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‘Six days after obliterating a very good Dallas defense, the Bills offense wasn’t the same but they made enough key plays, including a game winning field goal drive late in the fourth quarter, to compliment another strong performance from the Bills defense. Josh Allen completed just 15 passes and was off target on a few throws. Stefon Diggs managed a mere 29 yards on five catches and the running game produced only 105 yards on 30 carries.’

‘It was Josh Allen leading the way for Buffalo with 252 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns. Meanwhile, Tyler Bass kicked the go-ahead 29-yard field goal in the game’s waning moments to help the Bills improve to 9-6 on the 2023 season.’

‘”I thought our guys settled in and responded.” McDermott said after the 24-22 win over the Chargers. “I think we did a good job in the red zone third down as well and and had some big plays on those third downs as well to help us out.”‘

‘”They came out and they played hard. They had a really good game plan,” Allen said. “It’s tough, because when you’re playing a team with nothing to lose, that’s a dangerous team. That was a dangerous team we played today. We gutted it out and we found a way.”‘

‘After a terrific performance just a week ago, the Bills ran for 105 yards on 30 carries, averaging just 3.5 yards per run.’

‘Despite not being the most mobile, Herbert does everything he can to lift the Chargers out of obscurity. He makes multiple throws every week that can make anyone’s jaw hit the floor. Yet, the Chargers have done everything to screw it up around him. Brandon Staley developed into probably the worst coach in the NFL.’

‘The Chargers have fired their head coach and replaced him with an interim head coach. They’re coming off an embarrassing defeat on national television. They would love to bounce-back and show the country that wasn’t indicative of who they are. The best way for the Bills to not let that happen is to jump on them early, let them know it will be a tough night, and give them no hope to all the upset.’

‘The move means Phillips in ineligible to play in any of the final three regular season games, and must also sit out the Wild Card Round of the players, should the Bills make it to the postseason. He would be first eligible to return in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.’

‘”There’s some unknowns, we’re not really sure what to expect schematically, there’s not much table quarterback. So we have to go out there expecting their best,” said McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “Typically teams bounce back from situations [like this], and we’ve got to be ready to play.”‘

‘Cook was the only new addition to the team’s official injury report, which saw 15 total players listed. This included six players who were full participants and another six who were limited.’

‘Cook put up an impressive stat line of 221 yards of total offense, 179 rushing yards, and 42 receiving yards. Along with that, he recorded a receiving touchdown and rushing touchdown. This play earned him the AFC Offensive Player Of The Week award for the first time in his career.’

‘What can you say about an aspect of the game that wasn’t really used? Dalton Kincaid had some tough drops. Gabe Davis didn’t locate the ball on a fly route and fight back to it. Stefon Diggs had a sick one-handed grab. Josh Allen threw a dot to James Cook for a touchdown.’

‘The practice window opening means the Bills now have 21 days to activate Jones to the 53-man roster. If they don’t do that, he will stay on Injured Reserve and be ineligible to return for the remainder of the season.’

‘Running back Ty Johnson, who suffered a shoulder injury during the game but returned to action, will continue to be evaluated, according to McDermott.’

‘The 24-year-old has emerged as a top weapon in this offense. All of his attributes were on display like his patience, vision, ability to make defenders miss, cut-back runs, and speed to the edge. Cook also doesn’t get enough credit as a physical runner, a guy who can break tackles and get yards after initial contact.’