‘The Houston Texans on Sunday faced third down 16 times at NRG Stadium, and gained the necessary yardage for a first down eight times. What’s more troubling for the Bills is that nine of those third downs were classified as “long,” meaning the Texans needed to gain 7 yards or more to move the chains. Houston did so five times in those situations.’
Archives for October 8, 2024
Ty Johnson takes over as No. 2 running back for Bills in loss to Texans
‘Starter James Cook led the position by playing 36 of the team’s 61 offensive snaps (59%), but behind him, Ty Johnson moved into the No. 2 role ahead of rookie Ray Davis.’
Joe Brady watch: The Bills’ three-receiver sets were stunningly futile vs. Texans
‘The Buffalo Bills’ performance in the three wide receiver personnel group against the Houston Texans was stunningly futile and the worst of Josh Allen’s career. Allen completed just 3 of 20 passes for 76 yards with three wideouts on the field. The 49-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass to Keon Coleman came out of 11 personnel. The Bills ran the ball pretty well out of big personnel, with Alec Anderson on the field as the sixth offensive lineman, effectively as a jumbo tight end. The Bills ran 13 times for 79 yards, a 6.1-yard average, with Anderson on the field. It was one of the few tactics that worked vs. Houston.’
Position grades: Bills passes draw blanks outside the numbers vs. the blitz
‘Josh Allen was just 6 of 24 passing outside the numbers for 77 yards, according to Buffalo News charting. It’s an illustration of the lack of success the Bills had getting the ball to their outside receivers.’
Alan Pergament: CBS’ Eagle, Davis entertain but they could have had a stronger ending
‘You can’t say CBS’ No. 2 NFL team didn’t make the Bills’ 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans entertaining. The announcing team had a very strong game, even if there was one huge oversight at the end.’
Buffalo Bills play Monday night vs division rival: Details about NFL Week 6 game
‘As if it hasn’t already been difficult enough for the Bills to pass, now they’re facing a Jets defense that ranks second in the NFL in passing yards allowed at 143 per game. If the Bills can’t get a rushing attack working in this game, the offense is going to be in for a long night against an opponent that typically gives Josh Allen and company fits.’
Bills’ glaring WR issues on display in loss to Texans
‘The “everybody eats” offense that led to some fun numbers for three weeks — remember 10 different receivers making a catch against Jacksonville, or nine against Arizona — has been picking at an awfully barren dinner table lately.’
PFF grades: How Josh Allen and his weapons graded out in Buffalo Bills’ loss to Houston Texans
‘Khalil Shakir’s cannot return soon enough. If things don’t improve when Shakir returns, Buffalo should consider adding a receiver via trade.’
Upon Further Review: Everyone shares the blame in Bills offensive calamity
‘Receivers were not open and Josh Allen was erratic. It was almost like watching a game from Allen’s rookie season, only he never had a performance that bad. If the Bills didn’t need it to figure out how to improve, the tape would be worth burning.’
Bills’ ‘everybody eats’ motto on offense goes from feast to famine after 2 straight losses
‘More worrisome — and not entirely surprising — is how ineffective Allen’s arm was in a game he finished 9 of 30 for 131 yards and a touchdown. His 30% completion rate was the lowest of his career, and his yardage total was the fifth lowest in a game the seventh-year player started and finished. And this wasn’t simply a one-off for Allen. In finishing with 180 yards passing in a 35-10 loss at Baltimore a week earlier, his 42 yards passing in the first half matched the second-lowest total in the opening 30 minutes of his career.’
Stefon Diggs’s Look at Josh Allen After Texans’ Win Over Bills Became Funny Meme
‘Diggs and Allen, who were close during their time together as teammates with the Bills, shared a quick hug moments after the final whistle on Sunday:’
Bills OC Joe Brady says ‘sky isn’t falling’ on Bills offense
‘”We believe in who we have,” Brady said. “We believe in the unit. We believe in the guy throwing the football… it’s not just words. It’s belief… the sky hasn’t fallen.”‘
The Buffalo Bills have a Sean McDermott problem
‘The last two weeks have been a McDermott masterclass in lack of preparation and in-game screw ups. While Buffalo was missing Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, and Taron Johnson against the Baltimore Ravens, that doesn’t make up for the lack of preparation to be better suited to go up against the physical run game of the Ravens. Against a light Bills’ defense, Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards and two scores, and the Bills’ offense couldn’t keep pace in a 35-10 blowout loss.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills star QB undergoes concussion testing in Sunday’s game vs. Texans
‘On Monday, McDermott reaffirmed that Allen passed concussion protocols during Sunday’s contest, per ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg.’
Sirius XM radio host says Bills won’t win Super Bowl with Sean McDermott
‘”I want the Buffalo Bills to win a title badly for the amazing Bills fans,” Schein writes. “Yesterday was a gross reminder of the biggest obstacle. Beyond comprehension. Because this isn’t the first time. It’s 13 seconds, Denver, Philly, Tennessee, KC last year etc all rolled into one.”‘