‘“After that game, I had numerous talks with [offensive coordinator Brian] Daboll, [head coach Sean] McDermott, and [general manager Brandon] Beane,” said Allen. “I made a vow to them, and I’ll keep that in house, that I’d be a better quarterback and do things the right way.”’
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Bills QB Josh Allen: ‘We’re preparing to play on Sunday’
‘“If the game does happen I trust our staff and trust what coach McDermott and the league tells us to do. As long as they’re testing negative and I don’t know what the protocol is, how many days they need to test negative but it is what it is. We’re controlling what we can control here, we’re planning on playing and taking it one day at a time,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said.’
Levi Wallace heads to IR, five others miss practice with injuries
‘Wallace is not the only concern for the Bills on the injury front. Linebacker Matt Milano missed practice with a pec injury. On Monday, head coach Sean McDermott called both Wallace and Milano “week-to-week”.’
Bills game in Nashville not likely to be played
‘But this is not a simple fix for the NFL. The Titans already had last week’s game with the Steelers postponed and have planned to use their bye week to make up the game with the Ravens. So the Titans do not have an open week on the schedule to play this game.’
Sean McDermott says decision to play Sunday “won’t be made by Sean McDermott”
‘While Sean McDermott met with the Bills media over Zoom as usual, this week with the COVID-19 scenario in Tennessee, Buffalo’s head coach barely had any questions about the game on Sunday, but rather if he wanted his team playing against the Titans this week.’
Bills ‘learning to adapt’ as COVID concerns mount around the NFL
‘As COVID pops up in locker rooms across the NFL, Sean McDermott confirmed to reporters that there are zero positive cases in Orchard Park.’
Bills game in jeopardy after 2 more Titans test positive for COVID-19
‘The Bills are scheduled to play the Titans on Sunday in Tennessee, but the game is in jeopardy after two more positive COVID-19 tests in the Titans’ organization on Wednesday.’
4 things we learned from Sean McDermott about Bills-Titans week
‘”I would say they’re aware of it, much like we are as an organization,” McDermott said. “In terms of, they’re aware of it and their antennas are up. Most of these young guys follow social media rather closely, for better or worse. But that said, I know they’re focused on going and taking the field here in a few minutes to practice. I understand, as I said before, there’s a human element to this and it takes mental toughness to do our best to compartmentalize that. But that’s what we need to do right now, so that’s what we plan on doing as we take the practice field shortly.”‘
What Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Jordan Poyer + others said about Bills at Titans | Week 5
‘”I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating, but as a team that’s off to a good start we feel like we’ve got a good thing rolling here,” Allen said. “We want to play, that’s our mindset. And again, like I said, we’re preparing to play on Sunday. Unfortunately, it takes two to tango and it is what it is. We’ll figure it out. The league will figure it out. Then, we’ll move forward from whenever we get the news if we’re playing, if we’re not playing. Again, this is a team that’s been flexible, and we’ve been able to adjust and overcome a lot of different things throughout the season. This is just another one of those things.”‘
Bills promote CB Cam Lewis to the 53-man roster; Wallace placed on IR
‘Cornerback Levi Wallace (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. Wallace suffered the injury in Sunday’s game against the Raiders.’
Top 5 storylines fans need to follow for Bills at Titans | Week 5
‘There’s potential for the Bills to start the season 5-0 for the first time since 1991. It would mark just the second time in franchise history the Bills would start the season with five straight wins. Buffalo has already accumulated several impressive stats through four weeks of play, going undefeated into a Thursday Night Football against the Chiefs would be the icing on the cake to start the season.’
Bills Today | Pro Football Focus recognizes Jordan Poyer as a top safety at the quarter mark of the season
‘Josh Allen and the offense is getting the bulk of the attention in Buffalo this season, but the defense has carried on being quietly impressive and underrated. One of the most underrated members is safety Jordan Poyer. The way Buffalo deploys their safeties, Poyer has lined up all over the secondary, both in deep coverage and closer to the box as well as covering the slot against certain matchups when required. He has been excellent in any of those areas, racking up eight defensive stops in four games and forcing a key fumble against the Jets in Week 1.’