‘Their relationship began in 1999, when Reid took over coaching the Eagles and McDermott joined the team as a scouting coordinator. The friendship endured Reid firing McDermott as Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator after the 2010 season, with McDermott calling it one of the most influential developmental points of his career.’
Archives for November 2024
Unbeaten Chiefs travel to face Bills in matchup of AFC division leaders
‘Key matchup – Patrick Mahomes versus Josh Allen. Fasten in for a premier showdown between two of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, which has traditionally played to expectations. In seven meetings, Mahomes is 4-3 while combining for 2,024 yards passing, with 15 touchdowns, five interceptions, plus 219 yards rushing with a TD and lost fumble. Allen has combined for 1,801 yards passing with 16 touchdowns and three interceptions, along with 393 yards rushing and four TDs with a lost fumble.’
Bills WR Amari Cooper optimistic about returning vs. Chiefs
‘Asked Thursday whether he thinks he’s heading towards playing on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS), Cooper said, “Yeah, I do.”
Amari Cooper injury update: Bills WR says wrist ‘definitely feeling better,’ expects to play Chiefs in Week 11
‘”It felt good,” Cooper said. “Like I said, I don’t really feel pain or anything catching the ball. I’ve just got to get used to it — catching the ball with it.”‘
Bills vs. Chiefs in Week 11: Join The NFL Today live from Buffalo for matchup with Kansas City
‘Join Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, James Brown and J.J. Watt — who may or may not jump through a table at a Bills Mafia tailgate — and CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones in Lot 6 at Highmark Stadium. The show will of course be broadcasted on CBS.’
Why battle between Bills’ Josh Allen, Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo will decide marquee matchup
‘A primary reason Allen has been elite against the blitz is because he altered his play style. Instead of playing like a deep ball hunting scrambler, he has thrown the ball quicker and shorter than ever before. That has resulted in him starting 2024 on a seven-game streak without an interception, the longest streak without an interception by a Bills starting quarterback ever. Allen has only six turnovers in 10 games this season after having 14 in his first 10 games of 2023. It’s also worth noting Buffalo’s stability up front: they are only one of two teams to have the same offensive line starting five in every game of 2024, along with the San Francisco 49ers per CBS Sports Research, and they have the most offensive snaps played of any five-man offensive line combination. The lineup of left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard David Edwards, center Connor McGovern, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence and right tackle Spencer Brown has 547 offensive snaps together.’
Bills’ Josh Allen downplays game vs. Chiefs: ‘No bigger and no less than the last 10 games that we’ve had’
‘”It’s a Week 11 game,” Allen said, via the team’s website. “It’s no bigger and no less than the last 10 games that we’ve had. I know the media perception and the fan perception of what this game means. But for us, it’s just a Week 11 for us.”‘
Bills may say goodbye to offensive coordinator Joe Brady after 2024 season
‘In spite of the Bills undergoing a ton of personnel changes, including trading Stefon Diggs and completely revamping their group of wide receivers, they currently rank third in the NFL in EPA per play and points per game while Josh Allen is an MVP candidate. Because of this, Brady could be gone after one year as the Bills’ play-caller, as he could be in line for a head coaching gig next season. Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated named Brady as one of the top 25 head coaching candidates for 2025 and beyond.’
Steelers star throws stray insult at Bills QB Josh Allen
‘That isn’t the only big game of the week, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens will write the next chapter in their own historic rivalry as they’ll clash for first place in the AFC North. Ahead of that, former Raven and current Steeler DeShon Elliott appeared on Marlon Humphrey’s Punch Line podcast to talk about a range of topics, where he threw a stray insult at Bills quarterback Josh Allen.’
Bills get great news on WR Amari Cooper ahead of Week 11 vs. Chiefs
‘Cooper explicitly confirmed that he feels like he will suit up against the Chiefs. Alex Brasky additionally posted a video on X (formerly Twitter)showing Cooper practicing and wrote, “During Thursday Bills practice, WR Amari Cooper (wrist) appeared to increase his participation from what we saw last week. Thursday, Cooper caught passes both from coaches and QB Josh Allen. A good sign that he is trending toward a return following a 2-game absence.”‘
Will Buffalo Bills WR Amari Cooper play vs. Kansas City Chiefs?
‘Cooper injured his wrist in the Seattle game and hasn’t played since. He entered last week’s game against the Colts with a questionable designation but didn’t play.’
Chiefs All-Pro loves playing in Buffalo
‘“I completely enjoy playing in Buffalo, they’ve got the best wings,” Jones joked in front of reporters on Thursday. “They really do. They have some of the best wings I’ve tasted. They have a fan base very similar to ours, very in tune and very passionate about their team.”’
Milano returns to practice; Chiefs kicker reportedly out
‘Milano, who tore his left biceps and was placed on Injured Reserve prior to the start of the season, had his 21-day practice window opened by the club on Tuesday. He will need to be placed on the active 53-man roster by December 4 or remain on Injured Reserve for the remainder of the season.’
Guelli: ‘We’re very serious about bringing big events to Buffalo’
‘”We’ve asked them about the ’28 or ’29 NFL Draft. We know it’s on their radar, and we know we’re a potential destination for that event, so we’re going to continue that process,” Guelli noted.’
Orchard Park businesses anticipating busiest weekend ahead of Bills-Chiefs matchup
‘”The energy is so high, we are expecting a really big tailgate,” said Bernadette Singer, operations manager at Prohibition 2020 on the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Abbott Road. “A lot of people that have already showed a lot of interest in being right over at Prohibition, as we’re right next to the stadium over there. I think that it helps that Kansas [City] is coming into this game with zero losses, and I think we’re building up that confidence and that momentum that we’re going to defeat them.”‘