‘But Seattle is an enigma on the other side of the ball, sitting last in the NFL in both yards surrendered per game (461) and passing yards given up (359).’
Archives for November 7, 2020
Who decided ‘Bills Mafia’ was just fine?
‘Pegula Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Bills, has vast media and community relations departments and presumably ties to high-profile legal firms. Did nobody among them suggest that attaching the franchise to the phrase “Bills Mafia” via a trademark was a bad idea no matter how many shirts and hats were sold?’
Take Five: Bills need running game to provide second defense vs. Seahawks
‘The Seahawks’ defense ranks ninth in the NFL against the run, though that’s largely because opponents have so much success against their bottom-ranked pass D. The only way the Bills can show the improvement of their run game is legit – and not a function of feasting on the Patriots’ weak tackling – is to do it in back-to-back games.’
Bills-Pats is season’s second-highest rated game; Myers, Huard back for Seattle game
‘The game that was widely viewed as ending the Patriots’ AFC East dominance of the Bills over two decades had a 41.1 rating on WIVB-TV (Channel 4), the local CBS affiliate. That made it the second-highest rated game of the season.’
ESPN’s Christine Lisi is a proud voice of Bills Nation
‘“And I see so much of that in this Bills team,” Lisi said. “I’m hoping this is the start of something like those years for the Bills.”’
Seahawks assistant coach Clint Hurtt hasn’t forgotten he comes from Rochester
‘On the positive side, Hurtt joked, “I figured I was going to spend a good chunk of change on tickets and dinner and everything else so hey, I keep some money in my pocket.”’
No Buffalo Bills fans in the stadium yet, Cuomo says. Here’s why
‘But western New York is leading the state in its infection rate, he said, with a rate of 3.1% in Erie County and 2.6% percent in Monroe County, the two largest counties in the region.’
Bills rule out Matt Milano, Mitch Morse vs. Seahawks; new LB Darron Lee could be active
‘McDermott also ruled out special teams ace Taiwan Jones for the game this week. Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury and he’s been out of practice all week. Cornerback Josh Norman will be out again this week as he continues to work back from the hamstring injury.’
Sean McDermott on A.J. Klein’s play, handling of Matt Milano injury
‘Klein has started four games for the Bills (6-2) and has played more than 60% or more snaps in five games. He has 28 total tackles, none for a loss, one quarterback hit, one forced fumble and zero passes defended. If we’re being honest, Klein has been a liability when he’s been on the field.’
Cuomo rules out fans at Buffalo Bills games during coronavirus surge
‘But the Buffalo area is one of several parts of the state Cuomo identified today as likely to get new coronavirus rules next week. The Rochester and Syracuse areas were the others.’
Buffalo Bills are punch line in Conan O’Brien’s Donald Trump joke
‘The wounds are still fresh, Conan.’
The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 9 Opponent, The Buffalo Bills
‘The league will eventually figure you out once you give it enough time. The Titans, Chiefs and Jets all played a lot more zone coverage than the Bills were accustomed to seeing in their first four games, and the Bills were slower to adjust than you’d like to see if you’re a fan of the team. Buffalo’s run game was also late to the party, and the offense as a whole struggled when teams sold out to take away the pass and the Bills couldn’t move the ball on the ground. Allen, himself, hasn’t been bad these past four games, but he hasn’t been asked (or able) to stretch the field like he was at the beginning of the season. I have a feeling that changes this Sunday.’
Pete Carroll Looking Forward To Return To Buffalo, Place Where He Started His NFL Career
‘”It is fun to go back there,” Carroll said. “It’s a unique place. It was a unique experience, first year in the league. We were terrible the year I was there; they couldn’t wait to get some of us out of there. I got fired immediately after the season was over. So it’s fun to go back. It’s a unique place, unique area. I wish their fans were there, because it’s a great crowd, too. They love their football. You’ve got to get prepared for a variety of weather conditions that can change in a heartbeat, all that. Looks like we have pretty good weather coming—I’m not trusting that until we get there and see it. I like going back.”‘
Saturday’s Seattle Coverage
Colby Parkinson’s arrival, Luke Willson’s departure signal a changing of the guard at tight end for Seahawks (Seattle Times)
Seahawks’ Chris Carson, five others declared out vs. Bills (Seattle Times)
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ slogan (Seattle Times)
Seattle Seahawks have arguably NFL’s top WR tandem in Metcalf, Lockett (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
‘We won’t limit him at all’: All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to return for Seattle Seahawks against Bills (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
‘You’ll know that he’s out there.’ No limitations on Seahawks safety Jamal Adams against Bills (Tacoma News Tribune)
Jamal Adams full go. Chris Carson, Shaquill Griffin, 2 other Seahawks starters out Sunday (Tacoma News Tribune)
Russell Wilson says all Seahawks voted–and applies to trademark ‘Let Russ Cook’ (Tacoma News Tribune)
Seahawks Rule Out RBs Carson, Hyde For Game At Buffalo (AP)
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams back; RBs Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde out (ESPN)
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson files trademark for ‘Let Russ Cook’ (ESPN)
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson trademarks phrase ‘Let Russ Cook,’ with an eye on selling kitchen utensils, apparel (CBS Sports)
Seahawks’ LT Duane Brown has been the key to the team’s success this year (NBC Sports Northwest)
Seahawks vs. Bills injury report: No Chris Carson or Carlos Hyde, Jamal Adams makes his return (NBC Sports Northwest)
5 burning questions ahead of Seahawks vs. Bills in Week 9 (NBC Sports Northwest)
Russell Wilson officially trademarks “Let Russ Cook” (NBC Sports Northwest)
Seahawks rule out 6 players for Bills game that also sat out last week (KIRO-AM)
Clayton: Why Seahawks may be better off they didn’t make big offseason moves at pass rush (KIRO-AM)
Pete Carroll Show: Seahawks safety Jamal Adams ‘had a great week’ (KIRO-AM)
Moore Predicts: Most factors favor Seahawks, but Bills will win in Buffalo (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks’ Dynamic Receiving Duo On Historic Pace (Seahawks.com)
Jamal Adams Is Back, Six Ruled Out & Other Seahawks Injury Updates (Seahawks.com)
Week 9 Injury Report: Seahawks at Bills (Seahawks.com)
2020 Week 9 Key Matchups: Seahawks at Bills (Seahawks.com)
Friday Round-Up: Picks And Predictions For Week 9 Matchup At Buffalo Bills (Seahawks.com)
The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 9 Opponent, The Buffalo Bills (Seahawks.com)
Pete Carroll Looking Forward To Return To Buffalo, Place Where He Started His NFL Career (Seahawks.com)
Buffalo Bills without Mitch Morse, Matt Milano vs. Seattle Seahawks
‘Buffalo signed 2016 first-round pick Darron Lee to its practice squad last week, and McDermott said it’s not “outside the realm of possibility” to activate the linebacker in Milano’s stead.’
