Buffalo Bills hold on for 24-18 win over spirited Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1 year, 2 months ago

Buffalo Bills hold on for 24-18 win over spirited Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Independent  

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Defensive inconsistencies remain Bills’ biggest question mark heading into the playoffs
1 day, 22 hours ago

Defensive inconsistencies remain Bills’ biggest question mark heading into the playoffs

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There was plenty of back slapping going around in the immediate aftermath of the Buffalo Bills defense’s dominating performance over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. Three takeaways, four sacks — including one for a safety — and chasing Rodgers to the bench while enjoying a 40-0 lead through the opening minutes of the fourth …

Bills clinch the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets
2 days, 22 hours ago

Bills clinch the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen reflected on Buffalo’s many offseason critics and doubters when asked about the Bills achieving their latest milestones while sewing up the AFC’s No. What’s unquestioned is how Allen and the Bills overcame a young, patchwork roster following the offseason departure of six of eight team captains — including Stefon Diggs being traded to Houston …

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate
1 week, 2 days ago

Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 on Sunday night, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games …

Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots
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1 week, 2 days ago

Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — James Cook scored two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three second-half turnovers and the AFC East champion Bills overcame a 14-0 deficit to pull out a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. With trainers examining Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s right throwing elbow on the sideline, cornerback Taron Johnson secured the victory by recovering a …

Allen throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 scores to lift Bills to 48-42 win that snaps Lions' streak
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Allen throws for 2 TDs, runs for 2 scores to lift Bills to 48-42 win that snaps Lions' streak

Hindustan Times  

DETROIT — Josh Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 victory Sunday that snapped the Detroit Lions ' franchise-record 11-game winning streak. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott chose to go for it on fourth-and-2 from his 49 on the ensuing possession and Allen …

Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Josh Allen has another huge game to lift Bills to a 48-42 victory that snaps Lions’ winning streak

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Josh Allen took a shotgun snap, moved up in the pocket and backed up, rolled left and threw right. Allen ran for two scores in the first quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 48-42 victory Sunday that snapped the Detroit Lions ' franchise-record 11-game winning streak. “That’s how …

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bills’ letdowns on defense, special teams and clock management in loss to Rams are all too familiar

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — There’s plenty of concern and second-guessing to unpack from how the Bills unraveled on defense, special teams and clock management in their loss to the Los Angeles Rams to wonder whether it was premature labeling Buffalo as Super Bowl contenders only a week earlier. The bright side is the loss to the Rams didn’t end the …

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Allen sets NFL mark with 3 TD passes and 3 TD runs, but Stafford’s Rams hold off Bills 44-42

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams had to pile up a veritable mountain of points, yards and time-of-possession advantage early on to give themselves even a chance against the Buffalo Bills’ ferocious fourth-quarter rally and a historic six-touchdown performance by Josh Allen. “But our guys made just enough plays to be able to come out on …

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Rams make a statement by scoring 44 points to beat AFC powerhouse Bills

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, scores a touchdown in front of Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard, bottom, and cornerback Taron Johnson in the fourth quarter of the Rams’ 44-42 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Running back Kyren Williams and receiver Puka Nacua each scored two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford passed for 320 yards, and special teams came up big as the …

Rams vs. Buffalo Bills: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Rams vs. Buffalo Bills: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

LA Times  

The Rams are 6-6 after last Sunday’s victory over the New Orleans Saints, and the streaking Buffalo Bills will make it difficult for the Rams to get over.500 for the first time this season. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford suffered an ankle sprain against the Saints, but he practiced this week and said he would be ready to go against the …

Buffalo Bills clinch fifth straight AFC title in the snow
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Buffalo Bills clinch fifth straight AFC title in the snow

The Independent  

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Statement win or not, it’s time to start taking the Bills seriously after toppling the Chiefs
1 month, 1 week ago

Statement win or not, it’s time to start taking the Bills seriously after toppling the Chiefs

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It might be time to start taking the Buffalo Bills seriously, and there’s nothing coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen can say to convince anyone otherwise. It’s the next game,” McDermott said Sunday, following a 30-21 win over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs. So is altering their past in knowing that beating the Chiefs …

Josh Allen seals Bills’ 30-21 win over Chiefs with TD run, ending bid for perfect season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Josh Allen seals Bills’ 30-21 win over Chiefs with TD run, ending bid for perfect season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — After watching quarterback Josh Allen bounce off two Kansas City Chiefs defenders before crossing the goal line on a 26-yard run, Bills receiver Khalil Shakir joined the rest of the packed Buffalo stadium by screaming at the top of his lungs. Allen’s touchdown on fourth-and-2 with 2:17 left sealed Buffalo’s 30-21 victory, kept the Bills in …

Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills hand Kansas City Chiefs first loss of the season

