‘The Bills made that announcement on social media at 4 p.m. Saturday, ahead of their game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. Sunday Eastern time.’
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Carucci Take 2: Bills’ defense faces different test vs. Jaguars, but should again pass with flying colors
‘White’s loss will put a strain on the Bills’ depth at cornerback. The Jaguars will try testing the secondary with deep throws. It will be up to Buffalo’s pass rush to limit Lawrence’s ability to connect on them.’
Home away from home? The Bills and fans peek into the future in London
‘They took a number of major design ideas away and have incorporated them into the new Highmark. That includes the exterior, which involves metal mesh to offset the impact of the wind.’
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‘This week could not help but be unusual. It’s a home game with a flight that leaves 36 hours earlier than it would for a typical road game. It’s only the second game this franchise has ever played in a time zone ahead of Buffalo. Most players on the team have never experienced a time change like this. The jet lag isn’t debilitating, but it’s real in a way most east coast Americans rarely experience.’
Bills in London vs Jacksonville: How to watch
‘So if you’re not already on a plane, you should note that the game will be carried by the NFL Network. That means streaming, cable or satellite. It is not on broadcast television. You can also plan to hit a local bar or restaurant that’s opening early for the game.’
Battle of the Josh Allens: Bills quarterback braces for Jaguars’ defensive star in London
‘”Me and him, we kind of go back into college,” Buffalo’s QB said. “We were both names that people were talking about, and I think he had messaged me on Instagram and said ‘Way to rep the name.’ That was pretty cool. We had messaged each other a couple times before that, and he’s playing really good football right now.”‘
Bills tackle jet lag, prepare for London showdown
‘”I’m not going to lie, I’m tired right now,” Allen said Friday. “I’m not a big coffee guy, but coffee’s pretty dang good.”‘
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills – Week 5 preview
‘Buffalo wants to stay hot. It’s early, but the Bills are tied for the best record in the AFC. It’s been the story throughout the past few years – don’t let home-field advantage slip away. Getting a win against Jacksonville would be crucial for that reason.’
‘We haven’t seen a Jacksonville jersey yet’: Bills Mafia takes over London
‘“This town has been overrun by Bills fans. We haven’t seen a Jacksonville jersey yet, and we’ve been here four days,” says Alan.’
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‘CB Ja’Marcus Ingram and DT Kendal Vickers have been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game vs Jacksonville.’
Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Jaguars in London
‘The offense has been playing at a high level against tough defenses too, and they’ll see another one on Sunday in the Jags. They’re allowing just 20.5 points per game (12th in the NFL) and have nine takeaways (4th) through four games. They also allow a low success rate in the red zone – letting teams score just 42.9% of the time (8th). One of their biggest playmakers in linebacker Josh Allen ties for the league lead in sacks with six.’
5 things to watch for in Bills vs. Jaguars from London
‘”I’ve never been to London, in terms of flight time, and stuff like that,” said Josh Allen. “It’s going to be weird being an East Coast team, not flying back in time. So, in terms of like body clock, just making sure that we’re staying on top of that and trusting what our sports science people are telling us here, trusting what our trainers are telling us, being hydrated as much as possible and trying to get as much sleep as possible. I think that’s one thing that keeps coming up is just sleep cycle. So, making sure we’re getting our rest and doing everything we can do to be prepared on Sunday.”‘
Game Predictions | Bills vs. Jaguars | Week 5
‘This is Buffalo’s home game, but the Jaguars will have been in London for over a week by the time this kicks off. That’s an edge. Buffalo was dominant last week against Miami, and Josh Allen is playing at a high level. The Jaguars looked better last week, but they won’t be able to slow Allen. It will be high scoring. Bills win it.’
Bills vs. Jaguars in London | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 5
‘TV: NFL Network. Local channel (Buffalo market ONLY): FOX WUTV.’
UK trip brings new challenge to Bills, McDermott
‘But this year’s London trip finds the Bills in a much different position than the 2015 team that also took on Jacksonville. The Bills are — to borrow an English soccer, erm, football term — top of the table in the AFC East and the conference overall, one of four AFC teams to start 3-1, along with the Dolphins, Ravens and Chiefs.’