‘“I can understand where you’re coming from on that. I’m not going to get into physical versus mental,” McDermott said. “He’s just not in a position where he’s ready and we’re going to continue to take it one day a time.”’
BillsBeat - November 15, 2022
Analysis: Bills' offense doesn't inspire confidence on short-yardage situations
‘The Bills are 11 of 19 on third-and-1 situations this year, which ranks 23rd in conversion percentage (at 58%). It’s a bit of a small sample size through nine games. And the Bills aren’t far off the league average of 67%.’
Upon Further Review: Previously a strength, second half of games has become horror show for Bills since bye week
‘In the three games since the break, the Bills have been outscored, 43-12, in the second half and overtime – a big reason why their record is just 1-2 in that time. That includes the offense failing to score a touchdown in all three games.’
Bills bringing newcomer Nyheim Hines along slowly
‘“It does take some time,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of getting Hines up to speed with the offense. “Nyheim has done a really good job of working at it, and he’s picked it up. He’s picked up a lot of it. It’s just opportunities. I’m sure over time that he’ll continue to get more and more comfortable and his playing time will increase with that. So it’s hard to go from zero to this right away. But it is our intention to have him involved in the game.”’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills vs. Vikings
‘The Bills used running backs James Cook and Nyhiem Hines together on two plays, a 1-yard loss by Cook and a 9-yard gain by Hines. Devin Singletary ran to extra tackle Bobby Hart’s side on his 5-yard TD run. Josh Allen’s fumble at the goal line came with two receivers and the extra lineman on the field.’
Alan Pergament: In a 'wow' Bills game, excitement level of Fox's rising star Joe Davis adds to 'great TV'
‘Davis, the 34-year-old rising star on Fox’s No. 2 NFL team alongside Western New York native Daryl Johnston, passed that test in what should be known as the “wow, wow, wow” game.’
Bills look to get back on track in Week 11 game: What to know about crucial matchup
‘“For Buffalo, this has continued a trend of poor second-half play,” Tony Dungy said on the Sunday Night Football pregame show. “Leaky run defense in the second half, Josh Allen with bad decisions … just not playing good ball. They’ve been outscored 43-12 in the second half of their last three games. They’ve got to get that fixed.”’
After loss to Vikings, Bills coaches answer tough questions at Monday presser
‘As much as it has appeared that Allen has been forcing things in recent weeks, it has also appeared at times that he is not reading defenses as well as he was to begin the year. Dorsey was asked about that on Monday.’
Dorsey, McDermott searching for answers to Bills second-half slumps
‘It’s never so simple, but many of Allen’s six interceptions in the last three games have the most casual viewer befuddled by where he was throwing. Buffalo wants Allen to be aggressive, but not at the risk of turnovers. So how can a guy who was so hot, so dominant, be struggling so mightily near the end zone?’
The Monday After: Take a chill pill, over-reacting Buffalo Bills fans
‘The Buffalo Bills, the pre-season favourite to win this season’s Super Bowl, have lost two straight. And to read social-media postings from that team’s fan base, and by the over-reactionary segment of the team’s media contingent, you’d think it was 12.’
Allen's Turnover Troubles Beginning To Sink Buffalo Bills
‘Buffalo (6-3) has lost two straight and tumbled out of first place in the AFC and sits third in its division following a 33-30 overtime loss to Minnesota on Sunday in which Allen’s three turnovers (two interceptions and a lost fumble in his own end zone) contributed heavily to the Vikings overcoming a 17-point third-quarter deficit.’
Bills had 12 men on field for crucial OT play vs. Vikings
‘The play occurred with 5 minutes, 17 seconds remaining in the overtime period, just after the Vikings had completed a 24-yard pass to receiver Justin Jefferson to set up a first-and-goal at the Bills’ 2-yard line.’
Was Vikings-Bills best game of NFL season? Explaining the ending
‘It was! Great endings are in the eye of the beholder, of course, but that final minute was particularly unlikely and spectacular, according to ESPN’s win expectancy model. When the Vikings failed on their fourth-and-goal sneak attempt from the 1-yard line with 50 seconds left in the game, the Bills were basically a lock to take home a victory, with a win expectancy of 99.9%. And when they promptly fumbled the ball away on a failed handoff to the Vikings for a defensive touchdown, Josh Allen & Co. were left with just a 5% chance of taking home a victory.’
Bills' Josh Allen in good spot after playing with UCL injury
‘Allen and McDermott said after the game that he was not impacted by the injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that kept him out of the first two days of practice and limited on Friday.’
Officials fail to see Bills defense had 12 men on the field during goal line play vs. Vikings in overtime
‘Minnesota got the ball first to start the extra period, and Kirk Cousins marched the offense down to the Buffalo two-yard line. On first-and-goal, Dalvin Cook rushed right for a loss of three yards. However, the Bills had 12 defenders on the field — which went unnoticed by the officials.’