‘”They’re hungry, there’s no doubt about that,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said of a Miami team coming off a 56-19 loss to Baltimore. “Big game, at home for them. Their crowd is going to be rocking. We’re stepping into a very dangerous and hostile situation in terms of the AFC East on the line, so we’ve got to give everything we’ve got.”‘
BillsBeat - January 4, 2024
2 Bills earn Pro Bowl roster selections
‘Offensive tackle Dion Dawkins will make his third trip to the Pro Bowl while running back James Cook was selected for the first time.’
2 Bills fined by the NFL following Week 16 win vs. Chargers
‘Johnson was fined $21,855 for unnecessary roughness, on a play that happened during the third quarter of Buffalo’s 24-22 win against the Chargers on Dec. 23.’
McDermott: Stick-to-itiveness of the Bills coming to the surface ahead of Miami game
‘“We’re continuing to find new ways to win, it’s not always perfect, and I think that stick-to-itiveness of the team is now starting to come to the surface,” said McDermott. “The last two games we’ve been behind early in the game and they’ve been able to collectively take a breath and find their way through it.”’
Bills focused on pivotal Week 18 matchup with Dolphins: ‘We just got to win’
‘“The reward for doing is the opportunity to do more,” said Bills quarterback Josh Allen. “That’s what we got in front of us and we’ve talked about this for the last 5-6 weeks now of how our season can go. Everything we want to accomplish is still in front of us.”’
Bills CB Rasul Douglas named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Douglas intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, as the Bills beat the Patriots 27-21.’
Buffalo Bills: Stefon Diggs handling struggles like a professional
‘“That’s not easy when you’re a receiver, whether you’re Stef, or any receiver for that matter whose gotten to this level,” said head coach Sean McDermott.’
Buffalo Bills: Rasul Douglas named AFC defensive player of the week
‘It’s his first time being named the AFC defensive player of the week since Douglas was traded to the Bills midseason. The veteran corner has quickly found a way to impact his new team.’
Bills tuning out the noise ahead of potential all-or-nothing matchup in Miami
‘”We’ll know that before, but again, it doesn’t change our mindset,” Allen said after Wednesday’s walk-through. “Every time we step on the field, we’re trying to win a football game.”‘
Rasul Douglas named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Douglas had three pass breakups – including one which allowed defensive tackle Ed Oliver a chance to make an interception – and two interceptions of his own, one of which he returned 40 yards for a touchdown.’
Bills RB James Cook and T Dion Dawkins named to 2024 Pro Bowl roster
‘For Cook, the Pro Bowl nod is the first in his young career. The second-year had a dominant first full year as the Bills starting running back. Entering Week 18, Cook leads the AFC in rushing yards with 1,086 and has added a pair of touchdowns. The former Georgia Bulldog has also proved his viability in the passing game, accounting for 41 receptions for 429 yards and four receiving touchdowns. In the Bills’ 31-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Cook tallied 221 total yards and two touchdowns in his best game as a pro.’
BillsBeat - January 3, 2024
Mark Gaughan: Bills defense benefits from big increase in sack production
‘The Bills stand tied for third in the NFL in total sacks – with Miami. Only Baltimore (57) and Kansas City (54) have more. In terms of sacks per pass attempt by opposing offenses, the Bills stand second in the league, behind Kansas City and just ahead of Miami and Baltimore.’
My View: Watching the Bills should be a positive experience, no matter what
‘Speaking for myself, there is nothing like watching a Bills game. I also enjoy going to Sabres and Bisons games along with plays, concerts and movies. But I long ago adopted the Bills as the brothers I never had, and as time goes by, my zeal for the NFL and my Bills only gets stronger. Although given my current age, I guess Josh Allen and company are more like my grandsons instead of brothers.’
Jim Kubiak: Patriots' overload approach on defense provides challenge for Bills, Josh Allen
‘Allen’s performance grade in the game was 87.5%. He completed 15 passes on 30 attempts (50%) for 169 yards, had one pass intercepted and had two key rushing touchdowns. Allen did enough to win using a combination of his talents, including his 11 rushes for 44 yards and his two tush-push touchdowns. Allen’s one interception was unfortunate, but the Bills were able to survive it.’
Stefon Diggs' impact has been minimal lately, but Bills need to get him the ball vs Dolphins
‘“It’s rough, man,” he said, hinting that opposing defenses, specifically defensive backs, have done a great job of watching tape, understanding why Diggs had five 100-yard games in the first six weeks, and coming up with game plans to make sure that doesn’t happen against them. Clearly, it has worked because Diggs’ best game in the last nine was 86 yards against the Bengals on Nov. 5, and in the seven games since that loss in Cincinnati, his production has submarined as he has just 30 catches for 262 yards.’