Joe Brady Talks First Win In Highmark Stadium And Josh Allen's Fast Start

Joe Brady addressed the media following the 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday September 17th. Topics include: the fast start on offense, setting the tone, the importance of the long 3rd quarter drive, his emotions coaching in the first home regular season in Highmark, James Cook running hard, the offensive success on 3rd down, and how well Josh Allen has started this season.

Josh Allen addressed the media following the 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday September 17th. Topics include: how special the game was for the fans, getting off to a good start, Keon Coleman stepping up, how well he is seeing the field, the importance of the long 3rd quarter drive, and setting the tone by taking the ball first in the game.

Bradley Chubb addressed the media after practice on Tuesday September 15th. Topics include: how footing felt good in the new stadium, the electricity in the build on Thursday night, challenge of facing the Lions offense full of playmakers, how well the defense finished the game in Houston, having a lot of hungry guys on defense, Deone Walker's quickness, and his first impressions of Head Coach Joe Brady.

Spencer Brown addressed the media after practice on Tuesday September 15th. Topics include: the excitement for playing in the new stadium, being proud of the protection plan in Houston, coach Brady leading the charge in Houston, and the challenge of facing Aidan Hutchinson.

Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Tuesday September 15th. Topics include: preparing for the first regular season game in the new stadium, Joe Brady navigating play calling and being head coach, the difference with the new grass, playing on short week, executing on Thursday night, the importance of a healthy Dalton Kincaid, and facing a tough Lions defense.

Bills Head Coach Joe Brady addressed the media before practice on September 15th. Topics Include: players mindset and getting into the stadium one last time before Thursday, no concerns about the grass, injury updates, DL TJ Sanders will not practice, challenge of facing the Detroit Lions offense, on Dan Campbell's personality—authentic, aggressive—preparing to face him, message to the team on playing the first game in the new stadium, his approach to the short week, the challenge EDGE Aidan Hutchinson presents, trust in QB Josh Allen and opportunities for him to get big plays, and on players: RB Frank Gore Jr., RB James Cook, CB Davison Igbinosun, CB Maxwell Hairston.

Pete Carmichael addressed the media on Monday September 14th. Topics include: the pass protection plan and execution, the chemistry with between Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid, the communication on field, seeing Josh Allen play at a high level in person, top priorities for the players on a short week, and the use of 13 personnel.

Bills DC Jim Leonhard addressed the media on Monday September 14th. Topics include: his overall impressions of the defense, correcting the mistakes, communication with Terrel Bernard, on the job done by the pass rush, the rotation in the defensive backfield, communication at home with a noisy crowd, and the phenomenal play of Greg Rousseau.

Joe Brady addressed the media on Monday September 14th. Topics include: who he becomes on game days, naming Ed Oliver a captain vs the Texans, correcting all three phases of the team, DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid drawing attention from defenses, how well the offensive line played, using 13 personal, and the matchup with the Detroit Lions.

Joe Brady addressed the media after the 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday September 13th. Topics include; getting his first win as a head coach, how proud he is of the how well the team played, DJ Moore's ability to make plays, Josh Allen's trust in Dalton Kincaid, the defense finishing the game, cleaning up issues on such a short week, protecting Josh Allen, and being aggressive in game winning drive.

Josh Allen addressed the media after the 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday September 13th. Topics include: improved offensive line play, the game winning drive, getting Joe Brady his first win as head coach, Dalton Kincaid's best game as a pro, DJ Moore's first game as a Bill, getting chunk plays, and staying agressive late in the game.

Head Coach Joe Brady addressed the media after practice on Friday September 11th. Topics include: TY Johnson being back at practice, his confidence in Tyler Bass, his message to the team this week, and an injury update.

Dion Dawkins addressed the media after practice on Thursday September 10th. Topics include: the teams mindset this week, what he learned from previous games in Houston, what players deserve more attention on the team, his confidence in DJ Moore, and Joe Brady's energy this week.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael addressed the media before practice on September 10th. Topics Include: the challenge of facing the Houston Texans Defense, on the guard competition and Alec Anderson earning the job, what he's learned about DC Jim Leonhard, having a plan for the Texans pass rush, what he sees from TE Dalton Kincaid, what he saw reviewing last year's Bills game in Houston, his excitement for the Josh Allen/DJ Moore connection, what he's seen from WR Skyler Bell, onboarding WR Greg Dortch, impressions of RB James Cook, and what he's seen from HC Joe Brady this week.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonhard addressed the media before practice on September 10th. Topics Include: Excitement for Week 1, how this first game compares to his first game as a player, he will be on the sideline on Sunday, looking for playing with speed and confidence on Sunday, chemistry between Bills Safeties Cj Gardner-Johnson and Cole Bishop, philosophy on corners rotating, comparing Linebackers, on defending Nico Collins, playing complementary football, what it means to be an "aggressive defensive play caller", the value John Fox and his experience, what he sees from C.J. Stroud, personalities on the Bills Defense, and on OLB Bradley Chubb being named captain.

