‘Bills Mafia was out in full force early Sunday morning to get back into the swing of tailgating. Adorned in their red, white, and blue, Bills fans blanketed the parking lot to eat, drink, and play games before kickoff.’
BillsBeat - September 9, 2024
Bills Mafia comes out in full force for season-opening win against Cardinals
‘“This town is great,” says one fan. “You know, everybody is so nice and so friendly. Look at ’em! Best tailgate in the NFL. You know what I mean?”’
Bills 34, Cardinals 28 | Final score, stats to know + game highlights
‘Quarterback Josh Allen led the way, throwing for 232 yards and 2 touchdowns, adding 41 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. RB James Cook added in yards 71 rushing and 32 yards receiving. LB Terrel Bernard led all defenders with 11 tackles and EDGE Greg Rousseau added in 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble.’
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‘Buffalo had the ball with 2:40 to go and went into the drive with the mentality that they needed to score before the break. Allen and the offense drove down the field in a 7-play, 65-yard drive where Allen powered his way into the end zone on a 7-yard TD rush with :19 seconds before halftime.’
Bills announce this injury update on Taron Johnson
‘NIckel cornerback Taron Johnson left the field during the first drive of Buffalo’s season opener against the Arizona Cardinals.’
'A great example of being ready' | How Ja'Marcus Ingram helped close out the Bills win over Arizona
‘”Yeah, that’s what you got to do. You got to be able to, you know, play whatever they need you to be, you know, in an emergency situation,” Lewis said. “So, I’m glad he came in. Did what he supposed to do, stepped up, made some big plays, man, and helped us win this game.”‘
BillsBeat - September 8, 2024
'Sky's the limit': Bills confident tight end Dalton Kincaid will be even better in Year 2
‘“Getting comfortable equals getting complacent, and you never want to get complacent,” he told The Buffalo News. “I’m confident, more than anything.’
Ryan O'Halloran: No place Sean McDermott would rather be than Buffalo, coaching the Bills
‘“We have a number of unknowns. We could come out and not have it the way we need it to in the first few weeks,” he said. “I look at it as a challenge and a bit of a chess match. That’s one of the things, as a coach, you embrace. I’m excited to watch them grow over the course of the year.”’
Four keys to victory for the Bills as they face the Cardinals
‘Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady said this offseason that this is Josh Allen’s offense. Don’t waste any time showing that. The Bills should let their franchise quarterback dazzle early. Arizona’s pass rush is not up to par, and Allen and the Bills offense should be able to take advantage. Allen should also test the Cardinals’ cornerbacks. Arizona has refreshed its defense, but there are plenty of opportunities for Allen to capitalize on that. Allen’s 44 total touchdowns led the NFL last season. Allen shouldn’t feel as if he has to do it all alone, but he also shouldn’t shy away from the plays that have endeared him to Buffalo.’
Bills numbers to know: These 4 stats could shape Buffalo's season opener vs. the Cardinals
‘49.8%: The Bills led the NFL in third-down conversion rate last season. And they led it in 2022 and 2020. Buffalo was third in 2021. Josh Allen is great on third down. It needs to continue in 2024.’
Bills-Cardinals: Who you got? Our writers make their game predictions for the season opener
‘It is always tough to handicap Week 1. Remember that stinker against Pittsburgh a few years ago? The substantial change for the Bills on both sides of the ball makes it even more of a challenge this year, but given the difficulty of the upcoming schedule, it is imperative to get off to a good start. Sean McDermott surely knows that, and will have his team ready. Josh Allen should feast on a suspect Arizona defense.’
Bills Mailbag: Why new quarterback Mike White became available
‘That information evidently led McDaniel to the conclusion that Thompson was better suited for the job. The Bills being able to add White to their practice squad looks like a good job by general manager Brandon Beane in adding to the organizational depth at the position.’
State luxury box at Bills games was meant to boost business. Why do so many politicians end up in it?
‘As the Bills prepare to host their first game of the 2024 regular season Sunday, the hospitality suite is the subject of ethical concerns and questions over whether it has fulfilled its mission of promoting economic development.’
Buffalo Bills vs Arizona Cardinals prediction, keys to avoiding upset in season opener
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 27, Cardinals 17.’
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‘Play-by-play: Tom McCarthy. Analyst: Ross Tucker, Jay Feely. Sideline reporter: Tiffany Blackmon.’