‘“It’s a lot, you know, especially getting told that I might not be up. But my mindset is preparing like I’m going to play, preparing like I’m going to start no matter what,” Ingram said following the Bills’ win. “It’s still things that I feel and it’s a lot to be able to step up in those moments. The fact that they got faith in me to be able to do that is just a blessing to be a part of this organization that I can step up in those moments and make plays.”’
Archives for September 13, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: Jimbo Cook’s jumbo-sized game could take Bills’ offense to next level
‘Rejoice Bills fans, James/Jimbo/Jimmy Cook is going to occasionally be counted on to do the short-yardage dirty work instead of quarterback Josh Allen, removing a bit of wear and tear for No. 17.’
Bills left with lingering questions at linebacker following Terrel Bernard’s injury
‘Spector finished with 10 tackles, tied for most on the team with Williams and safety Damar Hamlin. He did so with minimal preparation on a short week.’
Our top three questions (and answers) from the Buffalo Bills’ 31-10 wipeout victory over the Dolphins
‘The next four games are brutal: home against Jacksonville, then three straight road games against teams with Super Bowl expectations – Baltimore, Houston and the New York Jets. A three-game road trip is a rarity in the NFL. If the Bills open the season 3-3, they’re still in OK shape in terms of earning a playoff berth again.’
Top takeaways from the Bills’ rout of the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night
‘Allen played with a glove on his left (non-throwing) hand and his middle and ring fingers were taped together, as they were during Tuesday’s practice. The only play that may have been impacted was a dropped shotgun snap late in the first quarter. Allen picked up the football and his pass was batted down on third-and-1.’
Plays that shaped the game: Here’s how Ed Oliver, Buffalo Bills defensive line set table for rout of Miami
‘Oliver whipped left guard Robert Jones with a long arm stab to the right shoulder, which pushed Jones back on his inside foot. Off balance, Jones got pushed by Oliver straight back into the quarterback. It was a 6-yard sack.’
Bills Report Card: Coaching, pass defense sparkle in blowout win over Miami Dolphins
‘Here’s a weird thing to type: The Bills didn’t need Allen to be Superman, or really anything close. The star quarterback went 13 of 19 for 139 yards and one touchdown … and that was perfectly acceptable. Allen didn’t put the ball in harm’s way once. He wasn’t sacked. He only had to throw the ball six times in the second half. As Allen alluded to, this game won’t do much for the team’s stats. Shakir led the way with five catches for 54 yards, but there wasn’t much else to write home about from the receivers. Curtis Samuel had one catch for 3 yards. Keon Coleman did not have a reception on one target. The same goes for Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mack Hollins. Dawson Knox wasn’t targeted. The number that matters, though, is 31-10.’
Bills continue dominance of Dolphins with beatdown on Thursday Night Football
‘That was quite a statement the Buffalo Bills made Thursday night in their home away from home, Hard Rock Stadium.’
Bills report card: Buffalo bullies Miami with James Cook and unlikely defensive heroes
‘Tyreek Hill has never had a 100-yard game against the Bills in a regular season game, not with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City and not with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. He was about as invisible as he could possibly be in this one, catching just three for 24 yards.’
5 Takeaways from Bills vs. Dolphins: Buffalo rides James Cook to blowout win in Miami
‘Ingram played in his seventh NFL game on Thursday night after signing with the Bills as an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo in 2022. When nickel cornerback Taron Johnson suffered a forearm injury last week against the Cardinals, veteran defensive back Cam Lewis moved into the slot, and Ingram filled in for him as the dime safety.’
How banged-up Bills defense slowed Dolphins: ‘They ain’t look too fast to me’
‘There was no time to panic, and no reinforcements were coming. Spector was another name added to the list of Bills backups forced into the starting rotation. Next to Spector is Dorian Williams at linebacker, in for Matt Milano. Former University at Buffalo defensive backs Cam Lewis and Ja’Marcus Ingram are playing in tandem in place of injured slot cornerback Taron Johnson.’
Dolphins OL makes startling admission about Bills following 31-10 loss: ‘I’m sick of it’
‘“A lot… I’m sick of it,” Jackson told Louis-Jacques. “I’m not the only one who’s sick of it. The whole team is sick of it. We have to execute.”’
Bills’ Von Miller seems to be back as defense dominates Dolphins (Encouraged/worried)
‘Terrel Bernard injury: The Bills entered Thursday’s game without a few of their star defenders. Matt Milano is expected to miss most of the regular season and All-Pro nickel cornerback Taron Johnson is dealing with a forearm injury. Things went from bad to worse on Thursday night with Terrel Bernard exiting the game in the first half. Buffalo announced that Bernard had a pectoral injury and was questionable to return. Buffalo’s current depth at linebacker is shaky at best. If Bernard’s injury is serious, Buffalo will need to address the position.’
Bills fans roast Al Michaels for lack of emotion on big plays during Dolphins TNF game
‘Early in the game, the Bills were able to record an interception on Tua Tagovailoa. The reaction to the play was essentially met with crickets. Bills fans and football fans were quick to roast Michaels.’
Bills continue to cook with dominant victory over Dolphins in Week 2
‘Cook totaled three touchdowns in Buffalo’s lopsided victory, while defensive back and former University at Buffalo product Ja’Marcus Ingram finished with 2 interceptions. Cornerback Christian Benford also tallied an interception in the win.’