‘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.’
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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.”‘
Analysis: Good RPOs vs. Steelers give Bills foes even more to think about
‘The Buffalo Bills’ offense gave defenses a little more to think about Sunday by successfully employing their run-pass option game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Josh Allen hit 7 of 8 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown on RPOs in the 38-3 victory, according to Buffalo News charting.’
Upon Further Review: First career interception does little to lift Kaiir Elam’s spirits despite big win
‘“F-minus,” he said when asked what grade he’d give himself against the Steelers. “Honestly, I just expect a lot from myself, because I know how hard I work. I had an excellent week of practice. I did everything to prepare to go out there and have a great game, and I feel like I didn’t, so I’ve just got to keep working and make sure I never have a game like that ever again.”’
Ed Oliver, Jordan Phillips ease back into action during Bills’ big win
‘With the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers largely decided by halftime, the Bills’ coaching staff was able to empty the bench for the last two quarters. That meant the team didn’t have to push defensive tackles Oliver and Phillips in their returns from injuries. Oliver played 25 defensive snaps – 33% of the team total – in his first game back after missing three weeks because of an ankle injury suffered in the season opener against the Rams. Phillips, meanwhile, played 21 snaps – 28% – after missing two games because of a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2 against Tennessee.’
Observations: Bills getting healthier at a good time with Chiefs on tap
‘The Bills’ bye week follows the game against Kansas City, so although it would be nice to get as many players back as possible to go up against the Chiefs, there would be a significant amount of time for injured players to heal if they were held out Sunday.’
Buffalo Bills’ next game is the rematch of a playoff classic: What to know
‘Since you can’t see me as I write this, I’m shaking my head just thinking about what happened in those final 13 seconds. The Bills inexplicably allowed Patrick Mahomes to complete two passes to Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce totaling 44 yards to set up Harrison Butker for a game-tying 49-yard field goal.’
Bills coach gives glimpse into ‘hybrid’ preparation process for Chiefs
‘“It’s probably a hybrid of everything,” he said. “To not look at this season and what they’ve done this year, probably wouldn’t be us doing a full evaluation like we should. And then not using what we’ve done against them or what they’ve done against us, would be about the same. So I think you’ve got to kind of spread the canvas out a little further and go back to what they’ve done this year, and also with what they’ve done against us.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen, Jordan Phillips get ‘Dirty Dancing’ treatment for TD celebration
‘Bills Mafia Babes founder Kristen Kimmick captured the moment on video and shared it on social media. Before long, another Twitter account, Hashtag Sports 2.0, dubbed “The Time of My Life” over the video as it looked like a recreation of the famous scene in which Johnny lifts Baby.’
Kenny Pickett says Steelers-Bills fight started when Shaq Lawson ‘went after my knee’
‘“From my opinion, I felt like he went after my knee after I threw it,” Pickett told reporters after Pittsburgh’s 38-3 loss in Orchard Park. “That’s it. You know, tempers flare. I don’t care, I’m gonna keep playing to the last play of the game. That was it. All good with me.”’
Bills Draw Inspiration From Kobe-Led Olympic ‘Redeem Team’
‘The film’s title, “The Redeem Team,” and story arc involving the Americans’ successful bid of overcoming settling for bronze four years earlier in Athens are fitting.’
Isaiah McKenzie remains in concussion protocol
‘McKenzie missed Sunday’s 38-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers while in the protocol. He suffered the concussion in the team’s 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens the previous week, and was listed as questionable to play before being inactive on Sunday.’
Opinion: Bills’ explosive passing game was on full display against Pittsburgh
‘The Bills stuffed the run, holding Najee Harris to 20 yards on 11 carries. They recorded three sacks, had a takeaway, and held the Steelers to 0-for-4 in the red zone and 0-for-3 on fourth down.’