Is the Bills offense really a problem? The battle of perception vs. reality for a Top 5 unit
1 year, 1 month ago

Is the Bills offense really a problem? The battle of perception vs. reality for a Top 5 unit

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Thursday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. The Bills’ offense since Dorsey took over ranks second in EPA per play, first in success rate, first in red-zone EPA per play, second in red-zone success rate and second in offensive points per game. Dorsey’s first 25 games have the edge over Daboll’s final 25 in EPA per play, EPA per pass play, EPA per drive and success rate. BUF - QB Josh Allen First 25 Starts With Dorsey CMP% 66.2% 17th YDS/ATT 7.5 8th TD-INT 53-23 Rating 97.7 7th 16+ CMP 131 5th Time/Throw 2.76 EPA/PP 0.19 4th RSH YD-TD 995-13 4th-2nd Final 25 Starts with daboll CMP% 65.8% 20th YDS/ATT 7.2 19th TD-INT 57-20 RATING 98.3 10th 16+ CMP 131 7th TIME/THROW 2.79 EPA/PP 0.16 4th RSH YD-TD 957-10 3rd-3rd Dorsey vs Daboll Looking at team data more closely, Buffalo’s offense was especially productive in a Week 2 blowout of the Raiders and a Week 4 blowout of the Dolphins. Even counting Allen’s implosion game against the New York Jets in Week 1, Buffalo ranks second in offensive EPA per play during defeats this season.

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Defensive inconsistencies remain Bills’ biggest question mark heading into the playoffs
6 days, 13 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 offense is ‘Cooking,’ with running game adding a powerful new dimension
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1 week, 6 days ago

Bills offense is ‘Cooking,’ with running game adding a powerful new dimension

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen may be hard-pressed to top 4,000 yards passing for a fifth consecutive season. As much as the five-time defending AFC East champion Bills rely on Allen to run what’s still a highly productive offense that’s averaging 31.3 points per outing, a James Cook-led running attack has provided Buffalo an added dimension. Allen’s passing numbers …

QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season
1 month ago

QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In a season that began with many questions and lowered expectations, it was apt watching Bills quarterback Josh Allen join coach Sean McDermott lay on the cold, wet sideline to make snow angels in celebrating Buffalo’s earliest clinching of a division title in team history. Without the two, the Bills wouldn’t be in this position in …

QB Josh Allen set to unveil new-look offense in Buffalo Bills opener against the Arizona Cardinals
4 months ago

QB Josh Allen set to unveil new-look offense in Buffalo Bills opener against the Arizona Cardinals

Associated Press  

Arizona at Buffalo Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bills by 6 1/2. After Buffalo took the lead on Allen’s 21-yard TD pass to Diggs with 34 seconds left, Murray heaved a 43-yard pass to DeAndre Hopkins, who out-jumped three Bills defenders in the end zone to seal the win with 2 seconds left.. Buffalo has won four …

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 …

The Bills look like playoff contenders again. Now they have to prove it over their final 3 games
1 year ago

The Bills look like playoff contenders again. Now they have to prove it over their final 3 games

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Given up for done after consecutive losses in early November, the Buffalo Bills have their fans clambering back onto the bandwagon and checking out the latest playoff projection simulators to verify what their eyes apparently fail to see: a bona fide contender. And the team could have made it easier by not blowing late leads to …

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 …

QB Josh Allen blames himself for Bills firing coordinator Dorsey and vows to be better
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Josh Allen blames himself for Bills firing coordinator Dorsey and vows to be better

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A subdued-looking Josh Allen blamed himself on Wednesday for overseeing a stagnating and turnover-prone offense that cost Buffalo Bills coordinator Ken Dorsey his job. It hurts a lot to see someone you care about go through a situation like that, and to know that if I could have done more, if this offense could have done …

What happens next for the Bills after firing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey?
1 year, 1 month ago

What happens next for the Bills after firing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey?

