‘”It’s a lot of trust that goes into it, and our guys have been busting their tails in practice,” Allen said. “My job is just to give them an opportunity to go make a play. And that’s what we’ve been doing on a regular basis and we have to keep doing that.”‘
Archives for October 5, 2020
Josh Norman makes game-changing play to help seal Bills win
‘With just under 13 minutes to play in the fourth quarter, Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had his team marching down the field with a chance to tie the game. Then Norman did what he’s done so many times in his career — he punched loose a ball, forcing a fumble and giving the Bills the spark they needed.’
Bills improve to 4-0 for the first time since 2008 with win over Raiders
‘With 12:39 left in the fourth quarter, cornerback Josh Norman forced a fumble and recovered as the Bills were then able to take advantage of it and score a touchdown on their following drive. Devin Singletary found the end zone for the first time this season but the play of that series was Stefon Diggs’ 49-yard ridiculous catch.’
Second-half defensive heater is the difference in Bills 30-23 victory over Vegas
‘“We knew what happened those first three games, so we just took it upon ourselves, we wanted to learn from our mistakes and didn’t want to let that happen again,” Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson said. “Our offense put up some points, and as a D-Line, the [Raiders offense] had to get guys out to go out for routes, so we were able to get our rushers out, that really helped too by getting some pressure on Carr making him step up, or low balls or whatever it may be, but it really helped. Our DB’s took it upon themselves to lock up guys, so it kinda helped.”’
Josh Norman returns from IR and makes game-changing play in Bills debut
‘“I was a little rusty at first, I didn’t think I would be but I definitely was and just getting my feet back under me and settling in and just being in a bend but don’t break mentality, waiting for my opportunity to come and it came and it felt good to be back out there with my teammates,” Norman explained.’
Bills QB Josh Allen returns vs. Raiders after dealing with left shoulder injury
‘“I mean I just kind of landed on it a little funky, it’s just the left shoulder, it’s not the right one you know thank god but we’ll be all right. It’s no big deal, I got to play through the pain and obviously we’ll get some treatment on it probably this week but it shouldn’t inhibit anything,” Allen said.’
Bills continue to monitor Titans’ COVID-19 cases as Tennessee next on schedule
‘“I’m concerned, I mean when people are sick we’re concerned whether it’s competitor or not so we hope that everyone is doing ok on their end or improving. That said I’m just getting done with this game, sitting in my locker with my luggage next to me here so we’ve been monitoring it, our operations people, Brandon Beane as well have been monitoring it and I’m sure they’ll brief me when I get on the plane as to where things are,” McDermott explained.’
Week 4: Bills beat Raiders, improve to 4-0
‘The Bills get a terrific return from Andre Roberts and get to work on a six-play 45-yard drive. Allen connects with Diggs and John Brown at the goal line. After a challenge, the completion to Brown is confirmed short of the end zone. Allen punches it in on a sneak. Rookie kicker Tyler Bass, however, misses the PAT, and the Bills lead 23-16 early in the fourth quarter.’
Bills improve to 4-0 thanks to big defensive plays late vs. Raiders
‘After a monster pass to Hunter Renfrow that got the Raiders inside the Bills 35 yard line, Quentin Jefferson knocks the ball out of Carr’s hands while still engaged with a blocker. Jefferson recovers the fumble himself and the Bills are just about home.’
Bills hit jackpot in Vegas with ‘playoff caliber’ experience
‘The kids are still learning. This time, the Bills needed the vets to secure a win. It wasn’t just Norman who delivered.’
Josh Norman shines in Bills debut
‘“That’s part of what Josh brings to our team and defense in this case,” head coach Sean McDermott said of Norman’s ‘dog’ mentality. “When we can score points and take the ball away, you’re tough to beat when you do that.”’
Bills best in NFL? Buffalo leaves desert undefeated
‘Buffalo didn’t need any luck in Vegas as they led from start to finish against the Raiders.’
Victory in Vegas: Bills 4-0 for the first time since 2008
‘Another game and another third-quarter slump for the Bills as the defense continues to be a concern.’
10 Hot Takeaways from Bills win over Raiders
‘Allen took a pretty good shot to that left shoulder in the second quarter. You could see him wince and then head into the locker room. But while WNY held it’s collective breath, the Bills franchise QB just got ready again and went back to work. How mant times did we see that from #13 back in the day? In the second half he showed no effects from the injury and threw the ball with conviction and power. His leap from year 2 to 3 has been meteoric.’
Josh Norman kicks in the door to the Bills ‘pizza party’
‘”The guys, they were having a pizza party and I’m like well shoot I’m knocking on the door and ya’ll aren’t going to let me in?” smiled Norman. “So I had to kick it down.”‘