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‘The last two games, while averaging a measly 15 points, Allen has completed just 43% of his passes for a total of 280 yards and one touchdown. It’s a combination of factors that has taken a once high octane passing game and made it look feeble of late. Receivers aren’t getting open. Allen has missed on a number of throws including deep balls when his target had a step on the defender. The line has had some hiccups leading to Allen getting flushed from the pocket and throwing on the run.’

‘The Jets fired their head coach, Robert Saleh, this week. Usually when that happens, a team gets a bit of a bump in their play. Maybe from an energy boost. Maybe because they’re paying more attention to detail. Maybe they’re more accountable that next week. Whatever the reason, the Bills can’t get caught up in the Jets emotion and need to match their energy from the start of the game. Take the crowd and emotion out of the game early, and don’t give New York any hope.’

‘Wide receiver Khalil Shakir, running back James Cook, nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, and defensive tackle Austin Johnson are questionable for the game.’

‘”We talk a lot about process here, and the results sometimes is variable. If our process is right, and that’s really the root of everything we do. So a lot of the conversations this week were based on that,” said McDermott while making his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “I would say, a week, two weeks prior to this, lot of those process conversations were on the defensive side. Then this past week, certainly, a lot of those conversations on the offensive side, and just making sure that we’re good. And then from a staff standpoint, communication wise and just situational football-wise, making sure that our process is as air-tight as possible. That’s what leads to winning.”‘

‘Wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), running back James Cook (foot/toe), and defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hamstring) were all non-participants during Thursday’s portion of practice that was open to the media.’

‘Those who did not practice on Wednesday included wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hamstring), running back James Cook (foot/toe) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (foot/toe).’

‘While yelling about the merits of running the ball backed up at your own three-yard line with 32 seconds to go rather than throwing three-straight passes, I think a decent question to ponder is, what the objective was for the Bills’ decision makers in that moment?’

‘The “everyone eats” slogan is kind of dead after the past two games, as the wide receiver room has turned into more of passengers than capable of making plays.’

‘”I love the ball in Josh’s hands,” he said. “That said, in hindsight, maybe run the ball once and see where we are from there.”‘

‘Despite another shaky start on both sides of the ball, the Buffalo Bills battled back from a 20-3 third quarter deficit to tie their matchup with the Houston Texans at 20-20 late in the fourth quarter. However, a 59-yard field goal from Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn as time expired in regulation helped Houston escape with a 23-20 win over the Bills at NRG Stadium.’

‘”I thought our guys did a great job coming back. Coaches made good adjustments, [but] just not enough in the end, and that’s on me,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott following Sunday’s loss.’

‘”It starts with making better decisions, on my part. I know didn’t”, said Allen following Sunday’s loss in Houston. “I put the ball in harm’s way, especially early in that first half.”‘

‘Watching the offense operate in the first half on Sunday, it reminded me of those painful to watch performances last season towards the end of Ken Dorsey’s time as offensive coordinator.’

‘Once again, just like last Sunday night in Baltimore against the Ravens, Bills wide receivers had trouble separating from Texans defensive backs. That allowed Houston to blitz a lot, and Allen was not able to find anyone open.’

‘Not getting the ball enough? Absolutely no freaking chance in hell is that the reason we’re all sitting here today talking about this. Just look at what is happening on his new team.’