Buffalo Rumblinks, 10/14: Previewing the Tyrod Taylor-led Giants

The Buffalo Bills return home to welcome former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, former starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. Both teams are banged up and dealing with a slew of injuries heading into this contest.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks breaks down the key matchups to watch and discusses what a Taylor-led offense will look like when the Bills meet the Giants under the lights at Highmark Stadium.

Previewing the Giants

With starting quarterback Daniel Jones sidelined due to a neck injury, catch up on the news that Taylor will start under center for the Giants. We hear from head coach Sean McDermott and quarterback Josh Allen on what it means for the Bills to be facing their former offensive coordinator, and take stock of how many former Bills and coaches are now with the Giants. Plus, how Allen and Buffalo’s offense will be challenged by defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s exotic blitzes, and more!

• With Daniel Jones out, former Bills QB Tyrod Taylor to start for Giants - Buffalo News
• Giants QB Daniel Jones out vs. Bills with neck injury, Tyrod Taylor to start - The Athletic (subscription required)
• Giants QB Daniel Jones out vs. Bills with neck injury - ESPN
• Bills notebook: Daniel Jones sits out, Dane Jackson hobbled, Josh Allen on Brian Daboll - Buffalo News
• McDermott readies for return of Daboll, Taylor on Sunday - WGR 550
• Josh Allen’s friendship with Brian Daboll endures after coaching ties ended - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• Not-so-happy homecoming: This can’t be how Giants’ Brian Daboll envisioned return to Buffalo - The Athletic (subscription required)
• Just how many former Buffalo Bills players and coaches are with New York Giants - Buffalo News
• Bills notes: Sean McDermott sends well wishes to Sabres; Giants very banged up - Buffalo News
• As injuries pile up, these 3 questions are top of mind as Bills prepare to play Giants - Democrat & Chronicle
• Top 7 storylines for Bills vs. Giants | Sunday Night Football - BuffaloBills.com
• Bills injury report vs. Giants | Week 6 SNF - BuffaloBills.com
• PlayAction column: Buffalo Bills bracing for Wink Martindale’s Giants blitz package - Buffalo News
• Bills are back on Sunday Night Football for Week 6 game: What to know - Democrat & Chronicle

Stefon Diggs is a man of mystery

Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs’ behavior has drawn criticism from people who don’t know the talented wideout. Diggs prefers to be a “little mysterious,” and Josh Allen was quick to defend Diggs as a passionate teammate whose competitive fire motivates his teammates.

• Inside the Bills: Stefon Diggs is a ‘little mysterious,’ and he wants it that way - Buffalo News
• Josh Allen defends Stefon Diggs after tablet slam on sideline - Democrat & Chronicle
• Stefon Diggs ‘thankful’ after Josh Allen defends sideline behavior - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
• How Stefon Diggs’ competitive fire motivates the Bills - BuffaloBills.com

Even more Bills news

Whether wide receiver Gabe Davis can build upon a productive first five games of the year, who steps up with linebacker Matt Milano and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones sidelined, and hear how Hall of Fame wideout Andre Reed was the victim of a hotel room robbery in London. Plus, catch up on report cards and see which players are trending up and whose stock is on the decline following Buffalo’s loss to Jacksonville.

• Can Gabe Davis keep producing? Who steps up on defense? Our Bills writers discuss - The Athletic (subscription required)
• Bills legend Andre Reed says Pro Football Hall of Fame ring among items stolen in London - Buffalo News
• ‘It’s a sad world.’ Bills legend Andre Reed reacts to London hotel room being ransacked - Democrat & Chronicle
• Brian Burns, Jerry Jeudy and potential trade candidates for every NFL team as deadline looms - The Athletic (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills vs. New York Giants tickets: Where to buy cheap Sunday Night Football seats online - newyorkupstate.com

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