‘“Most people that work in and around that area really, really do try super hard to avoid the stadium as much as humanly possible and plan alternate routes,” Erie County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Jeremy R. Lehning said. “They’re very keenly aware of the fact that there’s an event at the stadium Thursday night, so they adapt to it.”’
BillsBeat - October 26, 2023
Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction and keys to Thursday Night Football game
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 24, Buccaneers 14.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
‘As it stands right now, the Bills are clinging to the seventh and final playoff berth in the stacked AFC. Simply put, the Bills can’t afford to stub their toe as they did against the Patriots because if they find a way to lose this game and fall to 4-4, their playoff chances are going to take a precipitous dip.’
Bills should lean on Allen to lift offense
‘Now, three games later, nearing the midpoint of the season, Allen and company have a new problem at hand. They can’t seem to find offensive potency until it’s almost too late. Scoring 10 points combined in the last three first halves, the Bills have had to hope for their defense to keep them in games, or the offense to do just enough when it matters to salvage a win in cardiac-inducing fashion for fans. It barely worked out against the Giants and almost did against the Patriots, only to be undone by a late New England touchdown.’
Bills’ Josh Allen experimenting with ‘low positive’ mindset, but he may be overthinking it
‘Allen said he’s been thinking about a switch to “low positive” for a while but a talk with somebody outside the organization nudged him into adopting the mindful approach. Whether it’s been working is a bit of a mixed bag.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Thursday Night Football live stream on Prime Video
‘Bills vs. Buccaneers Thursday Night Football will air exclusively on Prime Video (free trial), except in those teams’ markets, where it will be simulcast on WTVT (FOX/13) in Tampa and WKBW (ABC/7) in Buffalo.’
Five Takes: Bills hoping an energized Allen can spark a rebound win over Buccaneers; Buffalo must start fast, figure things out defensively in Week 8
‘Several players discussed the likelihood of the Bills employing a simpler game plan this week against the Buccaneers out of necessity, with the team being provided a short week to prepare for the primetime matchup. In addition, a few of those players were asked about the chances of Buffalo developing a more up-tempo style that may allow them to get off to hotter starts early in games, a goal the Bills’ offense has been unable to achieve over the past several weeks.’
Bills defense searches to patch holes as injuries challenge 'next-man-up' mentality
‘An injury to one of those players — perhaps two — would be reasonable to overcome, but all three of them are daunting. Mix in injuries to starters Christian Benford, Dane Jackson, Ed Oliver and Greg Rousseau that have cost each of them a game over the last three weeks and the toll has been evident on the defensive production.’
Four keys that will determine the outcome of Bills' Thursday night tilt vs. Buccaneers
‘The Bills have been outscored 30-10 in the first half over the last three weeks, only to turn it on during the second half to win or come close. At some point a slow start is going to result in an ugly blowout. And while a 4-4 record isn’t typically when changes are made to coaching staffs, if the Bills suffer another slow start and lose, it could happen.’
Scheer: 'Low positive' Allen? Bring back free-wheelin' Josh!
‘Starting with tonight’s home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, I’d like to see “high positive” or “positive positive” Josh Allen again.’
Thursday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Bucs guard Matt Feiler out, Vita Vea a game-time decision vs. Bills (Tampa Bay Times)
Why Bucs can’t reach the end zone once they enter the red zone (Tampa Bay Times)
How Bucs RB White went from sleeping on floors to the NFL (ESPN)
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin will play vs. Bills in Week 8 ‘Thursday Night Football,’ per report (CBS Sports)
Bucs’ defense strives for continued improvements against Bills (WFLA-TV)
Bucs Activate Chase Edmonds, Waive Derrek Pitts (Buccaneers.com)
Buccaneers-Bills Injury Report Oct. 25: Feiler & Merriweather Ruled Out, 3 Bucs Questionable (Buccaneers.com)
Countdown to Kickoff: Buccaneers-Bills, Week 8 2023 (Buccaneers.com)
2023 Game Preview: Buccaneers-Bills, Week 8 (Buccaneers.com)
5 Bucs to Watch Against the Bills in Week 8 (Buccaneers.com)
How to Watch: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (Buccaneers.com)
Buffalo Bills host the Tampa Buccaneers in prime-time matchup of two sluggish offenses
‘The three-time defending AFC East champion Bills (4-3) are suddenly in turmoil following a rash of injuries sidelining three key defensive starters and not getting help from a slow-starting offense that’s combined for 10 points in the first half in losing two of its past three.’
Welcome to Buffalo: Bucs making just 3rd trip to upstate NY in prime-time outing against Bills
‘Key Matchup: Bucs WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin versus Bills secondary. Buffalo’s defensive scheme hinges on the front four applying pressure to aid a secondary missing CB Tre’Davious White (torn Achilles tendon). Tampa Bay, however, has allowed the second-fewest sacks in the NFL this season. Second-year CB Christian Benford and fourth-year backup Dane Jackson will start against an Evans/Godwin tandem that’s combined for 63 catches, with Evans scoring four times.’
Bills' swoon complicating McDermott's first season with DC duties
‘”Sean does not waver from his beliefs, from the way that this program has been built and we all understand that it starts with him …” assistant head coach/defensive line coach Eric Washington said. “You’ve gotta understand what is going to happen over the course of a season and how the great teams respond to it.”‘
Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NFL start time
‘Here’s a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Thursday’ match: The Bills command a daunting offense this season, having averaged 3.4 touchdowns per game. It’s a different story for the Buccaneers, though, as they’ve been averaging only 1.7 per game. Will the Bills continue their march to the end zone, or will the Buccaneers flip the script?’