‘Rousseau led the defensive ends with 47 snaps (75%), followed by Smoot, who got the start and played 43 snaps (68%). Smoot got the start over Epenesa, who had started the first five games of the season. Epenesa ended up playing 35 snaps against the Jets (56%).’
BillsBeat - October 16, 2024
Joe Brady watch: Bills mixed personnel a lot, and run game was efficient
‘Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady mixed up his personnel groups more than any game so far this season, using eight different combinations, not counting the kneel-downs at the end of the game. The run game when the Bills spread out the Jets’ defense with three wide receivers (11 personnel) was especially good. The Bills rushed 11 times for 65 yards, a 5.9-yard average. And nine of the 11 runs were successful, meaning the gained the minimum desired yardage depending on the down.’
Position grades: Bills' attack rebounds as offensive line paves way on first-down runs
‘Quarterback (5.0). The bad trends from the previous two games were reversed. The Jets blitzed Allen 13 times in 36 dropbacks, according to Buffalo News charting. But he kept the chains moving, completing 6 of 10 passes for 73 yards versus blitzes, plus a defensive pass interference play. Allen also was great under pressure, including on the 42-yard pass to Ray Davis and the 12-yard TD pass to Dawson Knox.’
Former pro athletes with Toronto ties reportedly in talks to buy Bills' minority stake
‘Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and former U.S. Soccer star Jozy Altidore were all in attendance at Highmark Stadium when the Buffalo Bills played a Monday night home game last month.’
Alan Pergament: Buck, Aikman balance humor, strategy in crazy Bills win that will be even funnier in retrospect
‘When they weren’t refereeing whether officials got the calls right or finding humor in weird plays, Buck and Aikman were at their best addressing key plays in the game.’
Buffalo Bills trade for Amari Cooper: What we know
‘Essentially, he is what Stefon Diggs is in terms of age and experience, but obviously, he comes to Buffalo at a pittance in salary compared to what Diggs would have cost had he still been in Buffalo.’
Will Ray Davis cut into James Cook’s workload? 3 questions as Bills prepare for Titans
‘In 17 games last year, the Bills allowed 55 running plays of 10 yards or more which was 10th-most in the league, and they finished 28th in yards allowed per carry at 4.6. Obviously, those numbers were not great, but it has gotten much worse in 2024. Through six games they’ve already been gouged for 26 runs of at least 10 yards which is tied for second-most in the NFL, and their 5.3 yield per rush is dead last.’
An ugly win exactly what Bills needed
‘Remember those preseason odds from August that put the Jets a nose ahead of Buffalo to win the AFC East? New York entered the night with a chance to take first place and ended it in third. And the Bills, despite their discouraging losses to two current division leaders (Baltimore and Houston) sit mostly unchallenged, with two games in the win column and head-to-head road victories over both Miami and the Jets.’
Buffalo Bills trade for Cleveland Browns receiver Amari Cooper
‘The Browns have started 1-5 and have shifted into rebuild mode. Franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson has struggled again this season and he’s still on the books for 2025 and 2026 with cap hits north of $70 million.’
Amari Cooper reacts to joining Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills following trade with Browns
‘“(General manager) Andrew Berry called me and told me what was going on,” Cooper told Josina Anderson. “As far as playing with Josh (Allen) I’ve always been fan of his game. I’m sure to see it up close and personal and play alongside him, I’m sure it’s going to be great.” “I’ve been in this situation before, so that helps. I’m just excited to turn a new chapter and to be able to contribute.”’
Buffalo Bills acquiring Amari Cooper ‘feels like a heist’ (Media reactions to trade with Browns)
‘Following the trade, multiple media outlets reacted to Buffalo adding Cooper. Across the board, every media personality featured feels that Buffalo’s roster improved to the point where the Bills have one of the best teams in the league. Here’s a look at what media personalities said after the trade was announced.’
5 thoughts and a grade on the Bills trading for receiver Amari Cooper
‘Cooper brings a legitimate boundary target for Allen. The 30-year-old is averaging 2.7 yards of separation per route run and gives the Bills a threat when teams want to challenge their offense with man coverage. Cooper had 1,250 receiving yards and five touchdowns last season, playing with veteran Joe Flacco for most of the season. Allen is the best quarterback Cooper has ever played with, and he has gone from a 1-5 team to a Super Bowl contender.’
Bills acquire WR Cooper in trade with Browns
‘The Bills sent a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round selection to Cleveland in exchange for the veteran wide receiver and a 2025 sixth-round pick. Cooper, 30, had his base salary reduced to $1.21 million this season, allowing the Bills, who are pressed up against the salary cap, to make a move for the low-cost option.’
Thurman Thomas visits Batavia Downs
‘Thomas said he tends to talk to an older crowd, who likes to ask about the good old days of the ‘90s. He said people like to tell him the current Bills are good, but that the teams of the ‘90s were better.’
Bills trade for 5-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to bolster receiving corps
‘The 30-year-old Cooper has eclipsed 1,000 yards seven times in 10 NFL seasons since being drafted fourth overall by the Raiders in 2015. Cooper is entering the final year of his contract, which the Browns restructured in the offseason and now the Bills are on the hook for less than $1 million for the remainder of the year.’