Archives for October 18, 2022

‘The Bills dared to blitz Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes 10 times – the most they’ve ever blitzed him – and it worked out great.’

‘“I trust our medical staff in their communication with Jordan in this case and I know our docs were heavily involved,” McDermott said. “I’ll just leave it at that.”’

‘“Mental health is real,” wide receiver Stefon Diggs said after Sunday’s win. “He’s battling some things, and he had some things happen earlier in the year and he leaned on his brothers. He could have took some time away from football and really spent it with his family, and he decided to continue to play and continue to be around the people that love him and see him just triumph and a moment to rejoice, like, ‘Damn, a guy like that battling each and every day regardless of what’s going on with his life.’ … He has the courage and the will to be like, ‘I can do it.’ Trying to just love him up and keep him in that good space. To see him have the game-winning touchdown, it’s like, ‘OK, Knox. Good (stuff).’”’

‘Miller played 52 defensive snaps during his team’s 24-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. That was 78% of the team total – Miller’s most extensive action in terms of plays and overall percentage in the first six games of the season.’

‘Smith failed a test last November. He said he has no idea why or what caused his estrogen level to rise beyond the allowed limits. His appeal under the terms of the drug policy with the NFL and the NFL Players Association fell on deaf ears.’

‘While the team heads into a weekend off, two of the Bills’ top officials – owner Terry Pegula and Executive Vice President Ron Raccuia – are heading to New York City, where representatives of all 32 clubs are gathering Tuesday and Wednesday for league meetings. (Co-owner and team President Kim Pegula, who has been under treatment for an undisclosed medical condition, won’t be in attendance.’

‘Fans were able to stream it on the streaming service Paramount +, though there were some complaints that the game was delayed by several seconds. In addition, some Paramount+ subscribers complained they were unable to get the game.’

‘He was especially excited when Bills quarterback Josh Allen reprised his jumping act over a Chief on a highlight reel run on the team’s winning drive. “He can run, he can pass, he can fly, he is Superman,” said Nantz.’