‘McDermott did not give a timeline on either player’s return, but the team did not place Johnson on Injured Reserve last week. That may be an encouraging sign the Bills are optimistic he will miss less than the required four games for a stint on IR.’
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James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘The 24-year-old earns AFC Offensive Player of the Week after accounting for three touchdowns in Buffalo’s 31-10 win over the Dolphins. The first touchdown came via a pass from quarterback Josh Allen, while the other two came on the ground, including a 49-yard score to give the Bills a 24-10 lead in the second quarter.’
‘6/7-year-old me is going crazy’: Bills QB Josh Allen reacts to being on Buffalo billboard
‘”I was unaware of it going up. I was just as surprised as everyone else,” Allen told reporters on Wednesday.’
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after monster Week 2 performance
‘Cook finished the game with 11 carries for 78 yards and two rushing touchdowns, he also had one catch which was a 17-yard touchdown.’
James Cook extends Bills award run
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said the individual recognition reflects on the entire team. “Those honors don’t happen by themselves,” he said. “But it’s great recognition for those guys. Those two guys work extremely hard and I know they’re set on improving each and every week. So I’m happy to see those guys get acknowledged.”’
Bernard, Johnson ruled out for MNF vs Jaguars
‘“It’s an opportunity for Baylon and Dorian to work together like they did in the back half of the game or really the majority of the game the other night,” McDermott said. “So, another opportunity for someone to step up. They just gotta go in and be themselves and we’ll play well around them. They did a nice job last week but they are focused on this week and again today’s practice and just really learning the game plan for this week here.”’
Buffalo Bills’ James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘The award comes on the heels of a dynamic performance from the third-year running back, totaling three total touchdowns and 95 total yards in the Bills 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.’
Bills News: Cook is Player of the Week, Bernard and Johnson out
‘Terrel Bernard is out with a pectoral injury from the next game and for multiple weeks. It’s unknown if the Bills have reached a decision yet and McDermott said they will take this “one day at a time.”’
‘We respect every team’: Bills not underestimating Jaguars despite rocky start
‘”The last couple of times we’ve played them, they’ve gotten the best of us, so we’re taking that into account,” Allen said. “Obviously, (there’s) a new (defensive) coordinator there, but they’re flying around and playing real solid together. They have guys with a lot of motor and they don’t let up, so we’re going to have our hands full.”
Bills will be without top defenders for Week 3 game against Jaguars
‘Linebacker Terrel Bernard (pec) and cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm) will not play, and the team is already without Matt Milano (torn bicep) remains out indefinitely.’
Bills LB Baylon Spector to start vs. Jaguars; Sean McDermott rules out two defensive players for MNF
‘Bills CB Taron Johnson (forearm) and LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral) will not suit up for Monday’s game, McDermott confirmed Wednesday.’
Familiar faces take the spotlight in advance of Bills vs. Jaguars matchup
‘The Bills will also see familiar faces in longtime Bills C Mitch Morse and WR Gabe Davis that joined the Jaguars in the offseason.’
Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week | Week 2 2024
‘This is Cook’s second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award- he also won it in week 15 of the 2023 season.’