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‘While the Bills will be without their rookie running back, so will the Rams. They’ve declared Cam Akers out for the contest.’

‘How full is the Allen bandwagon right now? To give you an idea, one particularly adventurous bettor put $25,000 on Allen to win NFL MVP. The 24-year-old currently stands as a +2500 longshot at Atlantic City-based Borgata Sportsbook, where the bet was placed. Ten players hold better odds with frontrunner Wilson leading the way at +350. The irony, of course, is that Wilson, despite a laundry list of accolades (seven Pro Bowls, one Super Bowl), has never received a single MVP vote in his eight-year Seattle tenure.’

‘All three players were listed as “limited” on the team’s official injury and practice report for the day, along with wide receiver John Brown (foot) and linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder). Edmunds was wearing a non-contact jersey once again on Thursday.’

‘Edmunds was wearing a red non-contact jersey, which was not a surprise considering he’s recovering from a shoulder injury, while Milano was in his regular blue jersey. Both players missed last Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins with injuries and were officially listed as “limited” on the team’s participation and practice report.’

‘Allen becomes the third player in franchise history to earn Offensive Player of the Week honors from the NFL three times, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Jim Kelly.’

‘With Croom’s release, just one player that caught passes from Allen in his rookie year remains on the team. That player is wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie.’

‘Allen is off to a flying start, albeit, against two of the weaker opponents on the schedule.’

‘“It was a heavier lift than previous road games that I’ve been on,” McDermott told reporters via Zoom on Monday. “Obviously for me, my first trip since all this began last March. But (it was) really cool how our operations staff got out in front of this thing. Just tremendous with the plan that was in place, all the detail that was baked into the trip, and I think our players did a phenomenal job of adjusting.” He also pointed out that it was the first NFL trip in any regard for the team’s rookies.’

‘As it turned out, the Bills really needed the production from their passing game to beat the Dolphins. Especially in the third quarter, Miami really started carving up the Bills defense. So much so that Miami eventually took the lead 20-17 in the fourth quarter.’

‘With the win, the Bills improve to 2-0 on the season for a second consecutive year. It is also Buffalo’s second win this season over an AFC East division rival after a 27-17 win over the New York Jets in the season opener last week.’

‘It’s about time everyone starts to recognize it, if you already haven’t: The Bills have found their franchise quarterback. There’s no more debating it, no matter how many memes you see making fun of a bad pass, or how many people you read telling you otherwise because they simply refuse to accept it. But it’s right there for everyone to see. Statistically. Analytically. And with your eyes. If you don’t see it then you clearly just don’t want to. But for the constant critics, doubters, and haters of the Bills QB – many of which dug in on their position even before he was drafted – your window of opportunity has closed. From here on out, if you want to keep telling everyone how bad he is, or will never fit your metrics to succeed – whatever that means?! – one can only assume it’s due to your own arrogance, ignorance, or self-entertainment, because it’s certainly not for actually paying attention.’

’57 completions on 81 attempts, 719 yards and six touchdowns. That’s the raw stat line for Allen through the first two games of the 2020 campaign, leaving nearly every Buffalo Bills fan with the same feeling of jubilation to start the season.’

‘If anyone had any question a reservation about what the Bills gave up to acquire Diggs in the offseason, they shouldn’t anymore. Through two weeks, the wideout has 16 catches for 239 yards and a touchdown, scoring his first in a Bills uniform Sunday while hauling in 8 balls for 153 yards.’

‘Dodson is getting start at linebacker against the Miami Dolphins in place of middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who is out with a shoulder injury. The Bills’ linebacking group has been depleted due to injury, which also includes Matt Milano (hamstring) and Del’Shawn Phillips (quad).’

‘In four career starts against Miami, Bills QB Josh Allen has dominated the Dolphins. Here are his numbers: 913 yards passing with 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, for a 102.8 passer rating; 318 yards rushing, 10.97 yards per carry and 3 touchdowns, which is all good for 1,231 total yards, 13 total TDs and over 307 yards per game. Allen may have to keep the types of numbers up in this one considering the injuries on defense and Miami maybe having more chances to score, but also because Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has played well against the Bills (68.7%, 605 yards) and could always get hot and force the Bills to keep up.’