‘That’s really been the story of Buffalo’s season, as it has consistently withstood early surges from opposing teams only to storm back with a balanced attack offensively and a bend-don’t-break style defensively to come out on the winning end of things more often than not. Now, it finds itself right in the thick of things with a tough stretch of its schedule upcoming.’
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Rasul Douglas' unique vibe built a bond with Bills cornerbacks Christian Benford, Kaiir Elam
‘“We try to work on what we feel like we’ll be in a game doing the most that maybe we may have not gotten to at practice,” Douglas told the Gazette. “We always just try to get extra. So that’s every day after practice where for maybe 20-30 minutes, just whatever we feel like. … If we mess up at practice, we try to look over what else to do.”’
Bills receiver situation looks grim with four players on the injury report
‘Hollins and Samuel wore red non-contact jerseys, but both have been nursing injuries for a while and played last week. But the last update from coach Sean McDermott on Coleman, who injured his wrist on a hit by Jordan Poyer late in Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins, was not wearing a cast or brace while he worked with trainers during practice, ranged from the potential to play this week to the possibility of missing multiple games.’
Friday's Indianapolis Coverage
‘I still believe in you’: Vikings coach offers Anthony Richardson encouragement (Indianapolis Star)
‘Hopefully he can learn and grow’: Josh Allen has advice for Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Star)
‘Somebody is protecting a job’: Colts’ handling of Anthony Richardson baffles Jeff Saturday (Indianapolis Star)
Drafted for future, rookie Colts center Tanor Bortolini’s time is now (Indianapolis Star)
Colts Notebook: Ground game shares in offensive woes (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Are Colts deluding themselves by playing Joe Flacco over Anthony Richardson? (Fox Sports)
Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell to Colts’ Anthony Richardson: ‘Good things will happen for you’ (WTTV-TV)
Vikings coach shares message with Colts QB Anthony Richardson (WISH-TV)
Grading The 2024 Colts At Midseason (WFNI-FM)
Practice Notebook: Colts offense stays confident as Tanor Bortolini steps back in for Ryan Kelly (Colts.com)
Flacco and Colts try to rebound from sluggish performance when they face the AFC East-leading Bills
‘“It doesn’t have to be pretty, but good teams find ways to win,” Allen said. “We have a lot of guys in the locker room who don’t care about the end result, don’t care about the style points of it. They just want to make sure that we’re finding ways to get it done.”’
Colts are counting on QB Joe Flacco to snap 2-game losing streak when Bills come to town
‘Key matchup – Bills defensive front vs. Colts offensive line. Buffalo DT Ed Oliver is disruptive against most offensive linemen, but this week could prove especially problematic for the Colts after they placed Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve. Indy will be starting a rookie center, Tanor Bortolini, and an undrafted rookie guard, Dalton Tucker, though getting back LT Bernhard Raimann (concussion protocol) would help Indy. If the Bills spend significant time in Indy’s backfield, the offense could sputter again.’
Bills' Jordan Phillips drops incredible remark about return to team
‘”Seeing the smiles, and being actually wanted, it’s a hell of a drug, you know what I mean? You can do a lot for people when it’s in the right environment,” he said. “I’m an acquired taste, and (the Bills) like my taste.”‘
Can Bills' new defenders make an impact? Can WRs get healthy?
‘Against the Dolphins last week, the Bills’ defense allowed 149 rushing yards, the second-highest total of the season. The performance came after holding the Seahawks to 32 rushing yards the week prior. The run game allowed Miami to put long drives together — four of nine or more plays — and stopping the run game on first down is an emphasis as only one team has allowed more yards before contact per rush on first down (3.3).’
Bills’ Latest Defensive Addition Gives Tremendous Interview About Return to Buffalo
‘”Being actually wanted, it’s a helluva drug,” Phillips said. “You can do a lot for people when it’s in the right environment.”‘
What is Curtis Samuel's status for Buffalo Bills-Indianapolis Colts?
‘Samuel hasn’t played a significant role in Buffalo’s offense since the Bills acquired him from the Washington Commanders in the 2024 offseason. He has logged just 92 yards on 12 catches and hasn’t scored a touchdown.
Where Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen stands in NFL MVP race
‘Jackson has an edge on Allen in most categories.’
Bills QB Josh Allen gives glowing review of Buffalo's rising superstar
‘”[Khalil Shakir] is the best,” Allen said. “If you go back to last year [we] started utilizing him more in the second half of the season. On top of that, he’s a Mountain West guy so that’s a plus (Shakir played at Boise State in college, and Allen played at Wyoming – both Mountain West schools). He works his tail off, he does all the little things the right way. If you watch him when he doesn’t get the ball, he’s always one of the first ones following it, he’s always one of the first ones helping somebody up off the ground, and he’s a football player above all else.”‘
‘Everybody eats’ mantra key to Bills offensive success
‘First-year Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady is already gaining interest from other teams in need of a head coach, and with his offense currently ranked third in total points scored, it’s not hard to see why.’
Bills seemingly dodge bullet with Keon Coleman injury
‘Coleman was working to the side with trainers on Thursday without a wrap or brace on his wrist, nor was he in a red non-contact jersey. So even if he is unavailable on Sunday against the Colts, it looks as if Coleman won’t be missing for the long-term if he misses any time at all.’
Keon Coleman doesn't practice for second-straight day Thursday
‘Coleman was officially listed as a non-participant for the second day in-a-row.’