‘”I think that we all have 100% confidence in Josh,” Hyde shared. “We preach it a lot in practice. He’s our guy. He’s the man. He’s our MVP. We all have confidence in him. So, when he says this week that he feels like he can play better, obviously it’s out there, we all know that.”‘
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Stefon Diggs excited for his younger brother’s hot start to the NFL season | Bills Today
‘”I try to keep him even-keeled because he’s got three games and the last one was a pick-six,” Stefon said. “So I said, as far as like touchdowns, give me a couple of games. I’ll run you down quick. I’m super excited for him.”‘
‘Standing-ovation type stuff’: ESPN analyst Matt Hasselbeck not surprised to see Bills, Josh Allen dominate
‘“We’ve just been looking past the Buffalo Bills and how good their offense is, and really how good their team can be,” Hasselbeck told The News on Tuesday. “I think if they put it all together, they can be as good as anyone in the AFC.”’
5 takeaways from Bills’ news conferences: Matt Milano playing like the NFL’s best linebacker
‘According to analytics website Pro Football Focus, Milano is the highest-graded linebacker in the NFL among those who have played at least 125 snaps. His 89.8 grade (out of 100) speaks to the job he’s done since signing a lucrative, four-year contract extension to stay with the Bills this offseason.’
Jim Kubiak: How does a QB get a perfect grade? Dissecting Bills’ Josh Allen vs. Washington
‘From the first play to the last, Allen was more focused and in control of his emotions than in previous games. Being excited and juiced up is a good trait in football, but not to the extent that the fervor of the game interferes with the quarterback’s ability to make important decisions.’
Former Bills player Cornelius Bennett denies sexual assault allegation from lawsuit
‘“It is well known coming forward with a sexual assault accusation can be very traumatic for victims, and I am not saying the individual making the accusation was not abused. What I am saying is that in no way was I involved. I pray this individual finds peace and healing,” Bennett said in a statement emailed to The Buffalo News on Monday.’
The Editorial Board: Erie County legislators need clarity on stadium talks, but not a seat at the table
‘In addition to the dollars involved, the team’s future in Buffalo may be at stake. Negotiations like these don’t take place out in public. The county executive was elected by voters to do a job that includes taking part in bargaining over a new stadium. The same applies when the county negotiates labor contracts with unions.’
Erik Brady: How Wide Right inspired formation of Bills Backers Club in Maine
‘Before the game, he and Kim toured the Bills fieldhouse. There they found a booth that displayed Bills Backers chapters across the country. Maine didn’t have one. “I remember saying, ‘Well, that’s too bad,’ ” Plummer says. “And Kim said, ‘Why don’t you start one?’”’
‘He’s got juice.’ New Bills WR makes a big impact on offense and in the community
‘“When they told me in the offseason that they were gonna go after him, I already knew it was a good fit without seeing him with our offense just because I’ve been with the guy before,” said Sanders’ old college buddy from SMU, Cole Beasley. “I know how he works and he’s still one of the hardest practice players on our team, even at 34. It’s just fun to watch him and he’s been doing it for a long time. It’s fun to watch a veteran guy go to work and that’s an example of leading for the other guys as well.”’
Bills cooking on both sides of ball, climb as high as No. 2 in Post-Week 3 power rankings
‘Following their 43-21 win over the Washington Football Team, the national media has the Bills on the rise in power rankings. Here is where the Bills currently sit on various national power rankings.’
Sabato: Allen, Bills looked Patriots-esque with short passing attack
‘It was patience Allen or offensive coordinator Brian Daboll did not have against a similar look shown by Pittsburgh, which was costly. Similar to the Steelers, Washington boasts a talented four-man front and doesn’t rely on a ton of blitzes. But instead of banging their heads against the wall looking for big shots down the field, Allen took available underneath options and picked them apart for 358 yards.’
Attorneys for Buffalo Bills, NFL say lawsuit accusing Cornelius Bennett of sexual abuse should be thrown out
‘Attorneys for the Bills say the lawsuit should be dismissed because the woman did not file it during the two-year window of the Child Victim’s Act.’
Jordan Poyer screens documentary at Kids Escaping Drugs Renaissance Campus
‘”I know that I’m an NFL athlete, I know that people, a lot of people, have eyes on me,” he told 2 On Your Side during his visit to the campus. “I know that one conversation, one compliment, one encouragement can change one of these kids’ lives.”‘
Josh Allen nominated for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week
‘Allen completed 32 of 43 passes (74.4%) for 358 yards and three touchdowns for a quarterback rating of 129.8.’
Bills move up in the latest NFL power rankings | Bills Today
‘Josh Allen called out his own play after the first two games of the season, but he took a big step in the right direction during the win over Washington in Week 3. He had five total touchdowns and found success in the middle of the field, completing 20 of 25 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown on throws between the painted field numbers, per ESPN Stats & Information research. Allen’s overall play should improve from the small sample size of the first three weeks, but it remains to be seen if he will match last season’s consistent high-level success for an entire campaign.’