‘“Appreciate how you shaped that question. I’m not going there, but good try,” McDermott said. “Aaron Donald is his own player. Ed is his own player. Let’s keep it like it is. Like I said to you before, I’ve got a lot of respect for Aaron, and you know I’ve got a lot of respect for Ed on our team. He’s off to a good start. He’s a young player that’s going to continue to grow and get better and that’s what my focus is and that’s what his focus needs to be and we’ll just keep those separate for now.”’
Archives for September 25, 2020
X’s and O’s: Bills defensive front on spot vs. creative Rams
‘One prerequisite for the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s game against the Rams will be discipline by the defensive backs in sticking to their assignments. But they’re going to need help. This is a game in which the Bills’ defensive line must rise and be the kind of high-quality unit fans have been talking about all offseason. The Bills’ defensive line needs to be disruptive.’
Bills Notebook: Injury report looking better
‘Several key starters either returned to practice or saw their workload increase ahead of the team’s Week 3 home game against the Los Angeles Rams. Wide receiver Cole Beasley (thumb/hip), cornerback Taron Johnson (groin), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) and cornerback Tre’Davious White (shoulder) all fit that description.’
How will the Buffalo Bills fare against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday?
‘If they can slow the Bills’ suddenly explosive offense down, the Rams present enough problems on offense – starting with slot receiver Cooper Kupp – for a banged-up Bills defense to sneak out of Orchard Park with a narrow win. Rams, 27-24.’
View from Vegas: Rams face back-to-back East Coast challenge
‘When they take the field on Sunday, they will do so knowing they are 9-0 against the spread as nonconference road underdogs of seven or less points. On the other side of the coin, the Bills are 4-16 straight up and 5-14-1 against the spread when coming off consecutive wins.’
Jalen Ramsey called Josh Allen ‘trash’ in 2018. Now they face each other Sunday.
‘“The toughest part, in my opinion, I think he does a good job of reading the quarterback’s drop,” said Allen. “His eyes are really in the backfield, and he’s able to tell if a quarterback’s speeding up his drop and trying to get it out quick, ready to jump a route. He’s a very aggressive corner, plays man, zone, very good at route recognition. It’s gonna be tough to win some matchups versus him, but at the same time it’s not time to shy away from anybody or anything.”’
Why Bills’ Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs have been perfect fit & how it could help neutralize Rams’ Aaron Donald
‘“I think mentality wise, I think we’re very similar,” said Allen, who was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his 417-yard, 4 touchdown performance last week against the Miami Dolphins.’
Will Bills’ Josh Allen attack Jalen Ramsey on Sunday? (7 things to watch vs. Rams)
‘The Bills survived a Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins without Matt Milano (hamstring) and Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder). Considering some of the weapons that the Rams have on offense, it’s hard to envision Buffalo pulling out another win this week without at least one of their linebackers.’
Rams’ Robert Woods revisits Buffalo and mixed memories
‘“Being from L.A., going to USC, I never got to experience another city, especially another weather climate like that,” said Woods, 28, who grew up in Gardena and went to Serra High. “So going to Buffalo, being in the snow, seeing the football culture there, I loved it. (They’re) real, true, loyal fans. If you’re not wearing Bills gear in the city, they look at you funny.”’
Bills head coach Sean McDermott views Rams defense as “big challenge” for his offense
‘”That speaks for itself, right?” McDermott said. “Everything that goes into wrestling, man. I watched him warm up in the Super Bowl on TV and he’s warming up like a wrestler. If my information is right, I think he was a wrestler and a good one. I mean, that background serves people well in a lot of ways in their lives.”‘
Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rookie receiver Van Jefferson has grabbed some spotlight in Rams’ two wins (Los Angeles Times)
Rams’ Robert Woods revisits Buffalo and mixed memories (Torrance Daily Breeze)
Donald Says Bills Don’t Need Double Teams: “I’m Just A Guy” (AP)
Playing nickel DB at age 29, Rams’ Troy Hill “trying to age like fine wine” (TheRams.com)
Bills head coach Sean McDermott views Rams defense as “big challenge” for his offense (TheRams.com)
From the Podium: McVay, O’Connell, Donald, Johnson, Jefferson look ahead to Week 3 at Bills (TheRams.com)
Bills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay’s attention
‘“A lot of mixture in personnel. A lot of different looks they can present,” McVay said. “And Josh’s ability to be able to beat you with his arms and legs and create off-schedule is a real winning edge. Man, I’ve been impressed with him the first couple of weeks.”’
Matchup Of Unbeatens In Buffalo, Of All Places
‘Not to deflate that balloon, but they did it against the Jets and Dolphins. Now comes much more of a test: the Rams, also 2-0 and riding high.’
Bills host Rams in showdown of high-priced cornerbacks
‘Minus starting LBs Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds, the Bills allowed Dolphins 328 yards passing, their most since giving up 384 in 30-27 win over Tampa Bay on Oct. 22, 2017.’
Josh Allen by the numbers: Bills quarterback ranks among the best passers in the NFL through two weeks
‘Did you know Allen is the passing yards leader in the league through two weeks? Allen’s 729 passing yards are six ahead of Matt Ryan’s 723, which is just the beginning of the incredible start the Bills quarterback is off to in 2020. Allen has completed 70.4% of his passes for 729 yards with six touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 122.9 passer rating. Allen is just one of four quarterbacks in NFL history to complete 70% of his passes, throw for 700+ yards, 6+ touchdowns and have zero interceptions through the first two weeks of a season, joining Peyton Manning (2013), Tom Brady (2015) and Patrick Mahomes (2019).’