‘Versus the Ravens, who commanded time of possession 38-22 in minutes, Baltimore dropped an easy interception to keep a Bills scoring drive alive, they severely mishandled a late goal-to-go possession and several calls went Buffalo’s way, including a highly-questionable roughing-the-passer flag by the Ravens that helped move the ball into position for the game-winning field goal. In short, it’s more reasonable to call the Bills’ loss at Miami and win in Baltimore a wash as today Ravens feel the way the Buffalo faithful felt a week ago.’
Archives for October 4, 2022
Analysis: Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds put on clinic in Bills’ nickel defense
‘One reason the Bills can play so much nickel to better defend the pass and prevent explosive plays is slot cornerback Taron Johnson punches above his weight of 192 pounds.’
Upon Further Review: Devin Singletary bounces back from lost fumble, plays key role on game-winning drive
‘“I can’t rave enough about what he is, who he is and what he does for this team,” Allen said after his team’s rain-soaked, 23-20 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. “I urge everybody that’s watching football, if you’re a young kid, if you’re in college, whatever, you turn on Devin Singletary tape and you watch him, how he sprints to the ball, whether he’s got it or not. He’s downfield picking guys up, he’s doing everything right in practice. He’s running 50-60 yards, getting in the end zone and coming right back and running another play.’
Bills defensive backs Dane Jackson, Jordan Poyer resume every-down roles in return from injuries
‘“Super happy and super excited to get back out there with my guys,” said Jackson, a third-year veteran who missed the Week 3 loss in Miami after being taken off the field at Highmark Stadium in an ambulance against the Tennessee Titans the previous week. “The support we get from the guys, man, that keeps me up every time.”’
Observations: Tre’Davious White’s return still uncertain; Jamison Crowder headed to injured reserve
‘It’s possible, although highly unlikely, that White could return to practice as soon as Wednesday and face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. Don’t bet on that, though. The much more likely scenario is the Bills return him to practice, then use most of the 21-day window before activating him. That would allow White to get in some valuable practice time as he recovers.’
CBS’ top team of Nantz, Romo to work next two Bills games; Ch.4 hires sports anchor-reporter
‘It is the first of back-to-back Bills games for CBS’ No. 1 team. Nantz and Romo have also been assigned the 4:25 p.m. Oct. 16 against Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes in a rematch of last year’s memorable playoff game that helped Bills quarterback Josh Allen become more of a national star despite the loss.’
Alan Pergament: CBS’ Ian Eagle, Charles Davis entertain through the chaos in ‘butterfly effect’ game
‘Eagle’s use of the butterfly effect was only one example of why Eagle and Charles Davis are CBS’ No. 2 NFL team, behind only Jim Nantz and Tony Romo.’
Buffalo Bills Week 5 game includes another team with injury problems: What to know
‘The only healthy receivers the Bills have right now are Stefon Diggs and rookie Khalil Shakir, so they may need to look at their practice squad this week where they have stashed Tavon Austin, Isaiah Hodgins and Tanner Gentry.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs has 4-word message (with a 4-letter word) for Ravens fan
‘Buffalo’s final points came on a chip shot field goal from Tyler Bass as time expired. As soon as the ball went through the uprights, Diggs turned and found the boisterous fan. His message was short and to the point.’
Five things to know about the Buffalo Bills, the Steelers’ Week 5 opponent
‘Coach Sean McDermott has pretty famously de-emphasized the running back position in favor of the veteran quarterback in recent years, and that trend has continued in a major way in 2022. Devin Singletary has out-carried Allen only narrowly, 34 attempts to Allen’s 30. But Allen has been far more productive, averaging 6.1 yards per carry to Singletary’s 3.8. Add it all up and Allen handles the ball one way or the other on 74% of Buffalo’s snaps. Singletary can be useful situationally, but in the big picture, not much has changed in terms of the key to stopping Buffalo. It’s making life tough for Allen, or else.’
Bills Find A Way To Win A Close Game In Rally Against Ravens
‘The Bills had lost their previous seven one-score games, and it took a well-rounded effort in the second half to get the job done.’
Buffalo Bills receiver Jamison Crowder has broken ankle
‘Crowder was injured during the Bills’ 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens when returning a punt in the third quarter. He was carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast. Crowder was on crutches after the game Sunday.’
Bills’ Jamison Crowder suffers broken ankle in win vs. Ravens, will likely be placed on injured reserve
‘Crowder signed a one-year deal with the Bills this offseason as an option for Josh Allen in the slot. Before landing in Buffalo, the 29-year-old spent the previous three seasons in New York with the Jets and further back began his career with Washington. Last year, he caught 51 passes for 447 yards and two touchdowns. Through four games, Crowder hauled in six of his 13 targets for 60 yards, while largely playing behind Isaiah McKenzie, who also left this game due to a head injury.’
McDermott: Tre’Davious White ‘continues to improve,’ will return ‘when he’s ready’
‘When speaking with the media on Monday after Buffalo’s 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott did not say if they will elect to do that this week with White. He says that White “continues to improve” and “we’ll get him back out there when he’s ready.”‘
Jamison Crowder suffered broken ankle, out indefinitely
‘Crowder suffered a broken ankle during Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, as confirmed by head coach Sean McDermott. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Crowder is expected to undergo additional tests, but the timetable for his absence is indefinite.’