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‘Simply put, the Bills were gashed all game long. They had no answer for the Eagles running the football. Several times when it looked like they started to figure things out, Philly came back with another big run. The Eagles lit them up to the tune of 218 yards on 41 carries for a whopping 5.3 yards per carry average.’

‘Over the two weeks, Eagles tight ends Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert have combined for 15 receptions and 209 yards. Ertz has always been one of the top tight ends in football, but now Goedert is showing he is also a major contributor. Bills linebacker Matt Milano was out last week and is questionable to play in this game. The Bills use several players to cover opposing tight ends, given different situations, but if Milano doesn’t play it will be very challenging to keep the Eagles’ duo in check. And even if he does, it won’t be easy. Philly will be relying on both of them to make plays.’

‘Here are the final injury reports and game status’ for both the Bills and Eagles ahead of their matchup Sunday in Orchard Park…’.

‘”I think what you find as most teams move forward, if they’re moving in the right direction, is just a heightened awareness of who we are, who our individual players are, and how they fit together to form the different pieces of the overall puzzle. And then putting plays in place, if you will, that really bank on the strengths of the collective players.”‘

‘Bills offensive guard Quinton Spain (foot) and fullback Patrick DiMarco (ankle) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session, while linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Corey Thompson (ankle), wide receiver Duke Williams (shoulder), and cornerback Kevin Johnson (neck) were all limited. Safety Kurt Coleman was the only player who didn’t participate due to injury (hamstring).’

‘For the Bills, it has been for the better at 5-1. Not a single starter on the offensive side of the football have missed a game due to injury.’

‘The first injury report of the week is out and the Philadelphia Eagles have seven players listed as “did not practice” due to injuries, while the Bills had three players not participate due to injury and another four who were limited…’.

‘ As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Coleman explained what happened to his father and gave advice to men and women who may be impacted or believe they have a situation that deserves attention.’

‘White has also been tough to throw against this year with the lowest passer rating allowed among players targeted 20 times or more.’

‘“I’m a ball guy. I’m not looking at anything but the ball. I know that kicker in the past has had that high bounce. In the last couple of games they’ve been down and they’ve been going for onside kicks, so he showed that on film, and I’m not looking at anybody. I’m literally looking at the ball, trying to go up and get it. I did that and kind of just landed on my feet.”’

‘The Philadelphia secondary has given up the third most passing yards in the NFL. Teams have been able to complete eight 40+ yard completions on the Eagles.’

‘”As a player, it’s kind of difficult to hear. We love Bills Mafia, we know what they can do for us. At home games getting loud, away games traveling, making it a home game. You don’t want to hear that, you want them to be by your side, but I get the frustration at that moment. We would like them to be by our side.”‘

‘It didn’t come easily for Buffalo, as the winless Dolphins (0-6) put quite the scare into the Bills and their fans. Josh Allen started off slowly en route to 16-of-26 for just 202 yards and 2 touchdowns, but was turnover free for the game. Frank Gore ran for 55 yards on 11 carries, while John Brown reeled in 5 receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown. Cole Beasley caught his first touchdown for the Bills in the win.’

‘White is a lockdown corner who has the talent to make big plays. White has pressure on him because the Bills traded down and took him instead of drafting Patrick Mahomes. In the end they wound up basically with White, Allen and Tremaine Edmunds. To me White is totally up the challenge and is on the verge of being an All-Pro.’

‘The Philadelphia Eagles comes to town next, and while they’ve been inconsistent so far this season, they do represent the second-best opponent the Bills have seen so far this season. At least that’s how I see it.’