CNN  

CNN — Another season, another epic battle between Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The Buffalo Bills defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 30-21 in a showdown between two of the best teams in the AFC on Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. However, no deficit is too much for the two-time reigning Super Bowl champions after Mahomes found …

Bills Dominate Dolphins in Thrilling Showdown
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bills Dominate Dolphins in Thrilling Showdown

Associated Press  

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Miami Dolphins 30-27 in a thrilling contest at Orchard Park. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, while Tyler Bass kicked a career-best 61-yard field goal with seconds left to secure the win for the Bills. The game was a back-and-forth duel between the two teams, with Miami holding a slight lead …

Buffalo Linemen Stepping Up in Crucial Victory Against Seattle
2 months ago

Buffalo Linemen Stepping Up in Crucial Victory Against Seattle

Associated Press  

The Buffalo Bills showcased their physical prowess in a 31-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Orchard Park. The Bills dominated the trenches, limiting the Seahawks to only 32 yards rushing and forcing three-and-outs on their first two possessions. The defense also played a dominant role, forcing two turnovers and holding the Seahawks to a mere 6-yard gain on fourth …

Mayfield's Thriving Touch fuels Bucs' Victory over Eagles
3 months ago

Mayfield's Thriving Touch fuels Bucs' Victory over Eagles

Associated Press  

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Philadelphia Eagles in a 33-16 victory. Baker Mayfield threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Evans became the Buccaneers' career scoring leader in dominating the rematch of a lopsided NFC wild-card game they won 32-9 against the Eagles (2-2) last January. The Bucs held a 287-67 edge in yardage at halftime, with …

LeBron James left in awe of Josh Allen as Bills quarterback DESTROYS the Jaguars with four first-half touchdowns
3 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James left in awe of Josh Allen as Bills quarterback DESTROYS the Jaguars with four first-half touchdowns

Daily Mail  

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen went on a tear on Monday Night Football - with LeBron James even chiming in to praise the signal caller. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars with four TD passes His play earned him an admirer in Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who watched on Buffalo found the end zone on …

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos
3 months, 1 week ago

Mayfield-led Buccaneers sputter offensively in 26-7 loss to previously winless Broncos

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles rejected the notion that a 26-7 loss to the Denver Broncos was a wakeup call for his Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They just beat us,” the coach said after Sunday’s loss spoiled the team’s bid to begin a season with three consecutive wins for the first time since 2005. “They beat us, and we have to …

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Baker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch. “I wasn’t expecting to get to the end zone from that far out, but I made a couple guys miss,” Mayfield said after the longest touchdown run …

Josh Allen throws 2 TD passes and runs for 2 others as Bills rally for 34-28 win over Cardinals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen throws 2 TD passes and runs for 2 others as Bills rally for 34-28 win over Cardinals

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For all the changes the Buffalo Bills had at wide receiver and on defense this offseason, the one big constant that remained was quarterback Josh Allen. Scrambling to his right from Arizona’s 6, Allen burst toward the goal line and hurdled Budda Baker before being pushed from behind by another Cardinals defender and landing hard in …

Buffalo Bills missed field goal wide right: God, not the Kansas City Chiefs, tortured Tyler Bass, Josh Allen, and their fans.
11 months, 1 week ago

Buffalo Bills missed field goal wide right: God, not the Kansas City Chiefs, tortured Tyler Bass, Josh Allen, and their fans.

Slate  

The Buffalo Bills had the look. It was fourth down with 5 yards to go, and the Bills trailed the Kansas City Chiefs by a field goal in the fourth quarter of the teams’ third playoff meeting in four years. The Chiefs took the ball at the Bills’ 32-yard line, but two plays later, wide receiver Mecole Hardman fumbled through …

Bills have a familiar feeling, eliminated by the Chiefs in playoffs for third time in four years
11 months, 1 week ago

Bills have a familiar feeling, eliminated by the Chiefs in playoffs for third time in four years

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Different season. Two years ago, it was “13 Seconds” — the amount of time it took Patrick Mahomes to drive the Chiefs for a tying field goal. “This one hurts bad.” They all hurt in Buffalo, where a team led by one of the league’s most exciting quarterbacks found new ways to come up short, this …

Josh Allen stars as Buffalo Bills take down the Pittsburgh Steelers
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Allen stars as Buffalo Bills take down the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Independent  

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Josh Allen leads Bills past Steelers 31-17. Baker Mayfield and Bucs pound Eagles 32-9
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Allen leads Bills past Steelers 31-17. Baker Mayfield and Bucs pound Eagles 32-9

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 on Monday in an AFC wild-card playoff game that was postponed a day because of a lake-effect blizzard. Mason Rudolph threw two touchdown passes with an interception in his first playoff start …

