‘Buffalo Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady threw an impressive variety of runs and personnel groupings at the Dallas Cowboys in Sunday’s 31-10 victory. The Bills ran well out of their favored, 11-personnel group. But Dallas insisted on sticking with its light-bodied nickel defense, with 218-pound linebacker Markquese Bell in the middle.’
BillsBeat - December 19, 2023
Buffalo sports teams winning doesn't make holiday sales, but they sure do help
‘“With everything going on in the world today, you would think there would be a decline, but sales are strong and they’re even stronger when Buffalo teams are doing better,” Marasciulo said. “When there is an ugly loss, the topic of conversation with people at the store is, ‘It was a rough game, I don’t know if I should buy this?’”’
Alan Pergament: Fox's Burkhardt, Olsen offer enthusiastic change of pace on Bills telecast loaded with Buffalove
‘Burkhardt had a great enthusiasm level on all the Bills touchdowns, an incredible one-handed catch by Bills receiver Stefon Diggs and the James Cook run in which he was “chugging” for “7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 yards.” He used descriptive words such as “revelation” and “haymaker” to describe the Bills’ play.’
Saturday night matchup with Chargers up next for Bills: What to know
‘What Peacock will get instead is a Bills team that is currently not holding a playoff spot in the AFC (but trending in the right direction), against a tremendously disappointing Chargers team that has gone splat and is out of the playoff race, has fired its head coach Brandon Staley after an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Raiders, and has lost Herbert to a season-ending finger injury.’
What are the Buffalo Bills’ playoff odds after crushing the Cowboys?
‘At Dimers.com, the Bills come in at close to a 70 percent chance of making the playoffs.’
Joe Brady out-witted Cowboys by keeping it simple, as James Cook evolves into key piece of Bills offense
‘“Sometimes just lining up and being able to put the ball down and let our guys go win one-on-one matchups makes actually life a lot easier,” Brady said. “… Trying to move guys around, motion this, shift this and hope to get this look and the odds of getting that is sometimes slim. And so, sometimes it’s just line up and let our guys go win.”’
What to know from NFL Week 15: Ignore the Bills’ record. They’re a powerhouse.
‘Nothing sums up their roller coaster of a season better than this: They have lost to Zach Wilson and Mac Jones and beaten Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott.’
Tom Krasovic: Don Coryell would appreciate Bills’ resurgence behind hybrid back James Cook
‘Under Brady, the Cook-enhanced attack has become more diversified. Bills blockers appear rejuvenated, as does receiver Stefon Diggs.’
The Bills look like playoff contenders again. Now they have to prove it over their final 3 games
‘For all the criticism heaped on McDermott, perhaps the seventh-year coach deserves a little praise for keeping the ship afloat.’
Analysis: Josh Allen and the Bills show how quickly things can turn around in the NFL
‘Now, nobody is talking about firing McDermott. Buffalo still has a shot to win the AFC East. The Bills need to gain one game on the Dolphins (10-4) to make their showdown in Miami in Week 18 for first place. The Cowboys (10-4) visit the Dolphins next week while the Bills visit the Chargers (5-9).’
Jordan Phillips week-to-week after undergoing wrist surgery
‘Running back Ty Johnson, who suffered a shoulder injury during the game but returned to action, will continue to be evaluated, according to McDermott.’
Opinion: A statement victory for Bills
‘The 24-year-old has emerged as a top weapon in this offense. All of his attributes were on display like his patience, vision, ability to make defenders miss, cut-back runs, and speed to the edge. Cook also doesn’t get enough credit as a physical runner, a guy who can break tackles and get yards after initial contact.’
'They are a better offense with him out there': The vital role Bills running back James Cook made in Week 15
‘”You look at exactly what he was able to do in this game, it is the tip of the iceberg for what they probably should have been doing for the past several weeks now,” said Joe Buscaglia in this week’s Leading the Charge. “Just keep him out on the field for as long as you can because he is the guy moving forward.”‘
Bills DT Jordan Phillips has surgery on wrist
‘Having underwent surgery on his rotator cuff during the offseason, the 31-year-old Phillips came off the physically unable to perform list during training camp and has played in all 14 games for the Bills, compiling 15 tackles, 5 quarterback hits, and 2.5 sacks. He has started the past nine games in place of DaQuan Jones, who remains on injured reserve following surgery on his pectoral muscle, but has “a chance” to return before season’s end, McDermott said last week.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde gives back to local students at Kicks for Kids event
‘Hyde helped pass out coats, shoes, shirts and $25 gift certificates to local grocer Market in the Square. There were also plenty of activities, including a meet-and-greet with the All-Pro safety.’