‘It starts Sunday when Buffalo hosts the Vikings, who have won five straight and, at 7-1, have the NFL’s second-best record. And, oh by the way, Las Vegas, in the early line, still favors the Bills by 8½ points … presumably based on their performance previous to the past six periods.’
Archives for November 8, 2022
Bills QB Josh Allen’s elbow injury remains under ‘evaluation,’ Sean McDermott says
‘In regards to a report that said Allen would be limited in practice this week, McDermott said he was aware of the report, but that the team is taking Allen’s injury one day at a time, as opposed to having a plan for the week of practice right now.’
Upon Further Review: Bills’ offense is lacking a reliable second target behind Stefon Diggs
‘Diggs torched the Jets for five catches and 93 yards in the first half, but New York wisely made some adjustments in the second half. The Bills had no adequate answer.’
Despite Jets’ rushing success, Bills stuck with two linebackers
‘The Bills played their usual nickel defense from start to finish against during a 20-17 loss at MetLife Stadium – despite giving up 174 rushing yards.
Mark Gaughan: Jets’ defense took Bills’ blueprint and put heat on Josh Allen
The pass-protection performance by the Bills’ offensive line wasn’t horrible, odd as it might sound. The various mistakes by Allen were a bigger reason for the loss than the pass blocking. Nevertheless, the Jets’ front four got the better of the pass blockers in some key moments.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills’ 11 personnel stumbles vs. Jets
‘The lack of success of the Bills’ primary passing formation, 11 personnel, was the biggest takeaway from Sunday’s loss to the New York Jets. Josh Allen had been completing 65% of his passes for 8.3 yards per attempt out of 11 personnel, aka three wides, in the first seven games, according to Buffalo News charting. Against the Jets, Allen hit 48% for 4.8 yards per attempt. The Bills used extra blocker Bobby Hart on 11 plays.’
Buffalo Bills ‘still evaluating’ Josh Allen elbow injury, status for game vs. Vikings
‘A report by NFL Network Monday afternoon indicated that Allen will probably be limited in practice this week, but that the hope is the injury is not serious enough to keep him out of the game.’
Next up for the Bills is a home game against one of the hottest teams in NFL: What to know
‘It seems rather hard to believe that Minnesota at 7-1 has a better record than the 6-2 Bills, but that’s the case thanks to Buffalo’s shake-your-head 20-17 loss to the New York Jets Sunday.’
Sean McDermott gives Josh Allen update; ESPN reporter urges Bills Mafia not to panic yet
‘NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport provided the first bit of news on the severity of the injury at about 3 p.m. on Monday, reporting that Allen’s injury at the time was only a situation to monitor as opposed to something that could keep him out of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.’
Bills QB Allen’s Status Uncertain With Throwing Elbow Injury
‘If Allen is unavailable for this weekend, the Bills (6-2) would turn to veteran backup Case Keenum to face the Vikings (7-1), one of the 10-year journeyman’s former teams. Acquired in a trade with Cleveland in March, Keenum has appeared in two games this season in mop-up duty.’
Allen’s Injury Puts Bills’ Super Bowl Aspirations On Hold
‘Suddenly, the entirety of the organization and its fanbase is holding its collective breath while awaiting the results of medical tests to determine the severity of Allen’s injury sustained in the final minutes of a 20-17 loss to the Jets — and what impact it will have on the second half of the season and the franchise’s Super Bowl aspirations.’
Bills fear Josh Allen suffered elbow injury in loss to Jets: report
‘Now he’s being evaluated for what appears to be a UCL injury with related nerve damage, according to ESPN. Head coach Sean McDermott said the team hopes to get better information about Allen on Tuesday.’
Source: Bills QB Josh Allen being evaluated for UCL injury
‘”We’re just going through it, still evaluating it, and we’ll see where it goes,” coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “I’ll know more in the next 24 hours and then probably be able to check in with [the media] back on Wednesday.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen says he’s feeling ‘slight pain’ in right elbow after loss; Sean McDermott gives update
‘The quarterback is reportedly being evaluated for an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) and related nerves, according to ESPN. The team is expected to know more in the next 24 hours, per head coach Sean McDermott. Allen will undergo more tests to determine the severity of the injury and what the next steps are.’
Bills Evaluating Josh Allen for Potential Ligament, Nerve Damage in Elbow, per Report
‘Allen is expected to be limited in practice this week, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Buffalo doesn’t believe the injury will keep him out of a game at this moment. If Allen’s injury does force him to miss games, backup quarterback Case Keenum will likely get the start.’