‘Defensive end Jerry Hughes (groin) and safety Siran Neal (concussion) both missed practice for a second straight day, as the team prepares to take on the Denver Broncos Sunday in Orchard Park.’
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Brown: We haven’t put up our best offensive performance yet
‘”He’s calm now, but, to me, Josh is still the same. I definitely talk to him about not taking hits. He’s been doing a good job with that. As far as the turnover situation, I just think he’s playing smarter and he’s making way better decisions and not forcing things.”‘
Bills prepare to take on Broncos
‘McDermott was asked about the special team return game and if he thinks they may break one for a touchdown soon, “I think the guys, going back to the fundamentals, the techniques the guys have really worked on, our kickoff return in particular, setting up getting on the aiming points, hands inside and being in sync with Andre as well, there’s been some chunks and I think the next step is to score on it.”’
Three keys to rebuilding the O-line: Being tough, smart & dependable
‘“Tough, smart, dependable,” Johnson said. “And, if you go guy to guy, they all have that. They are a smart crew, they can see thing, they understand football and they can communicate it. And, that’s vital. A lot of times in the room, I’m not the smartest guy in the room and, I’m OK with that.”’
How close is the Bills kick return unit to breaking a big one?
‘“We’re always looking for those plays,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “I think the guys have really worked on the fundamentals and techniques on our kick return unit in particular. Whether it’s setting up, getting on the aiming points, getting our hands inside and then being in sync with Andre as well. We’ve had some chunk plays. Now the next step is to score on it. That’s the exciting part about what we do on kickoff return.”’
3 key matchups to follow for Bills vs. Broncos | Scouting Report
‘Buffalo’s top passing target currently leads the AFC among wide receivers with 817 yards in 10 games. Harris will have his hands full after having a tough go of it against Stefon Diggs last week. Denver subbed in cornerback Isaac Yiadom in his place in the second half.’
Bills Today | Former Bills coach a finalist for NFL 100 All-Time Team
‘On Monday, the NFL announced its finalists for running backs on the NFL 100 All-Time Team, two former Bills in Thurman Thomas and O.J. Simpson made the list. Following the announcement, the NFL released 20 head coaches who are finalists to make the team as well. Former Bills head coach Marv Levy made the list.’
Suddenly, Bills’ schedule has tougher look
‘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).’
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.’