‘”The discipline was present, really with the whole team, in particular Josh [Allen],” said McDermott following Buffalo’s victory. “When he does that, when he’s willing to take what they give him and take those check downs and then use his legs as well in a decisive way, he make’s it really hard to defend.”‘
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Allen embraced challenge of Week 2
‘With this game man, it gives you the lowest lows, it gives you the highest highs, but I love feeling how I felt last week. … It makes the good feel that much better,” said Allen following Sunday’s victory in Orchard Park. “It forces us to be better. I want to be the best I can be playing this game, and being the best quarterback I can be for the Buffalo Bills. 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.”‘
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Raiders at Bills
‘Once again this week, just like last week, the Bills gave up too many yards on screen passes, especially on the very first series.’
Bills fans adjust game day experience due to stadium construction
‘”I don’t know, probably took about an extra half hour, 40 minutes or so. It really wasn’t too bad,” said Bills fan Lane from Adams Center near Watertown. “We parked down the road here just in someone’s yard, and it wasn’t terrible.”‘
Bounce Back Bills rout Las Vegas 38-10 in front of home crowd
‘Fast forward to late in the second quarter with Buffalo leading 14-10. The offense got a shot to put some points on the scoreboard before halftime. And that’s exactly what they did. An eight-play, 57-yard drive ended with Josh Allen’s second touchdown pass of the day. This time an 11-yard pass to Khalil Shakir while the pocket was collapsing on him.’
Bills offense marches to the beat of their own drum in high-powered showcase
‘”I thought (Ken) Dorsey called a great game in terms of switching things up. It gave our guys some options and they went out and executed it,” said Allen after the win.’
‘The NFL cannot say they have any better fans’: Buffalo Bills fans travel near and far to watch Week 2 win
‘Buffalo Bills fans travelled near and far to Southern Tier Brewing in downtown Buffalo just to share the home opener game day experience with other members of Bills Mafia.’
'Let's get married at the game,' Buffalo Bills fans tie the knot at Highmark Stadium
‘”One of the things about our relationship that’s so strong is our love for the Bills,” Erin said. “This team means so much to both of us.”‘
Bills shine in trenches; Offensive, defensive lines pave way for big win vs. Raiders
‘Defensively, the Bills run defense set the tone early as Ed Oliver tackled Josh Jacobs for a loss of four on the very first play. From there, the run defense only got better as Jacobs (last year’s league-leading rusher) ended with -2 yards on nine carries. Of those nine carries, six of them were either for a loss or no gain.’
4 Observations: Bills recover with rout over Raiders
‘Precision and patience get Josh Allen and the passing attack back on track. The Bills quarterback completed his first 13 pass attempts of the game. He made quick, accurate decisions and never forced the issue on his way to racking up 274 yards passing and three touchdowns. Allen was also able to spread the ball around; nine different players finished with at least one catch. After the game, Allen said he loves feeling how he felt after the Jets game because it fuels him for games like Sunday.’
Carucci Take 2: Josh Allen’s efficient masterpiece leads the Bills’ resounding rebound vs. Raiders
‘There were no giveaways in this one. No forced throws leading to interceptions. No fumbles. No blatant mistakes. Allen’s play was an efficient masterpiece as he completed 31 of 37 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns.’
2 the point: Quick thoughts on the Bills’ Week 2 win against the Raiders
‘Josh Allen had the bounce-back game you would think a franchise quarterback would. He had three interceptions and lost a fumble in that Week 1 loss to the Jets, but on Sunday, he delivered. He completed 31 of 37 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns as Buffalo pulled away. Oh, and he only ran three times for 7 yards.’
Bills roll past Raiders for season’s first win
‘The Raiders opened the game with an easy touchdown drive. The Bills followed with a meek three and out. There was a sense of dread at Highmark Stadium. However, the rest of the day was a big blue and red party.’
Bills get needed bounce back in dominant win
‘Five different players scored touchdowns. Nine different players caught passes. All three running backs either had 100 yards or a touchdown. The offensive line made Maxx Crosby a non-factor. It felt like Sean McDermott could have inserted Billy Buffalo for a series and gotten a couple of first downs out of him.’
Bills bounce back, blow out Raiders for first win of 2023 season
‘It was an ugly start to the game for the Bills. The defense let the Raiders storm down the field on the opening drive, going five plays for 75 yards and cashing in with a Davante Adams touchdown.’