‘It would be wrong to place the blame squarely on Dorsey. The execution has been lacking at times, too. When Allen has dialed up deep balls, too often, the accuracy has not been there. The players this week have made a point to say they’ve let Dorsey down, and I agree with that – to a point. The play calling has lacked imagination at times, and I agree with the idea that the Bills have been too worried at times about what the defense is doing. Remember that you’re the team with Josh Allen, one of the best players on the planet, and Stefon Diggs. Let them cook.’
BillsBeat - November 12, 2023
With poetry, persuasion and humor, Bills legend Marv Levy is always a coach
‘Levy and his wife, Fran, live full time in Chicago, the city where he grew up and where he returned after retiring as the Bills coach in 1997. Even during a brief stint (2006-07) as the Bills’ general manager, Levy maintained a residence in Chicago, where he has written five books – a memoir, a Bills history book, a novel, a picture book on the Chicago Cubs and a poetry collection – and campaigned for causes he considers personal. His advocacy for recognition of World War II veterans – of which he is one – was recognized by the NFL, which invited four veterans to conduct the coin toss before the Super Bowl in 2020.’
Sunday's Denver Coverage
How Broncos, assistant Ben Kotwica use three-dimensional Army recruiting tool to help revamp Denver’s special teams (Denver Post)
With prime-time matchup vs. Buffalo looming, Broncos paint Bills’ logo on practice field, play MNF theme song (Denver Post)
Baron Browning’s return has jolted the Denver Broncos defense heading into season’s second half (AP)
4 days and 3 nights in Buffalo? Broncos coach Sean Payton wants his players to get their sleep (KUSA-TV)
Broncos, Payton jazzed for Monday night (KMGH-TV)
Sean Payton is finally making his mark on the Broncos organization (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton explains why a Buffalo Bills logo was on the Denver Broncos’ practice field (KKFN-FM)
Injury Report: No Broncos assigned game statuses for Week 10 vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Bills’ injury-depleted defense gets thinner with S Hyde and CB Benford ruled out against Broncos
‘Neither practiced this week after getting hurt in a 24-18 loss at Cincinnati last weekend. Hyde sustained a neck/stinger injury and Benford hurt his hamstring.’
Bills WR Diggs set to play vs. Broncos; S Hyde, CB Benford out
‘”A little bit of maintenance,” Diggs said of his injury on Saturday. “I had some stuff leftover from the game. I [participated fully in] practice [Thursday]. So, just trying to stay ahead of it. I didn’t have too many issues, but rather be proactive than reactive.”‘
What's going on with Bills' Von Miller? 'I know I still can play'
‘”The rushes are becoming more and more physical. The angles are a lot tighter,” assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington said on Miller’s progress. “… I’m starting to see him put his rush combinations together. The coordination. When you use his stab. When to work the top shoulder of the offensive tackle. When to counter … I’m seeing more and more of those things. They’re faster, they’re quicker, and it’s just a matter of time.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen Fined for Taunting Bengals During Touchdown Run in Week 9
‘Considering the number of fines handed out for similar situations over the years, this latest discipline for a TD celebration, albeit a premature one, certainly won’t help the NFL dodge the “No Fun League” claims made by fans on a nearly weekly basis.’
Josh Allen taunt: Why Bills QB was fined for finger-pointing Bengals defender
‘But the reason behind the fine is simple enough: it’s automatic. Unsportsmanlike conduct penalties always draw an automatic fine. According to the NFL, taunting merits a $10,927 fine for a first offense and $16,391 for a second one.’
Hyde, Benford declared out for Bills Monday night
‘Benford is dealing with hamstring injury, while Hyde has a neck/stinger injury. Both occurred during last Sunday night’s 24-18 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. Neither player returned to the game after going out with their injuries.’
Josh Allen fined by the NFL after Week 9 loss to Bengals
‘That unsportsmanlike conduct penalty also cost Allen when it comes to his wallet. He was fined $10,927 by NFL, an amount that was announced on Saturday afternoon.’
Bills injury report for MNF vs. Broncos | Week 10
‘CB Christian Benford (hamstring) is OUT. S Micah Hyde (neck) is OUT.’
BillsBeat - November 11, 2023
Inside the Bills: Greg Rousseau gutting it out through foot injury
‘It’s the second straight year that an injury has negatively impacted Rousseau’s season. In 2022, he had five sacks in the first eight games before suffering a high ankle sprain against the Jets that cost him two games. This year, Rousseau had three sacks in the first four games, including two against Miami before being hurt, but has been held without a sack in the four games since he returned from the injury.’
PlayAction column: Bills' Latavius Murray talks about keys to blitz pickup
‘“If you’re able to play fast in protection, then you’re taking up space,” Murray said. “Obviously, the technique is a big thing. But I think the biggest thing is knowing it so you can go play fast. You scan across, you know where you have to protect, so I’m going now. There’s no second-guessing. I’m getting there now.”’
Bills notebook: Shane Buechele talks Taylor Swift; Stefon Diggs limited on Friday
‘Wide receiver Stefon Diggs (back) was limited in Friday’s practice. It’s a new injury for Diggs, who was a full participant on Thursday.’
Some good, some bad: 10 Buffalo Bills players who've had surprising seasons so far
‘Ford was supposed to give the Bills a reliable three-technique backup to Ed Oliver in the D-line rotation. Instead, he has been inactive for four games and when he has played, he has registered only four pressures and seven tackles while grading out poorly against the run according to PFF.’