‘Unfortunately, Milano suffered a hamstring injury and left the game right before halftime. But in one half of play, he was all over the defensive side of the field, collecting 4 total tackles with a pass breakup and a terrific, athletic interception.’
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Allen surpasses 300 yards, Bills begin season with 27-17 win
‘Quarterback Josh Allen, in his third season under center, recorded a career first by throwing for more than 300 yards in a game. He finished the day 33-of-46 for 312 yards and three total touchdowns. Allen’s downside, and obvious point of emphasis this upcoming week, was ball protection after he fumbled and lost the ball twice in the first half.’
Josh Allen: The only stat I care about is the points on the scoreboard
‘“Those two fumbles early on I can’t do,” Allen added. “I can’t put ourselves in a position where we have points and then take those points away from us.”‘
Linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Mat Milano leave Jets game with injuries
‘Both outside linebacker Matt Milano [hamstring] and middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds [shoulder] left Sunday’s game early and didn’t come back into the game. Milano’s injury happened late in the second half, while Edmunds injury happened in the third quarter.’
Buffalo Bills’ home opener weekend
‘”We’re just hanging out for the Bills game as kind of normal. It’s definitely not normal, it’s almost sad to an extent; as you’re driving around you don’t see, you don’t smell, the sounds – everything is different this year it’s definitely a different year,” said Rich Foley, a Bills fan.’
Bills beat Jets, 27-17 in season opener
‘It was a very up and down game for the Bills.’
Offense sizzles to start, fizzles to finish
‘“We understand the guys that we have are tough for defenses to cover for a long period of time,” Allen said following the game. “When I’m able to escape the pocket, our guys did a great job today of scramble rules, getting open and making some plays.”’
Bills depth at linebacker tested early after injuries during season opener
‘A.J. Klein and Tyler Matakevich are the only two healthy linebackers the Bills have right now.’
Bills win 27-17: 4 Observations
‘The Bills were getting really thin at linebacker by the end of the game. Matt Milano went down with a hamstring injury in the 1st half and didn’t return to the game. Prior to his injury, Milano had a great leaping interception and 4 tackles. Things got worse in the 3rd quarter, Tremaine Edmunds left the game with a shoulder injury, went to the locker room and returned without a helmet, shoulder pads or jersey. We’ll we tracking those two big injuries closely next week.’
Bills react to playing first home game without fans in the stands
‘“It was kind of weird, we definitely needed Bills Mafia there but at the end of the day it has to be done. They say no fans so we just have to execute and play,” Bills wide receiver John Brown said.’
Bills stay in locker room during national anthem before the season opener
‘It was unclear what the Bills would do, if anything but during the week they made it clear they would stick together as a team and before the season opener against the Jets, they did just that.’
Jets vs. Bills Gameday: Allen, offense set tone in Week 1 victory
‘The Bills go 63-yards in 11-plays and cap it with a 19-yard field goal by Bass to take a 27-10 lead with 3:15 left.’
Allen tops 300 yards as Bills earn week one victory
‘On defense, injuries to Milano and Edmunds prevented them from finishing the game. The Bills had three sacks and forced two turnovers.’
Lots to like, but week one hardly flawless for Allen, Bills
‘Allen didn’t have to be superhuman to throw for 300 yards. Most of his game was executing the offense. Making smart decisions. Using the myriad of weapons Brandon Beane has assembled.’
Bills not phased by empty stadium in season opener
‘“I can’t wait for them to be a part of it because I just know it’s going to be an even better atmosphere,” said Diggs. “I was excited as is and I didn’t hear a soul.”’