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Why Bills’ Ed Oliver won’t talk about the last time he played Kyler Murray

‘“We had big dreams,” his brother, Marcus, said. “We wanted to make it to state and we knew the road that it took to get there, and we were willing to fight every single week to prove that we were the best in the state. Our car rides to the school, just talking about it every day, just made it more fulfilling that you have your brother next to you and you know this is the only year that you have a chance to do it. And then you meet the guy who holds every record in Texas, basically.”’

3 matchups to watch for Bills vs. Cardinals

‘DeAndre Hopkins vs. Tre’Davious White. White should see a lot of Hopkins, because the Cardinals’ star often lines up on the far left of the formation and rarely plays in the slot. That’s where Larry Fitzgerald plays. Hopkins isn’t in Stefon Diggs’ class as a route-runner, and he only has 4.57 speed. But he arguably is the best boundary receiver in the game. He has a huge catch radius and great hands, and he boxes out defenders. He’s great running the fade down the sideline and then getting back-shoulder catches off it. He’s a kind of a modern-day version of Hall of Famer Cris Carter.’

Bills Mailbag: Is Stefon Diggs going to want a new deal soon?

‘It’s fair to assume that Diggs will want to rework his deal, especially if he finishes the season leading the NFL in receiving yardage, but the Bills’ biggest contract question right now centers on Josh Allen. It’s all but guaranteed the Bills will pick up their fifth-year option on Allen’s contract after this year. The question then becomes what happens with a long-term extension. It would be a surprise to me to see the Bills make any huge changes to Diggs’ contract until they get some clarity on Allen’s deal.’

One-on-One Coverage: John Fina on Bills’ past culture and current success

‘“What I saw from the last game against Seattle was very clearly that this coaching staff is open to weekly evolution with their game-planning,” Fina said of the Bills’ 44-34 victory against the Seahawks. “How do you score 44 points to win a game by running the ball for only 34 yards? That’s incredible. I like that about the team. It’s exciting, it’s dynamic. They look like they’re having fun.”‘

Bills head to Arizona for what should be another high-scoring shootout

‘There is no reason to believe the Bills can’t go out West and win this game. They have all the things they need to beat the Cardinals including an offense that can go point for point, and a defense that found a way to make big plays a week ago and could be on the upswing after a ragged first half of the season.’

Bills’ Josh Norman tests positive for COVID-19, 3 others added to COVID/Reserve list

‘Without Norman and Wallace, Buffalo will have to figure out what to do opposite Tre’Davious White. Buffalo could turn to Siran Neal to fill the role or look for Jackson or Worley to step up in that spot. Jackson has played well in his limited opportunities this season with the Bills. Worley is a new addition to the team, but knows Sean McDermott’s system from their time together with the Carolina Panthers.’

Patrick Peterson lays out Cardinals’ plan to shut down Josh Allen, Bills offense

‘“I believe our personnel fits perfectly against this 10 personnel that these guys are gonna give us Sunday. It’s skill on skill,” Peterson said. “Nine times out of 10 when teams run 10 personnel they’re looking for mismatches. I think we match up very well against 10 personnel. We just have to make sure we’re dialed into our keys, understanding what’s coming, take a picture of the formations. If we’re able to do that that we’ll understand what’s coming at us.”’

How to watch Bills at Cardinals: TV channel, time, live stream information

‘Buffalo (7-2) will look to match their longest win streak of the season on Sunday when they go on the road to face the Arizona Cardinals (5-3). To get their eighth win of the season, Buffalo will need Josh Allen to be at his best. The Bills’ franchise quarterback enters the game coming off of a performance in which he completed over 80 percent of his passes, threw for 415 yards and scored four total touchdowns against Seattle. The team will need a similar performance as Murray and the Cardinals have a high scoring offense of their own. Murray is a tremendous passer and can hurt you with his legs. He enters today’s game eighth in the league in rushing (543 yards).’

Bills’ Josh Allen named FOX Sports’ midseason MVP

‘Of course, the Bills Mafia played a big role in Allen walking away with the award. Buffalo’s quarterback was listed in a FOX Sports poll along with Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.’

