‘“Siran Neal and Ty Nsekhe will be out for Sunday’s game,” said head coach Sean McDermott after practice Friday. “Everybody else should be ready to go.”’
Archives for November 2019
Bills Today | Freedom in route running has helped John Brown excel in Buffalo
‘”We take time out, even at practice when the defense is going, we’ll run a few routes,” Brown said. “He gives me a couple of signals, and I give him a signal back to let him know whether I like it or not. If he gives it to me, we show body language and things like that, but it’s getting better every week.”‘
Denver’s Von Miller puts Josh Allen in an elite — but unexpected — category
‘“He does, though — he’s got a stiff arm like Bo Jackson,” Miller insisted. “Whenever you get in the open field, you’ve gotta bring the heavy luggage and bring him down.”’
Vic Fangio’s Denver defense will test Josh Allen’s patience
‘The 61-year-old is in his 33rd NFL season. His defenses have ranked among the top 8 in the NFL for fewest passing yards allowed seven straight years. They’ve been in the top five in fewest total yards allowed eight of the last 12 years.’
Inside the Bills: What makes a pregame speech hit all the right notes?
‘“When you have a guy like Tremaine who is careful with his words, it carries a lot more weight,” said veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander. “Obviously the way he works, the way he carries himself around this building, the respect that guys have for him, when a guy like that speaks and says something, it means something. You sit up and pay attention. I’ve also been around some guys where it’s like, ‘Why is this dude speaking right now?’ Obviously, he’s far from that. He’s gained everybody’s respect around here, which is why I think it was so impactful when he spoke.”’
News’ staff predictions for Bills vs. Broncos
‘Bills, 22-16.’
Betting trends and prediction for Bills-Broncos
‘With shoddy numbers on both sides of the ball, we’ll instead lean to an “under” of the 37.5 as it is a matchup of two top-five defenses. The Bills rank third and the Broncos are fourth.’
‘Bruce Smith: A Football Life’ to air Nov. 29 on NFL Network
‘The Smith program follows previous “A Football Life” programs on Bills Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas in 2018 and Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly in 2017.’
Bills trying a little bit of everything as they search for an identity on offense
‘“I’ve said it before, it’s week-to-week,” Daboll said. “You take a look at the team you’re playing, some of the things they do against it, you look at yourself and your personnel and what you think you can get out of it.”’
Roth: Dion Dawkins one of the few people still in the Myles Garrett fan club
‘“As far as Myles Garrett goes, shoot, I have every ounce of respect that you can give that man,’’ Dawkins said after the game. “I was just happy to play against a guy like that and hopefully I’ll be playing many, many more years. But I have great respect for 95 and 65, Larry (Ogunjobi), wow, great players.’’’
Bills’ Josh Allen says offense ‘found identity’ in Miami win
‘“The job of the quarterback is to move the ball, score when you need to score, and ultimately win football games,” he said. “That’s all I’m trying to do. During the flow of a game, every game is different, every situation is different, but understanding what type of situation you’re in helps out … (so you know) when to risk a throw or to make a tighter window throw for the reward that it would come with. But, we’re learning, we’re growing.”’
Now with two sacks on the year, Bills’ rookie Oliver says neither of them have been ‘legitimate’
‘“When you get (ahead) it opens the game for the pass rush. complimentary football, the offense and defense working together,” said Oliver on what led to the Bills’ defensive line’s big day against the Dolphins. “Everybody was eating today.”’
Friday’s Denver Coverage
Tim Patrick’s perseverance pays off as the Broncos wideout is primed to emerge as a dynamic offensive weapon (Denver Post)
Broncos Briefs: Coaches sticking with cornerback Davontae Harris despite struggles against Minnesota (Denver Post)
Miller Downplays Team Dinner But Hypes Broncos’ Future (AP)
Cornerback high among Broncos’ 2020 priorities (KUSA-TV)
CBS4’s Michael Spencer: ‘Broncos Will Have A Good Shot At Winning’ Against Bills (KCNC-TV)
Broncos’ Scangarello calls report of issues with Fangio ‘farthest things from the truth’ (KMGH-TV)
Broncos Injury Report: Beat up for the trip to Buffalo (KKFN-FM)
Von Miller sacks 50th quarterback of his career, can add Josh Allen to list in Buffalo (DenverBroncos.com)
Injury Report: Tim Patrick, Ron Leary limited participants in Thursday’s practice (DenverBroncos.com)
Bills’ Newfound Offensive Identity To Be Tested By Broncos
‘Buffalo’s seven wins have come against teams entering this week with a combined record of 15-55. The next five opponents are 31-19, and include three division leaders: Dallas (6-4), Baltimore (8-2) and New England (9-1).’
Broncos-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Bills are 2-1 when allowing 20 or more points this season after going combined 2-16 previous two years.’