‘While the Bills have a strong roster, they have some issues that are holding them back from becoming a top-flight contender in 2023. Here’s a look at what’s wrong with the Bills and how they could try to fix what ails them.’
BillsBeat - October 26, 2023
What's wrong with Josh Allen? How shoulder injury has hampered Bills QB in recent weeks
‘A shoulder injury isn’t doing Allen any favors. The QB was hurt during the team’s less-than-impressive 14-9 win over the Giants in Week 6, and it appeared to hamper him again in the loss to the Pats last Sunday.’
Three players out for Bills as they host Tampa Bay on Thursday
‘During his appearance on WGR on Wednesday, head coach Sean McDermott announced that tight ends Dawson Knox and Quintin Morris will not be available for the Bills on Thursday night due to injury. Knox underwent surgery to repair his wrist on Tuesday, while Morris is dealing with an ankle injury going back to the team’s Sunday night win over the New York Giants in Week 6. McDermott did not provide any sort of timetable for Knox’s return to the Buffalo lineup.’
McDermott prepared for changes in short week
‘”We have to play a better complimentary game like we did through the first four weeks,” said McDermott on Wednesday during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “I think we had 12 drives that started across the minus-40. That was due to getting off the field defensively and taking the ball away defensively, and helping our offense. Of late, we have faced ball-control offenses who aren’t willing to expose their quarterback, primarily the drop back game, and also expose the football. One of our strengths is taking the ball away and sacking the quarterback, so we’ve got to continue to figure out ways to get off the field and take the ball away, and feed our offense here:;
Opinion: Defensive injuries means more pressure on Bills offense
‘The defense may have injuries it cannot overcome to stay an elite unit. Matt Milano was the best player on that side of the football and his replacements have not come close to filling the void after three games.’
What you need to know to get to Thursday's Bills game
‘Andy Major with the Bills admits the traffic pattern will be different because it’s a Thursday night game, with people coming from work or school. He says there is good news. “We’ve got plenty of parking, we haven’t turned fans away at all this season, because they couldn’t find a parking space,” says Major.’
Opinion: Buccaneers at Bills: Sal's keys, notes and stats
How to watch the Buffalo Bills take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football
‘Thursday Night Football games stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video but fans in Western New York will be able to watch the game live on 7 ABC.’
Bills offense must adjust to missing tight ends
‘Buffalo’s defense could get a boost against Tampa Bay from the return of lineman Ed Oliver, who missed Sunday’s loss in New England with a toe injury. Oliver was a limited participant in practice this week, and is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game. Linebacker Baylon Spector has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. With defensive tackle Jordan Phillips also limited in practice with a back injury, the Bills re-signed Eli Ankou to the practice squad Wednesday after he was released from the practice squad.’
How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football
‘The game will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video across the U.S. NFL+ is also an option, although that platform only allows mobile and tablet listening and viewing.’
Students in 3 districts will be dismissed early Thursday due to Bills game
‘Orchard Park, Hamburg and Frontier Central School districts are letting students out early to make sure students get home safely before fans start arriving at the stadium to tailgate and attend the game.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills at crossroads entering Thursday night game vs. Buccaneers
‘They have not looked ready to play in any of the last three games, with slow starts and sporadic play throughout. They have been consistently outplayed and outcoached. At times, they have been disjointed. At times, they have been in disarray.’
Thursday night football traffic: What 2 Know
‘Many fans will take to the stadium early before the game for pre-game festivities, and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind those of what traffic patterns to follow before and after the game.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Buccaneers
‘Without Tre White, the Bills won’t have an elite corner to match against these elite receivers. Dane Jackson and Christian Benford will have to be up to the test. You can guarantee they will be tested.’
Searching for a spark: Allen, Diggs aim to reignite offense, have fun against the Buccaneers
‘”When you look at the things that are fun, I think fun is scoring touchdowns,” the star wide receiver said. “We haven’t had too many touchdowns. When I say getting back to being us though, I really mean that by just scoring touchdowns, that’s the fun part. If we haven’t been doing that, it’ll kind of seem like we’re not having that much fun, I guess. You want (us) to get excited, we can go to the local ice cream shop.”‘