Feliciano: Josh Allen’s confidence is ‘at an all-time high’
‘”His confidence has always been there, but I think it’s at an all-time high right now. I think he’s just super confidence in his arm, as we all are. Then you add [Stefon] Diggs to our receiving corps it’s just ridiculous. Why wouldn’t you be confident?”‘
McDermott: Seahawks are ‘dynamic offensively’ with ‘big play’ capabilities
‘McDermott on possibly inserting linebacker Darron Lee into the lineup on Sunday: “It’s possible. Not out of the realm of possibility at this point. It is a short run-up, if you will, so we’ll have to see how today goes and tomorrow as well.”‘
Cuomo: “Reckless” to allow fans back at Bills Stadium
‘”This is a public health issue first,” Cuomo said, adding he is disappointed in his announcement. “As I’ve said, I follow the advice of the public health experts. Hopefully we get the numbers under control and we continue to monitor this situation on an ongoing basis. If we get the numbers under control, I would very much look forward to watching a Bills game myself.”‘
Hyde active, Milano out: full Week 9 injury report
‘Safety Micah Hyde has cleared concussion protocol and carries no status into Sunday’s game. He was a full participant in practice the last two days.’
Heath Farwell reflects on his time with Seattle before facing the Seahawks
‘“I’m excited to see all those guys, I’ve got good friends still on that staff, still on that team that I played right next to so I’m excited to see those guys pregame, postgame, it will be really cool to see them. It’s always fun to play against your buddies and you hope you play well against them but at the end of the day we’re all friends and long-time friends with a lot of those guys,” Farwell said on a zoom call with News 4 Sports.’
Bills Injury Report: Milano, Morse, Norman out against Seahawks
‘TE Dawson Knox (calf) was limited on Thursday and Friday. He is listed as questionable to play against Seattle.’
4 the Fans: Seahawks vs. Bills
‘Under Sean McDermott, the Bills have struggled against playoff teams, so beating a team like the Seahawks would say a lot.’
Milano, Morse ruled out for Sunday’s game against Seahawks
‘Appearing on sports radio WGR 550, Bills head coach Sean McDermott reported center Mitch Morse, linebacker Matt Milano, running back Taiwan Jones and cornerback Josh Norman will not play on Sunday.’
Governor Cuomo says it would be ‘reckless’ to allow fans inside Bills Stadium
‘”Given the dramatic increase seen in Erie County, it would be reckless from a public health point of view to open the stadium at this time, which I find disappointing,” Cuomo said.’
Morse, Milano, Norman ruled out vs. Seahawks
‘When asked about Milano’s injury specifically, head coach Sean McDermott said he would not put the linebacker on the injured reserve just yet. “We’re trying to figure out the best approach. It’s always nice to have players that want to play, but they have to execute as well.”’
Injury Report | Mitch Morse, Matt Milano ruled out for Bills vs. Seahawks
‘Center Mitch Morse (concussion), linebacker Matt Milano (pec), running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring), running back T.J. Yeldon (back) and cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) will be out in Week 9.’
8 things to watch for in Bills vs. Seahawks | Week 9
‘The Seahawks QB has had enormous success against AFC East opponents. Wilson is 9-1 in his career vs. the AFC East with his only loss coming against Miami in his rookie season. He has an 8:1 touchdown to interception ratio and a 120.8 passer rating in his 10 career appearances against the AFC East.’
Bills Today | Dean Marlowe earned this NFL award in Week 8
‘Dean Marlowe was chosen for the NFL Way to Play Award for exemplifying proper technique in Week 8. Every week a player is selected by a panel of NFL Legends, and they recognize current players at both the pro and high school level who exhibit an excellent playing technique. Each winner receives a $2,500 equipment grant through USA Football for the youth or high school football program of the player’s choice. The winner is announced every week on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, and this is what Nate Burleson said about Marlowe this past week.’