Column as I see 'em, Week Three:
A dozen of the Bills took a knee before Sunday's game against the Broncos. Good for them. Then the team took a step forward. When the day was done, things were looking up, partly because a schedule that appeared so daunting before the season didn't seem quite so intimidating anymore.
They do have games left against the NFL's only two …
Overall, the Bills schedule is beginning to seem less daunting than it did at the start of the season. The Raiders, Chargers, Buccaneers and Dolphins all had dreadful offensive games in losses on Sunday. Games against those teams seem winnable in light of a Buffalo's terrific defensive start.
But there's one game that looms as a formidable challenge – at Kansas City o…
If the season ended today, the Buffalo Bills would not only make the playoffs, they'd earn a bye into the divisional round.
Yes, that's fairly ridiculous to think about after three weeks, but Buffalo's 26-16 win over the Denver Broncos did return the Bills to the top of the AFC East. The AFC is tightly packed with just one team that is 3-0 (Kansas City) and three teams …
Listen to News Sports Columnists Bucky Gleason and Jerry Sullivan on their weekly radio show from 4 to 6 p.m. today on 1270 The Fan and here at [BN]blitz.
Bucky and Sully will recap the Bills win over the Broncos on Sunday and look ahead to next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons with guest Jeff Schultz from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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This time, LeSean McCoy felt compelled to act.
The divisive words from the nation’s leader had caused him to have an unexpected change of heart. And just like several athletes before him, the Bills’ star running back decided he had no choice but to speak through actions and not only words.
With the national anthem serving as their backdrop, Bills players formed a…
Tyrod Taylor admitted after the game Sunday that the joke was on him. Shame on him for falling for the oldest trick at the playground, for believing Von Miller had experienced a weak moment with an ounce of civility when he extended his right hand to the quarterback midway through the fourth quarter.
No matter how many times Charlie Brown convinced himself that, yes, th…
Grading the Bills
RUNNING GAME: D
So maybe this zone-blocking scheme is an issue. For the second straight week, LeSean McCoy and the Bills’ vaunted rushing attack was stymied. McCoy managed just 21 yards on 14 carries, finding precious little room to run. Backup Mike Tolbert had more success, carrying 11 times for 41 yards. The Bills stuck with the run, attempting …
Jay Skurski, Vic Carucci and Jerry Sullivan discuss the 2-1 Buffalo Bills, and how they got there with an impressive victory over the Denver Broncos.
https://youtu.be/CeVZeb-h2BI
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OK, I admit it: I was surprised the Denver Broncos were only favored by three points.
They came into New Era Field riding the wave of a 2-0 start and Trevor Siemian’s league-leading six passing touchdowns. The Bills, meanwhile, were clearly a work in progress, evidenced by their erratic showing last week in Carolina.
The Bills were supposed to struggle on Sunday, they …
Tyrod Taylor played an outstanding game on a day when LeSean McCoy wasn't running wild and directed a big Buffalo Bills win Sunday.
Give the much-maligned No. 5 his due. He was on point against the best pass defense in the NFL.
He had help, of course. The Bills' defense was sensational, especially the starting cornerback duo of Tre'Davious White and E.J. Gaines. Bill…
The Buffalo Bills couldn't run, but that was OK.
Trevor Siemian can't throw, and Stephen Hauschka could kick all day.
The Bills were pugnacious Sunday, notching a 26-16 upset over the Denver Broncos at New Era Field.
Denver suffocated LeSean McCoy, who ran 14 times for 21 yards. His 1.5-yard average was the fifth-worst of his career in a game when he had double-di…
Be honest, Bills fans. How many of you had an "L" written down on the schedule for Sunday's game against the Broncos? Feel free to raise your hand. You're reading this by yourself, so it's not as if other fans are awaiting your response.
The Bills showed up to play Sunday, as they have in all three games under first-year coach Sean McDermott. If their win over the Jets …
Lance Leipold has been searching for little signs, tiny hints of progress that when added up amount to genuine reasons for encouragement about UB's football program. Sometimes, optimism shows up when nobody is watching, during spring practice and summer workouts away from untrained eyes.
When Tyree Jackson's left knee crumpled under him late in the first half Saturday…
Reporters flocked to his locker. The TV cameras went three rows deep. Jordan Poyer is suddenly living the life of an NFL superstar.
Three weeks ago, that was unimaginable. At that time, Poyer was just another new face in a completely rebuilt Buffalo Bills secondary.
When he said, “I don’t know if any of you knew who any of us were,” in front of all those TV cam…
Enjoy this free sample of the extensive Bills coverage available on BNblitz.com. To subscribe, visit BNblitz.com.
Stephen Hauschka has it all now.
A new city. A new team. A new home.
And, finally, a new baby.
