‘Allen didn’t have to be sensational, although at times he was. His poise, confidence, accuracy and timeliness quietly helped the Bills outpace the Commanders. His decisions were smart as he wisely threw the ball away when he needed to, ran when it was there, and slid to protect himself. This was a polished Allen performance in which he graded out to 96%.’
BillsBeat - September 27, 2023
Three questions may hold the keys to who comes out on top of Bills vs Dolphins showdown
‘In his 10 regular-season games against Miami, Allen has been named AFC offensive player of the week four times, has thrown for 27 TDs with just five interceptions, has completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,684 yards, and he has rushed for 556 yards and four TDs. The Dolphins have a good defense, but I would expect that the Bills are going to score plenty and the issue will come down to whether the Buffalo defense can hold up well enough to win a high-scoring game.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins: There's one clear winner in Week 4 NFL power rankings
‘(Warning: The following rankings may trigger Bills fans.)’
Buffalo Bills’ new starting linebacker silences doubters after dominant Week 3 performance
‘“He’s a guy that seems like he’s always around the ball [and] he’s got great instincts, he commands the defense,” said safety Jordan Poyer when asked about Bernard. “He made some huge plays today that kept our momentum going and he’s going to continue to make plays for this defense.”’
Despite Miami’s dominant offense, Buffalo Bills open as narrow favorites over Dolphins
‘According to Fox Sports, the Bills are favored to win by at least 2.5 points.’
It appears we could be seeing a revival of once torrid Bills-Dolphins rivalry
‘Forgive me for feeling like the embers have been stoked and the fire in this rivalry is about to rage like it did in the late 1980s, early 1990s when Bills-Dolphins provided plenty of pyrotechnics. Back then, you had Hall of Fame quarterbacks Jim Kelly and Dan Marino dueling with spirals rather than six-shooters. Back then, you had Hall of Fame coaches Marv Levy and Don Shula matching X’s and O’s, with Levy’s Bills prevailing 17 of 22 times against the winningest coach in pro football history. That run was sweet payback for the 1970s, when Buffalo went zero-for-the-decade against their South Beach foes.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 3 at Commanders
‘Zero sacks, only one quarterback hit recorded. That is the elite work from a Bills offensive line that has been improving markedly since their Week 1 struggles against the New York Jets. Their play alone was enough to mark this as an A-.’
Dolphins explosive offense to test Bills in upcoming divisional showdown
‘There’s no doubt about it — that Miami offense is legit and explosive. Through three weeks, they currently lead the league in total yards (1,656), passing yards (1,091), touchdowns (17) and points per game (43.1).’
Leonard Floyd delivering defense for Bills so far
‘“He likes to play football and you know, I think just adding him was a good pick up,” Head coach Sean McDermott said. And you know, he’s athletic and and he’s very serious about about his craft. And you see that as you watch him. He doesn’t say much, but in his day to day interaction with with his teammates and his approach in meetings.”’
BillsBeat - September 26, 2023
Bills’ ‘D’ rounds into form as Dolphins await
‘Of course no one expects the Bills to repeat Sunday’s defensive performance — holding Washington to three points on a pitiful fourth-quarter field goal — this week against Miami, the same way you wouldn’t expect the Dolphins to push the NFL record for points against this Buffalo defense. But where they fall between those two extremes will be the subject of much speculation and fascination this week.’
Upon Further Review: Bills' offensive line held up well against Washington's talented front four
‘“They played fantastic,” Allen said after the game of his line. “Obviously, that’s a fantastic front that we faced. All four of those guys can absolutely go. It was a good test for us. I’m glad things went the way that they went, but utilizing our game plan, move-the-pocket stuff, switching up where we’re throwing the football … I thought (offensive coordinator Ken) Dorsey did a good job with that.”’
Dalton Kincaid's playing time dips in win over Commanders
‘Kincaid, the Buffalo Bills’ first round draft pick, played 35 offensive snaps in the team’s 37-3 victory over the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field. The was 51% of the team’s 68 total offensive snaps. In both total snaps and percentage, that was a season low through three games for Kincaid, who finished with just two catches for 3 yards on two targets against the Commanders.’
Bills position grades: Sean McDermott blitzing less but still playing aggressive with pass rush
‘Defensive line (5.0): After the long day vs. the Bills, Howell now has been sacked on 40% of the plays he has faced pressure, according to Pro Football Focus. The worst rate last season by any starting QB was the Rams’ Baker Mayfield at 30.8%. Defensive tackles DaQuan Jones and Ed Oliver were in on two sacks and combined for a run-stuff on a third-and-1 play early. Oliver bull-rushed guard Saahdiq Charles back into the QB, and Jones beat Charles inside for his solo sack. It was a great day all around to rack up statistics on the D-line.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Bills capitalize when using additional offensive lineman
‘The Bills used guard David Edwards as an extra offensive lineman on nine plays, the most this season. It helped provide pass protection on two big plays, the 35-yard TD pass to Gabe Davis and the 30-yard pass to Stefon Diggs from the 1-yard line.’
Alan Pergament: Catalon's new CBS team enthusiastically covers Bills win in two languages
‘Catalon’s enthusiasm level was first class during all the big plays, including Josh Allen’s missile to Gabe Davis for a touchdown and his scramble for another touchdown; A.J. Epenesa’s pick six; and every big play by Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard in a career game.’