‘Buffalo’s defense could receive a boost from the return of linebacker Terrel Bernard. The defensive captain has been a full participant in practice this week and is listed as questionable after missing the past two games with a pectoral muscle strain. All-Pro defensive back Taron Johnson also is questionable to play for the first time since hurting his forearm in the season opener.’
BillsBeat - October 5, 2024
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city
‘“This is such a great community to be in,” said Toohill. “So tight knit, you know. Everyone’s Bills fans, which is nice.”’
Carucci Take 2: Bills-Texans ‘revenge game’ is as much for Allen as it is for Diggs
‘For Diggs, it’s his best opportunity to remind the Bills of exactly how much they were subtracting by deciding that trading him to the Texans in April was addition by subtraction. For Allen, it’s his best opportunity to show the Bills’ passing game is better off with a group of receivers that, as the quarterback has pointed out, aren’t concerned with stats – a clear shot at Diggs.’
Bills legend, Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at 85
‘Shaw’s family announced his death, and tributes quickly followed from the Buffalo Bills and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was surrounded by his wife and three daughters in Toccoa, Ga., when he died, the team said in a statement.’
Bills rule out four players vs. Texans | Week 5 injury report
‘DT Austin Johnson (oblique), S Taylor Rapp (concussion), WR Khalil Shakir (ankle), and DT Ed Oliver (hamstring) will all miss Sunday’s game.’
Bills are saddened by the loss of Pro Football Hall of Fame guard Billy Shaw
‘The two-time AFL champion passed away at the age of 85 on October 4 in Toccoa, GA and was surrounded by his wife and three daughters after a brief illness of hyponatremia.’
BillsBeat - October 4, 2024
Inside the Bills: Curtis Samuel has started slowly, but he's not worried – and he might heat up soon
‘“I’m a team-first guy,” Samuel said Wednesday. “If the ball does touch my hands, I try to make a play every time, but there is only one football. Sometimes the best guys in the league don’t get that many targets. It is what it is. I don’t let that get to me. I come out here this week and get ready to play.”’
Stefon Diggs and 'sloppy' Houston Texans are 3-1, but Bills are coming: 'What a challenge'
‘“I feel like the main thing is, (the Bills) are in the AFC,” former Bills and current Texans receiver Stefon Diggs said. “The standings are obviously something real, and we have division games and people in the AFC we have to see along the line. This schedule – we (darn) near play everybody, and it will (darn) near count as two when you play teams like (the Bills), especially when they’re a good team.”’
PlayAction column: Stefon Diggs matchup obscures Bills' biggest worry – Nico Collins
‘The weapon the Bills will have to double-cover most plays is fourth-year receiver Nico Collins, whose 489 receiving yards lead the NFL by more than 100 yards.’
Bills notebook: Ed Oliver added to injury report
‘Defensive tackle Ed Oliver popped up on the injury report Thursday after suffering a hamstring injury during practice. He was listed as a limited participant.’
Is Josh Allen doomed without a strong run game? 3 questions Bills need to answer vs Texans
‘It seems like I’m harping on this every week, but the lack of productivity in the receiving corps is problematic. The Bills’ best two targets are wide receiver Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid, both solid players, neither of them game changers. And then beyond them, it’s a black hole.’
Bills block party planned for East End in Rochester. Here's what to know
‘The Bills will take on the Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. The Bills game, as well as the 1 p.m. games, will be shown on two giant screens at either end of the event.’
Allen named AFC OPOM as Dawkins returns, Shakir misses Bills Thursday practice
‘Dawkins is dealing with a hamstring injury, which forced him out on Wednesday, along with wide receiver Khalil Shakir and defensive tackle Austin Johnson, both of whom missed their second consecutive practice on Thursday. Shakir is dealing with an ankle injury that he played through this past Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, while Johnson was forced out of the matchup against Baltimore due to an oblique injury. Shakir, Johnson, nor safety Taylor Rapp were seen during the media-viewing portion of Thursday’s session.’
The curious case of Curtis Samuel and his lack of early production with Bills
‘But through four games, Samuel is sixth on the team in targets (9), catching eight passes for 48 yards. More problematic is that Samuel has played the fewest snaps of any receiver on the team, with his 68 plays being 23 behind No. 4 Marquez Valdes-Scantling.’
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver added to Thursday's injury report
‘Defensive tackle Ed Oliver was listed as limited with a hamstring injury. Oliver was not on the injury report Wednesday.’