‘Just look at the numbers. The Bills rank 21st in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt and are tied for 21st in total sacks with 10.’
Archives for October 16, 2020
Devin Singletary undeterred as Bills pursue Le’Veon Bell, who signs with Chiefs
‘“It doesn’t really affect me,” he said. “I always say you’ve got to stay locked in. Passing has been working for us. Of course, we’ve got to get the run game going. It’s not where we want it to be. But it doesn’t really upset me as far as being in a rhythm.’
Hope fades for fans to attend Bills home games
‘Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said Thursday that neither he nor the Bills anticipate fan attendance at home games “for the foreseeable future.”‘
Jim Kubiak: Progression of reads part of Bills QB Josh Allen’s undoing vs. Titans
‘Allen’s troubles in this game can be traced to his approach and desire to make sensational plays, which has been a theme of many of his lesser performances in his career.’
Sean McDermott & Co. trying to patch leaky Buffalo Bills defense
‘“Those guys are pretty good that are coming in,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said of Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. “We’ll have our hands full for sure. But the good thing is we get a chance to line up and play another ball game. We look forward to trying to get better than we were (Tuesday).”’
Report: Le’Veon Bell to choose between Bills, Chiefs and Dolphins
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott, in a rare peak behind the curtain, confirmed that the Bills are interested in the all-purpose back who was cut Tuesday by the New York Jets, ending a somewhat terrible year-plus with the moribund Jets and coach Adam Gase.’
Bills’ Josh Allen thinks he must play key role in beating Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
‘“He’s one of those players where you don’t want to give him more opportunities than what they’re going to get,” Allen said. “I got to be on my P’s and Q’s, and making sure we’re holding on to the ball, and making smart decisions with the football.”’
Tremaine Edmunds struggling through shoulder injury; Bills DC, Lorenzo Alexander urge fans to have patience
‘In coverage he hasn’t been nearly the threat when the ball has been in the air as he was a year ago. His nine passes defensed ranked second on the team behind only cornerback Tre’Davious White. This year he’s had only one.’
Chiefs’ Le’Veon Bell: Bills won’t see RB on Monday Night Football
‘Bell will have to go through five days of COVID-19 testing before he is even allowed in the building with Kansas City. Of course, Buffalo will still have their hands full with the rest of the Chiefs roster on Monday night, but it’s one less player to worry about for the Bills.’
Le’Veon Bell deciding between Bills, Chiefs and Dolphins, per report
‘The Bills used third-round draft picks in the last two drafts to solidify the running back position, selecting Devin Singletary in 2019 and Zack Moss in 2020. Moss has missed the last three games with a toe injury, but even when he was active he looked to be indecisive and the production simply wasn’t there.’
Performance of Bills’ defense keeping McDermott up at night
‘Through the first five weeks, the Bills defense has been a shell of its former self, currently ranked 24th in passing yards allowed per game (263.2) and 21st in points allowed per game (28.4). All of the Bills’ deficiencies were on full display during Tuesday night’s 42-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but despite his lack of sleep, McDermott still has confidence that his unit, once ranked near the top in the NFL, can turn things around.’
White, Milano return to practice as Bills begin preparation for Kansas City
‘Also, wide receiver John Brown was back to full participation in Thursday’s practice. Brown was limited toward the end of last week and was a gameday scratch on Tuesday. Rookie running back Zack Moss was also out on Tuesday night despite practicing in full this past Saturday. Moss was a full participant once again at Thursday’s practice and appears set to return this week against the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Friday’s Kansas City Coverage
The Chiefs want their offense to be less reliant on those Patrick Mahomes miracle plays (Kansas City Star)
As Election Day nears, Patrick Mahomes reiterates call to be ‘a part of this country’ (Kansas City Star)
What the Kansas City Chiefs said with their pursuit of running back Le’Veon Bell (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs’ Sammy Watkins among 4 players not practicing ahead of Week 6’s game vs. Bills (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs Sign Le’Veon Bell 2 Days After Release From Jets (AP)
Chiefs Down Several Offensive Pieces With Buffalo On Deck (AP)
Le’Veon Bell signs with Kansas City Chiefs on 1-year deal (ESPN)
Chiefs sign Le’Veon Bell to a one-year deal as former Jets running back prioritizes winning (CBS Sports)
Chiefs sign Le’Veon Bell: What it means for Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and why K.C. should win another Super Bowl (CBS Sports)
Why did Le’Veon Bell sign with the Chiefs? Breaking down Kansas City’s RB situation with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (The Sporting News)
In Le’Veon Bell, The Kansas City Chiefs Snag A Pro Bowl Back For Second Straight Year (Forbes)
Le’Veon Bell Expected To Sign With The Kansas City Chiefs (Forbes)
Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman ready to step up after Sammy Watkins injury (KSHB-TV)
Chiefs sign RB Le’Veon Bell to bolster backfield depth (KSHB-TV)
4 players in Chiefs’ starting lineup out with illness or injury (KSHB-TV)
Kansas City Chiefs to sign running back Le’Veon Bell to one-year deal, reports say (WDAF-TV)
Week 6 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Two High-Flying Offenses Meet As Bills Set To Host Chiefs
‘“It’s hard not to root for him. I love watching him have success, except this coming Monday,” Allen said. “Hopefully we can get at him a couple of times. But he’s one of those players where you don’t want to give him more opportunities than they’re going to get.”’
Passing fad: Mahomes-led Chiefs take on Allen-led Bills
‘In his fourth season in Buffalo, McDermott is one of five of Reid’s former assistants currently serving as an NFL head coach.’