‘Suddenly, New England’s situation didn’t seem so dire and it became clear the division will be decided by its QBs.’
Archives for September 12, 2020
Assessing the 2020 Bills position-by-position
‘Given that in 2019 Buffalo was second in the NFL in fewest points surrendered and third in least yards given up, it already had a playoff-quality defense in place.’
Inside the Bills: Social justice messages players and coaches will share Sunday
‘”I usually meet the captains every week and we’ll talk about that as we move forward in the day or two leading up to the game, as we are, but nothing at this point,” McDermott said of specific plans. “But that does not mean that that’s going to stay that way. At this point, all good conversations and all heading in the right direction.”’
Take Five: Bills must avoid believing the hype … even if it’s true
‘”We literally live in the underdog mindset,” Dawkins said. “That’s where we live, that’s where we breathe, that’s where we eat. We appreciate all of the love, but we worry about ourselves. People will talk good and people will talk bad, but as long as we just focus on the 2020 Buffalo Bills, the rest will be history.”‘
Buffalo Bills offense no longer holding back its elite defense: Stefon Diggs has evened playing field
‘“I’d be lying to you guys – (and) I would have never admitted this back then – but it was frustrating some of those years to go out there,” Hyde said. “Defense possibly playing well or getting some takeaways and then our offense going out there and struggling. It was frustrating.”’
Bills-Jets injury report: Josh Norman out; Levi Wallace healthy, expected to start
‘The Bills released their final injury report on Friday and listed Norman as out after the 32-year-old missed the last three days of practice. Wallace was listed all week but he practiced everyday and looks poised to start against the Jets.’
Buffalo Bills’ Stefon Diggs vs. Jets cornerbacks screams mismatch (5 things to watch in Week 1)
‘Diggs, added via trade this offseason to give Josh Allen a No. 1 wide receiver, has a favorable matchup in his debut with Buffalo. When he lines up on Sunday he will see Pierre Desir, Bless Austin or Brian Poole lined up across from him. The trio of cornerbacks are certainly talented, but Diggs will see tougher challenges most weeks this season.’
Demos: Buffalo should expect playoffs in 2020
‘Season prediction: 10-6.’
Saturday’s New York Coverage
Jets will face immediate test against Bills’ tough pass defense (New York Daily News)
Jets OT George Fant doesn’t want to talk about the Bills, he wants to keep the focus on Breonna Taylor (New York Daily News)
WR Denzel Mims to miss Jets season opener vs. Bills after hurting hamstring in practice (New York Daily News)
‘Ready for fist fight’: Jets deliver Mekhi Becton warning to Bills (New York Post)
Denzel Mims’ Jets career is off to cursed start (New York Post)
Jets defense bracing for some Bills’ trickery (New York Post)
Jets’ George Fant rips Chiefs fans for booing during ‘unity’ moment (New York Post)
Jets tackle George Fant, father of three, would rather discuss social injustice than football (Newsday)
Jets rookie WR Denzel Mims ruled out of opener at Buffalo with hamstring issue (Newsday)
Jets’ Denzel Mims suffers another hamstring injury | What it means for Week 1 availability (Newark Star Ledger)
7 reasons why Jets will be worse than last year | Adam Gase on the hot seat (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Denzel Mims suffers setback, rookie ruled out for Week 1 vs. Buffalo Bills (Bergen Record)
Jets rookie Mims injures other hamstring, out vs. Bills (AP)
Jets’ Adam Gase gives troubling injury update on Denzel Mims: ‘I feel like s–t for him’ (SportsNet New York)
Game-by-game predictions for the Jets’ entire 2020 schedule (SportsNet New York)
Lichtenstein: Five Bold (or Not-So-Bold) Predictions for the 2020 New York Jets (WFAN-AM)
‘The Wise Guys Are Taking The Jets’ Over The Bills, Says SportsLine’s Kenny White (WCBS-TV)
Denzel Mims and Avery Williamson Ruled Out for Bills Game (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 at Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)
What Are Your Expectations for the Jets Rookie Class in Week 1? (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets-Bills Game Preview: Sam Darnold and Josh Allen Renew Friendly Rivalry in Week 1 (NewYorkJets.com)
Veteran Cornerback Josh Norman Out For Bills Vs Jets
‘The Bills signed the ninth-year player to a one-year contract in March after Norman was released by Washington. The 32-year-old Norman was competing with Levi Wallace for the starting job opposite All-Pro CB Tre’Davious White.’
Bills rule Josh Norman out of Sunday’s game against the Jets
‘Defensive tackle Vernon Butler, also with a hamstring injury, is listed as questionable for the game.’
McDermott: We have to ‘play good team offense and use all of our weapons’
‘”We’ve had, even before Stef [Stefon] arrived, good players on our offense, so I don’t want to slight those guys in any way. Stef adds another dimension to our offense. I can tell you from a defensive standpoint, it’s hard enough to take away one receiver, let alone multiple weapons, if you will. That’s where we have to continue to play good team offense and use all of our weapons. It all starts up front. We’ve got to play well up front, physical, aggressive and strong, and make sure we give our quarterback time to get the ball to the weapons.”‘
You can win a Pepsi Bills truck party
‘Football season is here, and you know what that means…tailgate season. Thurman Thomas says this year they are taking it to the next level with a little something special he and Pepsi have been working on. If you’re lucky they may make a stop at your house.’
Bills gearing up for Week 1 against the New York Jets at Bills Stadium
‘“I mean the expectation for everybody, the job that we are put here to do is to try and win a Super Bowl I think that’s what our minds are set on. At the same time, we’re taking it one game at a time. We’re worried about the New York Jets and we can’t look forward to week two or week three or week 17 for that matter and win an AFC title but obviously playoff-caliber is our standard here, we want to make it to the playoffs because once you make it to the playoffs everybody’s got a chance and to have a home playoff game is gonna be huge so Beane was right he said that but at the same time it’s one game at a time but ultimately I think everybody here will say that our goal is to win a Super Bowl,” QB Josh Allen said.’
As iron sharpens iron, Bills offense vs. defense has made everyone better
‘“I’m excited about the whole team competing. People talk about the offense, they’ve shown a lot of things during camp that we just have to tip our hat off to, you have to commend them for going to work,” Edmunds said to reporters on Zoom. “We’ve been just competing as offense vs. defense and we’ve made each other better.”’