‘Of course no one expects the Bills to repeat Sunday’s defensive performance — holding Washington to three points on a pitiful fourth-quarter field goal — this week against Miami, the same way you wouldn’t expect the Dolphins to push the NFL record for points against this Buffalo defense. But where they fall between those two extremes will be the subject of much speculation and fascination this week.’
Archives for September 26, 2023
Upon Further Review: Bills’ offensive line held up well against Washington’s talented front four
‘“They played fantastic,” Allen said after the game of his line. “Obviously, that’s a fantastic front that we faced. All four of those guys can absolutely go. It was a good test for us. I’m glad things went the way that they went, but utilizing our game plan, move-the-pocket stuff, switching up where we’re throwing the football … I thought (offensive coordinator Ken) Dorsey did a good job with that.”’
Dalton Kincaid’s playing time dips in win over Commanders
‘Kincaid, the Buffalo Bills’ first round draft pick, played 35 offensive snaps in the team’s 37-3 victory over the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. The was 51% of the team’s 68 total offensive snaps. In both total snaps and percentage, that was a season low through three games for Kincaid, who finished with just two catches for 3 yards on two targets against the Commanders.’
Bills position grades: Sean McDermott blitzing less but still playing aggressive with pass rush
‘Defensive line (5.0): After the long day vs. the Bills, Howell now has been sacked on 40% of the plays he has faced pressure, according to Pro Football Focus. The worst rate last season by any starting QB was the Rams’ Baker Mayfield at 30.8%. Defensive tackles DaQuan Jones and Ed Oliver were in on two sacks and combined for a run-stuff on a third-and-1 play early. Oliver bull-rushed guard Saahdiq Charles back into the QB, and Jones beat Charles inside for his solo sack. It was a great day all around to rack up statistics on the D-line.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills capitalize when using additional offensive lineman
‘The Bills used guard David Edwards as an extra offensive lineman on nine plays, the most this season. It helped provide pass protection on two big plays, the 35-yard TD pass to Gabe Davis and the 30-yard pass to Stefon Diggs from the 1-yard line.’
Alan Pergament: Catalon’s new CBS team enthusiastically covers Bills win in two languages
‘Catalon’s enthusiasm level was first class during all the big plays, including Josh Allen’s missile to Gabe Davis for a touchdown and his scramble for another touchdown; A.J. Epenesa’s pick six; and every big play by Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard in a career game.’
Bills to face an offense on historic pace as Dolphins come to town in Week 4: What to know
‘Right now, Miami’s offense is unstoppable. With Tua Tagovailoa firing on all cylinders, the Dolphins have piled up 1,651 yards, the most-ever for a team through three weeks, while their 130 points are the second-most behind only the 1968 Dallas Cowboys.’
Buffalo Bills dominate in the trenches vs. Commanders (Encouraged/worried)
‘Ken Dorsey is doing a fine job as the team’s offensive coordinator, but he continues to baffle me with his play calls on 4th and 1 or 4th and inches.’
Buffalo Bills grades vs Commanders: Terrel Bernard has dominant showing
‘Bernard was a powerhouse and proved why he was chosen to replace Tremaine Edmunds. His stat line does the talking. The 6-foot-1 linebacker led the team with seven tackles, a fumble recovery, an interception and two sacks — which made him the first to accomplish the feat since 2007, when it was done by Chicago Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher.’
From best day to worst day? Buffalo Bills DE pays up for lost bet
‘While Epenesa was likely still on cloud nine on Monday, a few of his teammates brought him back to earth a bit as he had to pay up for losing a bet. Epenesa made a friendly wager on Saturday’s Iowa-Penn State football game. The defensive end wagered that the Hawkeyes, the team he played for in college, would defeat a Nittany Lions team that Ryan Bates, Connor McGovern and DaQuan Jones played for in their collegiate days. Penn State would win the game 31-0.’
Terrel Bernard’s splash plays allowing for smooth transition as Bills middle linebacker
‘It’s too early to claim Bernard is better than his predecessor, Tremaine Edmunds, who was a Pro Bowler with the Bills that signed a record-setting contract with the Chicago Bears during the offseason. But it already seems that Bernard has a trait that Edmunds, to the frustration of many, never developed. Edmunds ran sideline to sideline, racking up tackles or taking on blockers, but rarely created turnovers. He only had one season with two interceptions, two sacks was a season-high and he never recovered a fumble in five seasons.’
Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next
‘The difference might come down to defense, where the Bills appear to have an edge.’
McDermott says Dolphins offense is ‘almost revolutionary’
‘”They have unreal team speed on the offensive side. That’s really where my focus has been the last hour or two,” said McDermott during his weekly Zoom call with the local media on Monday. “It seems like they added to it this offseason.”‘
Opinion: Ophelia, what went wrong?
‘Howell’s tendency to hold onto the ball a little bit longer was not a great idea against this Bills defense. The third quarter started with a nice looking Washington drive, but then the Bills’ pass rush got to Howell again, helping force a third interception. This time, it came from cornerback Tre’Davious White in the end zone.’
Bills TE Dawson Knox supports children fighting cancer with every touchdown, reception
‘Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox supports little fighters in Buffalo by backing the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative. For every touchdown catch he hauls in this season, he’s donating $1,000 to the cause, along with $100 for every reception.’