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‘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.’

‘No other Bills players are listed as having an injury designation, which means everyone else should be available to play.’

‘They’ll also be without backup linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips, who is dealing with a quad injury.’

‘The team also announced it has signed linebacker Deon Lacey and defensive tackle Brandin Bryant to the practice squad.’

‘Two new players popped up on the injury report on Thursday. Defensive end Jerry Hughes (calf) and wide receiver Isaiah Mckenzie (hamstring) were both listed as “limited”. They will be two players to monitor on Friday’s final injury report, as well.’

‘”I’m just thankful for the offensive system we’re running, it feels very similar. I feel like coach [Brian] Daboll has done a great job of keeping the same things, while adding some new twists here and there. I’m just thankful for that foundation that I had from last year. When it comes to the gameplay, I feel that it’s a lot easier to learn quicker so I can progress on to some of the more complicated film studies, such as looking at safety tendencies, the way [defensive] ends rush and looking for changes in coverage right before the snap. I can spend a little more time studying that instead of where I’m running to go line up and instead of the actual route I have. I feel like the game is starting to slow down for me, which is pretty nice.”‘

‘Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds, Del’Shawn Phillips, and Tyrel Dodson are all banged up and either didn’t practice, or did, but with red non-contact jerseys.’