‘Mathis, 27, was drafted No. 47 overall by Washington in 2022 and played three seasons with the Commanders before he was waived late last year. The New York Jets claimed him off waivers. Mathis spent most of training camp with the Jets but he was released prior to the third preseason game.’
BillsBeat - September 11, 2025
What was it like for Bills fans during miraculous comeback? 'Absolutely electric'
‘”We were really worried,” Dopp-MacDonald said. “When are we showing up here? Where is this team that we’ve been building and that everyone has us ranked so high?”‘
Jets star Gardner admits he’s not looking forward to playing Bills’ Josh Allen in Week 2
‘“It’s always a battle,” Gardner told the media when asked about Allen. “I mean, obviously, I don’t really enjoy it. As a corner, you never really enjoy playing against running quarterbacks or quarterbacks that are capable of using their legs and stuff like that… I know he’s a competitor. He’s a guy. You know, we’re very aware of that.”’
Josh Allen, Bills offense feel right at home with the game on the line
‘Josh Allen’s expression didn’t change when he entered the huddle. There were no rah-rah speeches or inspirational messages, he just called the play.’
Can the Bills avoid a Week 2 letdown against the Jets? History says they can.
‘The Bills have a winnable game against the New York Jets Sunday, but they have laid a stinker following emotional wins in the past.’
Thursday's New York Coverage
Jets QB Justin Fields wants to keep improving and building off strong performance vs. Steelers (New York Daily News)
Jets release returner Xavier Gipson after costly fumble vs. Steelers (New York Daily News)
Jets’ Sauce Gardner relishes challenge of slowing down dynamic Josh Allen (New York Post)
Jets offense’s 394-yard Week 1 only the start of a quest for perfection (New York Post)
Jets cutting Xavier Gipson after costly fumble in season-opening loss to Steelers (New York Post)
Jets cut Xavier Gipson days after costly fumble in opener (Newsday)
Aaron Glenn keeps promise as Jets release Xavier Gipson following costly fumble (USA Today)
Jets cut wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble in season-opening loss to Steelers (AP)
Jets cut Xavier Gipson after kickoff fumble against Steelers (ESPN)
Aaron Glenn sends clear message to Jets locker room with the reported release of Xavier Gipson (CBS Sports)
Aaron Glenn Had Blunt Explanation for Cutting Jets Player After One Game (SI)
Jets’ Justin Fields reveals ‘points goal’ ahead of Bills showdown (The Sporting News)
Why Jets cut Xavier Gipson after horrible mistake (The Sporting News)
Jets releasing WR/KR Xavier Gipson following costly Week 1 fumble (SportsNet New York)
Jets reportedly releasing Xavier Gipson after costly fumble (WFAN-AM)
QB Justin Fields: ‘We’re Playing an Imperfect Game, But We’re Trying to be Perfect’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Aaron Glenn: Jets Looking Ahead to Bills, ‘a Really Good Challenge for Us’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 2 vs. Bills – Wednesday (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Sign WR Isaiah Williams, Release WR Xavier Gipson (NewYorkJets.com)
Ed Oliver’s game-changing impact doesn’t cover up Bills defensive deficiencies in comeback win
‘“It’s trying mentally to get yourself back right. And you’re still kind of hurting,” the seventh-year player added. “But you put on full pads and you go out there and you compete, because that’s who we are.”’
Breakout Star: Is Keon Coleman the WR1 Josh Allen Has Been Waiting For?
‘The Bills’ leading pass-catcher in 2024 was Khalil Shakir (841 receiving yards), who’s an ascending player but hasn’t been WR1 material in three-plus seasons. The now-retired Amari Cooper, whom the Bills acquired via trade last October from the Cleveland Browns, never panned out as a top option for Allen.’
Can Bills avoid emotional letdown vs. Jets?
‘Seen as an inferior team to the Bills, Aaron Glenn’s Jets won’t be pushovers, but how do the Bills avoid getting caught up in an emotional letdown after the events of Week 1?’
Bills sign former 2nd-round pick from Alabama to add 312-pound defender with cool name
‘The 6-foot-4, 312-pound defensive tackle played three seasons for the Commanders. In that time, he appeared in 23 games and had 25 tackles, including two for loss.’
Bills ready to contain Jets' defensive 'studs' in AFC East showdown
‘While the Bills managed a superb win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, the Jets fell to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers and gave up 34 points in the process.’
Bills sign former second-round pick defensive tackle after embarrassing defensive performance
‘Per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, the Bills are signing former Washington Commanders second-round pick Phidarian Mathis.’
Bills get double dose of bad injury news ahead of Week 2 vs. Jets
‘According to head coach Sean McDermott, cornerback Taron Johnson and linebacker Shaq Thompson won’t be practicing on Wednesday.’
Why Bills let Von Miller leave for the Commanders
‘By letting Miller go this offseason, the Bills cleared $8.4 million off their books for the 2025 season.’
Bills get concerning injury updates for James Cook, Dawson Knox, Taron Johnson and Gregory Rousseau
‘The biggest name was running back James Cook. He was limited in practice with a hamstring injury. That comes after Cook played 48 snaps against the Ravens, running 13 times for 44 yards and a TD while grabbing five passes for 58 yards.’