Stat shows depleted Bills defense unable to close games this season

Stat shows depleted #Bills defense unable to close games this season:

At the end of last season, the Buffalo Bills had a defense that many NFL teams feared. They had held opponents to the second-lowest points per game while securing 17 interceptions, generating 40 sacks, and forcing 11 fumbles. Buffalo’s defensive prowess helped propel the Bills to the No. 1 seed during the regular season.

Many fans and experts predicted Buffalo to continue to have an elite defense this year. However, injuries to many of their defensive stars have prevented their continued success.

Injuries across the defense, from defensive lineman to the secondary, have been rife with four players heading to the injured reserve list. Tre’Davious White in Week 4 was the start, quickly followed by Da’Quan Jones and 2022 All-Pro Matt Milano in Week 5 during their international game in London. A couple weeks later, Kaiir Elam joined his teammates on IR.

And while many defenders have stepped up into these roles, the performances have been noticeably different. Especially in the most difficult part of the game for defenders – near the end.

Now, the Bills defense is still creating takeaways (11 interceptions in 12 games, on pace with last year) and getting to opposing quarterbacks and forcing fumbles more. In fact, they already beat last year’s sack total and forced more fumbles before they reached their bye week, with five more games remaining.

But the Bills have comfortably won a handful games this season, including against the Raiders, Commanders, Dolphins, and Jets. And in those games, the Buffalo defense have generated turnovers in the air and on the ground while getting to the opposing quarterbacks several times.

It’s the games a team loses that usually show the defensive issues.

Currently, Buffalo is 6-6, and in their six games they have lost, their defensive has given up a lot of points.

Especially compared to last year’s Bills.. And especially at the end of games.

The 2023 Bills, in the fourth quarter and overtime, have given up more points that the 2022 Bills did in the entire season, according to independent Buffalo journalist Jerry Sullivan. And no matter how many turnovers a defense generates throughout the game, if they cannot stop offenses from scoring at the end of games then they will have trouble winning. Especially when they have been in 7 one-score games this season, winning only 2 of those games against below average teams (4-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 4-8 New York Giants).

The hope will be that Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who took over defensive coordinator duties during the offseason, will be able to use the upcoming bye week to address this issue:

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Statistical Breakdown: How the Eagles and Bills stack up for Week 12

We’re looking at how the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills match up statistically ahead of their Week 12 showdown

The Eagles and Buffalo Bills are about set for a massive Week 13 matchup with playoff implications and plenty of offensive hype.

The Bills are averaging 254.5 passing yards per game (7th), scoring touchdowns on 65.9% of their red zone trips (3rd), while Josh Allen ranks first in the NFL with 22 passing touchdowns.

After holding Kansas City scoreless in the 2nd half on Monday night, Philadelphia’s revamped defense will face a Buffalo offense averaging 26.73 points per game (7th) and 372.2 total yards per game (6th).

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at how the teams matchup statistically.

Eagles vs. Bills: Ten key matchups to watch in Week 12

We’re looking at ten key matchups to watch when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon

The Eagles are looking to avoid the Thanksgiving weekend trappings and get a win against a desperate Bills team with a massive Week 13 matchup against the 49ers looming.

The Bills are averaging 254.5 passing yards per game (7th), scoring touchdowns on 65.9% of their red zone trips (3rd), while Josh Allen ranks first in the NFL with 22 passing touchdowns.

After holding Kansas City scoreless in the 2nd half on Monday night, Philadelphia’s revamped defense will face a Buffalo offense averaging 26.73 points per game (7th) and 372.2 total yards per game (6th).

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at ten key matchups to watch.

Eagles 53-man roster vs. Bills: News and notes for Week 12

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles updated 53 man roster for Week 12 matchup against the Buffalo Bills

The Eagles (9-1) return home to Lincoln Financial for their second Kelly Green game.

We’re now 8 hours away from an intriguing trap game matchup with the Buffalo Bills (6-5), who are coming off a 32-6 win against the New York Jets (4-7) in Week 11.

Sunday’s matchup will be the first between Jalen Hurts and Bills star signal-caller Josh Allen. At the same time, the wide receiver and cornerback positions offer key matchups featuring Stefon Diggs, Darius Slay, A.J. Brown, and Rasul Douglas.

With kickoff fast approaching, here’s an updated 53-man roster for Philadelphia after a slew of roster moves.

Eagles vs. Bills: One thing to watch from each defensive position group in Week 12

We’re looking at one thing to watch from each defensive position group when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday

The Eagles are looking to avoid the Thanksgiving weekend trappings and get a win against a desperate Bills team with a massive Week 13 matchup against the 49ers looming.

After holding Kansas City scoreless in the 2nd half on Monday night, Philadelphia’s revamped defense will face a Buffalo offense averaging 26.73 points per game (7th) and 372.2 total yards per game (6th).

The Bills are averaging 254.5 passing yards per game (7th), scoring touchdowns on 65.9% of their red zone trips (3rd), while Josh Allen ranks first in the NFL with 22 passing touchdowns.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at one thing to watch from each defensive position.

