Ryan Fitzpatrick can sense the newfound optimism in Buffalo, and says the Bills have bonded over their status as underdogs.

NFL Network analyst Charles Davis says Ryan Fitzpatrick’s gritty-gutty style not only epitomizes Bills, but that tough, nothing-to-lose approach is part of what has led to their recent success.

The Bills avoided picking a quarterback in April’s draft, and even if that wasn’t viewed as ringing endorsement of Ryan Fitzpatrick, the team is reportedly working on a new deal for their starter.