‘The team’s fourth-year defensive end had another impactful game Sunday, finishing with four tackles, one sack and one forced fumble during the Bills’ 30-20 victory over the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Rousseau’s one tackle for loss bumped his season total to 12, which is tied with the Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson for most in the NFL. Rousseau’s 16 quarterback hits is tied for fourth most in the league, while his two forced fumbles leaves him in a 26-way tie for seventh most in the NFL.’
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Newcomers Jordan Phillips, Quinton Jefferson jumped right into defensive line rotation for Bills
‘Jordan Phillips played 21 snaps and Quinton Jefferson played 17 in the Bills’ 30-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. That represented 33% and 27%, respectively, of the team total.’
Position grades: Josh Allen remains Mr. Automatic on fourth down keepers
‘Allen converted a fourth-and-1 for a 3-yard gain on a third-quarter drive that ended with a punt. Allen converted a fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter for a 5-yard gain on a drive that led to a field goal to put Buffalo ahead 23-13.’
Joe Brady watch: Injuries didn’t limit Bills’ use of three wides vs. Colts
‘The injuries to the Buffalo Bills’ wide receiving corps did not stop offensive coordinator Joe Brady from leaning on his three-receiver personnel group in Indianapolis. The Bills ran 11 personnel on 57% of the snaps. They got three big pass plays out of it – a 34-yard pass to Dawson Knox, the 44-yard pass to Mack Hollins late in the first half and a 30-yard tunnel screen pass to Khalil Shakir. Curtis Samuel played 89% of the snaps, Hollins 88% and Shakir 72%.’
Keon Coleman to miss game vs. Kansas City; Bills open practice window for Matt Milano
‘The Bills will be without rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman against the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. Bills coach Sean McDermott announced the news Monday. Coleman is dealing with a right wrist injury he suffered in the Bills’ 30-27 win against the Miami Dolphins on Nov. 3.’
Ryan O’Halloran: The QBs, the coaches, the rivalry – Chiefs-Bills Week is finally here
‘The entire nation will be able to watch the game on CBS, rare for a non-prime-time game.’
Alan Pergament: Chris Brown, Eric Wood are a comfortable Bills radio team that has some ‘wow’ moments
‘Their comfort level with each other is most notable when Wood almost immediately augments Brown’s play calls.’
Bills already make a decision on Keon Coleman’s availability against Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Monday that wide receiver Keon Coleman will not play in the game, though that was expected. There has not been a decision made on whether Coleman will go on injured reserve, but for now, it seems like with the bye coming after Kansas City, the Bills are trying to avoid that.’
Bills back at home for most highly anticipated game of NFL season: What to know
‘For the first time since 1993, the Bills have won eight of their first 10 games. In a weird slice of symmetry, that season, Buffalo played the Chiefs in their 11th game, that one was in Kansas City, and Joe Montana outdueled Jim Kelly in a 23-7 Chiefs victory.’
Turnover-happy Bills’ D avoids Indy ‘trap game’
‘Even on a day when Buffalo let another star running back, in this case Jonathan Taylor, run wild at times, it was a solid day for the Bills’ ‘D.’ Taylor racked up 114 yards on 21 carries, but more than half of those (58) came on one big play. And even that drive, Indy’s first score of the game, showed a bend-but-don’t break quality with the Colts settling for a field goal in the red zone.’
Buffalo Bills open star linebacker’s practice window: When could he return?
‘Milano took one more step toward his return on Monday.’
Bills Week 10 PFF grades: Former UDFA leads way for defense, reserve OL steps up vs. Colts
‘Josh Allen did not play his best game on Sunday as evidenced by two poorly thrown interceptions. Despite this, Allen also did Josh Allen things in the game. His throw to Mack Hollins before halftime was a play that few quarterbacks can make in this league. His running ability was also on display in the game with a touchdown score and big run on Buffalo’s final drive of the game. Despite not being at his best, Allen still produced 330 total yards of offensive for the Bills. In addition to his 80.1 overall grade, Allen had a passing grade of 70.0 and a run grade of 86.0.’
Bills open All-Pro Matt Milano’s window to return from IR, won’t play against the Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott announced Monday that All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened. Milano will not play against the Chiefs Sunday and the Bills have until the day after the Dec. 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers to activate him to the active roster and keep him on IR for the remainder of the season.’
Upon Further Review: Bills won chess match with Joe Flacco just enough times to force miscues
‘On the Johnson interception, the Bills showed two-high safeties (Cover 2) and then brought safety Damar Hamlin on a delayed blitz while shifting to a Cover 3 (three defensive backs high) zone. Flacco was so sure of his decision that he released the ball quickly, but almost immediately after it left his hand, he knew it was a mistake.’
Bills brace for latest showdown against Chiefs knowing it won’t ease past playoff woes against KC
‘Successful as the Bills have been in winning three straight regular-season meetings in what’s become an annual matchup between AFC contenders, what stands out is Buffalo coming up empty in the games that truly matter.’