‘Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs are familiar with Raiders’ No. 1 cornerback Marcus Peters, who played for the Ravens last year. The other corner, Jakorian Bennett, is a fourth-round rookie who runs 4.30 in the 40. Look for the Las Vegas offense to try to pound the run with a fullback and try to shorten the game. Will the Bills respond with “big nickel” Taylor Rapp? Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo likes to get the ball out of his hands quickly. He needs to stay out of third and longs. Bills, 30-20.’
BillsBeat - September 15, 2023
View from Vegas: Bills have been consistently good as heavy favorites
‘Prediction: Bills by 14.’
Bills leave tailgating to fans: Why the team, for the most part, stays out of the pregame party
‘They have tried to do more, offering tailgating packages with various partners, both in-season and during the playoffs. But there’s been little interest from fans.’
Jim Kubiak: As Jets game wore on, Bills QB Josh Allen's patience wore thin
‘Allen’s decision-making on when to give up on a play that was well defended appeared to be a concern as he tried to improvise and force plays. Allen seemed to pass up easy completions in favor of looking deep. Credit the Jets’ defense, whose alignments and pressure made Allen uncomfortable, but it was Allen’s big-play philosophy and his inability to be satiated with completions underneath the coverage that caused his negative plays. Allen’s turnovers were due to being unsatisfied by short gains. Perhaps the lesson in all this is that getting something positive against a strong defense is better than nothing at all.’
Can Josh Allen fix his turnover issues? Here's what Buffalo Bills coaches, players say
‘One of the popular theories was that Josh Allen’s propensity for turning the ball over was going to continue because he simply can’t – or won’t – pull back the reins on some of his reckless decision making. In turn, that would lead to the Bills’ narrow Super Bowl window closing even further.’
Bills offense hoping to bounce back against talented Raiders defense
‘“They’re an impressive group,” said Diggs regarding the Raiders’ defense. “They’re flying around. They got (cornerback) Marcus Peters, they got the young kid out of Maryland (defensive back Jakorian Bennett)… They’ve got some players over there, and they’re flying around. It’s going to be another test for us of being smart, trying to stay in the green. Not too many negative plays.”’
Patience on first down critical for Bills' offensive efficiency after brutal showing vs. Jets
‘As a result, the Bills were in situations that hampered drives almost before they were started. By averaging 8.5 yards to gain on second down, it altered play calls by Buffalo and didn’t force the Jets to be aggressive on second or third down.’
Raiders defender returning to friends — but not fans — in Buffalo
‘“They may support me a little bit, but all the people I know in Buffalo made sure I knew they’re Bills fans,” the defensive end said after Thursday’s practice at The Greenbrier. “That Bills mafia is legit.”’
Friday's Las Vegas Coverage
Raiders defender returning to friends — but not fans — in Buffalo (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders report: Star players return to practice (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Josh Jacobs set up to get back on track in Raiders’ Week 2 game at Bills (Las Vegas Sun)
Garoppolo, Adams full participants in practice as Raiders prep for Buffalo (KSNV-TV)
Connections: Malcolm Koonce eager for a homecoming game in Buffalo (Raiders.com)
Raiders-Bills Week 2 Injury Report (Raiders.com)
Stefon Diggs: Bills reporter’s hot mic comments are ‘insulting to my character’
‘“The media or fans may confuse my competitiveness that they witness on the field as who I am as a person,” Diggs wrote.’
What ‘upset’ Bills star Stefon Diggs about Josh Allen feud rumors
‘But Diggs said that tweet was just him having some fun while referencing a lyric from Drake’s “Search & Rescue” song. “I’m like, damn, I thought we were all listening to Drake at one point. Sometimes I do poke the bear,” Diggs told teammate Von Miller on “The Voncast.”’
Stefon Diggs says it was 'very hurtful' to hear Buffalo Bills reporter's hot mic comments
‘”The audio shared was very hurtful. And was insulting to my character and to how I was raised,” Diggs said. “I’ve always treated people how I want to be treated. I greet everyone with smiles and respect. From the people in our cafe to the people that keep our building in clean & in order.”‘
Bills proclaim the sky isn’t falling after a season-opening dud and look ahead to host 1-0 Raiders
‘“You have to learn from it. You have to move and we’re excited about that,” Hyde said. “We’re guaranteed to have another 16 games this year, so we’re not going to trip over one.”’
Raiders look for first 2-0 road start to a season since 1982 in traveling to play Bills
‘Key matchup: Bills CB Tre’Davious White covering WR Davante Adams. White held Garrett Wilson in check for the most part on Monday, with the second-year Jets receiver finishing with five catches for 34 yards and a touchdown. White got a hand on the ball on Wilson’s TD catch, but the receiver managed to reel it in while toppling to the ground. Adams quickly established a rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo in finishing with six catches for 66 yards.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs breaks silence on reporter’s jab caught on hot mic: ‘Insulting to my character’
‘”The media or fans may confuse my competitiveness that they witness on the field as who I am as a person. But off the field I’d never treat anyone how she described & have never said anything remotely close to that to her.”‘