‘“It’s super early,” Diggs said. “People kind of ring the bell when it’s super early. I’ll have another conversation with you Game 16 or Game 17. Right now I don’t really get caught up too much in that type of stuff. Things can change fast. Just try to be consistent day in and day out and worry about the task at hand.”’
Archives for September 24, 2020
Column: Bills face mammoth task in dealing with Aaron Donald
‘”He’s the best in the world at what he does and arguably the greatest to ever do it at that position,” Josh Allen told reporters on a video call Wednesday. “He’s so explosive, so powerful, so quick. He can bull-rush you, he can swim you, he can basically juke you at the line of scrimmage. So he’s a tough task to handle.”‘
With potent Rams offense up next, Bills CB Levi Wallace needs to pick up play
‘“Yeah, in particular in that second half, it seemed like they started targeting him, and one of the last drives or couple at the end of the (first) half,” said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.’
Bills preparing for the best defensive player in the NFL, Rams’ DT Aaron Donald
‘Next up on his path of destruction are the Bills Sunday afternoon at what will be an empty Bills Stadium. Buffalo’s offense is off to an outstanding start and Josh Allen leads the NFL in passing with 729 yards. But that came against the Jets and Dolphins, and he knows things are going to get a whole lot more difficult this week.’
Josh Allen wins AFC player of the week, gets his own breakfast cereal
‘“As a kid, that’s something that you kind of dream of, being an athlete and being on a cereal box,” Allen said Wednesday. “It’s something that people get and they start their day and they look at me on a cereal box. It’s definitely weird, but it’s a cool thing and something to cross off the bucket list.”’
Josh Allen: Rams’ plan? Apply stressful pressure on Bills QB
‘After seeing Allen pick apart the Jets and Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley stated that his defense will have to apply stressful pressure early and often on the Bills signal caller. To emphasize how stressful he wants his players to make things stressful for Allen, Staley used a somewhat geographically appropriate metaphor.’
Bills injury update: Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano return; Cole Beasley, Ed Oliver, Zack Moss didn’t practice Wednesday
‘Both Edmunds and Milano practiced on Wednesday but were both listed on the team’s official injury report. Edmunds wore a red non contact jersey but both he and Milano were in pads. That’s a good sign as the two try and make their way back this week against a potent Los Angeles Rams offense.’
Bills’ Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for 4 TD performance vs. Dolphins
‘Only four quarterbacks in NFL history have thrown for more than 700 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions through the first two weeks of an NFL season: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and now Allen, who leads the NFL with 729 yards passing through two weeks.’
Bills vs. Rams airs on FOX Sunday: Syracuse affiliate picks it over Giants vs. 49ers
‘Bills fans is Syracuse will be able to watch the game after FOX 68 picked Bills vs. Rams over New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers. A station representative said it’s always a close call when deciding on which team’s game to air, but this time around the Bills made its choice easy. The quality opponent, the Bills’ 2-0 start and the “exciting” play of third-year quarterback Josh Allen was the reason the station picked the game, the rep said.’
Rams’ Robert Woods ready for his return to Buffalo
‘“It feels good to go back to where I started my NFL career,” Woods said, adding, “Love the fans — I wish the fans could be there. Just going back to that atmosphere, feeling like it’s another home place for me.”’
Rams’ Sean McVay, Bills’ Sean McDermott match wits again
‘“We certainly are aware of what great a job he (McDermott) did as a defensive coordinator going back to Carolina when I was in Washington,” McVay said Wednesday. “But it’s different. We have different players. He’s adjusted and adapted. We’ve got some things that is totally different from how we operated in Washington. But there’s a lot of really good tape that they’ve put out there,” McVay said of the Bills. “Really (in) all three phases, but on the defense side they’ve been really tough.”’
Thursday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rams’ Robert Woods ready for his return to Buffalo (Los Angeles Times)
Micah Kiser making an impact with Rams’ linebacking corps (Los Angeles Times)
Rams’ Sean McVay, Bills’ Sean McDermott match wits again (Los Angeles Daily News)
Henderson willing to carry LA Rams with fellow RBs hurting (AP)
I’m More Impressed With The Rams’ Victories,’ Says CBS San Francisco’s Dennis O’Donnell On Bills Matchup (KCBS-TV)
From the Podium: McVay, Staley, Woods and Goff share final thoughts on Week 2, look ahead to Week 3 at Bills (TheRams.com)
Micah Kiser named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 2 (TheRams.com)
Diggs focuses on giving and receiving in 1st year with Bills
‘“If there’s anything I can say, I give all the credit to Josh and his consistency,” Diggs said Wednesday.’
Milano, Edmunds both practice for Bills
‘Edmunds was wearing a red non-contact jersey, which was not a surprise considering he’s recovering from a shoulder injury, while Milano was in his regular blue jersey. Both players missed last Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins with injuries and were officially listed as “limited” on the team’s participation and practice report.’
Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘Allen becomes the third player in franchise history to earn Offensive Player of the Week honors from the NFL three times, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Jim Kelly.’