1. How the Bills lead in the AFC East increased during the bye week
Even though the Bills were on a bye this past week, they managed to find themselves with more separation atop the AFC East heading into Week 12. On Sunday, the Dolphins lost 20-13 to the Broncos, the Patriots lost 27-20 to the Texans, and the Jets lost 34-28 to the Chargers. The Bills have sole possession of first place in the AFC East this late into a season for the first time since 1996 (Week 13).
Below are the current standings for the AFC East:
- 1. Buffalo Bills (7-3); Next Opponent: vs LA Chargers
- 2. Miami Dolphins (6-4); Next Opponent: @ New York Jets
- 3. New England Patriots (4-6); Next Opponent: vs Arizona Cardinals
- 4. New York Jets (0-10); Next Opponent: vs Miami Dolphins
If the playoffs were to start today, the Bills would hold the No.3 seed in the AFC and host the Cleveland Browns.
The AFC playoff hierarchy is as follows after Week 11.
- Pittsburgh (10-0)
- Kansas City (9-1)
- Buffalo (7-3)
- Indianapolis (7-3)
- Tennessee (7-3)
- Cleveland (7-3)
- Las Vegas (6-4)
Here's a link to Yahoo's take on the AFC playoff picture.
2. Stefon Diggs: Playing the long game
Stefon Diggs was on the latest episode of the new NFL Podcast Huddle and Flow hosted by Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter. Throughout the episode, Diggs touched on multiple topics including playing with "Superman" Josh Allen and what it would mean to make his first Pro-Bowl of his career. This is what Diggs had to say about playing with a guy like Josh Allen and how the two have built a bond that is resulting in success for this Bills team.
"When you got a new quarterback, he likes things a certain kind of way, and you got to get used to him and he's got to get used to you," Diggs said. "That's one thing I attribute to Josh, he put a lot of time in as far as not having an offseason, when we had training camp, we tried to hit the ground running. We had so many Zoom calls, we had plenty of talks, but when we got onto that practice field, it was rep after rep trying to get better. We are still doing it now, but specifically, in training camp, he made it a point of emphasis that he always strives to be perfect, and that is something that I love about him. He's super hard on himself, so for me, I tell Superman that you can't be Superman every day, all day. So, he tries to be perfect, so I try to be there to meet him in the middle and tell him it's alright and if I drop a ball I'm not going to apologize, so don't' apologize."
3. Bleacher Report is high on Zack Moss through the remainder of the season
Bleacher Report writer Chris Roling came out with his list of players who he thinks could break out before the season ends. For the Bills, he chose rookie running back Zack Moss. Moss has played in seven out of 10 games for the Bills and has 244 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown.
Buffalo Bills: RB Zack Moss
Joining Dobbins in the running back breakout list is Zack Moss of the Buffalo Bills. Moss fell to the third round this year but always had the feel of a guy who could quickly take over the backfield in Buffalo, especially since 2019 third-round pick Devin Singletary fumbled four times last season and is struggling as a runner this year. Through seven games, Moss has had no such issues while scoring three times on 59 carries, plus catching nine of his 12 targets, including one for a score. Singletary topped out at 151 carries last year and is at 99 this season, so Moss is bound to get more of a workhorse look when the weather turns cold and he can punish defenses. Talent and opportunity should have him as a staple of every breakout list.
Scroll through to see top stats and fun facts about the players.
Tremaine Edmunds: Tremaine has 50 solo tackles so far this season. Fun Fact: His favorite meal is fried chicken.
Zack Moss: Through Week 10, Zack has 3 touchdowns, 224 rushing yards, and 68 receiving yards. He leads the Bills running backs in touchdowns. Fun Fact: He likes to play basketball and climb mountains in his spare time.
John Brown: John has 386 receiving yards so far this season, and 65% of his 29 receptions have resulted in a first down. Fun Fact: His favorite book is Becoming Michelle Obama
Stefon Diggs: Stefon leads the NFL with 906 receiving yards and 73 receptions. Fun Fact: He majored in American studies at Maryland.
