‘Allen targeted 10 different receivers in the first half, completing passes to nine of them. The Bills scored touchdowns on their first five offensive drives, racing out to a 34-3 lead at halftime on their way to a 47-10 laugher of a win at Highmark Stadium.’
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Ryan O’Halloran: It’s time to start MVP chatter for Bills quarterback Josh Allen
‘It was that loud, the collective chant after the Bills completed a nearly perfect first half, scoring their fifth touchdown in five possessions. And it was that clear, the chant after Allen threw his fourth touchdown to a fourth different teammate, all four from varying distances (6, 24, 27 and 16 yards). “MVP! MVP! MVP!” “It was fun hearing that,” center Connor McGovern said.’
Keon Coleman was benched to start vs. Jaguars – but he, Damar Hamlin and other Bills made their mark
‘“A lot of young guys got involved in the game,” McDermott said. “I won’t name ’em all, but it was good to see those guys get involved, have some success, put in the work and then reap the fruits of their labor.”’
Three questions: Thoughts on Bills’ expectations, sustainability and what were the Jaguars thinking?
‘Now the Bills go on a rare three-game road trip against three teams with Super Bowl aspirations – the Baltimore Ravens, the Houston Texans and the New York Jets. The Bills need only one win to get to 4-2 and have a shot to be 5-1, which would be a big surprise.’
Bills hammer Jacksonville Jaguars: Top takeaways from a runaway win that puts Buffalo at 3-0
‘The Bills’ 31-point halftime lead matched the third-largest in franchise history and was the largest since Nov. 1992 against Atlanta (38-7 halftime lead in a 41-14 win).’
Plays that shaped the game: Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir sparkle vs. Jaguars’ man coverage
‘“Honestly, that was the first time we got that,” Shakir said, referring to a man look this season. “I think it was more just a mindset of all the wideouts and tight ends. Everybody who was getting man coverage was like, it’s time to show out. Man coverage is the best opportunity to make plays. Obviously, we gotta get open. It was Josh (Allen) trusting us to get open and making plays from there. It was smooth to get a man game and be able for everybody to make plays.”’
Report Card: Bills earn straight A’s after blowout win over Jaguars
‘Facing fourth and 3 on the Bills’ first possession, Sean McDermott again showed no hesitation in going for it, and the resulting first down kept alive a drive that eventually reached the end zone. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady called an absolute beauty of a game. A perfect first half allowed Brady to take his foot off the game somewhat in the second, or else the Bills could have been well on their way to hanging 60 on the Jaguars. If we wanted to nitpick, we could point out the team had to burn a timeout in the first quarter with 6:35 remaining. We also could point to the six penalties for 47 lost yards, a week after being penalized just once. Nobody likes a buzzkill, though, and those complaints feel like reaching. McDermott, Brady and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich all came through in a big way.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Fresh start with Bills might just be what safety Lewis Cine needs
‘“It didn’t feel like a heavy burden to me,” Cine said. “But there were certain things I just couldn’t control at the last place I was at, just injuries and things not going my way. I blame those on myself, nobody else.”’
Buffalo Bills destroy Jacksonville Jaguars and look like best team in NFL
‘The Bills put together a stunning display of football in the first half Monday night at Highmark Stadium, scoring touchdowns on all five of their possessions in opening a 34-3 lead on the Jacksonville Jaguars, then coasted for the final 30 minutes on their way to an easy 47-10 victory.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen brilliant, defense annihilates Jaguars in blowout win
‘The bulk of Jacksonville’s 92 yards came in the second half when the Bills were just trying to get the game over. The Jaguars managed just 19 yards in the first half as the their offensive line could not get much push against the Bills’ front. Travis Etienne finished with 68 yards, 22 coming on one carry in the second half.’
A feast for the ‘everybody eats’ Bills on MNF
‘Monday night was an all-you-can-eat buffet, a certified feast.’
5 takeaways from Bills-Jaguars: Josh Allen MVP season loading after rout?
‘Allen was unstoppable against the Jacksonville Jaguars, leading five straight touchdown drives to open the game en route to a blowout win on national TV. Allen has nine touchdowns on the season without a single interception for the first time in his career.’
Damar Hamlin on big interception in MNF start: ‘Just wanna make plays for my teammates’
‘The celebration was huge: The crowd erupted at Highmark Stadium. Hamlin ran to the end zone, ball still in hand and arms outstretched. His teammates — several more than the 10 who were on the field with him — swarmed him, and the group posed for a picture.’
Why did the Bills bench rookie receiver against the Jaguars?
‘That something was rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman, whom Bills coach Sean McDermott benched for the first quarter due to an issue related to being on time.’
4 plays that defined the Bills’ dominant 47-10 win over the Jaguars on Monday Night Football
‘Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady played aggressive early against the Jaguars, leaving his group on the field for a fourth-and-3 on its game-opening drive after having just crossed into Jacksonville territory. Brady dialed up a heavy-motion play, and quarterback Josh Allen found wide receiver Khalil Shakir on a short pass to the left for a 12-yard gain to convert.’