‘“As Josh Allen was going down, you see he is raising his left arm to protect his head, which is a very natural movement when you’re falling like that, and then after his head bounces so high off the ground, that arm goes limp and you see his wrist catch against the ground which can break your wrist.”‘
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Buffalo Bills’ path to AFC East title is clear as ever after Jets fire Robert Saleh
‘All the distractions and disfunction could end up benefitting the Bills. With a win, they will go to 4-2 and have a two game-lead over the Jets and the Miami Dolphins heading into Week 7. The Dolphins also don’t have a starting-caliber quarterback, as Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a head injury. If the Bills get two games ahead of everyone else in the division, they’ll have the division all but wrapped up.’
Opinion: On the same page?
‘While yelling about the merits of running the ball backed up at your own three-yard line with 32 seconds to go rather than throwing three-straight passes, I think a decent question to ponder is, what the objective was for the Bills’ decision makers in that moment?’
Opinion: Wandering thoughts: A weekend from hell
‘The “everyone eats” slogan is kind of dead after the past two games, as the wide receiver room has turned into more of passengers than capable of making plays.’
‘Every day is an opportunity to be creative’: Buffalo Bills wide receiver teams up with Crayola for surprise
‘“Every day is an opportunity to be creative,” said Hollins. “You’re never too young or too old to be creative.”’
Upon Further Review: Third downs have become a big trouble spot for the Bills’ defense
‘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.’
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.’