‘”Me and him, we kind of go back into college,” Buffalo’s QB said. “We were both names that people were talking about, and I think he had messaged me on Instagram and said ‘Way to rep the name.’ That was pretty cool. We had messaged each other a couple times before that, and he’s playing really good football right now.”‘
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Bills tackle jet lag, prepare for London showdown
‘”I’m not going to lie, I’m tired right now,” Allen said Friday. “I’m not a big coffee guy, but coffee’s pretty dang good.”‘
Greg Rousseau ruled out for Week 5 matchup in London: Von Miller ‘a safe bet’ to play
‘Defensive end Greg Rousseau will not be able to play because of a foot injury, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Rousseau has three sacks and a forced fumble through four games.’
Bills players show off British accents ahead of London showdown
‘”A Manchester accent is like ‘Manchesta,’ and in Birmingham, it’s like ‘Burrr-ming-hum’ — it’s like a deeper accent,” Miller joked.’
A look inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the inspiration for the new Bills stadium coming to Orchard Park
‘”The roof has been designed to keep the noise in with special acoustic panel,” said John Chambers, a tour guide at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “So, when there’s 63,000 people making noise, it reverberates around the stadium and it’s absolutely fantastic.”‘
Bills get ready to adjust to time difference ahead of overseas matchup in London
‘”I’m relying heavily on that department — Joe Collins and his staff, and our training staff — they’ve done a ton of research over the years and now it’s ramped up this offseason making sure we’re going about it the right way,” McDermott said.’
‘Still the same Bills’: Buffalo back to playing winning football after Week 1 nightmare
‘It’s amazing how much can change in just 22 days. Since Buffalo’s loss in the Meadowlands, they’ve won three straight games by an average of 30 points.’
Von Miller practices in pads for the first time since ACL tear last season
‘”If they want me to play, I’ll play,” Miller said Wednesday. “My goal is to be available, and if they feel like it’s best for me to play, I’ll play. But they’re the guys calling the shots, so if they want me to, I am happy and ready to, but if they want me to rest for next week against the Giants, I’ll do that as well.”‘
Josh Allen wins another AFC Offensive Player of the Week for dominating performance against Miami
‘It’s already the second time he’s received the honor this season, and the 12th time in his career. He won it for his Week 2 performance against the Raiders, surpassing Jim Kelly’s team record for the most times winning the award.’
London-based Bills fans with local ties showing their hometown spirit ahead of overseas matchup
‘Mac McMahill grew up in Livonia as a die-hard Buffalo fan, and five years ago, he moved to London. Now, he’s super excited to have his hometown team here in his new home city. “It’s a treat to have them here because it’s an actual 1 p.m. start for us,” Mac explained.’
‘A quarterback you want to play with’: Diggs praises Allen, explains importance of playing week-to-week
‘”I feel like Josh put a lot on his shoulders, put a lot on himself, and you know how it is — it’s a week-to-week league,” Diggs said. “I feel like the team we played is a great team, they do some things exceptionally well. I feel like each week is different, and as you see, Josh adapts and grows. As a receiver seeing him out there in action, I see his emotions, and he’s a quarterback you want to play with. He gives you that energy, that belief, and he’s a ‘foot on the gas’ type of guy. He’s never done until the whistle blows.”‘
‘He works as hard as anybody’: McDermott, Bills emotional over Tre’Davious White’s injury
‘”He personifies what it is to be a Buffalo Bill,” an emotional McDermott said postgame. “His family is tremendous, and he works as hard as anybody I’ve ever been around. I love him. To see him on that field the way he was hurting is hard.”‘
‘It’s a shame’: McDermott and team ready to rally behind White during recovery from Achilles tear
‘”It’s unfortunate — it’s a shame,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “Knowing Tre, once he gets his feet back underneath him here — no pun intended — he’ll be fine. He’s a resilient young man who’s extremely committed and determined to be successful in his life and career. Still, guys on our team are talking about it and want to do everything support Tre and his family, and that’s what we intend to do, to help him through all of this.”‘
Allen, Diggs decimate Dolphins defense
‘Allen had more touchdowns than incompletions. He had a perfect passer rating, and Diggs caught three of those touchdowns.’
Bills news & notes: Week 4
‘The Dolphins are feeling pretty good. They scored 70 points last week. I think Miami coach Mike McDaniel said it best. “If you need to be motivated for a game like this, check your pulse,” McDaniel said. “Or maybe consider a career adjustment. (It’s a) very, very difficult challenge that I think our players are pumped for. You sign up to play the best, and I think (the Bills) fit that.”‘