Graham: How the Bills backups proved their mettle with Jacoby Brissett stuffing
2 years, 1 month ago

Graham: How the Bills backups proved their mettle with Jacoby Brissett stuffing

New York Times  

DETROIT — All of them were second-stringers, substitutes, names we don’t hear in pregame introductions. From left to right along the Buffalo Bills’ defensive line, four backups squatted into their stances, fully aware what the Cleveland Browns were about to try. “Jacoby Brissett,” said Bills edge rusher Von Miller, “is one of the slipperiest quarterbacks.” And across the line was a row of Bills subs: Boogie Basham at left end, Tim Settle and Jordan Phillips at defensive tackle, Shaq Lawson at right end. While Froholdt likely didn’t enhance Brissett’s chances to convert those sneaks, the Browns’ offensive line features All-Pro left guard Joel Bitonio, Pro Bowl right guard Wyatt Teller, All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin and left tackle Jedrick Wills, the 10th overall draft choice two years ago. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski wields a play card with more small print than an iTunes user agreement, but the Bills’ second-string defensive line anticipated one call and one call only.

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Bills defense out to prove against high-scoring Lions that it’s better than its dud vs. Rams
1 week, 4 days ago

Bills defense out to prove against high-scoring Lions that it’s better than its dud vs. Rams

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Cornerback Taron Johnson is still agitated over the dud the Buffalo Bills defense produced in giving up season worsts in points and yards, while melting down on third down in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams last weekend. “We can’t wait to play Sunday just to prove people wrong and prove to ourselves that how …

Buffalo Linemen Stepping Up in Crucial Victory Against Seattle
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories
3 months ago

Buffalo Bills backups step in to shore up injury-depleted defense in 2 victories

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills defensive back Cam Lewis isn’t the least bit surprised with how capably Buffalo’s backups have stepped in to fill key roles on an injury-depleted defense two weeks into the season. “That’s how I learned so much,” said the fifth-year player, who has taken over the starting nickel cornerback spot in place of Taron Johnson, who …

Ability to adapt on the fly helped Bills defense spur season-opening win over Cards
3 months, 1 week ago

Ability to adapt on the fly helped Bills defense spur season-opening win over Cards

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills first-time defensive coordinator Bobby Babich half-joked on Monday of the silver lining in witnessing Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray spend the first half of the season opener marching the Cardinals up and down the field. “It’s going to be some ups and downs, but we stay together, keep playing as a team.” The AP Top 25 …

The Bills’ more balanced offense hasn’t made Josh Allen any less dangerous
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Bills All-22 review: Why Greg Rousseau looks ready to pop down the stretch
1 year ago

Bills All-22 review: Why Greg Rousseau looks ready to pop down the stretch

New York Times  

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Bills’ midseason defensive additions CB Douglas and DT Joseph have made an immediate impact
1 year, 1 month ago

Bills’ midseason defensive additions CB Douglas and DT Joseph have made an immediate impact

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills’ defense is banged up. The significant contributions made by cornerback Rasul Douglas and defensive tackle Linval Joseph a mere three weeks following their arrival haven’t gone unnoticed. “It’s pretty remarkable to be honest,” safety Micah Hyde said, referring to Douglas, who had two interceptions and recovered a fumble in a 32-6 win over …

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 …

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 …

Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East
1 year, 11 months ago

Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East

Associated Press  

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Bills overcome deficit, chaotic week; rally to beat Lions
2 years ago

Bills overcome deficit, chaotic week; rally to beat Lions

Associated Press  

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Bills get community lift to dig out of snow and beat Browns
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills get community lift to dig out of snow and beat Browns

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — A day before a major lake-effect storm buried western New York in snow, Bills quarterback Josh Allen acknowledged needing to place more faith in those around him to correct a sudden rash of turnovers. Little could Allen have envisioned how much he and the Bills would need to lean on themselves and their snow-shoveling fanbase to …

Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Buffalo Bills dug out of their snowy homes and got their groove back in the Motor City. Josh Allen threw a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs late in the first half and Buffalo beat the Cleveland Browns 31-23 on Sunday after the NFL moved the Bills’ home game due to several feet of snow blanketing …

Bills All-22 review: Offensive line struggles a significant factor vs. Vikings
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills All-22 review: Offensive line struggles a significant factor vs. Vikings

New York Times  

The Bills allowed a double-digit second-half lead to evaporate for a second straight week and added another loss to their ledger. From left to right, the offensive line’s struggles were a significant factor in the second half All eyes were on Josh Allen as the Bills’ franchise quarterback made several game-changing mistakes that ultimately led to a Vikings’ victory. It …

Bills continue to show why they deserve to be AFC favorites
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills continue to show why they deserve to be AFC favorites

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — No one can accuse the Buffalo Bills of padding their record with weak opponents this season. As for the caliber of quarterbacks the Bills have defeated, consider this: Their four-game winning streak features victories against the NFL’s past four MVP winners in Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers. Rather then …

Frustration shows after Bills come up short in South Beach
2 years, 2 months ago

Frustration shows after Bills come up short in South Beach

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Forget the excuses of the Buffalo Bills being undermanned and overheated in the South Florida humidity. If there’s one moment encapsulating the frustration of Buffalo’s first loss of the season, it came via a 7-second CBS video clip showing offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey’s volatile eruption in the visitor’s coaches booth following a 21-19 decision to the …

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 deficiencies exposed yet again in 14-10 loss to Pats
3 years ago

Bills deficiencies exposed yet again in 14-10 loss to Pats

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Whether it was the gusting wind or New England’s unrelenting running attack, the Buffalo Bills’ two biggest deficiencies this season were exposed yet again on Monday night. “We’ve been inconsistent, and again, had opportunities to win the game.” It wasn’t just that the Patriots beat the Bills, but the manner in which they did it. And …

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions
3 years ago

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Linebacker Matt Judon praised the Patriots offense while taking a playful swipe at rookie quarterback Mac Jones. With 40 mph wind gusts placing an emphasis on running the ball, Jones was more than content in being relegated to handoff duty in New England’s 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Jones completed just two …

Inside Taron Johnson’s game-changing play that lifted Bills to AFC title game
3 years, 11 months ago

Inside Taron Johnson’s game-changing play that lifted Bills to AFC title game

New York Times  

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