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The tone shifted significantly following the Buffalo Bills’ 24-22 loss to the Denver Broncos. Just by reading between the lines, there were multiple warning signs during Sean McDermott’s press conference concerning offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey’s future. I always want to try to do what’s best for the team and I felt like this was needed right …

Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after sloppy loss to Denver drops team to 5-5
1 year, 1 month ago

Bills fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey after sloppy loss to Denver drops team to 5-5

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Witnessing a troubling surge in turnovers and a worrisome drop in quarterback Josh Allen’s confidence provided Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott little choice but to fire offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey on Tuesday. “We need to be a confident offensive football team, and find consistent production, and that’s really what it came down to,” McDermott said. We’re …

Inconsistent Bills have already surpassed last season’s loss total
1 year, 2 months ago

Inconsistent Bills have already surpassed last season’s loss total

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Buffalo Bills entered their prime-time matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals holding an early playoff spot in the AFC. We didn’t do enough things right tonight to win.” And it cost the Bills a chance to tie the Dolphins for first place in the AFC East after Miami lost to Kansas City earlier Sunday. It was a rematch …

Is it time to talk about Ken Dorsey’s job? Bills have major questions after loss to Bengals
1 year, 2 months ago

Is it time to talk about Ken Dorsey’s job? Bills have major questions after loss to Bengals

New York Times  

Update 11/14: The Bills fired Ken Dorsey following the loss to the Broncos on Monday Night Football. The Bills are now 5-4 on the season, ninth in the AFC playoff race before the Monday night game, with a boatload of defensive injuries and perhaps even more questions on offense. “I just tried to try to run the play that’s called …

Bills’ slow-starting offense raising concerns and placing coordinator Dorsey on hot seat
1 year, 2 months ago

Bills’ slow-starting offense raising concerns and placing coordinator Dorsey on hot seat

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott was short on answers on what has gone wrong with Buffalo’s suddenly slow-starting offense. Certainly, poor tackling was an issue for Buffalo in allowing Mac Jones to secure coach Bill Belichick’s 300th career win on an eight-play, 75-yard touchdown drive in the span of 1:46. “It feels pretty bleak right now, but we’re going …

Josh Allen dismisses criticism of coordinator Ken Dorsey for Bills’ slow-starting offense
1 year, 2 months ago

Josh Allen dismisses criticism of coordinator Ken Dorsey for Bills’ slow-starting offense

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen is becoming adept at rallying to the defense of his teammates and coaches. “There’s a lot of All-Pro offensive coordinators out there watching games, a lot of quarterbacks in the stands who think they know what they’re doing,” Allen said sarcastically. “We’ll be ready to go,” he said, looking ahead to Buffalo playing at …

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles
1 year, 2 months ago

Giants coach Brian Daboll’s homecoming to Buffalo marred by injuries and offensive struggles

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo holds a special place in Brian Daboll’s heart that goes beyond being his beloved hometown. “When you’re able to coach good players and be around good players as a coach, they help you,” Daboll said during a Zoom call with Buffalo-area reporters as the Giants prepare to travel to play the Bills on Sunday night. …

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders
1 year, 3 months ago

Allen and the Bills are back on track and want to keep rolling at the 2-0 Commanders

Associated Press  

Josh Allen thinks some open, honest communication helped the Buffalo Bills get their act together after a rough start to the season. “This is one of the elite teams coming in and we’ve got to gear up, we’ve got to practice, prepare, get ourselves ready to go and give us a great opportunity to see where we stand.” The Bills …

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 …

Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders
1 year, 3 months ago

Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The worse Josh Allen feels one week, the better he plays the next. Following a four-turnover season-opening dud at the New York Jets, a self-motivated Allen let loose with a near-perfect performance in leading the Bills to a 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Whatever chance Las Vegas had to get back into …

Bills QB Allen concedes turnovers result of him pressing
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills QB Allen concedes turnovers result of him pressing

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen appreciates still having the unwavering trust of his teammates in leading the Bills offense, despite his recent rash of turnovers. “It’s that constant, I can make a play or I can trust somebody else to make a play that I’ve battled with my entire football career, and trying to do too much sometimes,” he …

Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes
2 years, 1 month ago

Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen lay face down on the field and kicked his feet on the turf. Allen’s day only got worse, committing two more turnovers — a muffed snap and an interception — as Buffalo blew a 17-point second-half lead in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. That’s on my shoulders,” said Allen, …

Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tested his injured throwing elbow on Friday for the first time in practice this week and is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Bills referred to Allen’s practice time as being limited, which is still considered a step in the right direction since he sat …

