‘Holding a 7-3 record over the Patriots in their last 10 games, the Bills appear to have New England figured out, but under Vrabel, New England might have a couple of tricks up its sleeve with Drake Maye under center.’
Archives for October 3, 2025
Bills superstar named AFC Offensive Player of the Month after hot start to season
‘Through the first month of the season, Cook is second in the NFL in rushing and leads the league with five touchdown rushes while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Additionally, Cook is second in the league with 10 runs of 10+ yards and second in rushing yards over expected, per Next Gen Stats.’
Bills need to play ‘complete game’ to slay Patriots
‘“I mean, hard nose football, well coached guys with guys that’s very capable up front and in the secondary,” Coleman said on the Patriots’ defense via One Bills Live. “So, we got to play a complete game, all three phases to come out with a win.”‘
Josh Allen praises second-year defender for high-IQ play in Week 4
‘Second-year safety Cole Bishop beautifully read a trick play by New Orleans. The Saints ran a reverse that saw quarterback Spencer Rattler leak out as a receiver, and Chris Olave threw the ball to a seemingly-open Rattler at the goal line. Bishop saw the setup happening and made a beeline for Rattler, picking off the pass and getting a nice return on the interception to crush any chance of the Saints scoring.’
Rookie defenders Dorian Strong, T.J. Sanders added to Bills’ Thursday injury report
‘Bills cornerback Dorian Strong did not practice on Thursday due to a neck injury, while defensive tackle T.J. Sanders was also added to the injury report as a limited participant due to a knee injury.’
James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Month of September
‘Cook has had an impressive start to the 2025 season through the first four games, rushing for 401 yards on 75 carries, averaging 5.35 yards per-attempt. He’s also caught 12 balls for 89 yards, combining for 490 total yards from scrimmage.’
Buffalo Bills top rushing offense gears up for big test on Sunday Night Football against New England Patriots
‘According to ESPN, the Bills are averaging 163.5 rushing yards per game, while the Patriots’ defense is allowing 77.5 yards per game, which is tied for second in the NFL.’
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September
‘Cook’s 401 rushing yards through the first four games currently rank him second in the NFL. He also has five touchdowns and 89 receiving yards.’
Bills RB James Cook affirms value as AFC player of month
‘After an extended contract standoff during the offseason that ended with Cook receiving an extension paying him among the top running backs in the NFL, the fourth-year player has gained 490 yards from scrimmage and scored five touchdowns during Buffalo’s 4-0 start.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Oct. 3
‘1993 — Bills 17, Giants 14 — In a Sunday night game attended by 79,283 fans, Jim Kelly led a fourth quarter comeback driving the Bills 73 yards and throwing the winning touchdown pass to Pete Metzelaars with 2:27 remaining. Henry Jones’ 85-yard interception return for a touchdown put the Bills ahead 10-0 in the first quarter. But a Kelly interception, five sacks in which Lawrence Taylor had a hand in two, and a Kenneth Davis fumble aided the Giants in pulling ahead. Bruce Smith sacked Phil Simms on fourth down near midfield to seal the victory. Thurman Thomas had 143 scrimmage yards (122 rushing). Nate Odomes and Marvcus Patton also had interceptions, and Darryl Talley forced a fumble that was recovered by Mark Kelso in Bills territory.’
Bills run game meets Patriots run defense in battle of strength vs. strength
‘It’s a matchup of strength versus strength. The Bills carry with them into this one the No. 1-ranked rushing attack in the NFL at 163.5 yards per game. The next-closest team is Washington at 154.8, with no other team tallying over 150 rushing yards per game.’
James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Month
‘Cook had a standout September, carrying the ball 75 times for 401 yards, second most in the NFL only behind Colts RB Jonathan Taylor. He also caught 12 passes for 89 yards, showcasing his versatility as both a rusher and receiver. He’s averaging 5.4 yards per carry.’
‘Bring the noise, bring the juice’ | Josh Allen and Bills players anticipate the Sunday night, White Out divisional battle against New England
‘”[New England’s] a team that’s always played at a very high level … These division games are tough anytime you play each other just because you’re so familiar with each other,” quarterback Josh Allen said. ” … it’s no different this Sunday.”‘
Bills vs. Patriots | Weekly notes, quotes and stats before Week 5 matchup
‘”Learning the importance of a divisional game is the biggest thing in football to get to the next level of the regular season,” Dawkins said. “…Handle your divisional games, you’ll probably have a great shot of making it to the playoffs. McDermott has preached that…it’s we won’t lose at home mindset and handle our division. The intensity is always high because we know how much it means to him and now because of how much it meant to him, how much it means to us.”‘
Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September
‘Cook ranks second in the NFL in rushing yards (401) on 75 carries and has added 12 catches for 89 yards. As a team, the Bills lead the NFL in rushing yards during their 4-0 start to the season.’