News and notes from Monday's media availability with head coach Sean McDermott, offensive coordinator Joe Brady and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich.

With the Bills 5-2 and on a two-game winning streak entering Week 8, we're diving into just a few of the trends this season that have helped Buffalo play at a high level.

Allen playing mistake-free football

The Bills have done an exceptional job through their 5-2 start at winning the turnover battle. Buffalo leads the NFL in turnover margin (+10) with 12 takeaways and two giveaways.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen has not only been one of the best QBs at generating points — he ranks second in the NFL in total TDs — he's also been one of the best at not giving his opponent extra chances to score.

In the Buffalo's 34-10 over the Titans, Allen became the second player in NFL history with 12+ pass TD & 0 INT in his team's first seven games of a season. Allen is the only QB this season to not throw an interception with 40 or more pass attempts.

"He's done a tremendous, tremendous job," McDermott said of Allen's ability to protect the ball. "He really has, and I couldn't be more pleased with the way we've protected the house on offense."

McDermott specifically praised Allen's growth in terms of knowing how to balance his aggressiveness pushing the ball downfield or scrambling with the need to either throw the ball away or slide when he leaves the pocket.

"His level of decision making has increased this season and been very important to our team," McDermott said.

OC Joe Brady sees a similar mindset in Allen, describing him as a QB who has been able to help the offense "regroup" when drives have stalled and not try to force the issue.

"Not playing scared, not playing conservative, but understanding the importance of, if we can just protect the football for 60 minutes, good things usually happen," Brady said. "And pleased with how we've done it so far."

Owning the second half

While the Bills have gotten out to slow starts in a handful of games this season, they've been one of the best second half teams in the league.

After Sunday's 27-0 eruption after halftime, Buffalo is now tied for 2nd in the NFL in second half points allowed per game (5.9) and tied for 4th in second half points scored (14.0).

When asked about why the Bills have looked like a completely different team, Babich pointed out that a quick halftime reset can be beneficial for both the mentality of the team and a way to have a few extra minutes to go over the scheme.

"It can be a mental thing. It can be a calm them down. 'We're good. Let's just read our keys, do what our keys tell us to do and execute,'" Babich said. "And then it can be schematically, 'Hey tweak this or we need to tweak a couple of things here or there.'"

In their last two games, the Bills have held the Jets and Titans to just 3 points combined in the second half.

Still, Babich pointed out that relying on halftime regroups every week isn't a habit he wants to get into the rest of the season.

"The second-half piece of things is very encouraging," DC Bobby Babich said. "But we need to come out and start faster. The guys have done a good job grasping what the offense is trying to do to us at halftime. But we need to do that a little bit sooner."

Against Tennessee, Buffalo didn't gain a first down on any of its first three possessions, but managed to score on all five of their second half drives. Brady shared that sustaining drives early in games is something he wants to improve on going forward.

"The worst feeling is going three-and-out on the first drive. And I think a lot of times, whether we get the ball or that we don't, I'd love for us to be able to set the tone for the game," Brady said.

RBs finding the end zone

As the Bills have adjusted to their new look wide receiver room through the first six weeks and now adding Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to the mix, it's been Buffalo's running back room that has been a consistent positive.

Through seven games, Buffalo's running back group has accounted for 11 total touchdowns, eight on the ground and three in the air. Bills RBs accounted for just 12 TDs all of last season.

Cook flashed last season, becoming Buffalo's lead guy, then the team brought back Johnson and selected Davis in the NFL Draft. The Bills were deliberate in building their running back room with the skill sets that each player brings to the table.

"That was kind of the vision from the beginning, right?," Brady said. "Beane and Sean put together that room, and we felt like we had three backs that can do a little bit of everything."

In Sunday's win, all three active RBs James Cook, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis reached the end zone against the Titans, accounting for three of the team's four scores.

"It makes our life a lot easier. I'm sure it makes it a little harder going against us when they don't know exactly what you can get when people are on the field," Brady said.

Cook is tied for third among all NFL RBs in total touchdowns (6), Davis is third among rookie RBs in rushing yards (213) and Johnson is one touchdown away from tying his career high in a single season.

A Bills RB has scored in five of seven games this season.