‘It’s an interesting matchup because it’s between two teams who are still trying to figure out a consistent identity.’
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Top 6 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Broncos | Week 10 MNF
‘We’ve seen the threat this offense can pose to opposing teams as they consistently scored more than 30 points per game to start the season. Buffalo was averaging 41 points per game during Weeks 2 through 4. In the last four weeks, they’re averaging 20.25 points per game.’
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‘The good news is Buffalo’s Monday night contest is at home and it is following a loss. The Bills are a perfect 4-0 at Highmark Stadium this season. Even better, when Josh Allen starts at quarterback for Buffalo the team is 21-5 coming off a loss, the best win-loss record in the Super Bowl era.’
Game Predictions | Bills vs. Broncos | Monday Night Football
‘The Broncos have lost seven consecutive “Monday Night Football” games, the second-longest active streak in the NFL (the Giants have lost eight straight).’
Bills vs. Broncos | How to watch, stream & listen | Monday Night Football Week 10
‘ESPN and ABC at 8:15 p.m.’
Safety Jordan Poyer embraces new role as Bills mix in dime defense
‘“We’ve moved (Poyer) into the dime position on third downs and two-minute situations in particular, somewhat, sometimes on second down as well,” coach Sean McDermott said the day after the win over Tampa Bay. “And he’s playing with great energy. He’s made some big plays for us the last two games, and I’m happy for him. It’s fun to watch.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Facing Broncos for first time brings back only good memories for Von Miller
‘Upon retirement, Miller is a lock for the Broncos’ Ring of Fame and should be considered for a retired jersey. Drafted seventh overall in 2011 by Elway, Miller had a franchise-record 110½ sacks in 142 regular-season starts, 6½ sacks in seven playoff games, was named first-team All Pro three times and a Pro Bowler in all eight of his full seasons.’
Bills notebook: No injury designation for Stefon Diggs
‘“Little bit of maintenance,” Diggs said. “I had some stuff left over from the game. You know I had practice on (Thursday). Just trying to stay ahead of it. … Rather be proactive, than reactive, really.”’
Bills Mailbag: Is the issue with the offense play calling or execution?
‘It would be wrong to place the blame squarely on Dorsey. The execution has been lacking at times, too. When Allen has dialed up deep balls, too often, the accuracy has not been there. The players this week have made a point to say they’ve let Dorsey down, and I agree with that – to a point. The play calling has lacked imagination at times, and I agree with the idea that the Bills have been too worried at times about what the defense is doing. Remember that you’re the team with Josh Allen, one of the best players on the planet, and Stefon Diggs. Let them cook.’
With poetry, persuasion and humor, Bills legend Marv Levy is always a coach
‘Levy and his wife, Fran, live full time in Chicago, the city where he grew up and where he returned after retiring as the Bills coach in 1997. Even during a brief stint (2006-07) as the Bills’ general manager, Levy maintained a residence in Chicago, where he has written five books – a memoir, a Bills history book, a novel, a picture book on the Chicago Cubs and a poetry collection – and campaigned for causes he considers personal. His advocacy for recognition of World War II veterans – of which he is one – was recognized by the NFL, which invited four veterans to conduct the coin toss before the Super Bowl in 2020.’
Sunday’s Denver Coverage
How Broncos, assistant Ben Kotwica use three-dimensional Army recruiting tool to help revamp Denver’s special teams (Denver Post)
With prime-time matchup vs. Buffalo looming, Broncos paint Bills’ logo on practice field, play MNF theme song (Denver Post)
Baron Browning’s return has jolted the Denver Broncos defense heading into season’s second half (AP)
4 days and 3 nights in Buffalo? Broncos coach Sean Payton wants his players to get their sleep (KUSA-TV)
Broncos, Payton jazzed for Monday night (KMGH-TV)
Sean Payton is finally making his mark on the Broncos organization (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton explains why a Buffalo Bills logo was on the Denver Broncos’ practice field (KKFN-FM)
Injury Report: No Broncos assigned game statuses for Week 10 vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Bills’ injury-depleted defense gets thinner with S Hyde and CB Benford ruled out against Broncos
‘Neither practiced this week after getting hurt in a 24-18 loss at Cincinnati last weekend. Hyde sustained a neck/stinger injury and Benford hurt his hamstring.’
Bills WR Diggs set to play vs. Broncos; S Hyde, CB Benford out
‘”A little bit of maintenance,” Diggs said of his injury on Saturday. “I had some stuff leftover from the game. I [participated fully in] practice [Thursday]. So, just trying to stay ahead of it. I didn’t have too many issues, but rather be proactive than reactive.”‘
What’s going on with Bills’ Von Miller? ‘I know I still can play’
‘”The rushes are becoming more and more physical. The angles are a lot tighter,” assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington said on Miller’s progress. “… I’m starting to see him put his rush combinations together. The coordination. When you use his stab. When to work the top shoulder of the offensive tackle. When to counter … I’m seeing more and more of those things. They’re faster, they’re quicker, and it’s just a matter of time.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen Fined for Taunting Bengals During Touchdown Run in Week 9
‘Considering the number of fines handed out for similar situations over the years, this latest discipline for a TD celebration, albeit a premature one, certainly won’t help the NFL dodge the “No Fun League” claims made by fans on a nearly weekly basis.’