'The couple was decked out from head to toe in Bills gear. A man dressed as a referee even officiated their wedding.'
BillsBeat - September 12, 2017
McDermott, Bills shift focus to Carolina
'“I don’t know about (having an advantage),” he said of knowing the Panthers tendencies. “I’m not out there playing, so it’s hard to say an advantage. We have to put in our time and earn the right to win.”'
Quick Hits: Glenn came through Jets game clean
'“I thought Cordy did a good job and the important part is that he came out healthy,” said McDermott. “By all reports from what we can tell that’s where he is right now and it’s now how we handle this week moving forward.”'
McDermott's first head coaching win like everything else, earned
'“It’s huge. It’s momentum,” said Lorenzo Alexander of the win. “We still have a lot of things we can get better on. Obviously, special teams we gave up a big return. We can learn from that, as well as on offense and defense-some other things that came up.'
Bills Today: Two new safeties produce in debut
'“It was an awesome feeling. The way our defense fought the whole game, we gave up some big plays, we’re going to have to watch film and correct those mistakes but at the same time we’re out there working hard and it was an overall team effort,” Hyde said.'
BillsBeat - September 11, 2017
Bills give coach an encouraging first victory
'“We’ve been preparing for this … preparing to win. It was a whole new energy and I’m really excited just taking a step back and looking at what we’re building.”'
Monday's New York Coverage
McDermott's imprint all over Bills' season-opening win
'The Bills showed a high level of intensity. They were mostly smart. They were tough-minded. And although LeSean McCoy gave the most dynamic performance, with 159 yards from scrimmage, several other players contributed significantly to the outcome.'
Jordan Poyer 'shows out' in Bills debut
'“Poyer showed out today,” Hyde said. “He did a great job. … I’m excited for Poyer. A lot of hard work he’s put in throughout this offseason. A lot of people have counted him out, counted myself out, so we made a promise to each other, to this whole secondary and to this team. We’re going to give it our all this whole season, and that guy is doing it for sure.”'
Bills Notebook: Jordan Matthews' big return, Cordy Glenn's reps, 'Comeback Game'
'"Once I got comfortable, it was like, 'ok, I'm ready to go out there and just play some ball now.' Tyrod found me across the middle, so we were able to get something good out of it," Matthews said. "These guys make it easy because everybody here is working toward the same mission. There aren't a bunch of guys out here trying to do their own thing. It's so much about team, so the whole time guys were like, 'hey Jordan, it's coming.' That type of encouragement, that type of teamwork helps those big plays happen."'
Jerry Sullivan: Bills win, but don't read too deeply into it
'I don't think of New Era Field as a "building," but the coach had a good point. McDermott made sure to praise the fans for bringing their typical energy and passion. Maybe season tickets are down this season, but the enthusiasm of the true Buffalo diehards doesn't appear to have diminished.'
Bucky Gleason: More fiction than facts in Bills' win over Jets
'The Bills outgained the Jets, 408-214, and had 190 yards rushing. LeSean McCoy gained 110 yards rushing. Since 2010, McCoy leads the NFL with 34 games with at least 100 yards rushing, and his teams have a 29-5 record over that span. Shady also leads the league with 2,272 yards rushing since joining the Bills.'
Kimberley A. Martin: LeSean McCoy dances and prances right through the Jets
'“He’s a special back. Barry Sanders-like,” Jets cornerback Buster Skrine said of McCoy, who repeatedly dangled the ball away from his body without fear of being touched or tackled, en route to 159 total yards in the Bills' 21-12 win. “I’ve never seen a guy hold the ball with one hand and run the ball like that.”'
Jerry Sullivan's Hot Read: Nice start, but passing game still an issue
'Sorry to spoil the party, but there were some troubling signs in the opener. Keep in mind, the Jets are probably the worst team in the league. Their passing game is putrid. Their running game isn't any better. Their defense, while stout up front, is young and vulnerable in the secondary.'
Bucky Gleason's Hot Read: Bills fans should rejoice ... while they can
'And the Bills didn’t take any stupid penalties or mismanage coach's challenges, hallmarks of Rex Ryan-coached teams over the previous two seasons. Buffalo did what was required to win.'