‘Final Record: 11-6 (first, AFC East).’
BillsBeat - September 6, 2024
The NFL season begins Thursday. Here's a 5-minute primer on everything to watch for
‘Joe Burrow, Cincinnati: In his two full seasons (2021-22), he is 27-12 in the regular season and playoffs with 78 touchdowns.’
How will the Bills do this season? Buffalo News staff writers make their predictions on 2024
‘The schedule is tough. A 3-2 start would be pretty good (against the Cardinals, Dolphins, Jaguars, Ravens and Texans). Buffalo visits the Jets in the sixth game. I’ll be surprised if the Bills start 4-2. I’m thinking the Dolphins and Jets both will be formidable. That means a 10-7 record for Buffalo and a wild-card berth.’
Alan Pergament: A guide to what stations are carrying Bills games this season
‘The NFL sells the rights to local broadcast channels when the games are on their cable or streaming packages to allow all fans in the TV markets of the participating teams to be able to watch them. This usually upsets Bills fans in Rochester, since broadcast stations there don’t get the opportunity to carry streaming and cable games.’
These unsung heroes prepare the Bills for everything under the sun
‘Jeff Mazurek, the Bills director of equipment operations, said he starts checking the forecast from Buffalo’s NBC affiliate, WGRZ, at least 10 days out. Meteorologists Patrick Hammer and Kevin O’Neill will give him a heads up for the gameday weather.’
Four memorable Bills bad weather games that stick out to team's equipment operations head
‘The Bills hosted the Indianapolis Colts in another December snow game which also started with no pregame precipitation. Once the snow started, it was falling heavily with inches accumulating all over the field. In those conditions, the equipment staff had to try different things and see what would work, Mazurek said.’
How many games will the Bills win in 2024? Our writers give game-by-game predictions
‘Bills 11-6.’
Terrel Bernard positioned himself as Bills defensive leader by digging into the small details
‘Bernard is so in-tune with his body composition that he can tell when his weight fluctuates a few pounds, but there’s also a mental aspect. When Bernard sees a specific number on the scale, he knows that hard work went into reaching it and how his body performs at that weight.’
Friday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Cardinals defense using criticism as ‘fuel to the fire’ (Arizona Republic)
Why Kyler Murray’s downfield passing could define the Arizona Cardinals’ season (Arizona Republic)
If he plays his cards right, Kyler Murray can become the Jim Hart of the Arizona Cardinals (Arizona Republic)
Cardinals sign Wildcat product Tyler Manoa to practice squad, lose Ben Stille to Bucs (KMVP-FM)
Arizona Cardinals launch flag football experience at State Farm Stadium (KPHO-TV)
Cardinals Aware, Prepared For Josh Allen Threat (AZCardinals.com)
Injury Report: Week 1 vs Bills (AZCardinals.com)
Memories of ‘Hail Murray’ fading 4 years later as Cardinals travel to play Bills in season opener
‘“Yeah, I remember that game. Thanks,” coach Sean McDermott said with a wince.’
QB Josh Allen set to unveil new-look offense in Buffalo Bills opener against the Arizona Cardinals
‘Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray versus Bills new-look secondary. Murray provided the Cardinals offense a big spark in his return after missing the first 10 games of last season with a torn ACL. Arizona averaged scoring nearly 6 more points and gaining more than 73 yards per game with Murray under center. In his final three games to close the season, he combined to go 71 of 99 for 724 yards with six TDs and one interception. The Bills introduce a new secondary to replace the offseason losses of safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer and cornerback Tre’Davious White. Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin will start at safety, with Christian Benford and Rasul Douglas the starting cornerback tandem.’
Josh Allen breaks down rookie Keon Coleman's game: 'He's got a different skill set than what I'm used to'
‘”I think what’s fair to expect is he’s going to be an exciting player for us and I think he’s going to help us win football games.” Allen said. “He’s got a different skill set than maybe what I’m used to. I don’t know if I’ve had the type of skill set that he brings to the table as an option before. His ability to go jump and catch back shoulder balls, be strong at the point of the catch. He takes blocking in the run game with a lot of pride…”‘
Bills enter season facing multiple question marks
‘But while the past few seasons have featured a Bills team with all the pieces apparently in place, this one comes with questions that could either derail the Bills’ hopes or extend their Super Bowl window into this season and beyond.’
Josh Allen Confesses He Plans to Leverage Passing Game More, Run Less This Season
‘”(Me being able to run) allows us to not take sacks, to extend plays, and utilize the scramble drill. But at the same time, understand that, you know, it just takes one, it takes one bad hit, it takes one bad whatever to hurt your chances of winning a football game,” Allen said. “I want to get the guys that can catch it and run a little bit faster, and a little more elusive than I (the ball). And that’s what I plan on doing this season. At the same time, you know, if it’s there, I’ll take it.”‘
NFL writer correctly names Josh Allen second-best quarterback in NFL
‘”The Bills throw a ton on Josh Allen’s plate, and he’s been able to handle it,” Pizzuta writes. “Sometimes, that has made Allen try to do too much, which has led to high interception rates that some harp on, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Last year, Allen had the highest success rate among quarterbacks on third down with the highest average depth of target.”‘