‘Since coming over in a trade with the Green Bay Packers on Halloween, Douglas, 28, has wasted no time becoming an indispensable member of the Bills’ secondary. That was especially true Sunday in a 32-6 victory over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium. Douglas played all 67 defensive snaps and registered four tackles, two interceptions, three passes defended and one fumble recovery in the win. He became the first member of the Bills since Kurt Schulz on Sept. 28, 1998 against the St. Louis Rams to have two interceptions and a fumble recovery in a single game.’
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Bills receiver Gabe Davis not targeted despite playing nearly 90% of snaps against Jets
‘The team’s No. 2 receiver was on the field for 67 offensive snaps during a 32-6 victory over the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium – 88% of the team total. Despite that playing time, Davis was not targeted in the win.’
Position grades: Josh Allen moves up on the TD-making lists
‘The Buffalo Bills’ quarterback had three TD passes vs. the New York Jets, which gave him a league-leading total of 29 combined passing and rushing TDs for the season.’
Alan Pergament: Tony Romo’s super optimism is right medicine to soothe anxiety of Bills fans
‘And before he and play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz signed off the three-and-a-half hour game, Romo said if the Bills win their next three games against Philadelphia, Kansas City and Dallas, “they might even be Super Bowl favorites.” To borrow a line from “When Harry Met Sally,” “I’ll have what he’s having.”’
NFL’s best team, the Philadelphia Eagles, up next for Buffalo Bills: Here’s what to know
‘Assuming the Buffalo Bills were watching on TV, they saw how difficult their next two games are going to be as they head to Philadelphia Sunday to play an Eagles team that boasts a 9-1 record, the best in the NFL. And then after their bye week, the Bills are off to Arrowhead (again) to play the Chiefs who, even while playing poorly on offense and committing two brutal red zone turnovers, one of them by Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce, nearly beat the Eagles because of their tremendous defense.’
New Bills play-caller Joe Brady had more highs than lows in his first game
‘The Bills averaged 4.4 yards per carry on designed runs in the first half Sunday, but they continued to run the ball in the second half, despite averaging 3.4 yards per carry in the game. But James Cook had 4.3 — tying a career-high with 17 carries — and they ran it 38 times.’
Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense find a spark under interim coordinator Joe Brady
‘For one game, the indecisiveness Allen showed on the field and his frustrations off it were gone. So were the stagnation and predictability the offense had displayed as Buffalo dropped four of its previous six games.’
Bills coach McDermott says safety Taylor Rapp has chance to play day after neck injury
‘Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Monday in saying all medical tests have come back negative. “He’s in a good spot and has a chance to play on Sunday,” McDermott said.’
Bills’ Taylor Rapp has shot to play Sunday despite neck injury
‘”We believe, I believe, I haven’t seen him today, but according to our [athletic] trainers, he’s in a good spot, and has a chance to play on Sunday,” McDermott said.’
Sean McDermott’s Dice Roll Pays Off for Aging Bills
‘So you may, along the way, be looking for signs that things are going one way or the other, and McDermott got one from a place you might not expect deep in Sunday’s AFC East showdown with the Jets. His star receiver and captain, Stefon Diggs, was in the midst of a four-catch, 27-yard afternoon.’
McDermott gives updates on injured defensive backs Monday
‘In his weekly Monday Zoom call with the local media, McDermott gave updates and several players were injured in Sunday’s 32-6 victory over the New York Jets.’
Opinion: Plenty for Bills fans to be happy about
‘In Joe Brady’s debut as interim offensive coordinator, the Bills put 32 points up on the scoreboard against a terrific Jets defense, which got the better of the Bills offense in each of the last three matchups.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 11 vs. Jets
‘Let’s keep the same energy, everyone. If a piece of the team is continuing to struggle, put the pressure on. Matthew Smiley’s special teams’ unit has been a disappointment for most of the season. For players that have dedicated roster spots for special teams roles, they have struggled mightily at times. They allowed a good kickoff return again, Sam Martin has been awful as of late, and the punt return team let the Jets get the better of them on a fake.’
Bills provide injury updates on Rapp, Knox
‘Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson are both listed in concussion protocol, while Micah Hyde and Cam Lewis are day-to-day. McDermott also said that tight end Dawson Knox will be eligible to return this week, but stated that “he does not believe Knox is quite ready to return yet.”‘
Bills safety Taylor Rapp could play against Eagles after injury scare in win over Jets
‘The good news is coach Sean McDermott said Rapp did not need to go to the hospital, instead going home to rest, and said all the initial tests came back negative. Rapp may even have a chance to play against the Eagles this Sunday.’