‘There were a bevy of schedule changes that were released along with the Bills change, but they were all about accommodating the delay of the Patriots-Broncos game from this week to next week. Six other NFL games were moved as the NFL schedule team played merry-go-bye week to keep the league on schedule.’
Archives for October 2020
Bills schedule set: NFL puts $ ahead of safety
‘The Bills have been preparing to play two different teams over the possibility of three days.’
Report: Titans coach tests positive for COVID-19, Bills game in jeopardy
‘According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team released a statement saying a staff member tested positive and that their facility is temporarily closed. The Titans have currently received a total of 24 positive test results, including 13 players dating back to Sept. 24.’
If Bills play Titans Tuesday, Chiefs game will be a Monday game
‘The latest movement of the Bills-Chiefs game is the result of the potential move of the Bills-Titans game to Tuesday. That game, originally scheduled for Sunday, was pushed back due to a wave of positive COVID-19 tests on the Titans.’
7 things to watch for in Bills at Titans | Week 5
‘Three of Buffalo’s last four meetings with the Titans have been decided by a single point before last year’s game was decided by a touchdown. It should be noted however, that the game likely would’ve been a lot closer had Tennessee K Cairo Santos not tied for the worst kicking day since the AFL-NFL merger (1970) with a 0-for-4 kicking day.’
NFL announces schedule change for Bills vs. Chiefs in Week 6
‘The Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills Week 6 game moves from Thursday, October 15 to Monday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. ET on FOX/NFL Network/Amazon.’
Bills Today | Bills, Titans among the five undefeated teams remaining in the NFL
‘For the Bills, they are looking to start 5-0 for the first time since 1991. It would also be the Bills first five-game win streak since 2004.’
Reports: No new positive cases of COVID-19 among Tennessee Titans players, staff
‘This comes just a day after a Titans staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and the team’s facility was shut down Sunday.’
Bills Mailbag: What’s going on with the defense?
‘It does seem like receivers have been more open against the Bills’ secondary than in the past, which could be attributed to the coverages called. Then again, members of the Bills’ secondary might just be getting beat, too.’
One-on-One Coverage: Isaiah McKenzie had ‘no doubt’ he’d keep his spot on Bills
‘“When all that happened, I told my agent, ‘I want to be here, regardless. I want to be here no matter what, because I’m used to the offense and I’m familiar with everything,’” McKenzie said. “I felt like, even though they did that, I still had a chance because I know what I can do. There was no doubt in my mind, if I go out here and show up every day, I know I’ll be here.”’
Bills-Titans on track to be played Tuesday; Tennessee to open team facility today
‘The NFL is doing everything in its power to get the game between the Bills and Titans completed this week after the league had to reschedule Tennessee’s Week 4 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Originally scheduled for Sunday, the NFL moved the game to Tuesday after further positive COVID tests this week from the Titans.’
Jim Kelly ‘very confident’ Bills’ Josh Allen is franchise QB
‘“I’m very confident in that,” Kelly told Serby. “I won’t say 100 percent. But what I see so far, barring injury, I love it. I love his enthusiasm, I like the system that they’re running, I like everything about what’s going on — except for the pandemic that’s going on, because I can’t go watch it.”’
Josh Allen: Bills QB among top selling jerseys in September
‘Brady and Newton both joined new teams this offseason which helps explain their jersey sales. Josh Jacobs is not with a new team, but the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas likely accounts for some of his jersey sales as well. Cowboys WR Ceedee Lamb, the only rookie on the list, is likely a popular jersey choice thanks to playing in close proximity to where he played in college (Oklahoma).’
Sunday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans’ COVID-19 outbreak: Team facility on track to reopen Saturday after another morning of clean tests (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans’ Mike Vrabel not commenting on potential COVID-19 violations until investigation complete (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans’ Kevin Byard says he’s ‘taken note’ of calls to forfeit after COVID-19 outbreak (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans Back At Work, Not Talking About COVID-19 Outbreak (AP)
Tennessee Titans return, kept tabs on reaction to coronavirus outbreak (ESPN)
Titans players motivated by narration surrounding COVID-19 outbreak (WKRN-TV)
Titans Week: More negative tests will lead to Titans hosting Bills on Tuesday (WKRN-TV)
Report: No new positive COVID-19 tests for the Titans for second consecutive day (WTVF-TV)
Titans Return to Building, Ready for Challenge vs Bills (TennesseeTitans.com)
Quick Hits After Saturday’s Titans Practice (TennesseeTitans.com)
Titans Activate Tackle Isaiah Wilson, Practice Squad DB Greg Mabin from Reserve/COVID-19 List (TennesseeTitans.com)
Jim Kelly loves seeing Josh Allen become heir to Bills throne
‘“I’m very confident in that,” Kelly told Serby Says. “I won’t say 100 percent. But what I see so far, barring injury, I love it. I love his enthusiasm, I like the system that they’re running, I like everything about what’s going on — except for the pandemic that’s going on, because I can’t go watch it.”’