‘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.’
BillsBeat - October 4, 2024
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.’
Bills block party coming to East End October 27
‘The party kicks off at noon on October 27, and will include music, food, and TVs outside for fans to catch the game. Proceeds from the party will benefit local nonprofits, and $1 from every ticket will go towards Wilmot Cancer Institute.’
Josh Allen wins AFC Offensive Player of the Month | September 2024
‘This is Allen’s third overall Offensive Player of the Month award and first time winning it since he did it twice in the 2020 season.’
BillsBeat - October 3, 2024
Two reserves figure to be next men up for Bills in place of Von Miller: 'That's how football is'
‘“There’s no replacement for – or total replacement – for a player like that. It’ll be the sum of the parts, really, and that’s important overall regardless of a situation like this, but we’ve got to really buy into that team-first philosophy up front on defense and help each other out,” McDermott said. “So feed each other, because that’s really how it works. When one player gets penetration, he may not get the sack – but he pushes the quarterback, in this case, to another player and they get the sack. So that’ll be important for us, for sure, in this situation.”’