Archives for October 14, 2016

'Niners defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil is the overseer of the league’s second-worst run defense, which has allowed four straight 100-yard rushers. Buffalo head coach Rex Ryan, who gave O’Neil his first NFL job, is the leader of a team with the league’s third-best rushing attack, which is headlined by ultra-elusive LeSean McCoy.'

'"I'm worried about the quarterback," he added. "Any time you lead a team to a Super Bowl, that's pretty good. So that's where our focus certainly is on preparing for him."'

'Kerley said he developed a good relationship with Ryan during his time in New York. But he declined a chance to reunite in Buffalo because the Detroit Lions offered a better opportunity.'

'Bills seeking to win four straight for first time since opening 2008 season 4-0.'

'Dareus has yet to play this season. He was suspended the first four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy, then injured his hamstring last Friday, two days before he was set to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Rams.'

'The Bills can choose one of these players to return to the field eight weeks after he was placed in IR. If he is not chosen, he stays on IR for the remainder of the season. Once one of them comes back, all others must remain on IR for the rest of the season. None of these players count towards the 53-man roster while he is on IR…'.

'But since Kaepernick made the decision to address America’s treatment of people of color by protesting, football fans were seen burning jerseys, some even boycotting NFL games entirely. So when the 49ers arrive at New Era Field, Western New Yorkers are mixed on how fans may react.'

'Bills 17, 49ers 13.'