Coming off a disappointing road loss against the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills (6-3) are looking to rebound and keep pace with the New England Patriots in the AFC East. To do that, they’ll need to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) to Highmark Stadium for a 1 p.m. EST Week 11 showdown.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to show that last weekend’s disjointed effort in South
Beach was an anomaly.
Bills vs. Buccaneers story lines to watch
Linked below: Sunday’s clash between Buffalo and Tampa Bay pits two of the successful quarterbacks from the 2018 NFL Draft in Baker Mayfield (No. 1 overall) and Josh Allen (No. 7 overall). Catch up on the friendship the two quarterbacks share; then breaking down the key story lines to watch, including how the Tampa Bay-Buffalo rivalry is a rare one; (only the 14th all-time meeting); what mindset head coach Sean McDermott is trying to instill in his team following a flat showing vs. Miami; how young defensive backs Cole Bishop and Maxwell Hairston will need to build off of successful performances against Mayfield and a dangerous Tampa Bay offense; which play makers will step up with leading receiver Dalton Kincaid sidelined; how the Bills’ run defense should have the edge with Tampa Bay running back Bucky Irving out; and more!
- Bills brace for critical clash with Buccaneers to stay in playoff hunt – Democrat & Chronicle
- ‘His hands are small’: QBs Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield trade jokes ahead of Bucs-Bills – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- ‘Bring a certain attitude and a certain passion’ | Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield go head-to-head on Sunday even if they can’t talk face-to-face – BuffaloBills.com
- Mutual respect fuels QB friendship as Baker Mayfield prepares for showdown against Josh Allen – WGRZ
- Top 5 storylines for Bills vs. Buccaneers | Week 11 – BuffaloBills.com
- Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, 4 other things to know about Bills vs. Buccaneers – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- 3 stats that will define Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 11 matchup – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- The art of a rebound: Why the Buffalo Bills are preaching consistency this week – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- SIMON: Banged Up Bucs Team Coming To WNY – WGR 550
- Who steps up for Bills with top playmaker out vs Buccaneers? – Democrat & Chronicle
- Maxwell Hairston got beat. His response bodes well for the Bills’ secondary – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- NFL Week 11 roundtable: Giants coaching job, Seahawks vs. Rams, Bills’ woes – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buccaneers could accomplish something for first time in team history in Buffalo – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills vs. Buccaneers | Weekly notes, quotes and stats before Week 11 matchup – BuffaloBills.com
- The Sean McDermott Show | Previewing Week 11: Bills vs Buccaneers – BuffaloBills.com
Even more Bills news
Examining how linebacker Terrel Bernard’s lingering ankle injury has impacted his play; plus, a huge honor for starting left tackle Dion Dawkins; edge rusher Joey Bosa could get good news before Sunday’s game vs. Tampa Bay; and more!
- Inside the Bills: Terrel Bernard battling ankle injury during tumultuous season – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Dion Dawkins honored with Key to the City for his impact on Buffalo community – WGRZ
- Bills notes: Joey Bosa may be able to shed ‘Q-Tip’ cast for Buccaneers game – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills announce return of throwback uniforms for Week 11 – WGRZ
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- How a Ted Lasso re-watch triggers thoughts of Josh Allen – Buffalo Rumblings
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