The Bills kicker never anticipated making a 2,600-mile cross-country trek to Western New York. Nor did he ever envision laying down roots in Buffalo. But…
By Jerry SullivanMon, Sep 25, 2017
Column as I see 'em, Week Three: A dozen of the Bills took a knee before Sunday's game against the Broncos. Good for them. Then the team took a step forward. When the day was done, things were looking up, partly because a schedule that appeared so daunting before the season didn't seem quite so intimidating anymore. They do have games left against the NFL's only two …
By Jerry SullivanMon, Sep 25, 2017
Overall, the Bills schedule is beginning to seem less daunting than it did at the start of the season. The Raiders, Chargers, Buccaneers and Dolphins all had dreadful offensive games in losses on Sunday. Games against those teams seem winnable in light of a Buffalo's terrific defensive start. But there's one game that looms as a formidable challenge – at Kansas City o…
By Jay SkurskiMon, Sep 25, 2017
If the season ended today, the Buffalo Bills would not only make the playoffs, they'd earn a bye into the divisional round. Yes, that's fairly ridiculous to think about after three weeks, but Buffalo's 26-16 win over the Denver Broncos did return the Bills to the top of the AFC East. The AFC is tightly packed with just one team that is 3-0 (Kansas City) and three teams …
By Jonah BronsteinMon, Sep 25, 2017
Listen to News Sports Columnists Bucky Gleason and Jerry Sullivan on their weekly radio show from 4 to 6 p.m. today on 1270 The Fan and here at [BN]blitz. Bucky and Sully will recap the Bills win over the Broncos on Sunday and look ahead to next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons with guest Jeff Schultz from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Follow The Buffalo N…
By Kimberley A. MartinSun, Sep 24, 2017
This time, LeSean McCoy felt compelled to act. The divisive words from the nation’s leader had caused him to have an unexpected change of heart. And just like several athletes before him, the Bills’ star running back decided he had no choice but to speak through actions and not only words. With the national anthem serving as their backdrop, Bills players formed a…
By Bucky GleasonSun, Sep 24, 2017
Tyrod Taylor admitted after the game Sunday that the joke was on him. Shame on him for falling for the oldest trick at the playground, for believing Von Miller had experienced a weak moment with an ounce of civility when he extended his right hand to the quarterback midway through the fourth quarter. No matter how many times Charlie Brown convinced himself that, yes, th…
Jay Skurski's Bills-Broncos Report Card: Save for one blemish, Buffalo gets high marks in …
By Jay SkurskiSun, Sep 24, 2017
Grading the Bills RUNNING GAME: D So maybe this zone-blocking scheme is an issue. For the second straight week, LeSean McCoy and the Bills’ vaunted rushing attack was stymied. McCoy managed just 21 yards on 14 carries, finding precious little room to run. Backup Mike Tolbert had more success, carrying 11 times for 41 yards. The Bills stuck with the run, attempting …
Sun, Sep 24, 2017
Jay Skurski, Vic Carucci and Jerry Sullivan discuss the 2-1 Buffalo Bills, and how they got there with an impressive victory over the Denver Broncos. https://youtu.be/CeVZeb-h2BI For more on the Bills, stay with [BN] Blitz: Exclusive Buffalo Bills coverage for the obsessive fan. http://buffalonews.com/2017/09/24/vic-caruccis-take-five-necessary-offensive-tweaks-go…
By Kimberley A. MartinSun, Sep 24, 2017
OK, I admit it: I was surprised the Denver Broncos were only favored by three points. They came into New Era Field riding the wave of a 2-0 start and Trevor Siemian’s league-leading six passing touchdowns. The Bills, meanwhile, were clearly a work in progress, evidenced by their erratic showing last week in Carolina. The Bills were supposed to struggle on Sunday, they …
By Mark GaughanSun, Sep 24, 2017
Tyrod Taylor played an outstanding game on a day when LeSean McCoy wasn't running wild and directed a big Buffalo Bills win Sunday. Give the much-maligned No. 5 his due. He was on point against the best pass defense in the NFL. He had help, of course. The Bills' defense was sensational, especially the starting cornerback duo of Tre'Davious White and E.J. Gaines. Bill…
By Tim GrahamSun, Sep 24, 2017
The Buffalo Bills couldn't run, but that was OK. Trevor Siemian can't throw, and Stephen Hauschka could kick all day. The Bills were pugnacious Sunday, notching a 26-16 upset over the Denver Broncos at New Era Field. Denver suffocated LeSean McCoy, who ran 14 times for 21 yards. His 1.5-yard average was the fifth-worst of his career in a game when he had double-di…
By Bucky GleasonSun, Sep 24, 2017
Be honest, Bills fans. How many of you had an "L" written down on the schedule for Sunday's game against the Broncos? Feel free to raise your hand. You're reading this by yourself, so it's not as if other fans are awaiting your response. The Bills showed up to play Sunday, as they have in all three games under first-year coach Sean McDermott. If their win over the Jets …
By Bucky GleasonSat, Sep 23, 2017
Lance Leipold has been searching for little signs, tiny hints of progress that when added up amount to genuine reasons for encouragement about UB's football program. Sometimes, optimism shows up when nobody is watching, during spring practice and summer workouts away from untrained eyes. When Tyree Jackson's left knee crumpled under him late in the first half Saturday…
By Jay SkurskiFri, Sep 22, 2017
Reporters flocked to his locker. The TV cameras went three rows deep. Jordan Poyer is suddenly living the life of an NFL superstar. Three weeks ago, that was unimaginable. At that time, Poyer was just another new face in a completely rebuilt Buffalo Bills secondary. When he said, “I don’t know if any of you knew who any of us were,” in front of all those TV cam…
By Kimberley A. MartinThu, Sep 21, 2017
Enjoy this free sample of the extensive Bills coverage available on BNblitz.com. To subscribe, visit BNblitz.com. Stephen Hauschka has it all now. A new city. A new team. A new home. And, finally, a new baby. The Bills kicker never anticipated making a 2,600-mile cross-country trek to Western New York. Nor did he ever envision laying down roots in Buffalo. But…