The Bills will need 10 wins to make the playoffs
‘“I wouldn’t say we’ve started talking about it, but you want to keep an eye on what everybody else is doing,” Allen said Wednesday, hours after he’d been named the AFC’s offensive player of the week. “Ultimately at the end of the day it’s going to take at least 10 wins to get us to the playoffs. We’re sitting here at seven, we have to win more games to get in there. We have a good opportunity in front of us right now, but guys aren’t looking forward, we’re taking it one week at a time and trying to win a football game.”’
Bills QB Josh Allen wins AFC offensive player of the week award
‘However, while ESPN and NFL Network overlooked Allen’s performance even though it was statistically right on par with Jackson’s, the NFL decided Wednesday morning that Allen was not only a little better than Jackson, but better than anyone else in the AFC as it named Allen as the conference’s offensive player of the week.’
Bills’ Ty Nsekhe week-to-week with ankle injury after getting carted off field vs. Dolphins
‘Because Nsekhe needed to be carted off the field, combined with the way his ankle was bent back, the prevailing prognosis was that Nsekhe had suffered a broken ankle. But with the status of week-to-week, fans get some good news on the steady right tackle who’s played well in his first season with the Bills splitting time at the position with rookie Cody Ford.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for performance vs. Miami
‘“He’s a highly competitive young man. Got a lot of confidence in that young man. He competes at a high level, whether he’s having a one of his best days or he’s not,” McDermott said. “Yesterday I thought was one of his better days and he’s only going to get better.”’
Kiszla: Would Broncos be better off with Bradley Chubb or Josh Allen on their team? That’s an easy answer.
‘Yes, Allen is raw. His lack of accuracy in college concerned me enough to wonder if he would thrive at the pro level. But Allen is one tough cowboy, unafraid of any fight.’
Bypassed by Broncos, Josh Allen beginning to blossom as QB of 7-3 Bills
‘But of the supposed “Big 4” quarterbacks from the 2018 NFL Draft, a strong argument can be made Josh Allen is now the best of the bunch.’
Thursday’s Denver Coverage
One bad half hasn’t shaken the confidence of a Broncos passing defense that remains highly ranked in the NFL (Denver Post)
Kiszla: Would Broncos be better off with Bradley Chubb or Josh Allen on their team? That’s an easy answer. (Denver Post)
Broncos Briefs: Early-season snaps allow Andrew Beck to feel comfortable at fullback (Denver Post)
Fangio: Not Imperative To Get Lock Into A Game This Season (AP)
Recovering from Fournette: Denver D goes from league’s third worst against the run to second best (KUSA-TV)
Bypassed by Broncos, Josh Allen beginning to blossom as QB of 7-3 Bills (KUSA-TV)
Broncos notes: College-fan abuse helped steer Brandon Allen for NFL opportunity (KUSA-TV)
London Fletcher: Running Game Gives Broncos Best Chance Against Bills (KCNC-TV)
Photo gallery (KCNC-TV)
7 things the Broncos need to address over their final 6 games (KMGH-TV)
The 2020 NFL Draft will create problems and opportunities for the Broncos (KKFN-FM)
A replacement QB in 1987 is impacting the Drew Lock plan (KKFN-FM)
Tim Patrick returns to field with big game, Broncos eyeing more of the same vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Injury Report: Three starters on Broncos’ offensive line held out of Wednesday’s practice (DenverBroncos.com)
Photo gallery (DenverBroncos.com)
Influence Of Bills’ Edmunds Growing On And Off The Field
‘“We’re seeing the evolution of his growth,” Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It’s tremendous for all of us to witness, both on the field and off the field. For him to stand up in front of his peers on Saturday night and to be as transparent as he was … but also just sharing some of his flaws and some things he wants to improve on. That’s not an easy thing to do, to be so real and genuine. … Hat goes off to him, that’s a leader.”’
Bills O-lineman Ty Nsekhe week to week with injury
‘Ford, a second-round pick, will presumably be Buffalo’s primary right tackle while Nsekhe is out, although the depth behind Ford has yet to be determined. Ryan Bates is capable of playing either tackle position, but the Bills brought in offensive tackles Brian Mihalik, Sam Young, Caleb Benenoch and Corey Robinson and guard Austin Pasztor for workouts after Sunday’s game.’