Bills tackle Spencer Brown addressed the media on September 9, 2026 before the Week 1 matchup in Houston. He discussed facing the Texans defense, what they learned from previous meetings, starting the season with a challenge, preparing this week in practice, the message from head coach Joe Brady, and watching his leadership in the preseason.

Bills OLB Bradley Chubb addressed the media on September 9, 2026 before the Week 1 matchup in Houston. He discussed being named a captain, how he learned the news, the defensive outlook under new DC Jim Leonhard, having a close group as a unit, and facing Texans RB David Montgomery.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media on September 9, 2026 before the Week 1 matchup in Houston. He discussed facing the Texans defense, Joe Brady's first game as head coach, Bradley Chubb's leadership in being named a captain, confidence in DJ Moore, keys to winning, Khalil Shakir at practice, and his faith in Spencer Brown.

Bills Head Coach Joe Brady addressed the media before practice on September 9th. Topics Include: injury update will come later in the day, what he learned from last year's game in Houston and their environment, the challenge of facing Texans CB Derek Stingley, the punt returner role, facing Houston's defense and pressure, the competitiveness of the Bills offensive tackles, his emotions ahead of his first regular season game as an NFL head coach, his message to the team this week, the process of selecting Bills captains and player reactions, and his confidence in WR DJ Moore.

Josh Allen addressed the media following practice on Tuesday September 1st. Topics include: his chemistry with D.J. Moore, the different skills of the four tight ends on the roster, and what he has learned going into his ninth season.

Bills Head Coach Joe Brady addressed the media before practice on September 1st, 2026. Topics Include: his experience building the 53-man roster for the first time as Head Coach and working alongside GM Brandon Beane, the versatility of the Tight End room, WR Skyler Bell's performance in the preseason, the wide receiver room and decision to keep five, what goes into deciding practice time, WR Greg Dortch previous work with Jeff Rodgers, time between now and season opener against the Houston Texans, goals for this week's practices, CB Christian Benford and how he has grown as a player and leader over the years, RB Frank Gore Jr. and philosophy of practice squad players, OLB TJ Parker benefiting from the veteran presence within the Linebackers, and what ILB Shaq Thompson brings to the team.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane addressed the media on September 1st, 2026. Topics Include: the Cornerback depth, philosophy for practice squad player selection, overall roster depth and development of younger players, the Bills punt returner job, on QB Josh Allen's mentality going into his 9th season, the trades and acquisitions made to the OLine, looking ahead to season opener against the Houston Texans, injury updates for: CJ Gardner-Johnson, DeWayne Carter, and Zane Durant, working with DC Jim Leonhard on roster decisions, and on players: WR DJ Moore, CB Maxwell Hairston, CB Davison Igbinosun, OLB Michael Hoecht, TE Keleki Latu, ILB Shaq Thompson, LB Kaleb Alarms-Orr, and WR Greg Dortch.

Joe Brady addressed the media after the 28-27 win vs the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday August 27th. Topics include: what he learned about his team, Shane Buechele playing the entire game, the benefit of having Josh Allen on the headsets during the game, Skyler Bell first game action in the NFL, his decision to play Maxwell Hairston, the game situations the team saw in preseason, Michael Hoecht playing in his first game action since his injury, and on the decision to name players captains.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on August 25th, 2026. Topics Include: calling plays in preseason games, getting reps with various wide receivers with guys missing from injuries, the progression of WR Skyler Bell, and benefits of playing on grass.

Bills Head Coach Joe Brady addressed the media before practice on August 25th, 2026. Topics Include: the possibility of starters playing on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Preseason Game 3, time between last preseason game and Week 1, what he has seen from QB Josh Allen and if he'll be playing on Thursday, reflecting on the end of his first training camp, sideline versus booth decision for coordinators, position competitions and expectations—Left Guard, Quarterback 2, and punt returner, upcoming roster cutdowns and how injuries affect decisions, the chemistry between S CJ Gardner-Johnson and S Cole Bishop, injury updates and status checks on ILB Terrel Bernard, OLB Michael Hoecht, and RB Ty Johnson, and on players: DL Greg Gaines, OLB Javon Solomon, and WR Skyler Bell.