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‘”That’s exciting because I think there is better football yet to be coached and played,” added McDermott. “I know where at the halfway point and everyone wants to write that story but there is a lot of football yet to be coached.”‘

‘On Monday the Bills offensive coordinator in Daboll met with reporters over Zoom to break down his assessment of the Bills offense and what players like Allen, Jon Feliciano and Zack Moss add for Buffalo.’

‘After a strong start, the Bills offense sputtered.’

‘Now it’s not a post season win, or a Super Bowl but it’s a step we haven’t seen a Bills team take in years.’

‘A week ago the thought was that the defense found a spark against the Jets. Realistically they just found the Jets. The Patriots walked up and down the field against the Bills and Buffalo made Damien Harris and Jakobi Meyers look like stars. This defense has been bad all year and the second half of the Jets game just looks like a mirage.’

‘”I honestly don’t know what to feel right now… it’ll probably take me a good 24 hours to realize everything that happened,” said Zimmer post game.’

‘Rookie AJ Epenesa is also out as Harrison Phillips returns to the lineup.’

‘Jerry Hughes is flying high after being named AFC East Defensive Player of the Week against the Jets. Hughes helped get the Bills defense back to their dominant ways with his five tackles, two sacks and an interception against New York.’

‘Along with Gilmore being out, the Patriots will be without their top receiver in Julian Edelman.’

‘Of course just because the other team can’t stop the run doesn’t mean the Bills will be able to take advantage. If you take Josh Allen’s called runs and his scrambles off the books, the Buffalo run game has been pathetic. Devin Singletary and Zach Moss are putting up less than 80 yards a game and less than 4 yards a pop. The return of Jon Feliciano to the offense line could be a boost against New England. With poor weather expected in Orchard Park today, getting the ground game going will be a key for the Bills.’

‘Allen is 13-6 since that game and has increased his touchdowns and completion percentage while decreasing the turnovers.’

‘The Bills guard says that he wanted to be activated off the injured reserve list weeks ago but the coaches and training staff wouldn’t allow it.’

‘”Film study is important against a team like this,” said Cole Beasley. “Then in-game, you have to do a good job of making adjustments. It’s all a process and it doesn’t end.”‘

‘The former Jet and most recent Chiefs linebacker is expected to join Buffalo on Monday.’

‘”We’re focused on one game right now,” said McDermott, “we’re in late October, early November and that’s really what we’re focused on right now.”‘