‘The team’s charter flight left Buffalo early Thursday evening and landed in London at close to 7:00am BST. The are staying at a resort in the town of Watford, which is about a 40 minute drive north of the city of London.’
BillsBeat - October 7, 2023
New Bills stadium granting bids to local businesses for construction
‘At the meeting members of a task force were introduced as well, and will be utilized to provide the legislature with regular updates on progress towards hiring local businesses for the stadium project.’
Bills making the most of their London business trip
‘“We’re staying at an extremely beautiful place,” said Allen. “I know some guys are going downtown to check out London. Again, we’re here for one job and that’s to go win a football game, but it’s really cool to experience this and a different culture.”’
Bills Mafia and bars prepare for Sunday’s London game
‘Normally open from 1-5 P.M. on Sundays, bartender Brian Macdonald at Three Heads Brewing says they’ll be open at 9 A.M. and expect around 150 people to arrive. So, the brewery is looking to bring in extra equipment to accommodate the crowd.’
These Rochester-area bars will be open early Sunday for Bills game
‘While there are many options to watch and stream it, nothing beats a live atmosphere. If you can’t make the trip across the pond, a number of bars in the Rochester area will be open.’
Greg Rousseau ruled out for Week 5 matchup in London: Von Miller 'a safe bet' to play
‘Defensive end Greg Rousseau will not be able to play because of a foot injury, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Rousseau has three sacks and a forced fumble through four games.’
Bills players show off British accents ahead of London showdown
‘”A Manchester accent is like ‘Manchesta,’ and in Birmingham, it’s like ‘Burrr-ming-hum’ — it’s like a deeper accent,” Miller joked.’
A look inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the inspiration for the new Bills stadium coming to Orchard Park
‘”The roof has been designed to keep the noise in with special acoustic panel,” said John Chambers, a tour guide at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. “So, when there’s 63,000 people making noise, it reverberates around the stadium and it’s absolutely fantastic.”‘
Bills safety Damar Hamlin spreads CPR awareness overseas
‘His Chasing M’s Foundation hosted its first international stop Friday, two days before the team plays the Jacksonville Jaguars. It brought together youth teams in London and provided people the opportunity to learn hands-only CPR.’
Bills injury report vs. Jaguars in London | Week 5
‘CB Christian Benford was limited on Friday and is also questionable vs. Jacksonville.’
'Perfect for the Bills' | How Buffalo's ever-growing fan base is gaining traction in London
‘There has never been a London NFL game featuring two teams that made the playoffs the same season. With the AFC East first-place Bills (3-1) coming in with a three-game win streak and the Jaguars (2-2) in a four-way split with the other three AFC South teams for first place, this may be a matchup that London remembers for a long time.’
BillsBeat - October 6, 2023
PlayAction column: Stefon Diggs' deep threat keys elite route running
“It’s actually a conversation I always have with Josh and Dors,” Diggs said, referring to quarterback Josh Allen and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. “From my standpoint, if I make him respect me vertically, it will soften him up a little bit. Even that slight second of second-guessing (by the cornerback), like, ‘Damn, he might go deep.’
Bills' Greg Rousseau not looking good for Sunday, but Von Miller practices again
‘Rousseau did not practice for a second day and was not out on the field working with athletic trainers during the portion of practice open to the media in Orchard Park. Rousseau appeared to get kicked or stepped on during a run to his side of the field late in the Miami game Sunday. His absence Thursday makes it more likely he won’t face the Jaguars.’
Inside the Bills: How an NFL team moves its entire operation overseas for a game
‘The Bills’ itinerary while in London looks like this: Land at Heathrow Airport and take a roughly 30-minute commute to The Grove, a five-star hotel in Watford, England, where the team will conduct practice and hold media availability with coach Sean McDermott and team captains. On Sunday, the team will bus to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before flying home out of Stansted Airport after the game.’
How we see it: News writers make picks for Bills vs. Jaguars
‘On defense, they face the challenge of playing without cornerback Tre’Davious White. I’d be surprised if Von Miller plays this week, but the pass rush can still affect Trevor Lawrence. The Bills will need to get to him before Lawrence can make big plays down the field, and I think the Buffalo defense still holds the edge here. Bills, 34-27.’