Niagara Gazette

‘A primetime game coming off a loss and a chance to get back on track. Instead, the Buffalo Bills were blitzed, on the verge of being run out of Atlanta by the Falcons in the first half.’

‘But Penix also leads the NFL in bad throw percentage, with 29 of his 125 attempts being deemed as bad throws according to Pro Football Reference. So if the Bills can’t get to Penix often, they could be able to fool him into making poor decisions because he’s tossed six interceptions in seven NFL starts.’

‘When Spector suffered his fourth calf strain, he was having the best training camp of his career. Although he thought that was the case the year before, too. Twice he injured his hamstring that cost him eight games in 2023 and a back fracture in the AFC wild-card round against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’

‘“It’s a growing pain in a sense,” Coleman said. “It is frustrating because you know you’re better than that as a person. And you don’t like the things that it shows. Sometimes it might show that you don’t care and things like that and that’s not the case.”’

‘The Bills passing game has been unsatisfying through five games as they have taken a run-heavy approach with seemingly little desire to push the ball downfield. And it was magnified in Sunday’s 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots.’

‘Stefon Diggs torched the Buffalo Bills. There’s no soft way to say it.’

‘Josh Allen looked and sounded frustrated, as frustrated as he’s ever sounded, after the Buffalo Bills’ 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots. And, at times, that’s also how Allen played against a disciplined Patriots defense.’

‘Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are coming. At some point they are going to be the top challengers for Buffalo Bills AFC East throne.’

‘Buffalo Bills-New England Patriots role reversals is still a bit strange, even after five years.’

‘But Diggs is making his return to Highmark Stadium for the first time since being traded following the 2023 season. And it’s likely to be a big deal for Bills fans once he runs onto the field, with emotions flying in different directions.’

‘The New England Patriots have 26th-ranked passing defense in the NFL. They have the No. 2 rushing defense in yards allowed and yards per carry, while leading the league in tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage.’

‘“Watch the man in front of you!” That’s what Buffalo Bills linebackers coach Al Holcomb barked after a player didn’t perform a drill as desired — and not for the first time. Shaq Thompson sauntered over to the player, put his hands on his chest and quietly explained how to do the drill correctly.’

‘Greg Rousseau signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Buffalo Bills in March and there is an expectation that his play should not only match, but exceed that contract. Even general manager Brandon Beane said at the NFL scouting combine that he would like to see Rousseau become a double-digit sack player.’

‘The Buffalo Bills have opened their search for a new punter. Again.’

‘There is a price to be paid for the way the Buffalo Bills play defense.’