Five takes: Bills looking to keep pace with QB Murray, high-flying Cardinals offense

‘The Bills will be without cornerbacks Levi Wallace and Josh Norman this weekend, along with safety Dean Marlowe, all of whom are OUT due to COVID-19 protocol. With those losses in the secondary, it’s going to be nearly impossible to slow down the Cardinals’ passing attack. However, if they can keep Murray from racking up big yardage in the running game, that should help Buffalo keep Arizona’s high-flying offense in check.’

Sunday’s Arizona Coverage

Kyler Murray’s disdain for losing will serve Arizona Cardinals well this year and beyond (Arizona Republic)
DeAndre Hopkins, Stefon Diggs expected to lead WR fireworks show when Cardinals face Bills (Arizona Republic)
Buffalo Bills place Josh Norman, 3 others on reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Cardinals game (Arizona Republic)
Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills: NFL Week 10 game scouting report, prediction (Arizona Republic)
Buffalo Bills vs. Arizona Cardinals picks, predictions: Who wins Week 10 NFL game? (Arizona Republic)
Cardinals make 5 roster moves: O-lineman J.R. Sweezy returns from IR (KMVP-FM)
Bills CB Josh Norman tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Cardinals game (KMVP-FM)
Kyler Murray over Lamar Jackson, says ESPN’s Ryan Clark (KMVP-FM)
Prediction: Can the Arizona Cardinals advance to 6-3 vs. the Bills? (KNXV-TV)
Cardinals Bring Playoff Mentality To Matchup With Bills (AZCardinals.com)
J.R. Sweezy Activated From IR As Leki Fotu Placed On IR (AZCardinals.com)
How To Watch: Cardinals-Bills (AZCardinals.com)

Josh Norman among four Bills players placed on team’s COVID-19 list, will miss Week 10 game vs. Cardinals

‘Norman, who is in the middle of his first season with the Bills, returned to practice this week after missing last’s week win over the Seahawks with a hamstring injury. Wallace, who had been starting across from Tre’Davious White since coming off injured reserve, will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Siran Neal, a three-year veteran who has appeared in each of the Bills’ first nine games. Marlowe has made four starts in nine games this season, while Kroft has caught 12 passes and three touchdowns so far.’

Josh Norman tests positive for COVID-19

‘Safety Micah Hyde, who injured his ankle during Thursday’s practice, is listed as questionable to play, so the loss of three more defensive backs could leave the group thin facing the Cardinals, who are the top-ranked offense in terms of yards per-game.’

Opinion: Bills at Cardinals: Sal’s keys, notes and stats

‘f course we don’t know exactly how the Bills will decide to use White and how often he’ll be specifically matched up man-to-man on Hopkins, especially considering how much zone defense they run, and now that cornerbacks Levi Wallace and Josh Norman will both be out due to COVID protocols, but it’s safe to say that matchup will happen often enough to matter, and whoever wins more of them may go a long way in determining who wins this game.’

Bills cornerback Josh Norman tests positive for COVID-19

‘In result several players were elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. This includes linebacker Darron Lee, cornerback Daryl Worley, wide receiver Jake Kumerow, safety Josh Thomas and cornerback Dane Jackson.’

Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Cardinals

‘I loved the defensive game plan last week that attacked Russell Wilson in the second half and helped create three turnovers. I’d like the Bills to stay with it.’

Norman tests positive for COVID-19

‘Norman has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury but practiced all week and was ready to return to the starting line.’

5 Bills-Cardinals stories to watch today

‘The Cardinals have an offense that can stress any defense. Even if you somehow slow down their explosive group of pass catchers, Kyler Murray has a running ability to crush you. That’s when your defense is close to full strength. The Bills secondary might come into this one thinner than a runway model. Tre White was just thinking he would have help on the other side with the return of Josh Norman. But not only is Norman out (Covid) , but he’s taking Levi Wallace and Dean Marlowe with him. Add in the up in the air status of Micah Hyde with his ankle injury and covering all this Cardinals just got a lot tougher.’

Bills Today | NFL Network talks Bills Mafia and more with Josh Allen

‘”I believe we are now seeing these become the Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills… I believe now it is Josh Allen’s team,” Jones stated. “And I say that knowing that I have called him the most self-aware quarterback I have ever covered. He takes responsibility when he has to, he deflects praise, and he has been absolutely terrific.”‘