Archives for January 12, 2024

‘The only sure-fire, big statistical advantage Jackson has on Allen is giveaways. Combining lost fumbles and interceptions, Allen had 22 of them, compared to 13 by Jackson. But some context is required when considering Allen’s 18 interceptions, including when and where they happened on the field. For example, his first interception in the red zone didn’t come until last week against Miami.’

‘“This is a physical rushing attack,” Washington said. “Both backs were extremely physical. The offensive line prides itself on dominating the line of scrimmage, whether you are a slide-angle team in the 3-4 tradition or you are a defensive philosophy like ours that’s more gap control-based. And so we’re going to have to match and exceed their physicality. Our discipline and our ability to separate from blocks.”‘

‘“The importance of it, it’s four more, but it’s one game at a time,” Diggs said. “Moreso, the four more emphasis just because we’ve been here before. There’s no shade or no nothing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think they’re a great team. And they could be the four-more team.”’

‘Remember the 2021 home loss to New England? The wind was 27 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Allen was able to throw some. He was 15 of 30 for 145 yards, which was amazing. Mac Jones was 2 of 3. The Bills lost, 14-10. So if it’s not horrendous wind, maybe the Bills can gain an edge in the air. Obviously, turnovers will be huge. The kicking game will be huge. Pittsburgh’s mission is to take the air out of the ball and get to the fourth quarter. It’s easy to imagine it happening. It shapes up as another white-knuckle finish for Buffalo. Bills, 19-18.’

‘Prediction: Bills by 14.’

‘Allen appears in his Bills uniform with CBS’ top broadcast team of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson in a hilarious ad for Paramount+ that features two figures from children’s shows and a Transformer. All are characters in programs for the multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate.’

‘He goes to 8:30 a.m. Mass daily. “That allows me to swear.”’