‘“We said it in the locker room: ‘This is not the finish line,’ ” he said. “There is still a lot of games where we can get better and roll into the playoffs. Obviously, it feels good clinching a playoff spot like that this early on, but this isn’t the finish line. We’ve still got a lot of ball left. We’re excited.”’
Archives for December 2024
Matt Milano’s snap count shows Bills wasted no time getting him right back into the mix
‘The Buffalo Bills’ veteran linebacker played 37 defensive snaps in the 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. That was 77% of the team total in Milano’s first game since October 2023.’
Position grades: Bills on record pace for turnover differential after rout of 49ers
‘The Bills, however, are protecting the ball better than ever under McDermott. Buffalo has just seven giveaways, second behind the Los Angeles Chargers (six). Buffalo had 28 giveaways last year (23rd fewest) and 27 in 2022 (30th). The last time the Bills were among the top 10 in fewest giveaways was McDermott’s first season, 2017.’
Joe Brady watch: Bills powered up in wintry conditions vs. 49ers
‘The Bills bulked up with big personnel groupings on 68% of the offensive snaps in the win over San Francisco. It made perfect sense, given the snowy field conditions. The Bills used extra offensive lineman Alec Anderson as a jumbo tight end in a three-receiver formation with no traditional tight end on the field (10-plus personnel) on 10 plays. It worked. James Cook’s 65-yard touchdown run came out of that grouping. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady had run 10-plus personnel only three plays in the first 11 games of the season.’
Alan Pergament: NBC’s Tirico, Collinsworth are entertaining act during ‘Showtime in Buffalo’
‘“NBC Sunday Night Football” play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico seems to enjoy calling Buffalo Bills games as much as the players enjoy playing in them and fans enjoy watching them.’
Bills head west with AFC East title locked up: What to know about Week 14 game
‘The Bills are superior to the Rams, and if they play to their capability and avoid a letdown scenario, they’ll win the game.’
Bills PFF Week 13 grades: Buffalo’s TEs dominate in blowout win over 49ers
‘Dawson Knox led the team in receiving with two catches for 56 yards on two targets. That led to a pass catch grade of 81.8, but Knox was also impressive as a run blocker. Against the 49ers, Knox received an 82.2 run block grade.’
Upon Further Review: Bills found a play that worked and ran the 49ers ragged
‘The play used by the Bills was a zone run play, a staple of their running play, called “duo.” It’s a hybrid between a zone and gap-scheme play — players block the nearest man in their zone rather than an assigned defender — and the objective is to get a double-team by the guard and tackle at the point of attack.’
QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season
‘What’s also becoming apparent is how much McDermott deserves consideration for coach of the year honors.’
Mics Caught Josh Allen, Bills Teammates Debating How His Cool TD Would Be Scored
‘“Is it a passing touchdown? I wouldn’t get a passing and receiving. I’d assume it’s a pass ‘cause you’re rushing,” Allen thought aloud.’
Wife of former Bills safety Jordan Poyer shows love to Buffalo after Bills clinch AFC East
‘”Things that have been 100% confirmed for me this year-simplicity is better,” Bush posted. “Just play ball. I don’t know why everyone isn’t taking notes from [Buffalo] on this. Hard work and camaraderie beats talent any day. Lastly what the guys started building eight years ago in [Buffalo] can’t be replicated.”‘
‘I’m hoping this is the year’: Buffalo Bills fans buying up AFC East Champion items
‘“I was probably the fifth in line, and I can’t wait to wear it to work today. It’s a great asset to my wardrobe. Five in a row. I’ve collected all of them, and it’s a great way to start victory Monday,” said Kimberly Kaliszewski.’
Murphy: As Allen’s MVP case mounts, time to think about McDermott for Coach of the Year, too
‘He’s taken a team that was re-tooling itself to its fifth consecutive division title. They’ve scored 30-or-more points in six consecutive games and nine of 12 this season. McDermott rebuilt the defense while getting younger in the secondary. The Bills have a takeaway in every game this year. They lead the league with a plus-17 turnover differential.’
Carucci Take 2: Buffalo Bills put NFL on notice with 5th straight division crown
‘The team that was supposed take a backward step or even two after saying goodbye to several key players in the offseason has steadily gotten stronger. Not only didn’t it go backward, but it has gone forward perhaps more significantly than in any year since becoming a Super Bowl contender.’
‘Bills are amazing’: Fans excited after Sunday’s win against the 49ers
‘”It was electric and we actually left right after the crazy play with the flip back and Allen jumping in and got out of there on time, but it was so much fun. Bills are amazing,” said Bills fan Bryan Branch.’