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WATCH: Bills’ Von Miller, Dawson Knox mic’d up vs. Broncos
Von Miller and Dawson Knox did their jobs for the Bills against the Broncos.
And they were mic’d up, too.
Knox had an important 25-yard catch in the 31-7 win. Meanwhile, Miller was graded as his team’s best defender from Pro Football Focus following the contest.
Get a closer look at both of their efforts right here.
The team released this video of Miller & Knox both mic’d up against the Broncos:
#Bills approaching multiple records going into Week 18
The Buffalo Bills far exceeded expectations in 2024 as they head into the season’s final week with a record of 13-3 and the AFC’s two seed locked up.
Despite already having their sights set on the postseason, they have a few records they could set in Week 18 against the New England Patriots.
With the team’s success, specifically on offense led by quarterback Josh Allen and offensive coordinator Joe Brady, they are now in a position to make more history:
13 different guys have caught TDs for the Bills this season
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— NFL on CBS
(@NFLonCBS) December 29, 2024
With Tyrell Shavers’ long catch and run for a touchdown in Week 17, the Bills tied the NFL record for most players with a receiving touchdown in a season.
The following players caught a touchdown in 2024: Khalil Shakir; Amari Cooper; Keon Coleman; Mack Hollins; Curtis Samuel; Tyrell Shavers; James Cook; Ty Johnson; Ray Davis; Dalton Kincaid; Dawson Knox; Quintin Morris; Josh Allen.
With the Bills slated to play their backups for much of the Week 18 game, they have a good chance of breaking this record. Some players who haven’t had much of an opportunity this year will have the chance to be an NFL record-breaker.
Some potential practice squad guys who could find the endzone in Week 18 are TE Zach Davidson, RB Frank Gore Jr., WR KJ Hamler, and WR Jalen Virgil. If FB Reggie Gilliam scores his first TD of the year that would break the record as well. And, there’s always the chance an offensive linemen could catch one. Josh Allen caught a touchdown this year so nothing can be ruled out.
On the season, the Bills have compiled 33 rushing touchdowns and 29 passing touchdowns. No team in NFL history has had 30 of each in a season. The Bills can be the first to do so by throwing one more touchdown pass, and it could set this record as well as break the record above in one play.
Mack Hollins leads the team with five receiving touchdowns while James Cook leads the team with 15 rushing touchdowns.
The Bills have never had 14 wins in a regular season in team history. A win over the Patriots in Week 18 would cement this squad in its team history.
The Bills have now had five years in team history with 13 regular season wins: 1990; 1991; 2020; 2022; 2024.
Backups will likely see the majority of snaps in the game, but they could still etch their spot in team and NFL history with a strong performance.
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3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the Jets in Week 17
The Buffalo Bills will play the New York Jets at home at Highmark Stadium in Week 17.
With a win, the Bills (12-3) would post a perfect record in Orchard Park this season. They have won nine of their last 10 in total. The Jets (4-11) have lost five of six.
The Bills are favored by 9.5 points. In the first matchup best these two AFC East foes in Week 6, the Bills skated by with a 23-20 victory.
Even though the Jets have four wins this year, nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. Buffalo will need to execute its game plan to pick up its 13th win of the year.
With that, here are three keys to a Bills win in Week 17:
Bills running back James Cook had an efficient day on the ground against the New England Patriots in Week 16. He carried it 11 times and recorded 100 rushing yards (9.1 avg), including a 46-yard run for a touchdown.
In Week 17, Buffalo faces a Jets team that ranks 23rd in the NFL in defense rushing DVOA. Last week in a loss to the LA Rams, the Jets allowed running back Kyren Williams to rush for 122 yards and a touchdown at 5.3 yards per carry.
Opportunities should arise for the Bills’ runners on Sunday if they remain dedicated to the run game.
No player on the Bills roster had more than 26 receiving yards in last week’s win over the Patriots. Cook led the team, Mack Hollins had 25 yards, and Dawson Knox and Khalil Shakir each had 22 yards.
Having production from the pass catchers will make life easier for Josh Allen and the Bills against the Jets. If they are going to be vanilla with their play calling over the last few weeks, receivers are going to need to win one-on-one matchups.
The Jets, even at 4-11, are still a capable offense when they get into a rhythm. Led by Aaron Rodgers under center, they have playmakers who can rip you apart like Davante Adams, Garrett Wilson, and Breece Hall.
If Rodgers has the time to sit back and go through progressions, life will be difficult for the Bills on Sunday, especially given their injuries on the back end. Three safeties are questionable: Damar Hamlin; Taylor Rapp; Cam Lewis. An impact from the defensive line, both against the run and the pass, would go a long way toward a Bills victory.
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Bills vs. Lions: Teammates react to another Josh Allen showcase
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen impresses a lot of people, including the ones that know him best.
