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‘”Really good team. Well coached,” said McDermott. “Led by a hall of fame quarterback. Good front. Good offensive line. He’s got tight ends, receivers, backs.”‘

‘”We have a very important job this week. We’re behind. We have a short week. Everything I’m going to do, and I know the staff is going to do, is focus on the Colts.”‘

‘A year ago Allen went into Houston after a full season when he threw for less than 200 yards a game. Allen had 20 TD passes and 9 interceptions in 16 games. There were still questions about Allen’s long term future in Buffalo. In 2020? Allen is an MVP candidate and a star in the league. His statistic rise is meteoric. Yards from about 200-300 a game. TD’s from 20 to 37. Completion percentage from 58% (inaccurate) to 69% elite. Allen is a player that can carry the franchise to the Super Bowl.’

‘The win also gave the Bills an undefeated record in the AFC East (6-0) for the first time in franchise history.’

‘When the Titans edged the Texans on a last second field goal, it locked up the AFC South title for Tennessee and the playoff spot for Indy.’

‘There’s also the chance that other players will have to quarantine as a result of contract tracing from Kroft’s diagnosis.’

‘The Bills receiver was activated off the injured reserve last week before contract tracing from TJ Yeldon testing postive for Coronavirus landed Brown on the COVID list.’

‘Cole Beasley did not practice this week, the slot receiver is dealing with a knee injury and Head Coach Sean McDermott said he is now week-to-week.’

‘”It’s going to be electric,” said Hyde behind a mask. “I’m excited for BillsMafia because it’s been such a great season and they haven’t been able to be at the games.”‘

‘But in year three we’ve now come to realize that Josh Allen is all about spreading the spotlight out on his players and on Zoom Wednesday was no exception.’

‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen has already won the AFC offensive player of the week 4 times this season in large part to the play of his top wide out. Diggs, acquired in an off season trade with the Vikings, has already been named to the Pro Bowl. He has an opportunity to become the first Bills WR to ever be named first team All-Pro in a season.’

‘Is Cole Beasley more hurt than we suspected?’

‘The state and the Bills had been working together recently in an attempt to broker an agreement. Under the pilot program, about 6,700 fans will be allowed in the stadium. Masks and distancing will be required. Tests will be conducted before fans enter the stadium, and contact tracing work will take place as they leave.’

‘It’s hard to have sustained success in the league where the initials can stand for not for long. The Patriots are the outlier in just about every metric. But smart teams have been in the mix for a series of years. The Chiefs, Steelers, Seahawks and Packers are examples of what can be done in different ways. But the Bills have put themselves in a spot where they don’t look like a one year wonder. Every season might not be like 2020, but having the QB and being in the mix every year is a great place to be for an NFL franchise.’

‘”We’re going to keep that plan internal for a number of reasons.” He added that he hadn’t had a chance to talk to his team yet about the plan.