Plus, the Bills get some good news on the injury front
The Buffalo Bills raced off to a 3-0 start, then endured a rough two-game stretch where the team suffered tough road losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. Buffalo rebounded with a three-game winning streak to take a 3.5-game lead in the AFC East, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks offers up observations and analysis on the state of the Bills after the first eight weeks of the season.
Observations on the Bills after 8 weeks
Find out what analysts from around the NFL think about the Bills through the first eight games of the season, including how Buffalo’s identity is coming into focus as the team has shored up some of its weaknesses (stopping the run and having its wide receivers create separation) while building up a sizeable lead in the division, and where the Bills find themselves in the midseason NFL power rankings.
- NFL 2024 midseason report AFC, NFC questions and stats – ESPN
- What they’re saying | NFL analysts discuss Josh Allen’s MVP chances, Bills power rankings at midseason – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills’ identity coming into focus at midpoint: ‘We’re not surprised, nor are we satisfied’ – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills midseason report card: Josh Allen’s top grade leads talented group on offense – Democrat & Chronicle
Latest Bills injury news
Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper (wrist) was upgraded to a limited practice participant on Wednesday, while linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (pectoral) and fullback Reggie Gilliam (hip) were also limited in Wednesday’s session.
- Bills vs. Dolphins injury update: Miami might face Buffalo without two defensive stars – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills WR Amari Cooper (wrist) upgraded to limited practice Wednesday – BuffaloBills.com
Edge rusher Von Miller returns to practice
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller returned to the practice field on Wednesday after serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Miller says he’s “happy all of that stuff is behind” him.
- Bills’ Von Miller ‘happy all of that stuff is behind me’ after ban – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Von Miller returns to Bills practice Wednesday – WGR 550
- Von Miller returns to Buffalo Bills after 4-game suspension – WKBW
- Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller returns from four-game suspension – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- What Bills DE Von Miller said after return from four-game suspension – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Von Miller returns to Bills Following Suspension | wgrz.com
- Von Miller ready to move forward following suspension | RochesterFirst
- What Sean McDermott said about Bills DE Von Miller’s return from four-game suspension – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
How Buffalo’s shorthanded defense could be receiving reinforcements in the coming weeks; breaking down the key plays from Buffalo’s big road win in Seattle; find out what QB Josh Allen did as a treat for Buffalo’s quarterback room; and hear why the Erie County Sheriff’s Office is warning fans about ticket scams for this week’s home game vs. the Miami Dolphins.
- How shorthanded Bills defense continues to hold up, and why it could get even better – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Chopping Wood: Bills Dominate Seattle in Week 8 – BuffaloBills.com
- Josh Allen takes Buffalo Bills QB room to Yankees’ World Series Game 4 – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Erie County Sheriff warns fans to be on the lookout for Buffalo Bills ticket scams – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Beware Bills ticket scams: Only shop from these vendors for Dolphins-Bills Week 9 – newyorkupstate.com
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