‘“It’s a team that has great potential and led by Aaron, a future Hall-of-Famer, he’s dangerous and the team is dangerous. It’s been to the playoffs, and NFC Championship Game, multiple years in a row outside of last season. So when you have Aaron Rodgers at quarterback and the talent they have, we have a lot of respect for them.”’
Archives for October 29, 2022
Despite record, Bills a surprising one-sided favorite
‘Of Green Bay’s three wins, one was an overtime decision against the Patriots at Lambeau and besides being hammered 23-7 in the opener at Minnesota, there were two galling losses to the New York teams in consecutive weeks, 27-22 to the Giants in London and 27-10 to the Jets in Green Bay.’
Bills Notebook: Jake Kumerow set to make return against former team, appreciates shout out from Aaron Rodgers
‘Kumerow was with the Packers from 2017 to 2020. He was a surprise release ahead of the 2020 season – which didn’t sit well with Rodgers, particularly after he had sung the receiver’s praises just days before. Kumerow has mostly played a role on special teams since coming to Buffalo, although he does have four catches for 64 yards this season.’
‘SNF’ reporter Melissa Stark addresses most amusing moments on the sidelines
‘She has been in Buffalo during the week for reports when she worked on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” but has never been on the sideline for a Bills game and is “thrilled” and “excited” for Sunday’s game.’
For Sammy Watkins, return to Buffalo will be about more than nostalgia
‘“I had some of my best times there,” said Watkins, who enters the game with eight receptions for 147 yards after spending four games on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. “It’s definitely going to be weird, but I just can’t wait to get there and get those old feelings back when I was just a young Sammy.”’
Saturday’s Green Bay Coverage
Dougherty: Packers’ Aaron Rodgers takes big risk with his accountability gambit this week (Green Bay Press Gazette)
Packers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Christian Watson’s status for Buffalo (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
For Sammy Watkins, return to Buffalo will be about more than nostalgia (Wisconsin State Journal)
Packers Officially Rule WR Allen Lazard Out For Bills Game (AP)
Sammy Watkins ‘can’t wait’ for Buffalo homecoming (Packers.com)
‘The moment wasn’t too big’ for rookie Zach Tom (Packers.com)
Packers list four questionable, rule out two for Bills game (Packers.com)
Inbox: No book is close to written (Packers.com)
Loaded Bills dominating on both sides of ball: Josh Allen-Stefon Diggs combination one part of winning formula
‘The major difference in Allen’s play this year is how aggressively he is taking what defenses are giving him early in the play. Allen’s time-to-throw average is down significantly from the past two seasons, according to TruMedia, while the share of his passes that have been released within 2.5 seconds of the snap has skyrocketed and is now nearly equal to the share of throws that are released in 2.6 seconds or more.’
McDermott: ‘Hat goes off’ to Aaron Rodgers, will be Hall-of-Famer
‘“He’s a great quarterback now. Was a good on his way to becoming a great quarterback then. My hat goes off to a guy that had to stay patient and continue to work and had the career that he has had, he’ll be a Hall of Famer we all know that.” McDermott said.’
Bills rule out Spencer Brown for game against Packers
‘Brown has started all six games for the Bills this season. In his absence, the Bills will likely lean on veteran offensive lineman David Quessenberry. Quessenberry has appeared in all six games the Bills have played this season, but has not started a game since joining the team in the offseason.’
Bills rule out RT Spencer Brown; Packers’ leading WR Allen Lazard also won’t play
‘Special teams contributor Taiwan Jones is questionable to play with a knee injury. He and Brown were the only Bills with game status designations on Friday’s injury report. Wide receiver, special teams player, and apple of Aaron Rodgers’ eye Jake Kumerow (ankle) was a full participant in Friday’s practice after being limited earlier in the week.’
Experience new Bills Stadium in virtual reality; Bills discuss new sale center
‘“Every fan that has a seat in the new stadium will come through the Sale Center. They’ll experience it from a virtual reality standpoint, a 360 viewing standpoint. They’ll be able to sit in their seats. They’ll be able to design where they want to sit, where they want to park and tailgate,” Ron Raccuia, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Buffalo Bills, told News 4.’
Local ticket expert gives advice for Bills Sunday matchup against Green Bay Packers
‘“So right now, you can see prices of about $235 and up in the market right now. Prices will slide, but I think there are less than 700 seats out in the market right now and we expect those to come down a little bit a little bit more this evening and then we expect them to go up as buyers enter the market,” he said.’
Hyde returns to Bills with new role
‘“That was real eye-opening to me,” Hyde said. “Hopping in the ambulance during the game and going to the hospital with my wife. I got a two-year-old and a one-year-old. Life was put right in front of me and it kind of scared me a little bit.”’
Watkins returning to Buffalo for first time since 2017 trade
‘”It’s definitely going to be weird, but I just can’t wait to get there, get those old feelings back,” Watkins said. “When I was younger, young Sammy, I had some of my best times there. People don’t know, that was my childhood team and still is my team.”‘
Bills rule out OL Spencer Brown (ankle) for Week 8 vs. Packers
‘WR Jake Kumerow has been able to log two limited practices this week going into Friday after being out since the second half of the Miami game in Week 3. McDermott said that “we’ll see” regarding their status for Sunday.’