‘Regardless of the years and Super Bowl trophies and individual accomplishments that separate them, Allen and Roethlisberger should carry the same expectations into a game that carries equally high stakes for their respective clubs. The forgettable stat line Allen had against the Steelers in 2019 (13-for-25, 139 yards, a touchdown, an interception and a 65.2 passer rating) won’t cut it this time.’
Archives for December 10, 2020
Shoulder surgery sidelines Bills wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins for season
‘In a social media posting, he said, “God’s timing is always perfect! Surgery went well. Time to bounce back.”‘
Quinton Jefferson out, Andre Roberts limited on Bills’ estimated practice report
‘The Buffalo Bills held a walk-through session Wednesday, but are required to release an injury report as if they had a full practice.’
Cornerback Daryl Worley says he’s being signed by Raiders off Bills’ practice squad
‘Worley announced the move on Instagram, joking that his GPS got him lost on his way from Oakland to Vegas.’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen provides window into his future with astounding game against Niners
‘If ever there were a game that exemplified Josh Allen’s future, it was Monday night’s performance on a national stage against the San Francisco 49ers. Allen’s scintillating performance embodied every aspect of playing the quarterback position at the highest levels. Statistically, Allen completed 32 of 40 attempts for 375 yards, and threw four touchdowns with no interceptions. His completion percentage was an astounding 80% as he carved up the 49ers’ defense.’
Jim Cheyunski made huge impact in Bills’ first Monday Night Football game
‘Cheyunski was already a crowd favorite in his first season in Buffalo, given his surname. The region’s Polish community embraced him, just as it had defensive linemen Walt Patulski and Steve Okoniewski, Cheyunski’s teammates that season.’
With Steelers’ potent passing game on tap, Bills CB Levi Wallace is on the spot
‘According to Pro Football Focus, Wallace was targeted 12 times and he allowed nine completions for 146 yards which accounted for seven first downs and one touchdown. It was a rough night, indeed, and it further illuminated why the Bills should be thinking long and hard about picking a cornerback in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.’
Josh Allen gets Twitter shout-out from ‘Office’ star
‘Around 11 p.m., Wilson tweeted that Allen is his “second favorite quarterback.” Wilson is known to be a Seattle Seahawks fan, so presumably his favorite quarterback is Russell Wilson.’
Put Bills’ Josh Allen in your MVP conversation, or stay out of it
‘Whether you were an Allen hater, doubter, on the fence, believer, or truther, the 24-year-old has probably changed your mind on one of his 299 pass completions. With every 300- or 400-yard passing game or 4-touchdown performance, Allen has broken through a glass ceiling to build a new one for critics and fans alike.’
Bills can clinch playoff berth with win over Steelers (and a little help)
‘Of course, there are plenty of differences this time around. There will be no Duck Hodges at quarterback for the Steelers. If Buffalo’s win gets them into the playoffs, no fans will be around to celebrate with the players at Bills Stadium thanks to COVID-19.’
Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Ben Roethlisberger pins blame for Steelers’ sluggish offense on himself (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Joe Starkey: How will Steelers’ pass catchers respond to Mike Tomlin’s threat? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise’s mailbag: Do the Steelers need to get better at drafting offensive linemen? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers trying to rebound from 2nd-worst rushing performance of Mike Tomlin era (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mark Madden: Steelers need more from running game to be legit contender (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Armed with $9.75 million contract, Derek Watt remains bit part in Steelers offense (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ Steve Nelson practices fully; Chris Boswell, Joe Haden, Robert Spillane do not (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers get RB James Conner back from reserve/covid-19 list (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Stymied Steelers face another late-season swoon (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Brennan: Steelers’ Conner primed to return for Sunday night marquee matchup (Ottawa Sun)
Steelers Activate RB James Conner Off Reserve/COVID-19 List (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner Activated From Reserve/COVID-19 List (KDKA-TV)
Steelers activate James Conner from reserve/COVID-19 list (WTAE-TV)
Steelers activate James Conner from COVID-19/Reserve list, status of several other players in limbo (WPXI-TV)
Tomlin threatens benchings if receivers’ drops continue (WPXI-TV)
Ben: ‘I need to be my best’ (Steelers.com)
Roster moves continue for the Steelers (Steelers.com)
Week 14 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Steelers Week 14 Playoff Scenarios (Steelers.com)
Josh Allen makes funny reference to ‘The Office’ after Rainn Wilson aka Dwight Schrute compliments his play
‘Allen can go into every game thinking of the words of wisdom from the mustard-shirt, glasses wearing character: “I am ready to face any challenge that might be foolish enough to face me” and he’ll be unstoppable. And if he ever decides to leave the Bills, he should go “wherever they value loyalty most.”‘
First Bills, Steelers injury reports are out
‘The Bills held a walk-through practice on Wednesday, but will be back on the field on Thursday afternoon.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘It is the fifth time this season where a Bills player has been named the AFC Player of the Week. Along with Allen’s three Offensive Player of the Week honors, defensive end Jerry Hughes was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week back in Week 7, while linebacker A.J. Klein was also named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week just last week against the Los Angeles Chargers.’
Josh Allen has perfect ‘Office’ response after praise from Rainn Wilson
‘Following Allen’s 375-yard, four touchdown performance in a 34-24 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, which garnered him AFC Player of the Week honors, “The Office” star tweeted out that Allen was his “second favorite quarterback.”’