‘Ken Dorsey will never not get heat, even in victories. It’s just the way it is for offensive coordinators. For instance, I hated his play call on fourth-and-goal from the 1 in the second quarter when it was still a 14-10 game. He had Allen in shotgun when he should have been under center and sneaking it in.’
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Bills’ offense gets back on track as newcomers impress
‘While coach Sean McDermott’s defense had some early troubles — allowing a five-play, 75-yard opening touchdown drive — it made the Raiders’ offense look increasingly nonexistent as the game rolled along. Bills linebackers Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano both intercepted Jimmy Garoppolo, and the Raiders’ running game had an even worse day. Josh Jacobs, the NFL’s leading rusher a season ago, finished with minus-2 yards on nine carries.’
Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen get right in 38-10 win over Raiders, look like Super Bowl contender (instant observations)
‘Six days after Allen showed just how wild he can play, the 27-year-old reeled his game back in and put on an accuracy display against the Raiders. He completed more than 80% of his throws and completed passes to nine different receivers. Allen remained patient and didn’t seem eager to force the ball like he did on a number of occasions last week.’
‘Bunch of bull crap’: Buffalo Bills WR ignored critics ahead of Week 2 win
‘“I didn’t really see that much because I don’t have Twitter and I don’t watch the sports stuff,” Davis said after hauling in six passes for 92 yards and one score. “It’s all a bunch of bull crap all the time. They just sit there and judge everybody on their week one performance. ‘Is this team the best? Is this defense the best? Is this offense the worst?’ They just say so many things, I rather not even have that enter into my mind.”’
How Bills’ Spencer Brown built a cheat sheet to beat the Maxx Crosby test Sunday
‘The way Buffalo Bills right tackle Spencer Brown played on Sunday against Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, it almost looked like he’d gotten the answers to a test earlier in the week.’
Buffalo Bills LBs make impact, create turnovers vs. Raiders (Encouraged/Worried)
‘It was hard coming up with reasons to be worried based on the Bills’ win over the Raiders. The biggest issue for the team on Sunday was allowing a touchdown on Las Vegas’ opening drive.’
Allen, Bills bounce back with blowout win over Raiders
‘The Buffalo defense was stellar throughout the afternoon, limiting Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garappolo to 16 of 24 passing for 185 yards and a couple of interceptions while stifling running back Josh Jacobs, who finished with -2 yards rushing on 9 carries.’
Soul-stealing touchdown drive to open second half sealed Bills' romp of Raiders
‘“Our offensive linemen did a good job of wearing on them, and eventually, you wear them down,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “I think that’s when you see the running game start to take off late in the game, when we’re just leaning on them.”’
Sabato: Josh Allen shows there's no need to panic as Bills rag-doll the Raiders
‘Allen traded his three interceptions for three touchdowns. Instead of succumbing to the temptation of score-now, highlight-reel play, Allen was cerebral and efficient as he dissected the Raiders’ defense with short and intermediate throws.’
Monday's Las Vegas Coverage
Disastrous screen pass helps doom Raiders to blowout loss (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Josh Jacobs, Raiders’ running game stuck in neutral (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Gordon: Josh McDaniels was right — pin this blowout on him (Las Vegas Review Journal)
3 takeaways from Raiders’ loss to Buffalo Bills (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders report: Rookie flashes talent on 1st career touch (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders report card: Multiple F’s in blowout loss to Bills (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Bills pummel Raiders in Buffalo, 38-10 (Las Vegas Sun)
Beaten Blue: Raiders manhandled up front in blowout loss to the Bills (Las Vegas Sun)
Josh Jacobs going in reverse in the Las Vegas Raiders’ 38-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills (AP)
Raiders’ Davante Adams connects on first TD from Jimmy Garoppolo (ESPN)
Raiders WR Davante Adams evaluated for concussion after loss (ESPN)
Davante Adams injury updates: Raiders WR evaluated for concussion after taking massive hit from Bills’ Taylor Rapp/a> (The Sporting News)
Quick Snap: Raiders suffer first defeat of the season (Raiders.com)
‘A lot of lessons to learn’ for Raiders following rough day in Buffalo (Raiders.com)
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Takeo Spikes blasts Bills for horrible seating accommodations: ‘In timeout’
‘“Congrats to @BuffaloBills for getting a dominant win in home opener,” Spikes wrote. “I wish I could’ve stayed for the entire game but seating [accommodations] were NOT the standard. How you gonna have the @NFLLegends supporting with this obstructed sample size of a view!? Felt like I was in timeout.”’
Allen and the Bills bounce back from a season-opening dud with 38-10 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders
‘It was Allen’s 21st outing with three or more touchdowns passing, and Buffalo improved to 13-4 in games following a loss since 2019.’
Josh Allen bounces back with 3 TDs, 0 INTs to lead Bills' win
‘”The thing is with this game, man, it gives you the lowest lows and it gives you the highest highs. I love feeling how I felt last week,” Allen said. “I really do because it makes the good feel that much better. It forces us to be better, and I want to be the best I can be playing this game and being the best quarterback I can be for the Buffalo Bills. So, I take the bad with the good, I understand it, and I’m just trying to let it fuel me and use it to my benefit.”‘
Bills Legend Takeo Spikes Rips Team Over Awful Seats After Pre-Game Honor
‘“Congrats to @BuffaloBills for getting a dominant win in home opener. I wish I could’ve stayed for the entire game but seating accommodations were NOT the standard. How you gonna have the @NFLLegends supporting with this obstructed sample size of a view!? Felt like I was in timeout,” wrote Spikes on X.’
Bills dominate Raiders in 2023 home opener
‘The Raiders eventually got the ball moving again on their next drive, working as far as the Bills’ 29-yard line before a 47-yard Daniel Carlson field goal cut the Raiders’ deficit to 14-10. From that point on, it was all Buffalo the rest of the way.’