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 NFC wild-card rout of Eagles

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — All Baker Mayfield and the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted was an opportunity to make some noise in the playoffs. Their 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night guaranteed they’ll have another. Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and Tampa Bay’s defense never allowed Hurts …

Josh Allen, Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in playoff game delayed a day by snow. Chiefs up next
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Josh Allen, Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in playoff game delayed a day by snow. Chiefs up next

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It made no difference to Josh Allen what day or time the Buffalo Bills faced the Pittsburgh Steelers. They proved that on Monday, when Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run as Buffalo beat Pittsburgh 31-17 in a game that was postponed by 27 1/2 hours. “We’re a step …

Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. Buffalo secures No. 2 seed in AFC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. Buffalo secures No. 2 seed in AFC

The Independent  

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Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. Buffalo secures No. 2 seed in AFC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. Buffalo secures No. 2 seed in AFC

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Josh Allen walked toward the thousands of Bills fans who made their way to South Florida for the weekend, waving his arms as they showered him with postgame cheers. “What a resilient group,” said Allen, who threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Dawson Knox midway through the fourth quarter to rally Buffalo past the Miami Dolphins …

Josh Allen, Bills rally past Dolphins 21-14, win 4th straight AFC East title
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen, Bills rally past Dolphins 21-14, win 4th straight AFC East title

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Josh Allen threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Dawson Knox midway through the fourth quarter, and the Buffalo Bills won their fourth straight AFC East title, rallying past the Miami Dolphins 21-14 on Sunday night. SEAHAWKS 21, CARDINALS 20 GLENDALE, Ariz. — Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes and Seattle rallied past Arizona but missed the …

Bills come back to top Dolphins, win AFC East behind electrifying fourth quarter
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bills come back to top Dolphins, win AFC East behind electrifying fourth quarter

New York Times  

By Zak Keefer, Tim Graham and Joe Buscaglia The Athletic has live coverage of Chiefs vs Dolphins in the AFC wild card matchup. Buffalo entered the final quarter trailing 14-7 when a 96-yard punt return touchdown by Deonte Harty turned the game around for the Bills. Down and injured entering the fourth quarter, Harty took a punt 96 yards to …

Buffalo Bills overcome deficiencies, missteps to set up showdown at Miami for AFC East title
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Buffalo Bills overcome deficiencies, missteps to set up showdown at Miami for AFC East title

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Don’t count the Buffalo Bills out of — or into — the playoffs just yet. Diggs’ production also dropped toward the end of last season, and the receiver declined to speak to the media for the final three weeks and playoffs. That’s been only half the problem for Diggs in the past three outings, during which …

Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots
1 year ago

Bills set up AFC East-deciding finale at Miami with 27-21 win over Patriots

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline to shore up a depleted defense and reverse the team’s slide in the standings. “I don’t know what we gave up to get him,” safety Micah Hyde said of the deal in which Buffalo also acquired a fifth-round draft pick by sending a third-round selection …

The Bills’ more balanced offense hasn’t made Josh Allen any less dangerous
1 year ago

The Bills’ more balanced offense hasn’t made Josh Allen any less dangerous

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Knowing Bills quarterback Josh Allen was under pressure, Khalil Shakir completed his route up the right sideline before curling back to see if the ball was coming his way. I’ve always said that since I got here,” the receiver said, describing a play in which a backpedaling Allen — with three Chargers defenders in his face …

Josh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers
1 year ago

Josh Allen accounts for 3 touchdowns as Bills escape with 24-22 victory over Chargers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Josh Allen continues to reach milestones in his sixth NFL season, but he’s more concerned about getting the Buffalo Bills back into the playoffs. Allen did his part Saturday night by rushing for two TDs and throwing for one, but it took a 29-yard field goal by Tyler Bass with 28 seconds remaining for the Bills to …

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10
1 year ago

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills’ offense has found its legs in time to make a playoff push. “I felt like the kid that didn’t do anything in a class project but got an A,” Allen said after he threw for just 94 yards, with a touchdown passing and one rushing. Cook finished with 179 yards rushing and 221 yards …

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10
1 year ago

James Cook leads dominant rushing attack as Bills trample Cowboys 31-10

The Independent  

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James Cook, Bills steamroll Cowboys to remain firmly in playoff race; Dallas still clinches berth
1 year ago

James Cook, Bills steamroll Cowboys to remain firmly in playoff race; Dallas still clinches berth

New York Times  

By Tim Graham, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Joe Buscaglia The Buffalo Bills remained firmly in the playoff hunt with a 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. — Tim Graham, Bills senior writer GO DEEPER Why it feels like 2021 again for the Bills after Sunday's win over Cowboys Bills’ best win in 2023 The Bills served up …

