‘Allen’s ability to play well enough to help the Bills win can be greatly helped by an offensive line that had one of its better showings of the season against the Jets both in pass protection and, especially, in opening holes that contributed to LeSean McCoy’s 113-yard, two-touchdown day. If McCoy remains at top form, Allen can thrive every bit as much as Barkley did and could very well end up with even better numbers.’
Archives for November 24, 2018
Buffalo isn’t part of NFL’s ratings resurgence
‘The 10 Bills games this season have averaged a 34.8 rating, down from a 36.4 in 2017 and a 38.6 in 2016.’
What Bills’ Kyle Williams told rookie Wyatt Teller to accelerate his development
‘”One day you want your weaknesses to be your strengths, right?” Teller said. “(I have to) Not be too over my toes, try to control my body a little bit better, stay off the ground – I was on the ground a little bit too much and not in a good way, you know? It’s good to be on the ground sometimes but it’s not too good if you’re not blocking anybody.”‘
Can Josh Allen get the best of Jalen Ramsey, and 6 more things to watch vs. Jags
‘The big question is whether or not Allen tests Ramsey this week. The best way for Allen to prove Ramsey wrong is to help Buffalo win on Sunday, but seeing Allen connect on a deep ball or two to a wide receiver in Ramsey’s coverage would also be a way for Allen to make Ramsey eat his words.’
NFL Draft 2019: Buffalo Bills could target these 4 receivers, 3 linemen
‘The Bills need help on the offensive line, too. Allen was sacked 21 times and his 13.1 sack percentage mark is the worst in the league of 34 quarterbacks.’
Saturday’s Jacksonville Coverage
John Reid: Jaguars front office shouldn’t blame woeful season just on injuries (Florida Times Union)
Jaguars rule out four players for Sunday at Buffalo (Florida Times Union)
Now what? How will the Jaguars respond after losing “must-win” game? (WJXT-TV)
Jaguars WR DJ Chark out for Sunday vs. Bills (WJXT-TV)
Friday: Chark ruled out for Sunday (Jaguars.com)
Ten things: Jaguars-Bills (Jaguars.com)
O-Zone: Meh (Jaguars.com)
Levi Wallace rises from undrafted to starter for Buffalo Bills
‘”I just wanted to get comfortable just like I was back at Alabama. Just trying to find my way through. I was joking with (defensive) coach (Leslie) Frazier earlier today. I said, ‘Once I find my rhythm, once I feel comfortable, you’re going to be in trouble.’ He started laughing at that.”‘
Bills tune out Jaguars’ Ramsey trash talking of Josh Allen
‘”Everybody has their thing, and that’s his thing. He likes to talk,” Bills running back LeSean McCoy said. “If he feels Josh is trash or whatever, that’s his opinion. I think Josh is really good.”‘
Jaguars-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Bills’ 16 interceptions thrown and 22 giveaways tied for second most in NFL.’
QB Allen (elbow) will start for Bills
‘Without Allen, the seventh overall pick of the 2018 draft out of Wyoming, the Bills (3-7) lost three of four games with Derek Anderson, Nathan Peterman and Matt Barkley playing quarterback during his absence.’
Report: Josh Allen to Start for Bills vs. Jaguars
‘Allen is 2–4 as a starter this season. He has thrown two touchdowns and five interceptions. He exited Buffalo’s loss to Houston on Oct. 14 with an elbow injury.’
Bills QB Josh Allen set to start against Jaguars
‘Allen’s presence Sunday is sure to please Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who before the season said he couldn’t wait for the matchup with Allen, who he labeled “trash.”‘
All systems appear ready to go for Allen’s return
‘While it’s almost a certainly Allen is going to start, the same cannot be said for several other key players. Here is the team’s official Friday practice participation report, as well as the game status for each player..’.
McDermott: “As long as Allen gets through the day” he’ll start Vs. Jags
‘”Yes, as long as he gets through the day, he’ll start on Sunday,” McDermott said. “The medical staff feels good about it, and so does Josh. He feels better than he did two weeks ago and the way he’s performed in practice.”‘
Fundraiser for former Buffalo Bills center Eric Wood’s non-profit planned for Monday
‘The fourth annual “Flights and Bites” fundraiser benefits the Erie Wood Fund, which supports programming of the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation and Stone’s Buddies.’
Friday injury report: Allen to start, Johnson, Lawson, Murphy all questionable
‘“It feels really good. The elbow is feeling a lot better than what it was,” said Allen. “To get out here and get time with our guys, start running plays with our offense, and really game planning for Sunday, it’s been awesome. Sitting out is no fun for anybody; I hate that part of this game of football, but it feels good to be back.”’
6 things to watch in Bills-Jags and the AFC East this weekend
‘“I know one of the years in Carolina, I think it was 2002, we won four of the last five and the next year we took off and went 11-5. I’m not predicting that will happen, but I think a strong finish helps you,” Beane continued. “But even if we lose some of the games to some good opponents which we still have in front of us–you want to see us be very competitive and play well and if we lose, we don’t lose because we beat ourselves, we lose because we lost to a better team.”’
Bills Today: Micah Hyde: We have to play our ‘A’ game
‘“That’s how competitive the NFL is,” Hyde said. “You have to win the close games, and unfortunately, we haven’t been able to do that this year. I think for them, also, they haven’t been able to pull away and win the close games.”’