‘It’s what happens in the final six games that will decide their fate. That stretch will be preceded by a bye week, and before the final two games against the Pats and Dolphins, Buffalo will host the Chargers (2-5), go to San Francisco (4-4), come home against Pittsburgh (7-0) then travel to Denver (3-4).’
Archives for November 3, 2020
Analysis: Linebacker, tackle issues exposed for Bills’ defense in second half
‘Milano’s replacement, A.J. Klein, doesn’t have Milano’s speed to fill gaps and chase ball carriers as quickly, and he’s not as effective as Milano on blitzes.’
Upon Further Review: In beating Bill Belichick, Sean McDermott clears major hurdle
‘“We haven’t won the division, and to me, that’s the goal we have to do, because we need to host playoff games here in Orchard Park, and the only way we get a chance to do that is if we win the division,” General Manager Brandon Beane said in September. “We haven’t been able to take down the Patriots yet – nobody has since we’ve been here. That’s still the team we’re chasing. We don’t play them until the middle of the season, but I’m sure the Jets and the Dolphins are thinking the same thing. That’s our goal, that’s our focus. We’ve got to try to compete and win the AFC East.”‘
What we learned from Bills’ snap counts in Week 8 win, game ball and more
‘With Milano on a pitch count, the Bills gave A.J. Klein 51 snaps against the Patriots – 78% of the defensive total.’
Five takeaways from Monday’s Bills press conferences
‘Boettger finished the game as Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded player for the Bills against the Patriots.’
Position grades: Bills’ Stefon Diggs moves up to No. 2 in NFL in yardage
‘Diggs’ 695 yards rank behind only Arizona’s DeAndre Hopkins (705). Diggs’ 54 catches rank behind Hopkins (57) and Saints running back Alvin Kamara (55).’
Column: Like the Bills, CBS’ Eagle and Davis don’t ‘wow’ but are sharp at game’s end
‘The chemistry between Eagle and Davis is strong enough to make you think they’ve been working NFL games together for years.’
Maiorana’s observations: Run game awakens, Mitch Morse injury and linebacker play a worry
‘The fact is that for all the excitement Josh Allen and his arsenal of wide receiver weaponry provided in September, the ideal weather (plus an indoor game in Las Vegas) Allen had during the Bills’ 4-0 start is long gone. It’s going to be tough to be that effective through the air, so they have to be able to run the ball.’
Jon Feliciano helped Bills offensive line find identity in return vs. Patriots
‘“Jon is a big part of what we’re trying to do here and certainly a big part of the offensive line,” McDermott said. “We haven’t had him and I think that added to our identity today.”’
5 things to know about new Bills LB Darron Lee
‘Lee has been out of football this season as he served a four-game suspension from the NFL. The reason for the suspension was not reported. Lee played his first three seasons for the New York Jets before he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019. He was on the Super Bowl-winning team last season, playing primarily on special teams.’
Patriots’ Bill Belichick waving white flag on 2020 after loss to Bills?
‘“Look, we paid Cam Newton $1 million,” Belichick said during his weekly appearance on WEEI. It’s obvious we didn’t have any money. It’s nobody’s fault. That’s what we did the last five years. We sold out and won three Super Bowls, played in a fourth, and played in an AFC Championship Game. This year we had less to work with. It’s not an excuse, it’s just a fact.”’
Bills Running Attack Finally Finds Its Legs Against Patriots
‘Devin Singletary led with 86 yards rushing and rookie Zack Moss added 81 and scored twice in becoming just the NFL’s third running back tandem to top 80 yards each in one game. And the AFC East-leading Bills (6-2) combined for a season-best 190 yards rushing in outpacing the passing attack (154 yards) for just the third time in Allen’s two-plus seasons.’
Bills add former 1st-round pick Darron Lee to practice squad
‘In Buffalo, he has the potential to eventually shore up a position that lacks depth behind veteran backup A.J. Klein. Starters Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano have both been in and out of the lineup because of various injuries.’
Buffalo Bills Sitting Pretty At 6-2, But Looks May Be Deceiving
‘Even though the Bills have slayed the dragon in these Patriots, they have to stay humble and hungry. Many see this as the passing of the torch, but McDermott gave his team the right messages.’
Bills sit atop AFC East as trade deadline looms
‘”I know [general manager] Brandon [Beane] is always looking for ways to improve our football team,” head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday afternoon, just about 24 hours before the trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST on Tuesday. “I know the deadline is fast approaching here, so nothing we know of right now in terms of in the works, but I know he’s continuing to watch to see if anything would be the right fit for us.”‘