‘According to Pro Football Focus, Devin Singletary has produced .24 missed tackles per rush attempt this season. That mark is good for third-best in the entire NFL among qualifying running backs (h/t Dean Kindig). He also has the second-highest rate of 10- or more yard runs (16.4 percent). The Texans are one of the worst defenses in the league against the run, allowing 121 yards per game this season.’
Archives for January 4, 2020
Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans 2020 NFL playoffs: Preview, odds, how to watch, prediction
‘Bills win, 28-21.’
Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White downplays DeAndre Hopkins slight; known to keep social media receipts
‘But shortly after posting the throwback picture to last season’s game between the teams when Hopkins caught a touchdown pass with White covering him, the All Pro pass catcher deleted the post. On Thursday when asked by reporters what he thought about Hopkins’ post – which included a caption: “2020 mood” – White said he’s focused on playing his game on Sunday and downplayed the individual match up.’
Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White named AP First Team All Pro
‘Joining White as the other First Team cornerback on the team is current New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore, who played his first four seasons in Buffalo.’
No respect: Buffalo Bills DT Jordan Phillips reacts to All-Pro snub
‘Phillips couldn’t find the words to describe his Pro Bowl snub, but teammate Ed Oliver went as far as to say that he was “hurting” over his teammate not being recognized for his play in 2019.’
Upset alert? National media predicts Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans Wild Card matchup
‘Heading into the matchup, here is how the national media sees the game playing out.’
Buffalo Bills most popular NFL playoff team according to geo-targeted analytics
‘Wyoming has become a Bills state because of Josh Allen, who played his college ball at Wyoming. Utah and Colorado are probably a residual effect of Allen playing close by. The Carolinas and Florida are huge Buffalo transplant cities.’
Sullivan: Wood approaching life in the booth same as on the field
‘“I would love to be a coach,” he said, “to have more skin in the game, to feel a win and a loss. Coaching is appealing. I think I would be good at it. It think it would be rewarding. But the amount of hours those guys put in nowadays, I am not willing at this point to be away from my family that much.”’
Bills face Texans in NFL playoffs today
‘What a weird feeling this is. The Buffalo Bills are actually in position to compete in a playoff game.’
‘McBeane’ quickly, deftly turn Bills’ fortunes around
‘Added the GM: “It’s going to be very similar to what Sean and I were used to in Carolina. I’m going to deal with the football (talent-evaluating) side, and Sean’s going to deal with the coaches. But there’s not a czar around here. Sean’s not a czar, I’m not a czar. Every decision is going to be collaborative together. I think that’s the only way. Kim and Terry will be involved.”’
After helping build Texans roster, Brian Gaine returns with Bills
‘As director of player personnel during his first stint with the Texans, Gaine was involved in multiple drafts and free agency signing periods. He was on the staff in 2017 when Smith engineered a draft-day trade to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson, a Pro Bowl selection this season.’
Bills fan from Houston out $200 after this playoff ticket scam
‘”I said, ‘You received the money. I called my bank. Where are my tickets?’ That’s when pretty much they shut down,” Bach recalled.’
Bills QB Josh Allen Much Improved From Rookie Season
‘Texans head coach Bill O’Brien called Allen “a very dangerous guy” who makes good decisions with the football.’
Know Your Foe: Buffalo Bills
‘So, the offense can have its moments, but the defense is one of the best in the league at all times. They’re stout on the front (Star Lotulelei and Jordan Phillips), but they also have some quick interior players as well (Ed Oliver and Corey Liuget). They have as good a linebacker group as there is in the league (Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano and Lo Alexander). But, the star of this unit is the secondary. White is arguably the best corner in the league and hasn’t given up a touchdown in coverage all season long. The safety duo of Poyer and Hyde is outstanding and there are very few back ends with a safety pair like that.’
Saturday’s Houston Coverage
Why the Texans got Laremy Tunsil: playoffs (Houston Chronicle)
Brian Gaine returns — this time with the Bills (Houston Chronicle)
Former first-rounders find playoffs with Texans (Houston Chronicle)
Texans have much to prove in playoff opener (Houston Chronicle)
Texans vs. Bills: John McClain’s scouting report (Houston Chronicle)
Smith: Down year for DeAndre Hopkins? No way (Houston Chronicle)
Texans vs. Bills: John McClain’s keys to victory (Houston Chronicle)
McClain’s Mailbag: Fans’ Buffalo memories and Bill O’Brien skepticism (Houston Chronicle)
Texans vs. Bills: Houston Chronicle staff predictions (Houston Chronicle)
Time for Deshaun Watson to rise to top of AFC (Houston Chronicle)
Hauser: 27 years later, memories of covering Oilers’ collapse still indelible (Houston Chronicle)
Solomon: Bill O’Brien, the GM, has done well. Now, it’s time for O’Brien, the coach, to do same (Houston Chronicle)
Texans fans enjoy playoff rally at CityCentre (KPRC-TV)
6 things to look out for if you’re attending the Texans-Buffalo Bills game (KPRC-TV)
Reliving the Texans best playoff win (KPRC-TV)
Texans fans: Brace yourselves because analysts believe the Bills will pull off upset (KPRC-TV)
Texans look for 4th playoff win in franchise history (KPRC-TV)
Original Texans player says current team primed for deep playoff run (KTRK-TV)
Bills fan from Houston out $200 after this playoff ticket scam (KTRK-TV)
Houstonians fired up for Texans’ Wild Card win (KRIV-TV)
Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins Named AP First-Team All-Pro (KILT-AM)
Bills QB Josh Allen Much Improved From Rookie Season (KILT-AM)
Houston Texans host Buffalo Bills, featuring special guest performances (HoustonTexans.com)
Daily Brew: Nuggets to know for Texans vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)
WR DeAndre Hopkins named AP First-Team All-Pro (HoustonTexans.com)
First Glance: Texans vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)
Know Your Foe: Buffalo Bills (HoustonTexans.com)