‘”It was fun, man. You see him out there flying around,” second-year linebacker Terrel Bernard said of playing next to Williams. “He’s an elite athlete. Mentally, he’s there. He’s doing everything that we want him to do. He made a bunch of big pays today.”‘
Archives for October 17, 2023
Bills’ Ed Oliver handles big work load in win over Giants
‘Oliver played a whopping 67 of 77 defensive snaps in the Bills’ 14-9 win at Highmark Stadium. That was 87% of the defensive total – a percentage almost never seen by a defensive lineman under head coach Sean McDermott.’
Position grades: Steady power run game gave struggling Bills offense some life
‘Special teams (1.0). Tyler Bass has earned the respect of head coach Sean McDermott and the chance to kick from 53 yards with 1:29 left. But his miss set up the Giants at their own 43. In hindsight, it would have been better to pin the Giants at their own 20 or deeper. Dodson made a tackle at the 17 on kickoff coverage. Sam Martin’s first punt had a 4.79 hang time. The Giants benefitted from a 64-yard, 4.74 hang-time punt from their own end zone by Jamie Gillan to flip the field in the first quarter.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills forced to lean on three-receiver set vs. Giants
‘The Bills used their 11 personnel, three-receiver set the most in any game this season with tight end Dalton Kincaid out due to injury. It wasn’t productive enough in the passing game. Extra offensive lineman David Edwards was used on eight plays, in effect serving as an extra tight end.’
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris released from hospital; Josh Allen day to day
‘Defensive back and special teamer Cam Lewis (stinger) is day to day. Tight end Dalton Kincaid remains in the concussion protocol. McDermott also said that cornerback back Dane Jackson (foot) is improving, but he is still day to day, as well. Defensive end Greg Rousseau (foot) may not practice fully this week, McDermott said, as he is sore, but will practice “at some point this week.”’
Alan Pergament: At least NBC’s Tirico, Collinsworth enjoyed a borderline ‘exciting’ game
‘Tirico has a great voice and enthusiasm level and his preparedness was on display throughout the game as he provided details about lesser-known Bills special team players Siran Neal and Cam Lewis.’
Bills on the road to take on reeling Patriots in Week 7: What to know
‘It is jarring to see the Patriots at 1-5, just the second time in Robert Kraft’s 29-year ownership tenure that this has happened, the last being 1995, long before Bill Belichick showed up. Bills fans are concerned by the lack of productivity from Josh Allen and the offense the last two weeks, but their struggles pale in comparison to the misery the Patriots are enduring right now.’
Buffalo Bills’ patience in A.J. Epenesa is paying off in big time way (Encouraged/worried)
‘AJ Epenesa is the biggest surprise of the season for the Bills defense and it may not be close despite Terrel Bernard’s excellent play at linebacker. Epenesa once again had multiple pass-rush wins for Buffalo and notched one of the team’s three sacks on the night. The pass rusher is now at four sacks on the season. Buffalo’s patience with Epenesa has paid off in a big time way.’
Buffalo Bills hosting former No. 4 overall pick and Super Bowl winning RB on free agent visit
‘In Buffalo, Fournette would likely be the No. 3 back behind James Cook and Latavius Murray. Buffalo may be looking for a physical back to replace Damien Harris. Harris was injured on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants. He suffered a neck sprain in the Bills’ win and was taken to the hospital via ambulance. Harris has since been released from the hospital and is resting at home. In addition to a sprained neck, Bills head coach Sean McDermott added that Harris is also in the concussion protocol.’
Bills defense flipped the game by rising up during game’s most critical plays
‘Four plays doesn’t seem like much during a game the Giants ran 73, but they shaped the course of the game. Shaq Lawson dropped Saquon Barkely for a 2-yard loss on third and 1 during New York’s first possession, setting the tone.’
Bills’ Damien Harris released from hospital, has neck sprain after leaving game in ambulance
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott confirmed a Monday report from ESPN that Harris was released, returned home and is “in good spirits.” He also said that Harris has a neck sprain and is in concussion protocol.’
Cameras caught Kayvon Thibodeaux kicking Bills player below the belt
‘At the brunt of the kicks was Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins, who appeared to take one kick below the belt.’
Damien Harris ‘is going to be fine’ after scary neck injury vs. Giants
‘Harris is experiencing neck pain, “but otherwise is going to be fine,” a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday.’
Buffalo Bills RB Damien Harris released from hospital after leaving Giants game in ambulance with neck injury
‘Harris suffered a neck sprain and is in concussion protocol, according to McDermott, who said the 26-year-old is “doing well” and “resting at home.”’
Damien Harris out of hospital after frightening scene in Buffalo
‘On Monday, McDermott told reporters that Harris had a neck sprain and had entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. The coach described the running back as being in “good spirits.”’