‘“Look, our two-point plays weren’t good enough (Sunday) night,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said Monday. “Those are the things that you can win and lose ballgames with. We learned that in the AFC championship game, so we’ve got to do a better job when we get those opportunities – whether we’ve got to get 1 yard or whether we’ve got to go 2, we’ve got to do a better job.”’
Archives for September 11, 2025
Bills Notebook: Josh Allen wins (another) AFC Offensive Player of the Week award
‘Allen went 33 of 46 for 394 yards and two passing touchdowns, and he rushed 14 times for 30 yards and two more touchdowns in the Bills’ thrilling 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.’
Community groups pitch funding needs to Bills, but only so much money to go around
‘Fourteen people, representing 11 community groups focused on helping the underserved, spoke during the public forum Tuesday evening at Agustin Olivencia Community Center, 261 Swan St.’
Jim Kubiak: Why Josh Allen and the Bills’ rally was just as amazing on film as it was live
‘Allen and the Bills never gave up and never stopped believing there was a chance to win, despite the 1.1% odds of doing so. This Bills team never blinked, despite the fact that no team in NFL history had been able to overcome a 15-point deficit with less than four minutes remaining. They didn’t allow the emotional nature of being dominated by the vaunted Ravens’ ground attack to change their belief. They persevered, kept playing, then capitalized on the one mistake by Henry, who had been the hero of the game to that moment.’
Erik Brady: Bills’ greatest fourth-quarter comeback came courtesy of a kicker who came back
‘Mike Mercer has a unique place in Bills history. The team lent him to Kansas City in 1966, and the Chiefs rode his leg to the first Super Bowl. The Bills then reclaimed him for the 1967 season, like a leased car returned to the dealer.’
Injury to cornerback could be another blow to Bills defense: Updates from McDermott
‘Nickel cornerback Taron Johnson suffered a quad injury that McDermott said flared up after the game and he sat out Wednesday’s practice. So did backup linebacker/special teamer Shaq Thompson who aggravated the hamstring that forced him to miss most of training camp. “Neither of those two will practice today, and then everyone else will be practicing in some capacity,” McDermott said.’
Was there any doubt? Josh Allen named AFC player of the week
‘This was not a tough choice for the voters after Allen led the Bills to a remarkable 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, rallying Buffalo from a 15-point deficit by producing 16 points in the final four minutes.’
Bills have two ‘Big Phils’ after signing former second-round pick to practice squad
‘Mathis, 27, was drafted No. 47 overall by Washington in 2022 and played three seasons with the Commanders before he was waived late last year. The New York Jets claimed him off waivers. Mathis spent most of training camp with the Jets but he was released prior to the third preseason game.’
What was it like for Bills fans during miraculous comeback? ‘Absolutely electric’
‘”We were really worried,” Dopp-MacDonald said. “When are we showing up here? Where is this team that we’ve been building and that everyone has us ranked so high?”‘
Jets star Gardner admits he’s not looking forward to playing Bills’ Josh Allen in Week 2
‘“It’s always a battle,” Gardner told the media when asked about Allen. “I mean, obviously, I don’t really enjoy it. As a corner, you never really enjoy playing against running quarterbacks or quarterbacks that are capable of using their legs and stuff like that… I know he’s a competitor. He’s a guy. You know, we’re very aware of that.”’
Josh Allen, Bills offense feel right at home with the game on the line
‘Josh Allen’s expression didn’t change when he entered the huddle. There were no rah-rah speeches or inspirational messages, he just called the play.’
Can the Bills avoid a Week 2 letdown against the Jets? History says they can.
‘The Bills have a winnable game against the New York Jets Sunday, but they have laid a stinker following emotional wins in the past.’
Ed Oliver’s game-changing impact doesn’t cover up Bills defensive deficiencies in comeback win
‘“It’s trying mentally to get yourself back right. And you’re still kind of hurting,” the seventh-year player added. “But you put on full pads and you go out there and you compete, because that’s who we are.”’