‘Watching the Dolphins’ offense is like watching a video at the 2x setting on your DVR. That sudden. That quick. That fast. That impressive.’
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Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard posts dominant stat line as he continues to evolve
‘Middle linebacker was one of the Bills’ biggest question marks this offseason following the departure of Tremaine Edmunds. While Bernard is just three games into the season, he’s affirmed so far that the Bills were right to put their trust in him, as one of the few new starters on the defense, and the one who relays the calls to the team from the sideline. Bernard has been solid in his play and his communication.’
Bills notebook: Practice pays off for A.J. Epenesa; Josh Allen thrilled to slide
‘“A.J. is notorious for doing that in practice,” Allen said Sunday. “He’s tall and lanky, and he just finds a way to make plays like that. He’s done that to us in practice so many different times, so it was good to see him go out there and do it in the game, and then go finish in the end zone and celebrate with his teammates.”’
Three questions: Bills' defense shows some sustainable assets vs. Washington
‘Entering the season, the Bills desperately needed left defensive end Leonard Floyd to sustain the pass rushing productivity he showed over the past three seasons. Obviously, that’s because the Bills are without Von Miller. Floyd had 29 sacks the previous three years for the Rams. Through two games, he already has 3.5 sacks. If this keeps up, the Bills’ defense will be even better than last year.’
How it happened: Key plays, standout players from Bills' rout of Washington
‘The Commanders, punching up in class after needing comebacks to beat Arizona and Denver, were knocked out by a thorough Bills’ effort.’
Plays that shaped the game: Bills terrorize Sam Howell with simulated pressures
‘All but one of the sacks were accomplished with four pass rushers. However, the Bills caused Washington’s protection big problems with “simulated pressures” that threatened more than four rushers but dropped defensive linemen into coverage.’
Report Card: Pass defense shines as Bills wallop Commanders
‘Don’t let the final score fool you: There were some issues for the offense, particularly in the first half. The Bills had some big problems on first down, setting up several second-and-long runs, which have become a bit predictable. The Bills were able to convert 6 of 8 third downs to start the game, but it wasn’t easy for the offense. Another week, another fourth-and-1 situation and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey called for Allen to pass out of shotgun formation. When that fails, it’s very easy to second guess. It mays seem like this is dwelling on the negative, but the offensive performance is going to have to be sharper next week against Miami.’
Bills defense forces five turnovers in 37-3 slaughter of Commanders
‘There was never really a moment when it felt remotely possible that the Bills were going to lose to the Commanders. That doesn’t happen too often in the NFL, but this game looked like a blowout, it felt like a blowout, and ultimately it was a blowout as a huge contingent of Bills fans took over the stadium in the fourth quarter.’
Bills report card: Buffalo defense batters Commanders, is one of most fearsome in league
‘Calling it a remarkable outing barely scratches the surface. The Bills pressured Howell on nearly 70% of his dropbacks, they recorded nine sacks, four interceptions and a fumble recovery. The Commanders’ offensive line looked helpless trying to stop the tidal wave of pressure.’
Sean McDermott’s defense makes statement in Bills’ dominant win over Commanders (Instant observations)
‘The Bills defense clamped down on Howell and completely shut him down in the game. At one point in the fourth quarter, Buffalo’s defense had created pressure on more than 80% of Howell’s dropbacks in the game, per NFL’s Next Gen Stats.’
Buffalo Bills’ pass rush ‘like a ticking time bomb,’ explodes in 9-sack, historic win over Commanders
‘Four Bills players had multiple sacks in the game, including middle linebacker Terrel Bernard, who started the onslaught in the first quarter with both of his sacks and an interception.’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen reveals why he finally started sliding, avoiding hits vs. Commanders
‘“There’s a few people on the team that owe me some money for sliding,” Allen said with a grin. “So just a little bit of incentive there.”’
Terrel Bernard joins elite Bills company with eye-popping stat line in 1st quarter vs. Commanders
‘The monster first quarter from Bernard made him just the third Bills player since 1982 to record an interception and two sacks in the same game, per Mike Haim. He joins Bills legends Cornelius Bennett (1989) and Jerry Hughes (2020) – Hughes collected his interception and two sacks in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets.’
Bills turn up heat on Howell, Commanders, sacking QB 9 times, creating five turnovers in rout
‘The Bills’ 37-3 win over the Washington Commanders will forever be remembered as ‘The Terrel Bernard Game.’’
Seven Takeaways: Pass rush stifles Washington as Bills seize commanding win; Allen-Diggs connection remains red-hot
‘Oliver has been a menace throughout the Bills’ first three games and finished Sunday’s win with 1.5 sacks and 4 tackles. Fellow DT DaQuan Jones also came to play, finishing with 1.5 sacks and 5 tackles, while edge rushers Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa recorded a sack apiece.’