‘Cornerback Christian Benford suffered a toe injury during practice Thursday and will not practice Friday. Obviously, that’s a titanic injury for the Bills as Benford has been one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL during the second half of this season.’
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Bills’ defense gets bad news as red-hot cornerback suffers injury days before facing Patriots
‘Benford is coming off his two best games of the season against the Steelers and the Bengals. He had interceptions in both games and returned a fumble for a touchdown against the Steelers. His interception for a touchdown against Cincinnati was the key play in the game that helped Buffalo come from behind to win.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen to become a father, Hailee Steinfeld announces pregnancy
‘In the video, Allen is seen kissing Steinfeld’s stomach. It ends with the couple holding hands while panning to a small snowman. The pregnancy news was part of a round-up of her 29 favorite moments from the past year in honor of her 29th birthday.’
Bills, Patriots set for season-defining showdown in Foxborough
‘A Patriots win will lock up the division title and knock the Bills from the top spot for the first time since 2019, when New England won for the 11th consecutive year. A Bills win keeps their hopes to claim the division title for the sixth straight season alive and strengthens the team’s chances to secure a postseason berth in the coming weeks.’
Allen wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week for third time this season
‘It marked Allen’s 50th career game with both a rushing and passing touchdown, the most in NFL history. Additionally, Allen is the first player in NFL history to have at least 250 passing yards, 75 rushing yards, three touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in two career games, having accomplished the feat a year ago in Week 14, 2024.’
Bills looking to bow up to halt Patriots' 11-game winning streak, keep AFC East hopes alive
‘Four games remain, but the Bills need a win to even have a chance at winning their sixth consecutive AFC East championship. The New England Patriots steal back their crown with an 11th consecutive win Sunday.’
Saturday's New England Coverage
Stefon Diggs has had his eyes on Bills CB Christian Benford since he was a rookie (Boston Globe)
A look back at the last time the Bills visited Gillette Stadium, when most New England fans wanted the Patriots to lose (Boston Globe)
Patriots can win the AFC East title against the team that’s been ‘filling in,’ the Bills, and other thoughts (Boston Globe)
Right now, who’s the pick for NFL’s best? Buffalo QB Allen, or Patriots QB Maye? We’ll find out Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel provides injury updates on Milton Williams, Will Campbell (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Two New England starters cleared, LB Robert Spillane questionable for Sunday (Boston Herald)
Patriots must make transaction to add running back to 53-man roster (Boston Herald)
Patriots get potential bad news in final practice before Bills game (Boston Herald)
Will it snow for Patriots vs. Bills? Here’s what forecasters are saying 48 hours before game (Springfield Republican)
Bills injury update: Buffalo might lose red-hot defensive star against Patriots (Springfield Republican)
With light snow in the forecast, Patriots receivers already have a plan (Springfield Republican)
Patriots captain questionable for showdown with Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
‘I love his development:’ Young LB is one of Patriots’ most improved players (Springfield Republican)
Patriots rookie receiver showcases elite speed, patience in 2025 season (Springfield Republican)
Why Tom Brady is bullish on Drake Maye after talking to Josh McDaniels: ‘That’s more important’ (Springfield Republican)
Containing Bills’ pocket rocket QB Allen always a stiff test for Patriots (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
NFL Writer Names Significant Reasons For How Patriots Can Win Super Bowl (NESN)
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Announces Roster Move To Solve Major Issue (NESN)
Bills Coach Shares Concerning Injury Update On Star Cornerback Ahead Of Patriots Game (NESN)
Patriots Rule Out Running Back Prior To Matchup With Bills (NESN)
Early Weather Forecast For Patriots-Bills Rematch Will Turn Heads (NESN)
Patriots Run It Back With Unique Uniform Combo For Rematch Vs. Bills (NESN)
Bills’ Josh Allen Makes Huge Announcement Before Patriots Matchup (NESN)
Will Patriots earn AFC’s No. 1 seed? Simulating the final four weeks (NBC Sports Boston)
How Patriots can clinch NFL playoff berth, AFC East title in Week 15 (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Mailbag: Run game solutions, Gonzalez extension questions and more (NBC Sports Boston)
Mike Vrabel discusses Patriots’ recent penalty trends (WBZ-FM)
Patriots set to get multiple players back for Bills game (WBZ-FM)
Which current Patriots players might have coaching in their future? (WBZ-FM)
Injury Report Analysis: Patriots List LB Robert Spillane as Questionable and Rule Out RB Terrell Jennings for Sunday’s Game vs. the Bills (Patriots.com)
Week 15 Injury Report: Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 12/12 (Patriots.com)
Hailee Steinfeld pregnant, expecting first baby with NFL star Josh Allen
‘Steinfeld also wore a black jacket with the word “mother” written across it.’
Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen reveal pregnancy with adorable baby bump video
‘In the 24-second clip, along with Steinfeld’s “29 moments I love this year,” Allen, 29, kissed Steinfeld’s stomach as she showed off her baby bump in a snowy outdoor backdrop.’
Josh Allen, Drake Maye primed for many more AFC East, MVP battles
‘The two share agents through Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the powerhouse representation firm, and the connection has meant they’ve spent plenty of time in the same spaces and even trained alongside each other briefly. The conversations were more about life than football, but “any opportunity I can to help somebody,” Allen said, “I’m willing to do that.”’
Hailee Steinfeld and NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first child
‘Steinfeld, known for her roles in “Hawkeye,” “Sinners” and the “Pitch Perfect” franchise, announced her pregnancy Friday in her Substack newsletter as part of a list of her favorite moments of the year.’
Bills DE Joey Bosa, RT Spencer Brown set to play vs. Patriots
‘Bosa missed last week’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals because of a hamstring injury, and Brown missed the past two games with a shoulder injury. Neither had an injury designation on Friday’s report, the last of the week.’
Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld expecting first child together
‘Steinfeld, who turned 29 on Thursday, revealed the news at the end of her list of favorite moments from 2025. The list included attending her first college football game in Laramie, Wyoming, for Allen’s jersey retirement ceremony, personal career moments and getting married.’
Bills' Josh Allen, wife Hailee Steinfeld share pregnancy announcement on social media
‘In a video posted to social media by Steinfeld, the actress displays her baby bump as the couple holds hands in front of a tiny snowman. Allen and Steinfeld got married last May in California after a six-month engagement.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Announce They’re Expecting First Child
‘The post included a video of Allen kissing Steifeld’s baby bump and was captioned with a single heart emoji.’