‘Johnson was injured on his seventh snap in the Bills’ win Sunday over the Cardinals. He came off the field and ran to the Bills’ locker room not long after. He later was ruled out of the game with a forearm injury.’
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Cam Lewis steps in and steps up for Bills after Taron Johnson’s injury
‘“That’s why I’m here,” Lewis said after Sunday’s 34-28 victory at Highmark Stadium. “That’s why I have a job. Man, I try to play all four core special teams, nickel, dime, safety, whatever you need me to do. I try to do it, to do it to the best of my ability. I’ve been in the system for six years now, so I know the ins and outs of it. Whatever I got to do to help my team win is what I’m going to do.”’
Bills rookie RB Ray Davis made the most of his playing time vs. Cardinals
‘The Buffalo Bills’ rookie running back played just six snaps in the 34-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Highmark Stadium, which was 10% of the offensive total. Davis, however, rushed three times for 13 yards and caught one pass for 14 yards, contributing to the offensive ‘
Joe Brady watch: Bills used three wideouts and two tight ends almost evenly
‘Offensive coordinator Joe Brady mixed up his personnel packages and got everyone involved, as promised, in the opener against Arizona. The Bills had almost an even split between the three-receiver group (11 personnel) and the two-tight-end set (12 personnel). The run game was good out of both groups. Alec Anderson was used as a third tackle on eight plays. It is interesting that the Bills used four wideouts (01 personnel) twice and three receivers with two tight ends and no backs (02 personnel) once.’
Bills position grades: Second-half adjustments helped the defense contain Kyler Murray
‘The Bills ran more one-safety-high coverages in the second half, whether it was a blitz or part of a three-deep look with a safety in the middle, and they were able to make Murray more uncomfortable.’
Oversight committee requests more details for Buffalo Bills’ future community spending
‘Committee members also want to make sure there is a clear way for an organization in need to reach the team and be considered for some of the at least $3 million in annual allocations the Bills are required to put into continuing and new initiatives in the community over 33 years as part of the CBA.’
Two Bills defensive players ruled out for game vs Dolphins: Latest on injuries
‘Johnson was hurt on the seventh play of the game and that created some issues for the Bills’ defense. They had to go with Cam Lewis as his replacement, and then cornerback JaMarcus Ingram was thrust into the role of the third safety when Buffalo decided to play six defensive backs.’
Buffalo Bills play Thursday night vs division rival: What to know about NFL Week 2 game
‘Obviously, the Bills will have to handle the horrible heat at this time in Miami. The forecast is calling for daytime temperatures right around 90 with the usual stifling humidity, and rain is possible late in the day. Yes, the game is at night so that will help, but it’s still going to be hot – probably in the 80s – and we saw in 2022 how the Bills struggled in the heat in a Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. Last year, the game down there was at night and it was a beautiful 71 degrees, but that was Jan. 7.’
Josh Allen injury update: Coach reveals QB’s status & rules out 2 Bills vs. Dolphins
‘Allen was asked after the game about the aerial display on his rushing touchdown. He landed awkwardly on his hand after he took a ht at the goal line following the hurdle. Allen had two rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns against the Cardinals.’
Bills PFF grades following win vs. Cardinals: Should Buffalo be concerned about second year OL?
‘Although Torrence struggled on PFF, the left side of Buffalo’s offensive line graded out highly.’
Bills CB T. Johnson ruled out vs. Dolphins, QB Allen good to go
‘On Arizona’s opening drive in the contest, cornerback Taron Johnson was in coverage against wide receiver Greg Dortch as quarterback Kyler Murray fit the ball into a tight window to move the chains. After the play ended, Johnson went down on a knee and walked off the field without assistance, holding his forearm.’
Cam Lewis is ready to take a starter’s role at the most demanding position in the Bills’ defense
‘“I feel like I’m a better player since the 2022 season,” Lewis told the Gazette at his locker Monday. “My football IQ has gotten better. My confidence level is high and I’m just going out there and playing my game. I’m not worried about what everybody else says. The only people I’m worried about is my teammates and not letting them down.”’
Upon Further Review: Greg Rousseau starting to put all the tools together to become dominant rusher
‘The fourth-year defensive end has talent oozing from his 6-foot-7, 265-pound frame and the Bills have been waiting for a consistent drip from the 2021 first-round pick. The Arizona Cardinals felt that talent pour out in Buffalo’s 34-28 season-opening win.’
Scheer: Want to get a job done in WNY? Hire Bills Mafia
‘From a marketing standpoint, we should be giving buckets — with Buffalo Bills logos on them, of course — to any football fan who visits Niagara Falls from an NFL city during the football season.’
Charles Barkley says Buffalo Bills will win the Super Bowl
‘“The Buffalo Bills win their first Super Bowl,” Barkley told Simmons on the podcast, before strangely conflating the current team to the 1990s powerhouse, which repeatedly fell agonizingly short. “They are the most underrated great team ever. To make it to four straight Super Bowls will never ever happen again,” Barkley said.’