‘With two shutouts in the first four games (Buffalo shut out Miami 35-0 in Week 2), the Bills are the first team since the 2000 Baltimore Ravens to earn two shutouts in the first four games of the season. That Ravens team has the modern-era NFL record for points per game allowed in a season (10.3) and ranked first in the league in nine defensive categories. The 2000 Ravens allowed just 23 points in four postseason games, not allowing an offensive touchdown in their Super Bowl XXXV victory over the New York Giants.’
Archives for October 2021
Opinion: Domination
‘There will be plenty of talk about the dominance of this Bills defense through these first four games, and it certainly deserves plenty of recognition. But a broken down Ben Rothelisberger, a Tua Tagovailoa/Jacoby Brissett combo, Taylor Heinicke and finally Davis Mills on Sunday are far from measuring sticks.’
Opinion: Another stress-free game day for Bills fans
‘Meanwhile, the defense smothered a Texans offense that has basically one legitimate weapon and is struggling with a rookie quarterback.’
Milano, Poyer, Johnson all day-to-day
‘Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott told the media on Monday afternoon that linebacker Matt Milano, safety Jordan Poyer, and cornerback Taron Johnson are all day-to-day headed into this week as the team prepares to take on the defending AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs Sunday night in Kansas City.’
Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Cole Beasley takes jab at Bills fans at Highmark Stadium
‘”Only place I get boo’d is at our home stadium,” Beasley tweeted. “Then some of the same people want me to take pictures and sign autographs. I thought bills fans were the best in the world? Where’d they go? If the vaccine works then why do vaxxed people need to be protected from unvaxxed? #letthemin.”‘
Allen, Bills offense continue to grow after another win
‘“I think resiliency is one of the words that comes to my mind, but I think about it, we didn’t start the season out how we would like to, didn’t start off today, play one how we’d like to…” Allen said.’
Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie launches new podcast
‘“I’m 26 now, so I’ve got a lot of years under my belt,” McKenzie said. “I’ve got a lot of memories under my belt and I’m going to share. A lot of football under my belt that I’m going to share with the fans. It’s going to be fun.”’
Erie County GOP leaders propose timeline for public input for new Bills stadium
‘“Ten years ago, when the lease extension was brought to the legislature, we didn’t see it until the day we were asked to vote,” Lorigo said. “We were told we have to vote on it today, because it’s not going to take effect, and things like that. That can’t happen again. That’s why we introduced a resolution this early, letting the county executive, and letting the Pegulas and letting my colleagues across the aisle know that we expect to have time to review the document, and get input form the public.”’
Bills’ Cole Beasley calls out fans for booing him at home
‘”Some people may think that I’m being selfish and making this a ‘me’ thing, but it is all about the young players who don’t have a voice and are reaching out to me every day because they’re told if they don’t get vaxxed, they’ll be cut.”‘
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie launches first episode of new podcast
‘McKenzie says he’ll have many behind-the-scenes stories from his football career, and will be answering fan questions.’
‘I thought Bills fans were the best in the world?’ Receiver Cole Beasley claims fans booed him over vax stance
‘In a Tweet Monday, Beasley said “Only place I get boo’d is at our home stadium. Then some of the same people want me to take pictures and sign autographs. I thought Bills fans were the best in the world? Where’d they go? If the vaccine works then why do vaxxed people need to be protected from un-vaxxed?”‘
14 denied entry to Sunday’s Bills home game
‘Last Sunday’s game was the first with the vaccine requirement in place.’
‘We have a farm system here’ | Young players step up in Bills’ victory over Houston
‘”Quan (Jaquan Johnson), since day one coming into this organization, has worked his (butt) off,” Hyde said. “There was no doubt in my mind that he was going to go out there and ball out. Same thing for Cam. We call him ‘Buffalo Cam.’ He’s from here. He’s been working his (butt) off too.”‘
The Bills coaching staff wants the team to focus on this heading into Chiefs week
‘”Consistency is something that is important for our success down the road,” McDermott added. “And consistency is usually bred by consistent preparation. So that’s what I’m looking for this week is for us to get back and prepare with the work.”‘
Bills lead the NFL in these 11 different defensive categories + more numbers to know
’11 – The number of defensive categories in which the Bills lead the league. Among them are total yards allowed per game, total yards allowed per play, pass defense, first downs allowed, points allowed, interception percentage, point differential, yards per game differential, red zone defense and total takeaways. It has been a dominant first month of the season.’