Hot reads: Josh Allen hits career passing highs lead to Bills over Jets By Vic Carucci News Sports Reporter Sep 13, 2020 Sep 13, 2020 Updated Sep 21, 2023 0 Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball during the first quarter at Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Vic Carucci News Sports Reporter Here are my hot reads from the Buffalo Bills' 27-17 season-opening victory against the New York Jets Sunday at Bills Stadium.kAmkDEC@?8mw@EE6DE E@A:4k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAmy@D9 p==6?]k^AmkAmw6 925 2? :?E6C6DE:?8 52J] xEVD 62DJ E@ D:>A=J =@@< 2E E96 724E 96 C624965 42C66C 9:89D 7@C A2DD:?8 J2C5D Wb`a[ E96 7:CDE b__\J2C5 82>6 7@C 2 q:==D "q D:?46 %JC@5 %2J=@C @? r9C:DE>2D tG6[ a_`eX[ 4@>A=6E:@?D WbbX 2?5 2EE6>AED WceX[ 2?5 E@ 42== 9:D a_a_ 563FE 2 >2DD:G6 DF446DD]k^Am kAmqFE E96C6VD ?@ :8?@C:?8 E96 724E 96 7F>3=65 EH:46 @? 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Column: Josh Allen has more ups than downs in Bills' season-opening win "Allen deftly managed a game plan, heavy with multiple-receiver sets, designed to utilize his many weapons to the fullest," writes Vic Carucci. Buffalo Bills beat New York Jets, 27-17, in season opener See photos as the Buffalo Bills open the season at home against the New York Jets in an empty Bills Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 1… Where to watch 2020-21 Buffalo Bills games At least four prime-time games, including two at home, highlight this year's Bills schedule. Bills lose four linebackers to injuries in victory Milano was injured late in the first half against the New York Jets. Why wasn't Bills kicker Tyler Bass' missed field goal reviewed? Officials based under the crossbar ruled that the kick in the third quarter was wide right. 'Shout' song is playing at empty Bills Stadium after TDs Fans watching the game on TV can't hear the celebratory song being played after Bills' scores. 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Observations: Where is everybody? No Bills fans make for unique atmosphere It didn’t take long for the Bills to get their rookies involved on offense.
49 games, 1,359 days. Five things about a much-anticipated 300-yard passing day Allen broke through with the long-awaited and much-anticipated first 300-yard passing game of his career. Here five things you need to know.
Bills-Jets Report Card: Passing game earns high marks in win Jay Skurski grades the Buffalo Bills in their 27-17 win over the New York Jets on Sunday.
Quarter by quarter: Bills dominated more than the score indicated Mark Gaughan breaks down Bills vs. Jets, quarter by quarter.
Column: Josh Allen has more ups than downs in Bills' season-opening win "Allen deftly managed a game plan, heavy with multiple-receiver sets, designed to utilize his many weapons to the fullest," writes Vic Carucci.
Buffalo Bills beat New York Jets, 27-17, in season opener See photos as the Buffalo Bills open the season at home against the New York Jets in an empty Bills Stadium in Orchard Park on Sunday, Sept. 1…
Where to watch 2020-21 Buffalo Bills games At least four prime-time games, including two at home, highlight this year's Bills schedule.
Bills lose four linebackers to injuries in victory Milano was injured late in the first half against the New York Jets.Â
Why wasn't Bills kicker Tyler Bass' missed field goal reviewed? Officials based under the crossbar ruled that the kick in the third quarter was wide right.
'Shout' song is playing at empty Bills Stadium after TDs Fans watching the game on TV can't hear the celebratory song being played after Bills' scores.
Bills, Jets remain in locker room for national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' Both teams collectively decided to stay inside their locker rooms, according to CBS sideline reporter AJ Ross.