‘Overall this season, Klein has put up some respectable numbers with 58 total tackles, five tackles for loss, two passes defended and two forced fumbles, while also setting career-high numbers in sacks (5.0) and quarterback hits (8).’
Archives for December 4, 2020
DeAndre Hopkins, Stefon Diggs lead respective conferences in wide receiver Pro Bowl voting
‘That’s right: the top two receivers were both new acquisitions for their respective teams, which is even more impressive considering the limited amount of bonding time they had with their new quarterbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’
Tre’Davious White is Bills’ nominee for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
‘According to the NFL, “the award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.”‘
Buffalo Bills LB A.J. Klein named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, notched 14 tackles vs. Chargers
‘Klein recorded a career-high 14 tackles in Sunday’s win, along with 1.5 sacks and three tackles for a loss. He also broke up one pass. He now leads the team with five sacks. According to the Bils, he’s one of only two players in the NFL this season to have more than 50 tackles and 5 or more sacks.’
Bills’ Diggs, Poyer, Roberts, lead the AFC in Pro Bowl voting, here’s how to vote
‘As of Thursday, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, safety Jordan Poyer, and kick returner Andre Roberts lead the AFC in Pro Bowl voting for their positions.’
A.J. Klein continues to play ‘confident’ and ‘comfortable’ during this stretch of strong games
‘“To be honest I know I’ve been playing good football but I still know that there’s more out there for me. Even on Sunday I know I missed some plays, I left some plays on the field but I felt like I’ve always played at a high level, prepared at a high level every single week,” Klein said.’
Bills TE Dawson Knox hopes his ‘roller coaster’ season is starting to take a turn
‘“I was very thankful just to be back in the end zone and just finally make that first big play this year. Just after a couple little minor injuries, COVID, it just felt like this year has kind of been a roller coaster so making that play definitely was nice just to kind of start going back in the right direction,” Bills tight end Dawson Knox said on a zoom call with News 4.’
“We never panicked”
‘“The consistency is beginning to show up,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “The month of December is when you want to be rising.”’
Bills’ A.J. Klein named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Klein is the first Bills linebacker to earn this since 2018, when Matt Milano received the honor.’
Bills Injury Report: December 3rd
‘DE Mario Addison (knee/vet rest).’
Bills greats to take part in benefit for Oishei Children’s Hospital
‘This is happening on December 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Sal Capaccio, the event will feature Eric Wood, Jim Kelly, Josh Allen and Bills General Manager Brandon Beane.’
A.J. Klein named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Klein led the team on Sunday with a career-high 14 tackles. He also tallied 1.5 sacks, three tackles for a loss, and a pass breakup.’
Norman finds peace, home in Buffalo
‘Norman calls small businesses the “heartbeat” of any community and the “backbone of America.” He lamented the lack of vibrancy with those businesses closed or severely limited during the pandemic. His hope is to help as many businesses as possible return after the pandemic.’
Bills A.J. Klein named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Klein had a career high 14 tackles and another 1 and a half sacks (career high 5 on the year) 3 tackles for loss and a pass defended to help the Bills beat the Chargers and move to 8-3 on the year. This week Matt Milano returns from injury which could impact the amount of time Klein is on the field against the 49ers. But the versatile veteran could also spend time paired with Milano and take snaps away from Tremaine Edmunds.’
‘Eight wins does not get you in the playoffs’ | How the Bills plan to build their own legacy this month
‘”Every year is different; every year is a new team,” McDermott stated. “And so, I like where we are, I like the way we’re improving through the course of the season. I think there always is a gap between where we are and where we’re trying to get to. I think that’s having the right attitude, that’s being curious about how we can close that gap and being curious about chasing excellence. So, knowing that we’ll never get there but we’re always in pursuit of it, I think that’s a healthy approach and that’s really where we are with this year’s team, last year is in the past.”‘