Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘“Yeah, in particular in that second half, it seemed like they started targeting him, and one of the last drives or couple at the end of the (first) half,” said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.’

‘Next up on his path of destruction are the Bills Sunday afternoon at what will be an empty Bills Stadium. Buffalo’s offense is off to an outstanding start and Josh Allen leads the NFL in passing with 729 yards. But that came against the Jets and Dolphins, and he knows things are going to get a whole lot more difficult this week.’

‘“As a kid, that’s something that you kind of dream of, being an athlete and being on a cereal box,” Allen said Wednesday. “It’s something that people get and they start their day and they look at me on a cereal box. It’s definitely weird, but it’s a cool thing and something to cross off the bucket list.”’

‘NBC’s Phil Simms, who may be Allen’s biggest fan in the media, said Sunday night on the Football Night in America pregame show, “So far, two weeks into the (season), he’s been the best player in the NFL. They have put the ball in his hands and he has been delivering with his legs and improved throwing.”’

‘That, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, is what a franchise quarterback looks like.’

‘To say it was a stunning performance by Allen would probably be better suited for his first two years in the NFL because the game he played Sunday would not have been possible then. This year, after how he opened the season against the Jets, it’s far easier to envision this becoming more the norm.’

‘The power is back at Hard Rock Stadium. But now there is electricity in the sky.’

‘My pick: Bills 26, Dolphins 13.’

‘There was never a doubt that Milano would miss the Miami game as he hasn’t even been seen at practice this week. Edmunds, though, was on the field, albeit wearing a non-contact red jersey, and there was hope that perhaps he could suit up.’

‘“Hey Michael — We like your style,” the soft drink giant tweeted. “Let’s take this rivalry city-wide. Want to make your own commercial and some billboards around Rochester to really rub it in your neighbor’s face? 1,000 RTs on this tweet and it’s on!”’

‘But while Fitzpatrick’s roller-coaster career — one that would have made a travel agent giddy as he has played for eight teams — may not have garnered as much attention as his beard, it has certainly been a noteworthy journey and he has left his mark on the sport.’

‘But the nagging question permeating One Bills Drive this week as Buffalo prepares to face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium is this: Was this a one-off, and moving forward can the Bills execute a traditional run game where Allen is handing off to Devin Singletary and Zack Moss?’

‘“I saw those talks and it’s asinine,” Hughes said. “He’s been huge since he got here Day 1, always putting pressure on the quarterback, making plays, so for people to write that in the offseason just goes to show how bored they were this offseason, just looking to find a story instead of finding out ways to build our team up.”’

‘Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds, two of the most important members of the Bills’ stout defense, are the biggest concerns. Milano has a hamstring injury and was not on the practice field, so it seems almost certain that he will not face the Dolphins.’

‘Allen was everything the Bills want him to be for most of Sunday’s season-opening victory. He was in complete control of the offense, directing traffic almost exclusively from three, four- and even five-receiver sets, spreading the ball to everyone, eight different receivers catching at least two passes.’