‘Then, last October at the same site, the Bills lost a 34-31 heartbreaker when Allen slipped on 4th-and-1 from the Titans’ 2-yard line in the closing seconds. That play decided the game, but the reason Buffalo was behind at that point was Henry had his way with the Bills’ defense, running for 143 yards on 20 carries with three touchdowns, including a 76-yarder.’
Archives for September 15, 2022
‘Showtime’ comes to Buffalo, and Bills are ready to face Titans
‘“It’s gonna be crazy,” Allen said Wednesday. “Half day at school, that’s how you create some Bills fans right there, get out of school. And I hope they love the Bills.”’
Derrick Henry is worth price of admission. The Bills owe him some payback.
‘He’s 6-foot-3 and 247 pounds, yet his 4.54 speed in the 40-yard dash makes him a breakaway threat. He is a block of granite with jet propulsion on his back.’
Bills concessions vendor trying to stay current at old stadium
‘“We’re always trying to tinker with things the best we can with the footprint we’re stuck with, and there are some challenges with that,” Altomare said Wednesday, as the Bills’ Monday night home opener looms. “We still have a few more seasons to play here and a lot of fans to serve.”’
Alan Pergament: ESPN’s ‘NFL Live’ in Orchard Park Monday; Fitzpatrick addresses criticizing ex-teammates
‘Dan Orlovsky, the analyst on the game alongside play-by-play announcer Steve Levy and analyst Louis Riddick, will be joined by his “NFL Live” teammates Laura Rutledge, Marcus Spears and Mina Kimes outside Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park for the one-hour program. Rutledge also will be the sideline reporter for the game.’
Voice of the Fan: Bills best the best by a billion, and more is to come
‘Granted, that was just for this game, and the Bills cannot tolerate being reckless with the football for any more games. In fact, the Bills look like as if they might be the only team that can stop the Bills.’
Bills are in ‘good hands’ if they have to use their emergency long snapper. Here’s why
‘“I would be the guy; they would come looking for A.J.,” said smiling defensive end A.J. Epensa, who has been the emergency long snapper since he came to the Bills as a second-round draft pick in 2020.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver won’t practice Wednesday with ankle injury, status unclear for Titans game
‘The Bills signed defensive tackle Prince Emili to their practice squad on Wednesday, releasing veteran receiver Tanner Gentry, in what seems to be a precaution in case Oliver isn’t ready to go by Monday night when Buffalo faces the Tennessee Titans.’
What’s the story with Von Miller’s triangle haircut? Bills pass rusher explains the design
‘“A triangle represents manifestation, enlightenment, revelation, and a higher perspective,” Miller wrote. “It is often used to mark the cycles of growth that lead to a higher state of being. Spiritually, it represents a path towards enlightenment or connection to an omnipresent being. Energetically, triangles direct energy and power in the direction which they point.”’
Oakfield-Alabama Superintendent promises day off if Bills win Super Bowl
‘“Alex, it’s because of the traffic, nothing more. It’s not because of ‘Bills Fever,’” tweeted Fisgus (@SuperFisgusOA), reminding me the OP and Frontier districts were not providing their students time off simply out of sheer goodwill. “But I will tell you this: OA will be closed on the Monday after the Super Bowl if we get there. I’ll call that ahead of time. Mark my words.”’
Sullivan: Bills quick to quell excitement after opening rout of Rams
‘“We’re not surprised that we did so well,” Epenesa said. “None of us are satisfied, either. In our minds, last year was last year. We could say we were 2021’s best defense all we want. But all that matters is the here and now, the season that’s currently upon us. No one cares about that anymore. All they care about is today, the next day and the day after that.”’
Thursday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans Preparing to Face Raucous Atmosphere on Monday Night in Buffalo (TennesseeTitans.com)
Josh Allen has become the Jets’ latest AFC East quarterback nightmare
‘For the Jets and their fans, this is all too familiar. For 20 years they had to live with Tom Brady being in the division and facing him twice a year. Before that, it was Dan Marino on the Dolphins twice a year. And the kick in the gut for Jets fans is knowing they could have drafted all three of those players but chose other quarterbacks instead.’
Allen To Diggs: Chemistry Builds Between Bills’ Dynamic Duo
‘“In that first year, everybody was about how things clicked so fast. It was just guys playing football,” Diggs said, referring to his first season in Buffalo in 2020, when he became the Bills’ first player to lead the NFL in both catches (127) and yards receiving (1,535).’
Schools near the Buffalo Bills’ stadium will have a half day because of Monday Night Football
‘The decision was made because of expected heavy traffic around the stadium with parking lots expected to open around 4 p.m. ET. Dismissing school early will help ensure students get home safely and assist police officers with traffic. Bills fans often arrive at unofficial parking lots hours prior to kickoff to tailgate. The game is part of ESPN’s doubleheader that also includes the Minnesota Vikings facing the Philadelphia Eagles at 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+).’