Allen played a huge role with four touchdown passes against the Detroit Lions (12-2) in a 48-42 win for the Bills (11-3) in Week 15.
Allen had another multi-touchdown effort with four this time. The MVP conversation continues to grow, including in his own locker room.
Allen’s teammates reacted to another big game from the QB in Detroit. Plenty of praise was found.
“Josh is the best player in the league,” cornerback Taron Johnson said.
‘”It’s hard to describe,” tight end Dawson Knox added. “Sometimes you just turn into a fan.”
A roundup of reaction from the Bills locker room on Allen can be found in the WKBW-TV clip below:
What is it like playing with Josh Allen?
Answers
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— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) December 16, 2024
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WATCH: Bills’ Dawson Knox mic’d up vs. Dolphins
From a fans point of view, the Bills’ win over the Dolphins was thrilling.
As a player, it was even more so.
The Bills topped their rivals 30-27 on a late game-winning kick from 61 yards by Tyler Bass. Tight end Dawson Knox was pumped up about it like everyone else in western New York.
We know that because Knox was “mic’d” up during the contest.
The video of Knox with the microphone can be found in the clip below:
WATCH: Bills players play ‘Pizza Log Roulette’
Buffalo Bills players recently took some time to have some fun in their practice facility.
The team was able to enjoy one of the City of Buffalo’s finest treats. No, we’re not talking about buffalo wings with blue cheese or beef on weck. We’re talking about pizza logs.
Players such as Dawson Knox, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and others spun a wheel to determine which flavor of pizza log they would try.
Watch the video below:
.@PizzaLogs Roulette was delicious.
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) September 18, 2024
The Broncos could use a play-making tight end, so they should target these players ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
After seven weeks of action, the Denver Broncos‘ most productive tight end has been Lucas Krull. He has a whopping six receptions for 57 yards.
Nate Adkins (four receptions for 19 yards) is more of a blocker than a receiver, Greg Dulcich (five receptions for 28 yards) has been a healthy scratch in recent weeks and Adam Trautman (two receptions for 32 yards) hasn’t been very involved in the passing game.
The Broncos could use a playmaker at tight end, somebody who would give rookie quarterback Bo Nix a reliable option in the middle of the field. With the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 5) now two weeks away, we’ve put together a quick list of five high-profile tight ends who would make sense for Denver.
1. TE Mark Andrews, Ravens: Andrews hasn’t been as involved in Baltimore’s offense this fall as he was in previous years, perhaps in part because of the emergence of Isaiah Likely. The Ravens probably aren’t very interested in moving him, but the Broncos should make a call just in case.
2. TE David Njoku, Browns: Cleveland is 1-6 and they just lost Deshaun Watson to a torn Achilles. After the Browns shipped out receiver Amari Cooper, Denver should check in on the status of Njoku.
3. TE Evan Engram, Jaguars: Jacksonville is 2-5, but Engram remains one of Trevor Lawrence’s favorite targets. It never hurts to ask, though.
4. TE Dawson Knox, Bills: Dalton Kincaid has emerged as Buffalo’s primary tight end, so the Broncos should make an offer for Knox.
5. TE Hunter Henry, Patriots: New England also has a rookie QB in Drake Maye and Henry is one of his favorite targets, but the Patriots are 1-6, so Denver should reach out about Henry’s trade status.
The NFL trade deadline is 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET) on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
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Bills’ Dawson Knox breaks slump with touchdown vs. Jets (video)
Dawson Knox has been under a spotlight heading into Week 6. He only had three catches on the year and the Bills have needed playmakers.
He showed against the Jets he still has something in the tank.
Knox capped a 10 play, 80-yard drive for a touchdown. Quarterback Josh Allen scrambled to make the play and found his tight end for the score just before halftime.
Heading into the game, Knox only had three catches on the entire year.
Knox’s TD brought the score to a 20-10 lead for the Bills.
His score can be found below:
Josh Allen is just doing Josh Allen things.
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— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) October 15, 2024
Facelift:
The ever-popular welcoming people in the Buffalo-Niagara airport receive has had a facelift.
West Herr Auto Group’s mural right near the entrance to the airport has a new look. A few familiar faces are repping the company again in Bills quarterback Josh Allen, tight end Dawson Knox and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins.
But two others now join them: Bills legend Steve Tasker and… a folding table.
Check out the new look below:
https://twitter.com/WestHerr/status/1831009314061881523
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A nice moment for the kids:
Dawson Knox gave some young Bills fans quite the opportunity as the team rounded out training camp at St. John Fisher University.
At the Bills were wrapping up shop in Rochester, Knox sat down in front of reporters… kid reporters… and answered questions for them.
Dogs were discussed, as was Knox’s hair (thanks to teammate Connor McGovern).
That moment can be found in the WIVB-TV clip below:
The Bills Mimi-mafia(and Connor McGovern) grilling Dawson Knox after camp.
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— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) August 7, 2024
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