Two Bills Drive

'Playing time drama: Speaking of the defensive line, how much will each play? Marcell Dareus only saw 59 percent of snaps last week for the defense, despite a huge pay day. Dareus also did not record a tackle nor did he play on third downs. Simply looking for Dareus to make a tackle this week will be something to watch, but seeing how often he plays will be another. But, if that low count wasn’t a targeted at Dareus, there’s a chance that someone else on the line such as Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes, or Shaq Lawson, who could see a dip in playing time.'

'Buffalo running back LeSean McCoy has made his personal goals well known this season. McCoy, 29, is chasing the 10,000 rush yards plateau for his career and expects to top that this season. McCoy currently has 9,064. But that’s not all. For his career, McCoy surpassed the 12,000 yards from scrimmage mark last week against the Jets. Carolina’s Jonathan Stewart is also close to surpassing milestones, including the one for all-time leading rusher in Panthers history. Stewart has 6,703 rushing yards in his career, only 143 yards behind DeAngelo Williams. Stewart also needs two more touchdowns for most-rushing touchdowns for a running back in team history.'

'"Yes, he knows us. Yes, we know him," Panthers safety Kurt Coleman said. "But it's going to come down to guys just beating the guy across from them. When you know each other that well you have to whoop a man."'

'Bills’ 214 yards offense allowed last week were fewest since Dec. 22, 2013.'

'Panthers, 35-17.'

'Rivera said his quarterback was “a little rusty” following the team’s 23-3 week one victory of the San Francisco 49ers. In that game, Newton completed 14-of-25 passes for 171 yards, two TDs and an interception. Newton threw only two passes throughout all of preseason.'

'A video by Joe Raczka shows the fan wearing all the jerseys and one by one takes them off to show all the QB turnover.'

'“You just like playing with people that know the game and communicate well, who don’t panic,” said Alexander. “He’s your ultimate pro. For me I really enjoy playing with guys like that.”'

'Since 2015, the two have led the league in many rushing statistics by quarterbacks. In rushing yards, Taylor (1,186) tops Newton (998) over the past two seasons. But Newton (15) has the upper hand over Taylor (10) in rushing touchdowns.'

'“I’m not out there playing, so that’s hard to say, ‘an advantage,’” McDermott said. “We’ve got to put in our time and earn the right to win, which we plan on doing. I’m aware of strengths and weaknesses, that’s the part that’s there. (But) the players will be on the field making the plays. It’s about us growing as a football team and making the trip down there.'

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'"I mean, all you've got to do is look at just the physical attributes, the talent that he has," veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams said Wednesday, as the Bills began preparing in earnest for the Panthers. "The tough thing about playing a veteran like McCown is he knows what's going on, he knows where to go with the ball and different things like that. And Cam does as well, but it's a different challenge and it's a big challenge.'

'The schedule includes five games against quarterbacks rated in the top 10 in NFL HISTORY: Tom Brady (twice) is third all-time, Drew Brees seventh, Philip Rivers eighth and Matt Ryan, the reigning MVP, is 10th. Last year, Buffalo faced only two QBs who rated in the top 10 in 2016 (Brady, Derek Carr).'

'But beneath the surface, under all of those clichéd responses and rehearsed lines, lies the truth behind the awkward relationship between Dareus — a talented player who can’t seem to get out of his own way at times — and an organization that has shown itself to only be committed to him financially.'

'"A lot of the newer guys get a lot of the hype," McCoy said. "The last two years it was the kid from the Rams, Todd Gurley. "Zeke, he's like the new presence. You know he's getting it done."'