‘”I was unaware of it going up. I was just as surprised as everyone else,” Allen told reporters on Wednesday.’
BillsBeat - September 19, 2024
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after monster Week 2 performance
‘Cook finished the game with 11 carries for 78 yards and two rushing touchdowns, he also had one catch which was a 17-yard touchdown.’
James Cook extends Bills award run
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said the individual recognition reflects on the entire team. “Those honors don’t happen by themselves,” he said. “But it’s great recognition for those guys. Those two guys work extremely hard and I know they’re set on improving each and every week. So I’m happy to see those guys get acknowledged.”’
Bernard, Johnson ruled out for MNF vs Jaguars
‘“It’s an opportunity for Baylon and Dorian to work together like they did in the back half of the game or really the majority of the game the other night,” McDermott said. “So, another opportunity for someone to step up. They just gotta go in and be themselves and we’ll play well around them. They did a nice job last week but they are focused on this week and again today’s practice and just really learning the game plan for this week here.”’
Buffalo Bills' James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘The award comes on the heels of a dynamic performance from the third-year running back, totaling three total touchdowns and 95 total yards in the Bills 31-10 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night.’
Bills News: Cook is Player of the Week, Bernard and Johnson out
‘Terrel Bernard is out with a pectoral injury from the next game and for multiple weeks. It’s unknown if the Bills have reached a decision yet and McDermott said they will take this “one day at a time.”’
'We respect every team': Bills not underestimating Jaguars despite rocky start
‘”The last couple of times we’ve played them, they’ve gotten the best of us, so we’re taking that into account,” Allen said. “Obviously, (there’s) a new (defensive) coordinator there, but they’re flying around and playing real solid together. They have guys with a lot of motor and they don’t let up, so we’re going to have our hands full.”
Bills will be without top defenders for Week 3 game against Jaguars
‘Linebacker Terrel Bernard (pec) and cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm) will not play, and the team is already without Matt Milano (torn bicep) remains out indefinitely.’
Bills LB Baylon Spector to start vs. Jaguars; Sean McDermott rules out two defensive players for MNF
‘Bills CB Taron Johnson (forearm) and LB Terrel Bernard (pectoral) will not suit up for Monday’s game, McDermott confirmed Wednesday.’
Familiar faces take the spotlight in advance of Bills vs. Jaguars matchup
‘The Bills will also see familiar faces in longtime Bills C Mitch Morse and WR Gabe Davis that joined the Jaguars in the offseason.’
Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week | Week 2 2024
‘This is Cook’s second AFC Offensive Player of the Week award- he also won it in week 15 of the 2023 season.’
BillsBeat - September 18, 2024
Bills have sixth youngest starting lineup in NFL in 2024
‘The Bills’ starting lineup ranks as the sixth youngest in the league, based on opening day rosters, according to an analysis by The Buffalo News. Last season, the Bills fielded the 11th-oldest starting lineup.’
Jemal on Statler banner ad featuring Bills QB Josh Allen? No regrets
‘“We’d do it again. It’s the right thing to do,” said Jemal, owner of Douglas Development Corp., saying he’d rather ask for forgiveness than permission in a situation like this. “You certainly know it’s the buzz of the city.”’
3 questions the Bills must answer to avoid another ugly loss to the Jaguars
‘Then in 2021, when Allen was no longer a rookie and had ascended into the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks, the Bills suffered one of their most inexplicable losses ever, a disgraceful 9-6 clunker to the 1-6 Jaguars who were coached by Urban Meyer and quarterbacked by rookie Trevor Lawrence. This game was so egregious, it will hold a spot in the top 10 of worst Bills losses for quite a while.’
Bills running out of patience with Tyler Bass? Buffalo hosts these 2 vet kickers
‘Carlson, 26, was a sixth-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Carlson connected on 27-of-33 field goals with a long of 53 yards while making 34-of-39 extra points. Entering his second season, Carlson was beaten out for the job by Greg Joseph. York, a fourth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft, had some impressive kicks as a rookie including a 58-yard field goal. He would finish the year making 75% of his field goal attempts (24-of-32) while making 35-of-37 extra points.’