‘There is a price to be paid for the way the Buffalo Bills play defense.’
BillsBeat - September 30, 2025
QB Josh Allen leads Bills to 4-0 start, but concerns linger after close call in win over Saints
‘But it still begs the question of just how good these Bills are at 4-0?’
'No stopping' Bills' Josh Allen in 'crunch time' in Saints win
‘“There was a slight scare in Buffalo as the winless Saints were game for a road upset, but that’s until Josh Allen single-handedly took over in the fourth quarter,” Baca wrote. “Allen (16 of 22 for 209 yards, three total TDs) threw his first interception of the season to prompt that frustrating second quarter, but there was no stopping him in crunch time.”’
Is Bills' 'really special' James Cook the best RB in football?
‘With five rushing touchdowns to lead the NFL, along with 401 rushing yards, just 13 behind leader Jonathan Taylor, Cook is balling right now. But that is nothing new, coming off a 16-touchdown season in 2024 to go with 1,000 rushing yards, Cook is becoming one of the best backs in football.’
1 Thing stopping Bills from being Super Bowl contenders amid positive Week 4 grade
‘”There are no easy games in the NFL and the Bills learned that here,” Breech wrote. “The Saints kept hanging around until the Bills landed a knockout punch by dominating the fourth quarter. If the defense doesn’t get better, this team could have another season that ends in heartbreak.”’
Cameron Johnston injury update reveals Buffalo Bills need a new punter
‘It has been a rough few years for the veteran punter when it comes to injuries. His 2024 campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers was cut short after just one contest because of a season-ending knee injury.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Sept. 30
‘1973 — Bills 9, Jets 7 — The first regular season game played at Rich Stadium attracted an eager crowd of 77,425. Against the same opponent that will meet the Bills at Highmark Stadium in the finale of this sendoff season, O.J. Simpson had 123 of Buffalo’s 203 yards rushing, raising Simpson’s yardage total to 476 three games into the year he would rush over 2,000. Joe Ferguson needed to complete just 7 of 17 passes for 74 yards, as John Leypoldt kicked three field goals and Earl Edwards had three of four sacks for a Bills defense that didn’t allow the Jets to score until the last minute. Yet it was the first regular game touchdown in stadium history, a 34-yard pass from Al Woodall to Jerome Barkum, for you trivia buffs.’
P Cameron Johnston to "miss some time" with foot/ankle & more Bills injury updates ahead of Week 5
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday afternoon that P Cameron Johnston will miss time with a foot/ankle injury. “He’ll miss some time. No word on the timetable exactly right now,” McDermott said.’
BillsBeat - September 29, 2025
Observations: Josh Allen delivers as Bills finally put away pesky Saints
‘“The will to win. You know, at halftime, I could tell he was, he just had that look in his eye, and he’s just got an incredible will to win and spirit about him,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of Allen. “I love it. Absolutely love it. … When he raises his level of play, it’s like, ‘ok, boys,’ they raise their level of play and they knew what time it was.”’
Bills overcome turnover, penalties, missed tackles in angst-filled win over Saints
‘A catch would have given the winless underdog a one-point lead over a Super Bowl contender who was favored by more than two touchdowns. An incompletion would force the Saints to settle for a field goal and give the NFL’s reigning MVP a chance to build an insurmountable lead.’
Bills defense finds plenty to clean up after Saints win: 'We’re definitely going to turn things around'
‘The Saints finished with 298 yards from scrimmage Sunday – but they had 189 rushing yards and averaged 5.6 yards per rushing attempt, far greater than their 3.9-yard average coming into the game. Rattler scrambled for 49 yards, and New Orleans converted on five of its first 10 third-down attempts.’
Bills notes: A.J. Epenesa's critical sack; Cameron Johnston injury update, more
‘The sack was a satisfying moment for Epenesa, who was limited all week with a pectoral injury and was questionable entering the game. But come Sunday, he felt ready to go and tried to not think about the injury.’
3 questions after the Buffalo Bills outlast the New Orleans Saints
‘It’s time to keep talking about the defense. The Bills’ defense wilted at times against the mediocre Saints. An interception by safety Cole Bishop on a bizarre trick play call from the Saints helped keep New Orleans out of the end zone, but it still was not the defense’s best day. In the first quarter, the Saints averaged 8.8 yards per play. That number eventually went down to 4.6 yards per play, but the Saints stayed in the game until midway through the fourth quarter. A dominant defense would have snuffed out the Saints sooner.’
Bills plays that shaped the game: How safety Cole Bishop made his clutch interception
‘Shaheed pitched the ball to Olave, who lofted the ball toward the end zone. Bishop leapt and used his left hand to corral the pass, hauling in an interception that ensured the Bills entered halftime with a four-point lead and helped them remain undefeated with a 31-19 win over the Saints on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. It was the first pick of his NFL career.’
Report Card: James Cook, Bills' ground game once again does heavy lifting in win
‘The Saints piled up a whopping 189 ground yards on 34 carries, a team average of 5.6 yards per attempt. Quarterback Spencer Rattler hurt the Bills with his legs, eluding pressure and scrambling for 49 yards on six attempts. Missed tackles and gap integrity were trouble spots for the Buffalo defense. Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (15 carries for 70 yards) and Kendre Miller (11 carries, 65 yards, one touchdown) both were productive. Rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker had a pair of tackles for loss for the Bills. Middle linebacker Terrel Bernard finished with six tackles, and fellow linebacker Dorian Williams also had six tackles of his own.’