‘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.
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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.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB could be dealing with UCL injury, report says
‘Following the hit, Allen was seen grabbing his right (throwing) arm and elbow, before launching a final incomplete throw to Gabriel Davis to seal the loss.’
Josh Allen’s elbow injury still being evaluated
‘NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted on Monday that Allen’s injury is expected to keep him limited in practice this week, but that more tests would be conducted.’
Opinion: Didn’t see that Bills loss coming
‘The Bills lost this game because their passing offense vanished in the second half. It actually started midway through the second quarter after the Bills put together their best drive of the game, a 93-yard touchdown drive that gave Buffalo a 14-3 lead with six-and-a-half minutes left in the first half.’