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Bills Links, 5/9: Analyzing Buffalo’s 2020 schedule

Also exploring why Josh Allen has a high knockdown rate

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In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills daily links, we continue to dissect and analyze the Bills’ 2020 schedule. We break down how the Bills can claim their first AFC East title since the 1995 season, explore the challenging (and easier) stretches the team will encounter on their quest for a third playoff appearance in four years, predict how the Bills will fare in 2020, hear from co-owner and president Kim Pegula on the state of football during COVID-19, look for reasons why quarterback Josh Allen’s knockdown rate was so high, and much more!


Breaking down the Bills’ 2020 schedule: Path to the AFC East title? – The Athletic
The Bills will have more prime-time games this season than they have in the past decade, including against both Super Bowl teams. (Subscription required).

Bills get primetime treatment, but face plenty of challenges | WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Buffalo Bills got plenty of prime-time games, but will also face plenty of challenges in the 2020 schedule.

The Bills’ 2020 schedule is all about the AFC East – The Buffalo News
This is the year for the Bills to crash through and claim the division they haven’t won in an incredible 25 years—since 1995.

Buffalo Bills’ schedule 2020: Young team will be tested in prime time - Buffalo Bills Blog- ESPN
Buffalo will play four prime-time games this season, including Monday night match ups with the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.

Predicting the results of the Bills’ 2020 schedule – The Buffalo News
Not since the 2000 season have the Bills been scheduled for more than two prime-time games.

Buffalo Bills sweep AFC East (3 bold predictions following 2020 schedule release) - newyorkupstate.com
The Bills have a chance to get off to a fast start in 2020.

2020 Buffalo Bills Schedule: Complete schedule, tickets and match-up information - BuffaloBills.com
Bills to play four prime-time games in 2020—the most for the team since 1996.

10 things I like about the Buffalo Bills’ 2020 schedule - newyorkupstate.com
There is a lot to like about the Bills’ schedule in 2020.

Kim Pegula on schedule release, Covid testing, games without fans – The Buffalo News
The Bills co-owner and president, along with two top executives, spoke to The News about the uncertainty surrounding the organization, the start of football and the schedule release.

Bills’ Josh Allen’s knockdown rate was high, and it’s complicated – The Buffalo News
Allen improved in almost every category in his second season but still has a lot of room to grow in diagnosing coverages.

5 reasons Buffalo Bills should sign RG Larry Warford - newyorkupstate.com
Warford, a three-time Pro Bowl player, is suddenly available.

Setting the floor and ceiling for Bills’ rookie draft picks – The Buffalo News
What’s reasonable to expect for each of the Bills’ draft picks in 2020? Here is a floor and ceiling for each.

Can the Bills rookies help increase production in this category? - BuffaloBills.com
As the Bills start virtual rookie camp this weekend, Chris Brown takes a look at how the rookies might provide point-scoring support for the offense.

A.J. Epenesa among three Bills draft picks to sign rookie contract – The Buffalo News
General manager Brandon Beane’s work is almost done when it comes to signing his draft picks, with only Zack Moss without a deal.

Bills sign three more draft picks | WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Buffalo Bills sign three more of their draft picks in the 2020 NFL Draft on Friday.

Bills announce addition of eight undrafted free agents – The Buffalo News
The Buffalo Bills have officially announced the signings of eight undrafted rookie free agents.

Bills sign eight undrafted free agents | WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Buffalo Bills have signed eight undrafted free agents to contracts.

‘They would’ve had one’: What if the Bills hadn’t cut Gary Anderson in 1982? – The Athletic
Some contend the Bills would have won at least one of those Super Bowls in the 1990s if they'd kept the record-breaking kicker. (Subscription required).

Bills Legends face Lions Legends in Madden 20 simulation | WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Buffalo Bills legends will face the Detroit Lions legends in a Madden 20 simulation.

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Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane breaks down AFC East Drafts - Buffalo Rumblings
What did the Bills’ general manager have to say about the draft and the team’s division rivals?

Nick & Nolan: Pat Moran interview - Buffalo Rumblings
Pat FINALLY gets to be the guest, not the host.

Report: Buffalo Bills sign DE A.J. Epenesa, QB Jake Fromm, WR Gabriel Davis - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills’ 2020 draft picks continue inking their rookie deals.

NFL Schedule Release: Buffalo Bills have four prime-time games in 2020 - Buffalo Rumblings
A year after zero scheduled late-night games, Buffalo is garnering major respect.

Buffalo Bills announce eight UDFA signings - Buffalo Rumblings
The other half of Buffalo’s rookie class!

2020 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills player comparisons, projections - Buffalo Rumblings
The best, worst, and "average" projection for each of the Bills’ draft choices.

No long stretches for Buffalo Bills in 2020 - Buffalo Rumblings
No home stands. No road trips.

2020 Buffalo Bills have most prime-time games since 1996 - Buffalo Rumblings
It’s been a generation since they had this much hype.

Power ranking the Week 15 flexible scheduling options in 2020 NFL schedule - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills are likely going to be in another nationally-televised game in December.