‘Quarterback (5.0): More Allen superlatives: He leads the NFL in total touchdowns (passing and rushing) this season with 16, along with passing yards (1,651). Patrick Mahomes has 15 total touchdowns. Allen leads the NFL since 2020 in total TDs with 104. Aaron Rodgers is second with 99 and Tom Brady third with 95. Pittsburgh blitzed Allen 11 times. Allen is completing 64% against the blitz this year for 9.5 yards per attempt with five touchdowns and one interception, according to Buffalo News charting.’
Archives for October 12, 2022
Buffalo Bills’ Reid Ferguson, Tyler Matakevich host dog-friendly Yappy Hour
‘Matakevich has worked with the organization since he was in Pittsburgh. He’s adopted two dogs, Bailey and Cash. He met both through his work with Show Your Soft Side.’
Jim Kubiak: How Josh Allen, Bills used unique seven-man protections on two long Gabe Davis touchdowns
‘He was decisive and overpowering, literally out-throwing the Steelers’ coverage twice for long, gashing touchdowns. Allen’s arm strength is not only the best in the league, but can be it a difference maker as the weather deteriorates into colder, windier conditions and the Bills face three home games in December and January.’
Another Voice: Pegulas should play fair and reinvest in WNY community needs
‘The Pegulas should play fair and reinvest our public dollars in Buffalo and Erie County, by committing to $500 million in community benefits over the first 30 years of the new stadium.’
Bills rookie could steal veteran’s job based on play vs. Steelers (Encouraged/worried)
‘Shakir is only going to get better with more playing time. Buffalo can certainly find ways to utilize Shakir and Isaiah McKenzie at the same time, but the rookie could end up taking over Jamison Crowder’s role.’
Bills teammates roast James Cook over his Instagram ad
‘The only problem? If Cook truly enjoyed the product, it was hard to tell as he gave his signature stoic expression.’
Why do the Bills keep playing in Kansas City?
‘In addition to playing each team from one specific division every three years, the scheduling formula also includes a game against the same-place finisher in the other two divisions.’
Sullivan: With Josh Allen at QB, records are destined to be broken
‘We’ve come to take Allen’s big passing numbers for granted. But there was a stretch where it was unheard of for the Bills to have a 300-yard passer. From the last game of the 2014 season through the 2020 opener, they went 81 straight games without a quarterback passing for 300 yards in regulation.’
Dorsey deflects credit for Bills’ offensive success
‘”There’s going to be things where guys have to get us out of bad plays,” said offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. “I’m not going to call the perfect play every time. I’ve got to trust those guys that Josh is going to get us out of a bad play, or Gabe or Stef or somebody’s going to make a play.”‘
Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘The 424 yards were the most in regulation in team history, and second-most by a quarterback in any NFL game so far this season — trailing only the 469 yards thrown by Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa in Week 2.’
Bills’ defensive chemistry brings Leslie Frazier joy + how Josh Allen stayed accurate on difficult 98-yard TD
‘”There are so many superlatives when I think about some of the things our guys are doing,” Frazier shared. “But one of the things that sticks out is the way they really bond together.”‘