Week 12 picks: Who the experts are taking in Eagles vs. Bills

We’re looking at who the experts are picking in the Philadelphia Eagles Week 12 matchup against the Buffalo Bills

The Eagles (9-1) and Bills (6-5) are set to meet on Sunday in an intriguing matchup that’ll see Buffalo try and get a win in Philadelphia for the first time since 1996.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott spent 12 years in the Eagles organization and grew up just 30 minutes from Lincoln Financial Field.

Sunday also marks the first meeting between quarterbacks Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts pick.

Eagles-Bills injury report: A.J. Brown, D’Andre Swift listed as limited participants

The Eagles released their Wednesday injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Bills, and A.J. Brown was among four players listed as limited participants in the walkthrough.

The Eagles released their Wednesday injury report for Sunday’s matchup against the Bills, and A.J. Brown was among four players listed as limited participants in the walkthrough.

Milton Williams was among five players who did not practice, with Derek Barnett still away from the team due to personal reasons.

Bills place Josh Norman on IR, 2 promoted to roster

Buffalo Bills place cornerback Josh Norman on injured reserve.

The Bills announced a few roster movements due to injury on Saturday just hours before the team’s 2020 season opener against the Jets.

Cornerback Josh Norman heads to the injured reserve list, the team announced. Norman suffered a hamstring injury on Aug. 20 during training camp. Norman now must spend at least three weeks on the sideline. Levi Wallace is the expected starter opposite Tre’Davious White with Norman out.

In corresponding moves, cornerback Cam Lewis and defensive tackle Justin Zimmer were called up to the team’s active roster. New NFL rules allow Lewis and Zimmer to be moved up but they will automatically be sent back to the team’s practice squad immediately following the game on Sunday.

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Bills injury report: Brian Winters in jeopardy now?

Buffalo Bills injury report from Thursday’s 2020 training camp practice.

At one point it seemed that offensive lineman Brian Winters was a lock for the Buffalo Bills’ final 53-man roster, especially without Jon Feliciano on the field. But ever since Winters signed on the dotted line, his potential for making the final roster has gone in the wrong direction and a late injury in training camp won’t help, either.

In recent days, various reports, including The Athletic‘s team, have suggested that Winters, a former starter with the Jets cut earlier this offseason, could be on the outside looking in when it comes to the Bills’ roster cuts this weekend. Winters didn’t jump into Feliciano’s role, instead, we’ve seen Cody Ford doing that a lot more.

Then as mentioned, Winters being added to Thursday’s injury report also doesn’t bode well for him. Following practice, Winters popped onto the list with a leg contusion. As Saturday’s 4 p.m. roster cut deadline approaches, keep an eye out for Winters. He could go either direction.

In this same regard, we did see some slight improvement for another  roster bubble player. Special teamer Taiwan Jones practiced in a limited capacity after missing several days of training camp. He’s nursing a knee injury and is a key player on special teams. Jones’ status came into question a little when the Bills traded for Andre Smith, a linebacker and special teams ace himself, earlier this week.

Here’s the Bills full injury list for Tuesday’s practice, including carryovers from Wednesday’s injury report which have remained the same:

PUP LIST

  • TE Tommy Sweeney (foot)

OUT FOR EXTENDED PERIOD

  • OL Jon Feliciano (chest)

Bills injury report: Concerns mount at one position

Buffalo Bills injury report update involves Levi Wallace, Josh Norman, Dane Jackson.

All of a sudden, the Buffalo Bills might have an issue at the cornerback position in terms of health.

Two corners who were previously not missing time who did not practice on Wednesday during the team’s training camp session. Those were incumbent starter Levi Wallace and rookie Dane Jackson. The Bills indicated that Wallace has a hamstring issue, while Jackson’s injury has yet to be disclosed.

In terms of the type of injury, Wallace joins Josh Norman with a hamstring problem. On a bit of a plus side, Norman did practice Wednesday, but only in a limited capacity. Plus, the practice was considered a “light day” without pads.

Norman has missed about a week’s worth of workouts. With the season opener slated for Sept. 13, Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott & Co. might have to make a decision on who is starting at the No. 2 cornerback spot between two guys who are dinged up.

“We’ve got to be smart and sharp with our approach there. Josh is a guy that I’ve been around and so I know what he can do, that said, I also know that there’s work to be done, and it’s important that he maximizes those treatment opportunities so he can get back as soon as he can,” McDermott said via video conference.

Along with Norman, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who was previously battling a lower back injury which he returned from already, had a limited practice. The other new addition to the injury report was defensive end Mario Addison with a knee injury, but it was described as “soreness” by McDermott.

Here’s the Bills full injury list for Tuesday’s practice, including carryovers from Tuesday’s injury report which have remained the same:

PUP LIST

  • TE Tommy Sweeney (foot)

OUT FOR EXTENDED PERIOD

  • OL Jon Feliciano (chest)

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