Banged-up Allen shoulders loss after Bills fall to Jets
2 years, 1 month ago

Banged-up Allen shoulders loss after Bills fall to Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Josh Allen’s banged-up lower right arm didn’t prevent him from pointing the blame at himself. “It’s tough to win in this league when you’re playing a good team and your quarterback plays like,” Allen said. The quarterback position is always under a microscope.” Especially now, with Allen’s health uncertain — and the Bills dropping to 0-2 …

Bills coordinator Dorsey erupts in close loss to Dolphins
2 years, 3 months ago

Bills coordinator Dorsey erupts in close loss to Dolphins

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey is not going to apologize for the passion he has for football and for his players battling in the 90-plus degree South Florida heat. On the other hand, Dorsey can appreciate a need to contain his emotions after a video clip showed him in the visitors’ coaches booth ripping off his …

Bills kick off NFL season playing up to high expectations
2 years, 3 months ago

Bills kick off NFL season playing up to high expectations

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — For one night — and a big one, no less — the Buffalo Bills played up to the weighty expectations many had hung on them this offseason. And yet, let’s remember, it was one game, or as coach Sean McDermott put it when asked about the Bills converting nine of 10 third-down opportunities: “Let’s not jump …

Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense
2 years, 4 months ago

Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense

Associated Press  

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — While most are focused on how the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen-led attack will function under Ken Dorsey, the newly promoted offensive coordinator can be found pacing the sideline at practice. “You just don’t want to sit still while things are going on,” said Dorsey. “I trusted Daboll with my life, and I think I’d be willing to …

Allen eager to get on same page with Bills new coordinator
2 years, 8 months ago

Allen eager to get on same page with Bills new coordinator

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will miss the rapport he spent four seasons developing with former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. “I think that’s why me and Dabes had such success.” Until this year, Daboll was the only offensive coordinator Allen worked under since being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft. Even before Allen …

Bills turn to Dorsey to be next offensive coordinator
2 years, 11 months ago

Bills turn to Dorsey to be next offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

Ken Dorsey is staying in Buffalo. Dorsey has spent the past three years as Buffalo’s quarterbacks coach and was given the added title of passing game coordinator in 2021. The former Miami Hurricanes QB has been held in high regard by Allen, who has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in the league under Daboll and Dorsey’s watch. …

Allen’s uncertain status clouds Bills’ playoff chances
3 years ago

Allen’s uncertain status clouds Bills’ playoff chances

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The mere sight of Josh Allen limping into the post-game interview room with his left foot in a protective boot cast an ominous cloud over the Bills’ hopes of remaining in the playoff picture in the final four weeks of the season. A day later on Monday, coach Sean McDermott was unable to shed much light …

Bills fall short in breakout season with 38-24 loss to KC
3 years, 11 months ago

Bills fall short in breakout season with 38-24 loss to KC

Associated Press  

Josh Allen played a huge role in getting the Buffalo Bills to their first AFC championship game in 27 years. After scoring their first touchdown set up by Taiwan Jones recovering Mecole Hardman’s muffed punt at the Kansas City 3, the Bills settled for field goals on three drives inside the Chiefs 35. I wanted to at least have something …

AP sources: Daboll likely to stay put as Bills coordinator
3 years, 11 months ago

AP sources: Daboll likely to stay put as Bills coordinator

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The likelihood of Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least one more season has increased after he was passed over for the Los Angeles Chargers’ coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll’s plans told The Associated Press. One person said Daboll isn’t expected to consider the NFL’s remaining vacancies, in …

Daboll’s success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar
4 years ago

Daboll’s success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Brian Daboll should immediately remove Bills receivers Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs from his list of potential references if Buffalo’s offensive coordinator hopes to land a head-coaching job any time soon. I was watching New England here for the last few hours.” As for whether he hears about the speculation from his family, Daboll said: “Most …

Allen and Daboll overseeing Buffalo Bills’ pass-happy attack
4 years, 3 months ago

Allen and Daboll overseeing Buffalo Bills’ pass-happy attack

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills quarterback Josh Allen was an impressionable rookie in 2018 still trying to figure out what made Brian Daboll tick when Buffalo’s first-year offensive coordinator shared a story of how he quit chewing tobacco. “He’s very, very competitive, as am I,” Allen said, noting Daboll will bet the quarterback milkshakes to see if he can hit …

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