‘The casting agency is specifically looking for a fan with a Josh Allen tattoo, families of Bills fans, a parent/child fan duo, and “ultimate fans”.’
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Josh Allen on hand as Oishei Children’s Hospital unveils wing named after his late grandmother
‘“It was an honor and a privilege to tour the Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing. My family and I cannot even begin to express our gratitude for the support this community has shown us,” said Josh Allen. “The dedication and commitment that the staff at Oishei shows families and patients during their time in the hospital absolutely exemplifies what it means to live in the city of good neighbors here in Buffalo. Thank you all so much and Go Bills!”’
Goodell on a downtown stadium: “I don’t know if the league has a preference…”
‘Regarding downtown, I don’t know, if the league has a preference, my understanding of it is, there’s a pretty strong recognition that the current location or in that area is the right location. But a lot of that comes into, you know, my experience with this all over the country, because I’ve been involved with many of them is that those are decisions that should be made locally, that they should be considered as what the cost of those different projects would be, how they’re going to fund those projects, collectively in a private-public partnership. And also, more importantly, what’s best for that community.”‘
National brand casting commercial and is seeking ‘ultimate Bills fans’
‘The audition deadline is Thursday, October 28, and the commercial will be filmed on Tuesday, November 2. The rate is $400 per day and a same-day COVID test is required.’
Bruce Smith’s Halloween decor puts his ‘terrifying’ NFL career on display
‘How fitting, as the calendar nears Halloween, the Pro Football Hall of Fame-r has decided to put that terrifying career on display. In front of his home are 76 fake tombstones, all representing the 76 quarterbacks he sent to the turf.’
Bills remain among the top 5 teams in NFL power rankings | Week 8
‘When Josh Allen was stuffed on fourth-and-short to clinch a frustrating 34-31 loss to the Titans in Week 6, it put the spotlight on a perplexing issue concerning the AFC East leaders: Why is this loaded offense struggling to tally touchdowns in the red zone? Buffalo is scoring nearly 34 points per game, but the team is 26th in red-zone TD conversion. No team in football made more trips inside the opponent’s 20-yard line in the season’s first six weeks, but the Bills punched it into the end zone only 55.2 percent of the time. That’s down from the 62 percent clip Buffalo posted in its gangbusters 2020 rampage through the league. One can assume this issue was thoroughly investigated during the bye week.’
‘Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing’ unveiled with Josh Allen at Oishei Children’s Hospital
‘The unveiling follows last year’s $1.1 million in donations to the hospital from Bills fans across the globe after the passing of Patricia Allen, Josh’s grandmother.’
Former West Seneca East, UB tackle Evin Ksiezarczyk signs with Bills’ practice squad
‘”All I can say is it’s just a dream come true,” he said Monday during a phone conversation with The Buffalo News. “I feel like it’s every kid’s dream if you’re growing up in Buffalo, a fan of the Bills, is to play for your hometown team. It’s still kind of, not real yet, I guess. It’s still setting in. Words can’t really describe it fully. It’s awesome.”‘
How to donate in memory of Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s grandfather
‘Kirsten served as the groundskeeper at West Seneca West for nearly 30 years. Kirsten’s death came less than a month after his wife of 68 years, Ruth, passed away Sept. 22. Together, they took Daboll in shortly after he was born and raised him together in their West Seneca home.’
4 things to know about new Bills practice squad OL Evin Ksiezarczyk
‘Ksiezarczyk’s strength appears to be in pass protection. He received a grade of 72.8 and 62.4 in pass blocking from Pro Football Focus based on his performance in the two preseason games. He graded out lower in run blocking.’
Bills open as big favorite over Dolphins, Jets’ Zach Wilson may miss first Buffalo game (AFC East Roundup)
‘Things could get worse for Miami next week when they head to Orchard Park to take on a Bills team that is coming off of a bye. Buffalo shutout Miami 35-0 in Week 2 and have won six consecutive games against the Dolphins. Buffalo opens the game as a 13 point favorite.’
West Seneca native and former UB OL Evin Ksiezarczyk signs with Bills
‘Originally from West Seneca, this isn’t Ksiezarczyk’s first NFL team. Previously, the 24-year-old spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings and Washington Football Team.’
Knox’s injury gives Sweeney a second chance
‘Sweeney missed all of last season with a foot injury and then caught COVID and developed myocarditis.’
Bills sign UB alum Evin Ksiezarczyk to practice squad
‘Now, he heads to 1 Bills Dr., just six miles from West Seneca, where he played high school football. Ksiezarczyk then started three years with the Bulls, taking home an All-Mac First Team Honor.’
Bills sign Buffalo native Evin Ksiezarczyk to the practice squad
‘Ksiezarczyk joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2020 with the Atlanta Falcons. He spent the 2021 offseason with the Minnesota Vikings and was most recently with the Washington Football Team practice squad before being released on September 17.’