‘“It’s a blessing, it’s an honor — as the man of God that I try to portray myself as, it’s all about relationships and impact and the next person, whoever you encounter,” Benford said. “So just walking in the room and seeing the light, the glow of the next generation being so happy and filled with joy and positivity is a blessing. That’s what makes me happy.”’
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Report: NFL rescinds Joe Andreessen’s fine following an appeal
‘Apparently, Fitzpatrick won’t have to do that. Tom Pelissero, who works for NFL Network, said Friday on social media that Andreessen’s $4,421 for unnecessary roughness has been rescinded following an appeal.’
Carucci Take 2: Resilient Bills are built to avoid potential trap game vs. the Colts
‘There’s reason to believe the Bills enter Sunday’s game with greater attention on overcoming the challenges of being without emerging rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who could be sidelined for multiple games with a wrist injury, and veteran newcomer Amari Cooper, who is questionable also with a wrist injury, as well as the injuries to fullback Reggie Gilliam (hip, questionable) and linebacker Baylon Spector (calf, questionable) than on the inferiority of the Colts.’
Bills WR Keon Coleman out of Sunday’s Colts game
‘This will be Coleman’s first game of the season that he misses, and McDermott has not ruled out the possibility of him missing more games.’
Bills to face Colts without key offensive weapon, Keon Coleman out with wrist injury
‘Head coach Sean McDermott says Keon Coleman has been ruled out. Coleman has not practiced this week due to a wrist injury he suffered at the end of the Dolphins game in Week 9.’
Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to 53-man roster
‘Virgil was on the Bills practice squad the first nine games of the season and has been elevated to the game day roster twice.’
WR Keon Coleman (wrist) ruled out vs. Colts | Buffalo Bills injury report Week 10
‘Coleman hasn’t practiced this week due to a wrist injury suffered at the end of the Dolphins game in Week 9. This will mark Coleman’s first game missed of the season. McDermott said it’s possible Coleman misses more than one game.’
Inside the Bills: Taylor Rapp, Damar Hamlin doing their best to fill big shoes in the secondary
‘“I think they’ve done a real nice job, I really do,” head coach Sean McDermott said of Rapp and Hamlin. “Do they have the experience, maybe, that Jordan and Micah do and some of the things that were kind of feathers in their cap? Maybe not yet, but that’ll come. I think those two players have been very consistent for us and probably some of the more consistent players we’ve had … even though they’ve both been a little bit banged up. I mean, every player is this time of year, right?’
PlayAction column: Bills praise Joe Flacco amid Colts’ confounding use of Anthony Richardson
‘“He’s been around the league for a really long time, played at a high level for a really long time, seen everything,” linebacker Terrel Bernard said. “Obviously, a big part of our stuff this week is going to be disguising and trying to not tip our hand early.”’
Bills notes: Wide receivers still working through injuries; punter Sam Martin’s view of game winner
‘Listed as full participants for a second day in a row were: quarterback Josh Allen (left hand), linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral), offensive lineman Spencer Brown (wrist), cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (foot), tight end Dawson Knox (ankle), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder), tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder/hamstring), safety Taylor Rapp (foot), defensive end Casey Toohill (knee) and linebacker Dorian Williams (knee).’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen’s awareness, execution and ball protection have been mind-blowing. Take a look
‘Josh Allen’s performance in Sunday’s 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins – 25 of 39 attempts, 235 yards and three touchdowns, all in the second half – came in a game that was close in almost every category, including the final score.’
Voice of the fan: Tyler Bass’ season is a microcosm of the Bills’ season. They’ve kick-started their run
‘Bass showed brass … footballs.’
Do the Bills miss these players they parted with? How they’ve fared with new teams
‘All of those players were jettisoned, and now, halfway through a season in which the Bills are cruising to a fifth straight division crown, it’s as good a time as any to analyze how those moves have panned out.’
Coleman works with ATs at Thursday Bills practice, Cooper, Benford also appear
‘Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman appeared in view of the media at Thursday’s Bills practice, working on the sideline with athletic trainers before exiting the practice field through the fieldhouse as the team began positional work.’
Brasky: Bills trending toward a title at season’s midpoint
‘That’s really been the story of Buffalo’s season, as it has consistently withstood early surges from opposing teams only to storm back with a balanced attack offensively and a bend-don’t-break style defensively to come out on the winning end of things more often than not. Now, it finds itself right in the thick of things with a tough stretch of its schedule upcoming.’