‘That’s right: the top two receivers were both new acquisitions for their respective teams, which is even more impressive considering the limited amount of bonding time they had with their new quarterbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’
WGR
Tre’Davious White is Bills’ nominee for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
‘According to the NFL, “the award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.”‘
Matt Milano, Tyrel Dodson return to practice for Bills
‘Milano and Dodson returning to practice means the Bills now have 21 days to place them on the active roster. If not, they cannot return this season. Either or both could can play in the team’s Week 13 game on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, but would need to be activated by Saturday at 4 p.m. EST to be eligible.’
Cole Beasley notches first career TD pass in Bills’ latest trick play
‘The nifty-looking trick play, which are increasingly becoming the calling card of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, came early in the second quarter.’
Bills will play 49ers in Arizona on Monday Night
‘The 49ers announced the decision on Monday afternoon. It comes after Santa Clara County officials, where the 49ers play their home games at Levi’s Stadium, announced this weekend that no high school, college, or professional sports can take place for three weeks due to the recent surge of Covid-19 cases in the area.’
Opinion: The Big Picture: Bills excelling at being resourceful
Opinion: Disappointment following a win means progress
‘This my friends, is progress. No, it’s not progress towards convincing us that they can take down the Chiefs in the playoffs should they get that chance. But that sort of belief is elusive and varies from fan to fan so what it even is worth is at least debatable, at worst, useless.’
Bills fend off Chargers for 27-17 victory
‘Most eyes were on the quarterback matchup between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Los Angeles rookie, and sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Justin Herbert, but the contest didn’t end up being the shootout many expected.’
Opinion: Three observations: Run game gets going in Bills’ win over Chargers
‘The run game seemed to finally come alive for Buffalo. The defense made big stops when needed. Tyler Bass was perfect again in the field goal kicking department. Andre Roberts had a few nice returns.’
Opinion: Just how good is this Bills team?
‘Sunday’s 27-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers felt more lucky than it did ugly. But I assure you, it had plenty of both, at times, en route to the Buffalo Bills’ eighth victory of the season to maintain their one-game lead over the Miami Dolphins for the AFC East lead.’
Opinion: Welcome back, old friends
‘I’ll bet many of you expected the Buffalo Bills to beat the Los Angeles Chargers. I’ll bet few of you thought the Bills’ running game and their defense would be the two main reasons why they recorded their eighth win in 11 games.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Chargers at Bills
‘The Bills finally got the kind of production they’ve been looking for out of the running game, rushing for 172 yards overall on 30 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per-run. They were particularly good running the ball after halftime, amassing 117 yards on 6.64 yards per-run in the second half.’
Bills place wide receiver John Brown on Injured Reserve
‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it’s a high ankle sprain, and the team is hopeful for his return after he misses the required three games on Injured Reserve.’
Chargers at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘It’s clear that when Brown’s not on the field, or noticeably not healthy, the offense is not nearly as efficient.’
Cody Ford will miss remainder of 2020 season
‘”He had one of those seasons that was on the tougher end eith the shoulder [injury], and then the knee and the ankle here,” McDermott said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “We’re looking forward to getting him back healthy and ready to go for the offseason.”‘