Ty Nsekhe: Ty has played in all 10 games this season. Fun Fact: His first sports jersey was Michael Jordan #45.
Andre Roberts: Andre is currently ranked 4th in the NFL with 191 punt return yards, and ranked 2nd in the NFL with 581 kickoff return yards. Fun Fact: His favorite late night snack is Goldfish.
Jordan Poyer: Jordan leads the team with 60 solo tackles, 81 total tackles. Fun Fact: His first job was a veterinarian assistant.
Ed Oliver: Ed has 17 solo tackles and 1 sack so far this season. Fun Fact: He wants to learn how to surf.
Taron Johnson: Taron has the 2nd most solo tackles on the team with 53. Fun Fact: His pre-game ritual includes praying before the game.
Jon Feliciano: Jon has started all games he has played in as a Bill. Fun Fact: His nickname is Mongo.
A.J. Klein: One of A.J.'s highlights this season includes a forced a recovered fumble on Seahawks' QB Russell Wilson, following 2 sacks and 4 quarterback hits in this game. Fun Fact: He has two children and two dogs.
Jerry Hughes: Jerry has the 5th most sacks in Bills history with 50.5. Fun Fact: His teammates nicknamed his alter ego "Gary" after his gameday drive and passion for success.
Josh Allen: Josh leads the NFL is passing yards, accumulating 2,871 yards through Week 10. Fun Fact: His hidden talent? Juggling
Reggie Gilliam: Reggie scored his first career touchdown during Week 2 in Miami. Fun Fact: His pre-game ritual includes sitting at his locker and listening to R&B.
Gabriel Davis: Gabe the 9th most receiving yards among NFL rookie wide receivers with 275 through Week 10. Fun Fact: His favorite movie is "Remember the Titans".
Isaiah McKenzie: Isaiah has 138 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, and 12 passing yards so far this season. He has logged live reps at wide receiver, running back, and quarterback this season. Fun Fact: His favorite food is spaghetti.
Ryan Bates: Ryan has played 37 snaps this season. Fun Fact: His favorite Buffalo restaurant is Mulberry.
Vernon Butler: Vernon has 13 tackles so far this season. Fun Fact: He has two pitbulls named Bella and Kanan.
Brian Winters: Brian has started in 8 games this season. Fun Fact: Brian and his wife Jenny have a son named Nash.
Micah Hyde: Micah has 48 tackles on record through Week 10 this season. Fun Fact: Micah and his wife, Amanda, welcomed a son, Micah Jr., in March 2020.
Tre'Davious White: Tre leads the team with 5 passes defensed, and ties for most fumble recoveries on the team with 2. Fun Fact: His first job was cutting lawns.
Daryl Williams: Daryl has started in 9 games this season. Fun Fact: He majored in human relations at Oklahoma.
Justin Zimmer: One of Justin's season highlights includes forcing a fumble from QB Cam Newton to clinch the Bills victory in Week 8. Fun Fact: He won a regional wrestling championship as a junior and senior while in high school.
Tyler Bass: Tyler has a 96.7% success in scoring extra points in his rookie season. His 86 points are the 3rd most of any kicker this season through Week 10. Fun Fact: His favorite food is chicken Alfredo
Levi Wallace: One of Levi's season highlights includes intercepting a pass from Jared Goff that led to a Bills touchdown. Fun Fact: His favorite thing to do in Buffalo is going to Woodlawn Beach.
Lee Smith: One of Lee's season highlights includes catching a 1 yard touchdown pass against the Rams in his first offensive snap of the 2020 season. Fun Fact: He owns a farm complete with livestock.
Matt Milano: In his 6 games played, Matt has 21 tackles and 4 quarterback hits so far this season. Fun Fact: The player he's learned the most from is Lorenzo Alexander.