Allen and Bills offense reawaken in 32-6 rout of division rival Jets
1 year, 1 month ago

Allen and Bills offense reawaken in 32-6 rout of division rival Jets

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen put aside shouldering the blame of getting his offensive coordinator fired this week by placing an emphasis on injecting a little more energy and joy into his on-field performance. Allen threw three touchdown passes and a once-stagnating offense showed signs of regaining its swagger by scoring on six of its first eight possessions in …

Too many injuries, turnovers and a too many men penalty costs Bills in loss to Broncos
1 year, 1 month ago

Too many injuries, turnovers and a too many men penalty costs Bills in loss to Broncos

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Too many injuries. Buffalo’s injury-depleted defense — missing five starters — sagged in allowing Russell Wilson to march the Broncos on a 10-play, 57-yard drive that ended with Wil Lutz hitting a 36-yard field goal as time expired. McDermott reiterated what he’s said in the past that he has confidence in Dorsey, before adding: “But I …

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?
1 year, 1 month ago

Broncos defeat Bills on road with game-winning field goal: Are changes coming in Buffalo?

New York Times  

By Nick Kosmider, Tim Graham and Joe Buscaglia Wil Lutz hit a 36-yard field goal as time expired to give the Denver Broncos a 24-22 win over the Buffalo Bills on the road Monday night. Then, after Allen scored on a 6-yard touchdown run to give the Bills a 22-21 lead, Wilson executed a two-minute drill that ended in Lutz’s …

Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers
1 year, 2 months ago

Josh Allen gets Bills off to fast start in 24-18 win over Buccaneers

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Low energy wasn’t going to be an issue for the slow-starting Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Josh Allen then responded by throwing two touchdown passes and running for another — while shrugging off aggravating an injury to his throwing shoulder — and the Bills hung on to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18. Gabriel Davis had …

Buffalo Bills hang on -- barely -- in a 14-9 win over the New York Giants
1 year, 2 months ago

Buffalo Bills hang on -- barely -- in a 14-9 win over the New York Giants

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It took Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills offense nearly three quarters to find their rhythm. “We got to figure out why that is, and how to get ourselves out of a funk early on.” After being shut out in the first half for the first time since 2019, Allen and the offense found some semblance …

The Bills are still the team to beat in the AFC East, as they showed by dominating Miami
1 year, 2 months ago

The Bills are still the team to beat in the AFC East, as they showed by dominating Miami

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — This shouldn’t come as a news bulletin, except perhaps to those who spent much of the summer and early September — after Buffalo’s season-opening prime-time dud against the New York Jets — suggesting the Bills’ window to contend was closing. After surrendering 142 yards and nine first downs on Miami’s first two possessions, Buffalo clamped down, …

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott had little time savoring a blowout win in his 100th game as the Buffalo Bills head coach. Dominating as his defense performed in forcing five turnovers and getting nine sacks in a 37-3 victory at Washington on Sunday, McDermott was already focused on Buffalo’s next opponent: the Miami Dolphins. Through three outings, Buffalo has …

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills return to the basics in rebounding from season-opening dud
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills return to the basics in rebounding from season-opening dud

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Every so often, the head-strong Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills need a reminder that each player needs to stick to their individual role, or as coach Sean McDermott often preaches — their one-eleventh. It’s a lesson that appeared to be reinforced over the past week in which Allen and the Bills finally began resembling the …

Mayfield, Bucs look to build on confidence-bolstering win as they host Fields, Bears
1 year, 3 months ago

Mayfield, Bucs look to build on confidence-bolstering win as they host Fields, Bears

Associated Press  

CHICAGO at TAMPA BAY Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Buccaneers by 3. LAST MEETING: Buccaneers beat Bears 38-3 on Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa Fla. LAST WEEK: Bears lost 38-20 at home to Green Bay; Buccaneers won 20-17 at Minnesota. STATS AND STUFF: Bears running backs combined for just 63 of Chicago’s 122 yards rushing last …

Bills’ Josh Allen has one of his worst days in the NFL in a loss to the Rodgers-less Jets
1 year, 3 months ago

Bills’ Josh Allen has one of his worst days in the NFL in a loss to the Rodgers-less Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHEERFORD, N.J. — After Aaron Rodgers went down with an Achilles tendon injury early in his debut with the New York Jets, the Buffalo Bills seemingly had an easy path to a season-opening win at MetLife Stadium. They didn’t count on Pro Bowl quarterback Josh Allen messing things up with one of his worst games in the NFL, turning …

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
1 year, 3 months ago

Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The grit Baker Mayfield showed Tampa Bay down the stretch of his debut sure outweighed the rough start. Mayfield recovered to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 in the season opener after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings on Sunday. The Buccaneers, with seven starters left from the 2020 Super Bowl …

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