‘The turnover at wide receiver has been profound, with only Khalil Shakir someone who has caught a pass in a game from Josh Allen. There is no one any one player is going to fill the void left by the traded Stefon Diggs. That’s where the “Everybody Eats” mantra has risen to the forefront of the conversation. Can this new-look WR group collectively be as effective or even better than the old one anchored by a premier WR1?’
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Information you need for Sunday’s Bills’ game
‘If you’re headed to the game, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office is alerting fans of the traffic pattern around the the stadium before and after the game.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills v. Cardinals
‘I’m dying to know how the Bills are going to rotate their pass catchers. This goes for all of them.’
Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals: Week 1 Preview
‘The Bills passed up on speedster Xavier Worthy, who made his NFL debut on Thursday night, scoring twice for the Kansas City Chiefs. While it’s silly to compare whether or not Buffalo made the right draft choice after one game, these two will always be compared as long as Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes are around. I’m sure the Bills would also like a strong debut from their guy.’
Bills elevate DE Kameron Cline, OL Will Clapp; Smoot downgraded to out
‘DE Kameron Cline and OL Will Clapp have been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.’
Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Cardinals | Week 1
‘The Bills averaged 27 points per game (6th) and averaged 149.6 rushing yards per game (4th) from Weeks 11 to 18. In terms of what to expect in Week 1, an NFL writer thinks they’ve found something that works.’
5 things to watch for in Bills vs. Cardinals | Week 1
‘Since the start of the 2019 season, Allen and Murray rank second and third in rushing yards by a quarterback (Allen – 2,980, Murray – 2,448). They also rank first and third in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback over that span (Allen – 45, Murray – 26).’
Game Predictions | Bills vs. Cardinals | Week 1
‘Kyler Murray can win a game single-handedly, and the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr. makes them even more dangerous on offense. Look for a tough battle in Buffalo, but for Josh Allen and the Bills to ultimately prevail.’
Bills vs. Cardinals | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 1
‘Channel: CBS at 1 p.m. (WIVB-TV). Play-by-Play: Tom McCarthy. Color Analysis: Ross Tucker & Jay Feely.’
‘Know who we’re hunting’: Bills defense prepares for Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
‘“You know, I’ve been playing him since high school. He’s a very electric player,” Oliver said. “They beat the brakes off us. For real.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: An analytic look at several Bills topics entering season
‘“The case is that Diggs wasn’t very good in the second half of last season, so they aren’t losing much. There’s not much of a case for the offense to be better, but I also think the case for decline is not as strong as you might think. The offense should still be pretty good in part because the quarterback (Josh Allen) is still the second-best player in the NFL.”’
Spencer Brown thrilled to be locked up with Bills through 2028
‘Brown, 26, is coming off his finest season in 2023, in which he helped the Bills lead the NFL in fewest sacks allowed and a No. 7 ranking in rushing yards. He was responsible for only 2 1-2 sacks during the regular season and one in the playoffs, according to Buffalo News charting.’
New, speedier tech becomes permanent at Bills stadium entry gates
‘Walk-through magnetometers allow fans to walk in through the entry gates without having to empty their bags or take their phones and keys out of their pockets.’
‘Gladiator II’ commercial with Josh Allen to premiere during NFL opener
‘The three-minute commercial is part of a “Make Your Gameday Epic” campaign by Pepsi, using the “gridiron gladiators” to help open the NFL season and preview Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II,” which will be released in November.’
Erik Brady: Paul Maguire will have head down, toes up when 1964 Bills are honored before season opener
‘”My understanding is we don’t get to say anything,” says Paul Maguire, who always has something to say. “What I wanted to say is: ‘We won championships in 1964 and 1965 – and now it’s about time that you guys picked it up.'”‘