Tyler Matakevich: Tyler recorded his first kickoff return when he returned an onside kick in Week 8 against the Patriots. He also recorded two special teams tackles. Fun Fact: He has a dog named Bailey and is passionate about animal adoption.
Tyler Kroft: Tyler has 3 touchdowns and 119 receiving yards through Week 10. Fun Fact: Tyler and his wife, Lexi, welcomed their first child, Grace, in October 2020.
Dean Marlowe: One of Dean's highlights this seasons includes recovering the game-winning fumble while also totaling 6 tackles against the Patriots in Week 8.
Mario Addison: Mario ties for team-lead in sacks so far this season. Fun Fact: His favorite vacation spot is Frankfurt, Germany.
Josh Norman: One of Josh's highlights this season includes 7 tackles, 1 pass defensed, and 1 fumble recovery against the Chiefs. He ties for team-lead two fumble recoveries. Fun Fact: Norman has made multiple trips to Israel and intends to use his foundation, Starz24 Foundation, to give back to the country.
Cole Beasley: Cole currently has 642 receiving yards this season. He has the highest catch percentage among Bills with 2+ receptions a game with 82.1%. Fun Fact: He started his own record label called "ColdNation".
Devin Singletary: Devin leads the team in rushing yards, with 401 yards. Fun Fact: His favorite food is his Grandma's spaghetti and any soul food.
Trent Murphy: Trent has a sack in each game against the Jets this season. Fun Fact: His favorite Buffalo restaurant is Lucia's on the Lake.
Dane Jackson: In 2 career starts, Dane has 1 interception, 1 pass defended, and 1 fumble recovery. Fun Fact: His favorite vacation spot is Disney World.
Mitch Morse: Mitch has started in all 24 games he has played in as a Bill. Fun Fact: His first job was working on a farm.
Siran Neal: Siran has 6 total tackles so far this season. He is 3rd on the team with 4 special teams tackles. Fun Fact: In his first ever NFL play, he sacked Aaron Rodgers.
Corey Bojorquez: Corey's longest punt of the season stands at 72 yards from Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams, also making it the longest punt in the NFL this season. Fun Fact: his favorite Buffalo restaurant is The Bar Bill Tavern.
Harrison Phillips: Harrison has 6 tackles and 3 quarterback hits through Week 10. Fun Fact: He can solve a Rubik's Cube.
Cody Ford: Cody has started in 22 of 23 games in his first 2 NFL seasons. Fun Fact: His favorite food is Cajun.
Matt Barkley: Matt has a 60% passing completion so far this season; he has played in 5 games as a Buffalo Bill and scored 2 touchdowns. Fun Fact: His favorite Buffalo restaurant is The Grange
T.J. Yeldon: T.J. has the team's longest rushing play of the season, going 34 yards. Fun Fact: His favorite meal is pizza.
Dawson Knox: Dawson has 111 receiving yards so far this season. Fun Fact: His favorite food is a steak dinner.
Reid Ferguson: Reid has played in 58 games as a Bill. Fun Fact: His favorite vacation spot is London.
Jaquan Johnson: Jaquan has 2 special teams tackles this season. He has also played in all 10 games. Fun Fact: His favorite hobby is playing cards.
Darryl Johnson: Darryl ties for team-lead 6 special team tackles. Fun Fact: One of his top talents is dancing.
A.J. Epenesa: A.J. has 6 tackles through Week 10. Fun Fact: His hidden talent? He can play the ukulele.
Quinton Jefferson: Quinton has 16 tackles, 4 quarterback hits, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble through Week 10. Fun Fact: His favorite food is taco salad.
Cam Lewis: During Cam's first NFL game action against the Titans this year, he logged 7 tackles. Fun Fact: He went to school at University at Buffalo, where he majored in African American Studies.
Dion Dawkins: Dion has started in 53 of his 58 career games. Fun Fact: The Shnowman's first job was shoveling shnow.
Tyrel Dodson: Tyrel has 20 tackles through Week 10. Fun Fact: He collects hoodies.
