‘Multiple factors affected the Bills’ first-half efficiency, including a drop by Cooper on a third-and-1, a deep shot on a third-and-10 and a pass that was high and knocked away on a third-and-6. The Bills’ offense punted five times on six possessions. Credit the Titans, who early in this game achieved 13 first downs and nearly doubled the time of possession in the first half, 19:49-10:11. The Titans ran 38 plays to the Bills 20 and gave them a significant advantage in total yardage, 218-90.’
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Erik Brady: Lou Piccone knows what it's like to be on first-name basis with 80,000 friends
‘Piccone, who turned 75 this summer, lives in Williamsville. Even now, if he closes his eyes, he can still hear the echoes of you-know-what. Sometimes, when he is out and about, someone will serenade him as of old. “They have to be of a certain age, though,” he says.’
Josh Allen has a reputation of being a loose cannon. His 2024 stats say otherwise.
‘They have won the turnover battle five times and they won four, the only loss coming in Houston. They were even in turnovers in their victory over Arizona and their loss to Baltimore, and for the season they are an NFL-best plus-10 in turnover margin as they have just two lost fumbles while they’ve made seven interceptions and recovered five opponent fumbles.’
Linebacker that trash talked Bills’ Josh Allen last week will see him again on Sunday
‘In the Bills’ mic’d up video from Week 7, Jones was shown trash talking Allen. At one point during the Titans’ 34-10 loss, Jones told Allen, “You can’t f— with me, yo.” Allen will get a chance to do just that on Sunday afternoon from Lumen Field.’
A healthy Khalil Shakir opens a lot of windows for the Bills offense to move the ball
‘But Shakir’s ability to catch the ball near the line of scrimmage and create positive yards afterwards adds another element to the offense, serving the same purpose as running the ball. It’s also clear that Allen trusts no one more than Shakir in critical situations.’
Thursday's Seattle Coverage
Seahawks add linebacker help in trade with Titans (Seattle Times)
Seahawks defense different after Ernest Jones trade, but is it better? (Seattle Times)
Seahawks get healthier on offensive line as 2 players return | Notebook (Seattle Times)
How Michael Jerrell is paying back his DII college during first season with Seahawks (Seattle Times)
Seahawks trade for Tennessee LB Ernest Jones IV (Everett Herald)
Seahawks lead a surprising NFC West race (Everett Herald)
Run-defending linebackers wanted, gained: Seahawks trade for Ernest Jones IV (Tacoma News Tribune)
Seahawks get a now-former Ravens LB Mike Macdonald coached, and shelve Stone Forsythe (Tacoma News Tribune)
Abe Lucas practices for 1st time in 10 months. He’s OK with Seahawks’ easing him back (Tacoma News Tribune)
Seahawks practice: Will DK Metcalf play vs. Buffalo 7 days after a sprained MCL? Well… (Tacoma News Tribune)
Titans make 2nd trade of the day by swapping linebackers with Seattle, AP source says (AP)
Seahawks trade Jerome Baker, pick for Titans’ Ernest Jones IV (ESPN)
Seahawks-Titans trade grades: Seattle deals Jerome Baker to Tennessee for Ernest Jones IV, per report (CBS Sports)
Seahawks and Titans swap linebackers, Tennessee gets draft pick in trade (The Sporting News)
Seahawks great Richard Sherman frustrated by offensive line, inability to protect Geno Smith (The Sporting News)
Seattle Seahawks to acquire LB Ernest Jones IV from Titans (KCPQ-TV)
Abe Lucas, George Fant begin practice windows for Seattle Seahawks (KCPQ-TV)
Seattle Seahawks make trade, swapping linebackers with Titans (KIRO-AM)
Bump: What changes for Seahawks with trade for LB Ernest Jones IV (KIRO-AM)
Brock Huard Reacts: Why Seattle Seahawks made LB trade (KIRO-AM)
Two key injured Seahawks O-linemen designated to return (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks Injury Report: DK, K9 among players out (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks Agree To Trade With Titans For LB Ernest Jones IV (Seahawks.com)
Seahawks Claim LB Josh Ross Off Waivers; Place T Stone Forsythe On Injured Reserve (Seahawks.com)
Abraham Lucas & George Fant Designated To Return To Practice, Sign CB Damarion Williams To Practice Squad (Seahawks.com)
Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald On ‘Tough As Nails’ Ernest Jones IV, DK Metcalf’s Health & More (Seahawks.com)
Week 8 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Bills (Seahawks.com)
Bills rookies Coleman, Davis and Carter team up to make a youthful impact on Buffalo’s 5-2 start
‘“I think that’s the fun part about watching DC, Keon, Cole and myself is when you get thrown in the fire, how do you necessarily react?” he added. “Do you shy way or do you embrace it?. And I think we’ve really embraced the roles that we have.”’
Buffalo heads to Seattle: the good, the bad and the to-be-improved
‘Buffalo has shown improvement in recent years toward the end of the season — the Bills were an NFL-best 14-2 in the regular season in December and January from 2021 to 2023 — which is a positive sign. However, the team has also demonstrated some discouraging trends this season — reasons for concern with difficult matchups still to come.’
Bills' Josh Allen has yet to throw a pick. Is the gunslinger now a game manager?
‘”The job that Josh Allen has done on being smart with the ball, throwing the ball away when he needs to, sliding when he needs to as well,” said coach Sean McDermott, who has been highly critical of Allen for his turnovers in the past. “His level of decision-making has increased this season and been very important to our team and the wins that we’ve had.”‘
Four trades the Buffalo Bills should make before the NFL trade deadline
‘EDGE Travon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars.’
Terrel Bernard considered day-to-day as Bills prep for Seahawks
‘Bernard did not practice on Wednesday, but head coach McDermott noted that was due to an excused absence for personal reasons, which was also reflected on the team’s official injury report for the day.’
Starting games faster is of the 'utmost importance' to the Buffalo Bills
‘”There’s always something to work on, even when you’re winning,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “We just have to go back to the process today and get back out there at practice and making sure we’re dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s and we’re ready to execute.”‘
Buffalo Bills legend Andre Reed and Chad Michael Murray to executive produce docuseries on Bills Mafia
‘Each episode of the series will feature a different iconic member of Bills Mafia.’
5 other cities tried to steal Buffalo Bills from WNY; New stadium cost to surpass $2 billion
‘Governor Kathy Hochul took part in an Axios Fireside Chat Tuesday and shared that she was in competition with five other cities who were trying to lure the Bills away from Western New York.’
Bills LB Terrel Bernard day to day with ankle injury
‘Tight end Dawson Knox (ankle), defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (groin) and receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder) also did not practice for the Bills on Wednesday. Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones was rested and linebacker Dorian Williams practiced after leaving the game against the Titans with a knee injury.’