‘Without saying it, McDermott seemed to indicate it might not be wise to send the Bills into a COVID-19 hot zone for Sunday’s 1 p.m. game, though he also made it clear, “That decision is probably not going to be made by Sean McDermott.”’
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Hall of Fame QB gives some props to Buffalo’s Allen
‘But Allen’s epiphany isn’t limited to impressive passing numbers. He’s reduced his anxiety-inducing runs to an average of four per game, though he still has three rushing TDs, his decision-making has improved dramatically and he’s become a respected leader in the locker room almost overnight.’
Titans broke Covid protocols, per reports: Could game vs. Bills be a forfeit?
‘The Titans’ building was closed on Sept. 29 and the team was specifically told not to have any in-person meetings. Since the outbreak started, Tennessee has had 20 positive cases, including two more on Wednesday, which puts Sunday’s Buffalo Bills vs. Titans game in extreme jeopardy. Teams must have two straight days of negative tests before they can re-open their facility following a positive test. That would mean the earliest the Titans could practice again is Saturday after being out of their facility for almost two weeks.’
Bills-Titans is in jeopardy: Sean McDermott says NFL must determine risks
‘Two more Titans players tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, bringing the total within the organization to 20 since Sept. 29. After no positives on Tuesday the hopes were that Tennessee would be able to get back in its facility on Wednesday to start practicing. But this setback means the earliest they’d be able to return in Saturday, putting Sunday’s game against the Bills in jeopardy.’
Bills’ Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs weigh in on Titans situation
‘“We’re planning on playing and taking it one day at a time. We’re not writing anything off yet. We really don’t know what’s going to happen. But the best thing that we can do is prepare like we’re playing a game on Sunday.”’
Bills place Levi Wallace on injured reserve; Tre’Davious White, Cody Ford miss practice
‘Wallace was listed as week-to-week by Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday and now will miss at least three weeks as he works his way back. Buffalo brought back second-year cornerback Cam Lewis to the active roster from the team’s practice squad.’
Bills’ Josh Allen receives apology from PFF analyst
‘On Wednesday, Monson took it one step further by completing a Josh Allen apology form.’
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‘The sideline collection includes gear from the special Salute to Service line, which features a flag Buffalo Bills graphic in a military-style. Proceeds support the NFL’s military nonprofit partners. You’ll also find the full collection of hats, hoodies, jackets and sideline apparel from Nike, New Era and more.’
Ritzel: Titans potential forfeit to Bills would be unfortunate lesson
‘While it would improve their AFC standing and maintain a perfect record, don’t doubt for a moment that Sean McDermott and Co. want to play this game on the field, the right way. A meeting with the 2019 AFC runner-up Titans is a measuring stick for a Bills team that is sizing itself up as a conference contender.’
How would Bills feel about traveling to face Titans amid COVID-19 outbreak?
‘”I think that’s real. That’s a real situation,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said on a conference call Wednesday a few hours before the Titans announced that wide receiver Corey Davis was the latest player to test positive for COVID-19.’
Thursday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans’ game vs. Bills in jeopardy after Corey Davis tests positive for COVID-19 (Nashville Tennessean)
How would Bills feel about traveling to face Titans amid COVID-19 outbreak? (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans players held workout at Montgomery Bell Academy after facility closed due to COVID-19 outbreak (Nashville Tennessean)
It’s time to start blaming Titans – not just fortune – for COVID-19 outbreak | Estes (Nashville Tennessean)
Report: Titans broke COVID-19 protocol with off-site workout at MBA (Nashville Post)
NFL Looking At “Several” Protocol Incidents With Titans (AP)
Source: Tennessee Titans players test positive for coronavirus (ESPN)
Tennessee Titans players held workout at Nashville school with team facility closed (ESPN)
Two more Titans reportedly test positive for COVID-19, facility remains closed, game vs. Bills in jeopardy (CBS Sports)
Titans players, including Ryan Tannehill, break protocol to work out during COVID-19 outbreak, per report (CBS Sports)
Report: Two Titans Players Test Positive for COVID-19, Sunday’s Game in Jeopardy (SI)
Titans game against Bills in jeopardy after additional player tests positive for COVID-19 (WKRN-TV)
Titans add Corey Davis to Reserve/COVID-19 List (WKRN-TV)
Group of Titans players held off-site workout after COVID-19 shutdown (WKRN-TV)
Two more Titans players tests positive for COVID-19; Bills game now in jeopardy (WTVF-TV)
Group of Titans worked out after COVID-19 shutdown, may have violated NFL protocols (WTVF-TV)
Titans Add Another Player to Reserve/COVID-19 List (TennesseeTitans.com)
Titans Host Bills in Battle of Unbeaten Teams at Nissan Stadium (TennesseeTitans.com)
Bills place cornerback Levi Wallace on IR, promote Lewis
‘Wallace has been inconsistent this year and spent the offseason competing with Josh Norman before the veteran offseason free-agent addition missed the first three weeks with a left hamstring injury. Norman was activated off IR on Saturday and finished with a forced fumble, which he recovered, and four tackles in replacing Wallace.’
Reports: Two more Titans test positive for COVID-19; Sunday’s matchup with Bills in jeopardy
‘Starting in Tennessee, the Titans have had two more players test positive for COVID-19 after two consecutive days of negative tests throughout the organization. ESPN NFL reporter Dianna Russini at first reported that it was one Titans player to test positive, but senior NFL reporter Albert Breer later added that an additional player also tested positive for the coronavirus.’
Report: Titans broke COVID-19 protocols by gathering for workout
‘At the time of the alleged workout, the Titans’ facility was closed due to their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers being postponed after the initial outbreak. According to Kuharsky, a group of players worked out at a local private school after being told not to.’
Bills place CB Levi Wallace on IR, re-sign Cam Lewis
‘Cornerback Josh Norman made his Bills’ debut Sunday after Wallace went down and is now expected to start opposite Tre’Davious White. However, White was one of nine players who did not fully participate in practice on Wednesday. He was listed on the team’s official injury report as having a back injury.’