‘They’re linked not just because of their names, either. Both were selected by their respective teams at No. 7 overall — Allen the QB in the 2018 NFL draft and Allen the linebacker one year later.’
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Von Miller says ‘safe bet’ he’ll make season debut for Bills against Jags in London
‘Miller, who sustained a knee injury last November, said Friday there’s a “94 1/2 percent” likelihood of him suiting up at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. His official status for the game was listed as questionable on Friday’s injury report.’
Bills’ Von Miller says ‘safe bet’ he’ll make his return in game against Jaguars in London
‘”I think the biggest thing is the first day when you’re coming off an injury like that, you want to get through it,” McDermott said. “I applaud him for making it through that first practice because that’s a milestone in and of itself because of the months and months and the hours of rehab. So, I think that’s really where we’re at. I think day two was better than day one. He looked like he was getting more comfortable.”‘
Bills taking Von Miller’s return ‘one day at a time’
‘Miller was a limited participant in both Wednesday and Thursday’s practices, and after the team arrived in London early Friday morning, he was out there for the team’s walk-through. He is officially questionable for the game. The pass-rusher is in his second year with the Bills and is coming off a right ACL injury, suffered on Thanksgiving, that ultimately required surgery.’
Bills rule Greg Rousseau out against Jaguars with foot injury
‘During his meeting with the assembled media in London on Friday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that defensive end Greg Rousseau would miss Sunday’s game due to a foot injury. The third-year pass rusher has yet to practice this week with the team due to his ailment.’
McDermott confident in extensive planning leading up to Sunday
‘”We’ve got to be able to trust our staff. They’re the experts in this area in particular,” said McDermott with WGR’s own Sal Capaccio while in London on Friday. “So along with Joe Collins – who I mentioned earlier in the week, being from London – doing a lot of research on the soccer league out here and so on and so forth, it’s been well-researched and detailed.”‘
Allen believes this Bills offense is ‘most versatile’ unit he’s been a part of
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen says he is excited to be able to showcase what American football is all about this coming Sunday. This being Allen’s first time in London, he is excited to see how the fans are in England, while also hoping they will be cheering for the Bills and loud whenever the Jaguars have the ball.’
Buffalo Bills DE Greg Rousseau ruled out for Sunday’s game, Von Miller listed as questionable
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott spoke to the media before practice and said that defensive end Greg Rousseau has been ruled out for Sunday’s game. Rousseau did not practice all week due to a foot injury.’
Underdog mentality links the Buffalo Bills, Bills Mafia with NFL fans in the UK
‘“I think it resonates with the working class. Our version of your blue-collar. But the working class in London resonates with that,” Clancy told 7 Sports. “They can feel that they’re the underdogs. They’ve been through it. And that I think represents half the population of London.”’
‘Definitely lifelong friends now’: WNY woman and London man brought together by the Buffalo Bills
‘”I put on Twitter, ‘I’m looking for a ticket can anyone help me out?’ and then suddenly this person that I never met before, never spoken to, sent me a message saying ‘if you find a way to get here I’ll give you a ticket’,” said Middleton.’
Bills DE Greg Rousseau won’t play vs. Jaguars
‘Greg Rousseau has been ruled out with a foot injury that has prevented him from practicing this week, coach Sean McDermott said on Friday.’
Behind the scenes at the Bills’ practice field in London
‘The Grove was first constructed in the early 1700s. About 20 years ago, during excavation, they found a stone ax that dated back almost 4,000 years. The Bills’ history here isn’t as extensive. They played the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in 2015 in their only game across the pond.’
Bills Backers of Italy especially excited for London game
‘The group, which has grown on social media, uses the phrase ‘Forza Buffalo’ to cheer on the team. They told News 4’s Kelsey Anderson, they all watch the games even if the Bills play in the middle of the night there. The time difference between the U.S. and Italy is six hours.’
Nurse saves life on flight to see Bills in London
‘“As they started coming to, they were able to explain to me that this is something they were familiar with. They had a friend that was with them as well, who was able to show me some of the medications that they had in their bag. So, I was able to indicate based on medications what was going on,” she continued.’
Bills Basement houses fan’s Buffalo Sports Museum
‘“I’ve always saved everything,” said John Boutet, site chairman of Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame and Bills Basement owner. “When I went to a game I saved a ticket, or a program or my father would buy me a pennant at the game and bring it home, so I would always save all of those things. I was never a person who would throw them out so that’s kind of how I got into it.”’