Slow start hasn’t dimmed Houston Texans’ confidence in wide receiver Tank Dell (Houston Chronicle)
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon misses another practice leaving status in doubt vs. Bills (Houston Chronicle)
Texans, Stroud treating Bills game as ‘just another week’ (ESPN)
Texans’ Stefon Diggs Had Blunt Four-Word Response to Facing Josh Allen, Bills (SI)
Texans QB C.J. Stroud downplays first matchup with Bills QB Josh Allen (The Sporting News)
Texans QB C.J. Stroud takes shot at Bills, hints that Stefon Diggs wasn’t having fun playing football (The Sporting News)
Celebrating 23rd birthday, Texans’ C.J. Stroud ‘really incredible’ on, off the field with historic start to NFL career (KPRC-TV)
Texans’ Joe Mixon misses second practice in a row, Laremy Tunsil returns to practice, Tank Dell practices (KPRC-TV)
The Bills are talking about the Texans | Enemy Intel (HoustonTexans.com)
Big weekend ahead to rep H-Town | Daily Brew (HoustonTexans.com)
BillsBeat - October 4, 2024
Josh Allen insists he has ‘a lot of love’ for Stefon Diggs as Bills meet Texans and former star WR
‘“I’ve got a lot of love for him. I still do,” Allen said. “The things that he did for me in my career, and the things that he did in a Buffalo Bill uniform won’t be forgotten anytime soon, especially from me … (but) going into Year 7, I understand the business, and the aspect of what this league is, and again, I’m just trying to focus on what we got going on in this building.”’
Stefon Diggs to face former team when Houston Texans host Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills
‘DE A.J. Epenesa. With Von Miller to miss the next four games serving an NFL suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, the focus falls on the fifth-year player. Epenesa has one sack in four starts and will have an even more expanded role minus the 35-year-old Miller, who was used mostly in passing situations. Miller is the NFL’s active leader in sacks with 126 1/2, including three this season.’
Bills breakout star named All-Pro through first quarter of NFL season
‘In the absence of their stars, though, another star has emerged. Cornerback Christian Benford has been tremendous this season. Through four games, the former sixth-round pick has allowed just five catches for 26 yards in four games, including two games in which he has allowed zero receptions. On top of that, he’s allowed a passer rating of just 35.7 and has an interception.’
Dion Dawkins returns to practice for Bills on Thursday
‘Meanwhile, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who is dealing with an ankle injury, did not practice for a second-straight day. Also not practicing again on Thursday included safety Taylor Rapp (concussion protocol) and defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique).’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month of September
‘Through the first four games of the year, Allen has thrown for 814 yards and seven touchdowns, while also rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He currently ranks tied for third in the league with his seven touchdown passes.’
Lengthy Buffalo Bills injury report won't change team's mindset ahead of Sunday's game
‘The bad news is that wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), safety Taylor Rapp (concussion), and defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique) did not practice for the second straight day.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month; leads all AFC QBs in total TDs
‘He currently leads all AFC QBs in total TDs (9), passing touchdown-to-interception ratio (7-0) and passer rating (116.5). He is tied for the most passing touchdowns amongst AFC QBs (7) with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.’
Josh Allen wins 1st monthly award in 4 seasons
‘In leading the Bills to a 3-1 start over the first month of the season, Allen led all AFC quarterbacks in passer rating (116.5) and total touchdowns (nine), without throwing any interceptions. Allen’s 101 pass attempts without an INT to start the season are the most by a Bills quarterback since Joe Ferguson in 1976.’
Bills prepare to face Stefon Diggs for the first time as a Texan
‘“I got a lot of love for him, I still do,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “The things that he did for me in my career and the things he did in a Buffalo Bill uniform won’t be forgotten any time soon, especially from me.”’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September
‘Allen has carried the Bills so far this season to a 3-1 record, and this will be his 3rd overall Offensive Player of the Month award. Allen won the award twice in his 2020 season.’
Allen trying to downplay reunion with Diggs as Bills prepare to face Texans
‘”I think this thing happens from time to time,” Allen said. “I’ve got a lot of love for him. I still do. The things he did for me in my career, and the things he did in the Buffalo Bill uniform, won’t be forgotten any time soon, especially from me. That’s how I look at it.”‘
Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September
‘The Bills went 3-1 in September with Allen playing some of his best football. This is Allen’s third overall “Offensive Player of the Month” award.’
Orchard Park town board paves way for possible entertainment district outside Bills stadium
‘The proposal would rezone the areas into “Development and Research 2” zones, allowing for buildings up to four stories, surpassing the current limit of 2.5 stories in the town. The board voted on Wednesday.’
Customs officers seize package full of counterfeit Bills gear
‘The package included popular jerseys nine Dion Dawkins, six Von Miller, and three Matt Milano. CBP officers said they could tell pretty quickly that they were fakes.’