‘S Micah Hyde leads NFL with five INTs, most by Bills player through seven games since Jairus Byrd also had five in 2009.’
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Bills brace for steady Brees as Saints come marching in
‘”Seeing it on TV is one thing, seeing it live is another,” McDermott said. “One of the hardest parts to get people to understand, especially your first time going against this type of offense, is what it takes to have any type of success against it.”‘
Buffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with Panthers
‘Benjamin made an immediate splash as a rookie, when he set Carolina franchise rookie records with 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns. But the former Florida State star tore his ACL in training camp the following season and hasn’t quite been the same since, often battling soreness in his knee and weight issues.’
First-year coach McDermott draws praise for Bills 5-2 start
‘”I’m happy for the fans of this team, that they’ve gotten what they so long have desired and yearned for, for so long,” McDermott added. “I know I don’t show that emotion all the time up here but, yeah, I’m pumped up about that.”‘
Opportunistic Bills rout sloppy Raiders, 34-14
‘The Bills improved to 4-0 at home for the first time since winning their first five home games of the 1995 season.’
Bills cautious despite 5-2 start after beating Raiders 34-14
‘”I don’t know what the next nine more weeks hold, win-loss wise,” Williams said following a 34-14 win over Oakland on Sunday. “There’s a whole lot in front of us, a whole lot of work to be done. And before we start hugging, like, ‘Oh, man, this feels so good,’ we’ve got a quick turnaround right in our face.”‘
Jaguars acquire former Pro Bowl DT Dareus from Bills
‘Jacksonville ranks sixth in total defense and second in passing defense, but 31st against the run. Dareus, a two-time Pro Bowl selection and the third overall pick in the 2011 draft, should help bolster the middle of Jacksonville’s line.’
Bills cornerback EJ Gaines out for Raiders with leg injury
‘Buffalo will be without tight end Charles Clay (knee) and linebacker Ramon Humber (thumb). Safety Jordan Poyer (knee) and Richie Incognito (ankle) are expected to be game-time decisions.’
Tank-talk motivates Bills in preparing to host Raiders
‘”Just to hear the outside noise, people who don’t really know this team, don’t really know us as individuals, and they were already calling our season a tank.”‘
AP source: Bills grant Boldin permission to pursue trade
‘Though Boldin has permission to speak to teams, the Bills would have to approve any trade offer.’
Raiders-Bills Capsule
‘With 3-0 home record, Bills haven’t opened 4-0 at Orchard Park, New York, since 1995. Bills won first four “home” games in 2011, including one at Toronto.’
Bills rookie Tre’ White focuses on flaws to stay grounded
‘”I don’t think I’m too hard on myself,” said White, who was inconsolable on the team bus after being burned by A.J. Green scoring a 77-yard touchdown in a 20-16 loss to the Bengals. “It’s part of just wanting to get better and better each week — never getting complacent.”‘
Clutch plays fuel no-name Bills in getting off to 4-2 start
‘”I think the key part is they don’t really put much stock in what is said about them outside of this building,” McDermott said Monday, a day after the Bills scored 10 points in the final 2:28 to beat Tampa Bay 30-27.’
Bills claim McRae off waivers to shore up secondary
‘The Bills made the addition a day after starting safety Jordan Poyer hurt his right knee and starting cornerback E.J. Gaines hurt his hamstring in a 30-27 win over Tampa Bay. Coach Sean McDermott wouldn’t provide a definitive timetable on either player except to say they’re considered day to day.’
Bills rally to beat Bucs 30-27 on late Hauschka field goal
‘Taylor won by overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit for just the third time in his career. And he did it with an injury depleted group of receivers. Starting tight end Charles Clay is sidelined with a left knee injury, while receiver Jordan Matthews played sparingly in returning to action three weeks since breaking his right thumb.’