‘Instead, Cooper has been largely disappointing as he missed two games with a wrist injury, and in the seven games he has played, he has just 17 catches for 241 yards and a TD. In the last two games, he hasn’t been just disappointing, he’s been invisible. He wasn’t even targeted in Detroit, a game where the Bills put up 559 total yards and scored 48 points, and against the Patriots he had two targets with one 10-yard catch as he played the fewest snaps among the four WRs (54%).’
Archives for December 2024
Top 10: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills coming on strong as playoffs approach (No. 5)
‘He’s among the favorites for the league Most Valuable Player award this season.’
Lookie, lookie, what about Cookie? Cookie Gilchrist is the Bills’ often forgotten first MVP
‘Eleven years before O.J. Simpson won the 1973 NFL MVP, 29 years before Thurman Thomas managed it and nearly 35 years before Josh Allen was born, Gilchrist was the first Buffalo Bills MVP. He was also the franchise’s first unicorn.’
Bills bring back LB Nick Morrow
‘The Bills needed a linebacker after Spector reinjured his calf muscle in Sunday’s win against the New England Patriots, and with starter Matt Milano missing the game with a groin injury.’
Bills sign LB Nick Morrow to active roster
‘Morrow spent the first 13 weeks with the Bills before being released on Dec. 7.’
Upon Further Review: Cam Lewis gets personal retribution with first career interception in Bills’ win
‘“Cam has done so much for this team, and it’s gone unnoticed, quite frankly,” nickel cornerback Taron Johnson said. “He’s played nickel, corner, safety. He does it all. So having a guy like that who’s ready whenever someone goes down, it’s huge. He’s a playmaker.”’
Von Miller plays a season high in snaps in Bills’ win over Patriots
‘The veteran defensive end played 32 defensive snaps in the victory over the Patriots. That represented a season high in snaps. By percentage, Miller was on the field for 43.8% of the team’s defensive snaps, which was second only to playing 47.5% of the snaps in the season opener against the Cardinals.’
Position grades: Bills blitzed most times in three years in victory over Patriots
‘The Bills blitzed New England quarterback Drake Maye a season-high 20 times in 45 drop backs in the 24-21 victory, according to Buffalo News charting.’
Joe Brady watch: Bills running game clicked vs. Pats in spread or jumbo sets
‘The running game clicked for the Bills on a 14-degree evening in Orchard Park on Sunday. The Bills had big success running out of both 11 personnel (three wide receivers) and a jumbo package with Alec Anderson as a third offensive tackle and Reggie Gilliam lined up at fullback or tight end (20-plus personnel).’
More details revealed about transportation hub, local art at new Bills stadium
‘The team is working with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to create a public transportation hub at the $2.1 billion stadium.’
Alan Pergament: Like the Bills, CBS’ Eagle, Davis weren’t on their ‘A’ game
‘Since they have called two of the poorer performances by Allen this season, Bills fans might consider starting a petition to keep them away from Buffalo playoff games.’
Erik Brady: The house that declares its love for Christmas and the Bills … not necessarily in that order
‘Long loves the Buffalo Bills, too. You can see that in his game day outfits: Bills overalls, Bills socks, Bills cap, Bills jersey. (He wears Josh Allen’s 17 or Bruce Smith’s 78, depending on his mood.)’
Playoff seeding still on the line for the Bills: What to know about Week 17 matchup
‘Now the Bills turn their attention to another woefully disappointing division rival, the 4-11 New York Jets Sunday in the Highmark Stadium regular-season finale. Depending on what happens in the Christmas day doubleheader, the Bills could have the No. 2 seed in the AFC bracket wrapped up because if the Steelers lose to the Chiefs and the Ravens lose to the Texans, it’s over.’
Bills Week 16 PFF Grades: Von Miller’s pass-rush stands out vs. Patriots
‘Buffalo’s left side of the offensive line held their own against the Patriots. The trio all had high grades in pass blocking. McGovern led the way with an 83.8 grade in the category while Dawkins recorded an 82.1 and Edwards posted a 77.7. Dawkins was the best of the trio in run blocking with a 72.3.’
Upon Further Review: Bills produce perfect play on James Cook’s momentum-shifting touchdown run
‘“Knowing they’re going to bring pressure, you know they’re going to get to the outside,” Torrence said. “So you got to make sure you got the backside. My job was to get to my man and push up fast. Once I got to him, I pushed him fast and I saw Jimbo running right behind me.”’