‘But Seattle is an enigma on the other side of the ball, sitting last in the NFL in both yards surrendered per game (461) and passing yards given up (359).’
Archives for November 7, 2020
Who decided ‘Bills Mafia’ was just fine?
‘Pegula Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Bills, has vast media and community relations departments and presumably ties to high-profile legal firms. Did nobody among them suggest that attaching the franchise to the phrase “Bills Mafia” via a trademark was a bad idea no matter how many shirts and hats were sold?’
Take Five: Bills need running game to provide second defense vs. Seahawks
‘The Seahawks’ defense ranks ninth in the NFL against the run, though that’s largely because opponents have so much success against their bottom-ranked pass D. The only way the Bills can show the improvement of their run game is legit – and not a function of feasting on the Patriots’ weak tackling – is to do it in back-to-back games.’
Bills-Pats is season’s second-highest rated game; Myers, Huard back for Seattle game
‘The game that was widely viewed as ending the Patriots’ AFC East dominance of the Bills over two decades had a 41.1 rating on WIVB-TV (Channel 4), the local CBS affiliate. That made it the second-highest rated game of the season.’
ESPN’s Christine Lisi is a proud voice of Bills Nation
‘“And I see so much of that in this Bills team,” Lisi said. “I’m hoping this is the start of something like those years for the Bills.”’
Seahawks assistant coach Clint Hurtt hasn’t forgotten he comes from Rochester
‘On the positive side, Hurtt joked, “I figured I was going to spend a good chunk of change on tickets and dinner and everything else so hey, I keep some money in my pocket.”’
No Buffalo Bills fans in the stadium yet, Cuomo says. Here’s why
‘But western New York is leading the state in its infection rate, he said, with a rate of 3.1% in Erie County and 2.6% percent in Monroe County, the two largest counties in the region.’
Bills rule out Matt Milano, Mitch Morse vs. Seahawks; new LB Darron Lee could be active
‘McDermott also ruled out special teams ace Taiwan Jones for the game this week. Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury and he’s been out of practice all week. Cornerback Josh Norman will be out again this week as he continues to work back from the hamstring injury.’
Sean McDermott on A.J. Klein’s play, handling of Matt Milano injury
‘Klein has started four games for the Bills (6-2) and has played more than 60% or more snaps in five games. He has 28 total tackles, none for a loss, one quarterback hit, one forced fumble and zero passes defended. If we’re being honest, Klein has been a liability when he’s been on the field.’
Cuomo rules out fans at Buffalo Bills games during coronavirus surge
‘But the Buffalo area is one of several parts of the state Cuomo identified today as likely to get new coronavirus rules next week. The Rochester and Syracuse areas were the others.’
Buffalo Bills are punch line in Conan O’Brien’s Donald Trump joke
‘The wounds are still fresh, Conan.’
The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 9 Opponent, The Buffalo Bills
‘The league will eventually figure you out once you give it enough time. The Titans, Chiefs and Jets all played a lot more zone coverage than the Bills were accustomed to seeing in their first four games, and the Bills were slower to adjust than you’d like to see if you’re a fan of the team. Buffalo’s run game was also late to the party, and the offense as a whole struggled when teams sold out to take away the pass and the Bills couldn’t move the ball on the ground. Allen, himself, hasn’t been bad these past four games, but he hasn’t been asked (or able) to stretch the field like he was at the beginning of the season. I have a feeling that changes this Sunday.’
Pete Carroll Looking Forward To Return To Buffalo, Place Where He Started His NFL Career
‘”It is fun to go back there,” Carroll said. “It’s a unique place. It was a unique experience, first year in the league. We were terrible the year I was there; they couldn’t wait to get some of us out of there. I got fired immediately after the season was over. So it’s fun to go back. It’s a unique place, unique area. I wish their fans were there, because it’s a great crowd, too. They love their football. You’ve got to get prepared for a variety of weather conditions that can change in a heartbeat, all that. Looks like we have pretty good weather coming—I’m not trusting that until we get there and see it. I like going back.”‘
Saturday’s Seattle Coverage
Colby Parkinson’s arrival, Luke Willson’s departure signal a changing of the guard at tight end for Seahawks (Seattle Times)
Seahawks’ Chris Carson, five others declared out vs. Bills (Seattle Times)
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ slogan (Seattle Times)
Seattle Seahawks have arguably NFL’s top WR tandem in Metcalf, Lockett (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
‘We won’t limit him at all’: All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to return for Seattle Seahawks against Bills (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
‘You’ll know that he’s out there.’ No limitations on Seahawks safety Jamal Adams against Bills (Tacoma News Tribune)
Jamal Adams full go. Chris Carson, Shaquill Griffin, 2 other Seahawks starters out Sunday (Tacoma News Tribune)
Russell Wilson says all Seahawks voted–and applies to trademark ‘Let Russ Cook’ (Tacoma News Tribune)
Seahawks Rule Out RBs Carson, Hyde For Game At Buffalo (AP)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams back; RBs Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde out (ESPN)
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ (ESPN)
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson trademarks phrase ‘Let Russ Cook,’ with an eye on selling kitchen utensils, apparel (CBS Sports)
Seahawks’ LT Duane Brown has been the key to the team’s success this year (NBC Sports Northwest)
Seahawks vs. Bills injury report: No Chris Carson or Carlos Hyde, Jamal Adams makes his return (NBC Sports Northwest)
5 burning questions ahead of Seahawks vs. Bills in Week 9 (NBC Sports Northwest)
Russell Wilson officially trademarks “Let Russ Cook” (NBC Sports Northwest)
Seahawks rule out 6 players for Bills game that also sat out last week (KIRO-AM)
Clayton: Why Seahawks may be better off they didn’t make big offseason moves at pass rush (KIRO-AM)
Pete Carroll Show: Seahawks safety Jamal Adams ‘had a great week’ (KIRO-AM)
Moore Predicts: Most factors favor Seahawks, but Bills will win in Buffalo (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks’ Dynamic Receiving Duo On Historic Pace (Seahawks.com)
Jamal Adams Is Back, Six Ruled Out & Other Seahawks Injury Updates (Seahawks.com)
Week 9 Injury Report: Seahawks at Bills (Seahawks.com)
2020 Week 9 Key Matchups: Seahawks at Bills (Seahawks.com)
Friday Round-Up: Picks And Predictions For Week 9 Matchup At Buffalo Bills (Seahawks.com)
The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 9 Opponent, The Buffalo Bills (Seahawks.com)
Pete Carroll Looking Forward To Return To Buffalo, Place Where He Started His NFL Career (Seahawks.com)
Buffalo Bills without Mitch Morse, Matt Milano vs. Seattle Seahawks
‘Buffalo signed 2016 first-round pick Darron Lee to its practice squad last week, and McDermott said it’s not “outside the realm of possibility” to activate the linebacker in Milano’s stead.’