‘With Washington quarterback Case Keenum still in concussion protocol, rookie Dwayne Haskins will make his first NFL start Sunday in Orchard Park. The first round pick from Ohio State has seen action in two games this season, going 12-for-22 for 140 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions. The Bills enter the game with the third-ranked pass defense in the NFL, both in yards per game (194.4) and yards per pass (5.62). Head coach SeanMcDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier need to confuse and then smother the rookie and give him no chance.’
Archives for November 2019
A family divided: Bills vs. Redskins
‘“Well they started out as good kids,” Phillip said. “All Skins fan, but my wife’s aunt has corrupted them.”‘
Billsrod owner aims to show a different side of tailgating
‘“I guess my family and I try to show the different side of tailgating,” LeBuff said. “Not everybody jumps through tables and acts stupid.”’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Washington
‘There’s no reason the Bills defense should not dominate this game. If Haskins goes Fitzmagic and moves the ball, even inconsistently, there will be concern. It’s one of the few times simply winning in the NFL won’t be acceptable. This situation might require a virtual shutout. Or even a real one.’
Bills elevate DT Vincent Taylor to the 53-man roster | Transactions
‘Taylor, 25, spent the last two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, who made him a sixth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft. Taylor played his college football at Oklahoma State and is a native of New Orleans.’
Game predictions | Bills vs. Washington in Week 9
‘Those traits could keep this game closer than necessary, but winning ugly against bad teams is what this Bills group does best.’
Bills Today | Why Washington coaches expect a challenge from Josh Allen
‘“He does a great job of keeping his eyes up field, he does a great job of scrambling in the pocket and just getting away from all those free rushers that are actually coming. It’s amazing some of the things he can do with his body,” Washington defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said.’
Bills need to boost self-confidence with convincing win vs. Redskins
‘Facing the 1-7 Redskins at home, the Bills will be expected to demonstrate why oddsmakers have them as a heavy favorite. Moreover, there will be a whole lot of anticipation over how convincingly they’ll atone for their ugly, 31-13 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday … or if they’ll atone at all.’
Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins to make first career start vs. Bills
‘Interim head coach Bill Callahan has been adamant that the team is still trying to win and said Haskins wasn’t ready to be the No. 1, but he has no choice given the injuries. If he performs well or Keenum’s head injury lingers, however, Haskins could have the opportunity to earn the job full time.’
Roth: Buffalo Bills need to make their playoff charge now
‘At 5-2, Buffalo embarks on a four-game stretch of games that if the Bills simply take care of business against teams already planning for the draft, it will all but guarantee itself a playoff berth for just the second time in the last 20 years.’
What fuels Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary? ‘Motor’ has an insatiable hunger for football
‘“Out of all the guys I watched … he is the funnest guy I’ve watched all year. The guy’s got some amazing vision, rare vision, lateral quickness, and his instincts … they’re very rare,” Beane said in April. “Rare instincts, rare vision for the position; he’s a smaller guy, wouldn’t call him a home run hitter, but he can make guys miss in a phone booth.”’
Dwayne Haskins to make first career start vs. Buffalo Bills
‘As a pro, Haskins has only appeared in two games with Washington. During that time, the quarterback has completed 12-of-22 passes for 140 yards with four interceptions and no touchdowns thrown. He has also taken four sacks in two games while running for 23 yards on two carries.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Washington: Frank Gore will pass Barry Sanders in career rushing yards (4 Week 9 predictions)
‘That is all Frank Gore needs to pass Barry Sanders for 3rd place all-time in NFL rushing yards. Gore enters the matchup against Washington with 15,170 yards while the Hall of Fame back has 15,269 for his career. On Sunday, Gore and the Bills will face a Washington defense that is ranked 28th in the league in run defense allowing 137.8 yards per game.’
Saturday’s Washington Coverage
Haskins to make first start vs. Bills (Washington Post)
Redskins’ Case Keenum, Montae Nicholson and Chris Thompson won’t play at Buffalo (Washington Post)
Redskins notes (Washington Post)
Dwayne Haskins to make first start Sunday against Bills (Washington Times)
Redskins request joint committee to review Trent Williams’ medical care (Washington Times)
Redskins’ Rookie Haskins Starting QB For Bills Game (AP)
Rookie QB Dwayne Haskins to make first start for Redskins (ESPN)
Redskins’ Dwayne Haskins will make his first career start on the road against Bills (CBS Sports)
NFL, NFLPA to investigate Trent Williams situation; Redskins likely to trade Pro Bowler in 2020 (CBS Sports)
The Legal Significance of Trent Williams’s Health-Related Battle With Redskins (SI)
Redskins’ Dwayne Haskins to make first NFL start vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Something is different in Week 9 for Dwayne Haskins and it could make a ‘huge’ difference (NBC Sports Washington)
Dwayne Haskins to make first start for Redskins vs. Bills (WJFK-FM)
Redskins ask for investigation, but will Trent Williams cooperate? (WJFK-FM)
Nats, Caps title wins send Skins fans deeper into ‘pit of despair’ (WJFK-FM)
Dwayne Haskins Will Make His First-Career Start Against Buffalo (Redskins.com)
Redskins’ Defense Looking To Build Upon Recent Red Zone Success Vs. Buffalo (Redskins.com)
Haskins will make first NFL start against the Bills
‘There have been 17 quarterbacks all-time who’ve made their first NFL starts against the Bills. Here’s the complete list, stats, and results, courtesy of Pro Football Reference…’.