Archives for November 2, 2017

‘The Bills takeaway train has been running hot through the first seven games of the season. With 14 on the campaign, the Bills are dominating the competition in the category.’

‘With Muhammad Wilkerson unlikely to play, Mills draws the toughest assignment up front in Williams. The Jets move Williams around to find favorable matchups, but New York’s leader in QB hits (11) will be lining up over Mills most often.’

‘It’s still amazing to see what running back LeSean McCoy is able to do on the field. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor also deserves more credit than he gets. He is playing the way McDermott wants from his signal-caller. He makes some plays with his legs, takes care of the ball and makes the occasional deep completion.’

‘A go-for-it move by the Bills at the deadline. They acquire Kelvin Benjamin from the Panthers, giving Taylor a true No. 1 wide receiver and rewarding their roster for its 5-2 start with a move that’s sure to energize a group of players used to seeing veterans heading out the door. Buffalo running backs have more catches (47) this season than their wide receivers do (45), and Bills wideouts rank last in the league in both catches and yards. They traded Sammy Watkins in the preseason and needed a top wideout. Taylor and the run game have been good, but this elevates the potential of the passing game as the Bills try to run down the Patriots and end a 17-year playoff drought.’

‘“A fierce competitor, especially out there on the field. This guy is obviously very for big for his position, he’s tough,” Beane said. “I think if you guys can remember he took a big hit from Jordan Poyer in our game in Carolina, Week Two. He came back in that game, I didn’t want him to come back, but he did come back.”’