‘There is some nuance to the Bills’ pass rushing metrics. They rank just 17th in the NFL in pressure rate at 33.1%, and are 19th in sack percentage at 6.4%, but that’s partially because the Bills blitz at the fourth-lowest rate in the league at 18%. Because they are routinely rushing with four against five offensive linemen and an occasional chip from a back or tight end, that makes it tough to get home.’
BillsBeat - November 1, 2024
Bills Mafia docuseries, produced by HOF wide receiver and Buffalo native, shows fan passion
‘NFL Hall of Famer Andre Reed and Buffalo native Chad Michael Murray are stepping in as executive producers for the upcoming series, ‘Just One Before I Die.’ The show will explore the loyal and passionate fanbase as they continue supporting the Buffalo Bills in their pursuit of that elusive Super Bowl victory.’
Bills’ Josh Allen gets bulletin board material from Dolphins DC ahead of Sunday’s game
‘Despite Allen’s success against Miami throughout his career, the team seems to enjoy giving the quarterback bulletin board material from time to time. The lastest instance of this came on Thursday when Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver took a shot at Allen’s ball security.’
Questions about speed haven't stopped Bills rookie Keon Coleman from being a big-play threat
‘Coleman’s 4.61-second 40-yard dash initially gave defenses the impression Coleman wouldn’t be able to separate, allowing them to play more press coverage, something Coleman didn’t see a lot in college. Twenty-three of his 34 targets have come against press coverage and he’s learned to thrive, averaging 20.8 yards per catch.’
Dolphins prepare for Josh Allen, believe they can get the ball out: ‘He just kind of hangs it out there like a loaf of bread’
‘“The one thing about Josh is he gives you a chance to get the ball because he is so strong,” Weaver said. “He reminds me a little bit of Steve McNair, Ben Roethlisberger back there where, when you get there, you have to make sure, not only try to tackle him, but you almost have equally as good of a chance as tackling the ball because he just kind of hangs it out there like a loaf of bread. So I think the biggest thing is to throttle down — first thing — let’s make sure we’re securing and try to get the sack and then try to attack the ball in doing so.”’
Friday's Miami Coverage
Jaylen Wright leads the Dolphins in yards per carry. Why hasn’t he played more? (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Da’Shawn Hand resurrects his once-promising career in Miami | Opinion (Miami Herald)
Dolphins challenge this young player. And the terrible quandary facing coaches on Sunday (Miami Herald)
Examining how Robinson, edge players drafted after him are doing. And Dolphins injury news (Miami Herald)
Dolphins prepare for Josh Allen, believe they can get the ball out: ‘He just kind of hangs it out there like a loaf of bread’ (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins’ Jaylen Wright making case for more opportunities; Alec Ingold Miami’s latest injured player (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dave Hyde: Tua’s better than this fumbled shot at fans over fumbled shotgun snap (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Chris Perkins: Dolphins owner Steve Ross, or someone, must force offensive changes on Mike McDaniel — or else (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Tua Tagovailoa on fumbled snap: Harder than it looks ‘on your couch eating chips’ (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins did not have Jalen Ramsey on Cardinals’ top receiver late. Here’s why. (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ legendary assistant coach Bill Arnsparger a Hall of Fame semifinalist (Palm Beach Post)
How Tua stayed close to Dolphins during concussion protocol (ESPN)
Tua Tagovailoa blasts critics after mishandled snap, says play only looked easy ‘on your couch eating chips’ (CBS Sports)
Top Quotes: Back to Western New York for a Date with the Bills (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript: Mike McDaniel’s Media Availability – October 30 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Transcript: Tua Tagovailoa’s Media Availability – October 30 (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills caution against complacency with 4-win edge atop AFC East and 2-5 Dolphins coming to Buffalo
‘“It’s cool to be sure,” Rousseau said, when informed the Bills (6-2) are the league’s eighth team since realignment in 2002 to hold a four-or-more-win edge over their division through eight weeks. “But I’d say the biggest thing that comes with being up four wins is being able to battle complacency. You never know. We haven’t clinched anything.”’
AFC East-leading Bills are 13-1 in past 14 against Dolphins, in preparing to host division rival
‘Key matchup – Dolphins WR Tyreek vs. Bills secondary. With 30 catches for 366 yards, Hill’s numbers are already down after topping 1,700 yards receiving in each of his first two seasons in Miami. And his production might not get a boost against a Bills defense that has contained him the past two-plus seasons in Miami. Hill has been limited to 31 catches for 335 yards and two scores in six meetings, including playoffs, against Buffalo.’
Can Bills defeat AFC East rival, Dolphins again?
‘In recent years, matchups between the Bills and Dolphins have taken place with plenty on the line, but there has been an overwhelming theme of Buffalo getting the best of its division foe. This Sunday (1 p.m. ET, CBS) will mark a chance for the Bills to sweep the Dolphins this year and put an exclamation mark on the team’s lead in the AFC East.’
Bernard, Cooper still limited for Bills on Thursday
‘For the Bills, linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Amari Cooper were limited for a second-straight day, while cornerback Christian Benford went from a full participant on Wednesday to limited on Thursday (wrist).’
'He's just heartbroken': Bills tickets stolen right out of Ticketmaster accounts from two Bills Mafia members
‘”They are still currently on there. I have contacted StubHub maybe three or four times now and explained these tickets were stolen. Can you take them off? Can you do anything? They said no,” Cooper told me.’
Bills defense hopes to have 2 key pieces back against Dolphins, Tagovailoa
‘Linebacker Von Miller is set to return from a four-game suspension, and captain Terrel Bernard — who missed last week with ankle and pectoral injuries — has practiced both days this week in limited capacity.’
Bills sign WR Deon Cain to practice squad
‘Cain was part of the Bills’ preseason roster where he had three catches for 28 yards against the Panthers.’
What they're saying | NFL analysts discuss Josh Allen's MVP chances, Bills power rankings at midseason
‘Here’s what the experts are saying eight weeks through the season, plus where some of the NFL’s analysts have the Bills in their latest power rankings going into Week 9.’
BillsBeat - October 31, 2024
Mark Gaughan: Bills' ability to contain run with light box is one of most underrated team strengths
‘The Bills ranked No. 1 in the NFL in defending the run with light boxes – six men in the tackle-to-tackle area – in both 2022 (at 67.7% on run plays) and 2023 (at 65.8%), according to NFL Next Gen Stats.’