'The Bills announced on Saturday that TE Charles Clay was not on board the team flight to Oakland due to the expected birth of his child.'
Archives for December 2016
Bills/Raiders preview: notes and stats
'QB TYROD TAYLOR had pass TD & rush TD last week. Leads QBs with 439 rush yards. Since 2015, is only QB with 5,000+ pass yards (5,136) & 1,000+ rush yards (1,007). Has rush TD in 4 of past 5.'
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Bills – Raiders (12/3/16)
'The Bills certainly have some advantages in this game, but all in all, I think the Oakland advantages tips them into their favor for a victory.'
Charles Clay doesn't travel with team to Oakland
'Clay is attending the expected birth of his child. He remains questionable for Sunday’s game.'
Bills promote TE Gerald Christian to 53-man roster
'The Bills also announced that the team has released K Jordan Gay.'
Bills Today: Watkins working through it
'“Right now, I’m really just focused on the Raiders,” Sammy told reporters. “After the season, if I need to get that done then we will. If I don’t we’ll be fine. Right now, I’m really just trying to rehab and get ready for this game.”'
What they're saying: Bills-Raiders game predictions
'National media evaluate if the Bills will win their third straight game and halt Oakland's five-game winning streak on Sunday.'
Saturday's Oakland Coverage
Building the ideal Buffalo Bill
'The seemingly small details, like an opponent’s stance or hand position, can be useful information.'
Sammy Watkins says he can play more against Raiders if needed
'"I’m fine," the third-year receiver said. "I got through the game last week and I felt pretty good, didn’t have no hiccups. And now it’s just really, just keep doing the things in the training room, rehabbing, really focused on the Raiders.'
Bills plan to make Raiders' receivers earn their plays
'"We're going to get in their face a little bit," nickel back Nickell Robey-Coleman said Friday. "We're going to challenge those guys, man. We're going to compete.'
Jerry Sullivan's Mailbag: Tyrod Taylor might need to rework his deal
'The Bills will put $27.5 million in Taylor's pocket if they keep him next season — a guaranteed $15.5 million option bonus and $12 million salary. His cap hit would be $15.9 million, not extravagant for a starting NFL quarterback nowadays but much more than they're accustomed to paying.'
Vic Carucci's Bills Wake-Up Call: Playoff hopes largely rest on Watkins pushing through pain
'At this point, the Bills will take whatever they can get from him. If it's three catches, as was the case against Jacksonville last Sunday, fine, particularly if one goes for 62 yards as was the case with his lone major contribution to the Bills' 28-21 victory.'
Another Bills drought: 50 years since last win in Oakland
'“Who was the quarterback, Kemp? I mean it wasn’t Dennis Shaw I know that,” Ryan said the other day when informed of this fact that no one really cares all that much about, but is interesting nonetheless. “Wow that is amazing; talk about a drought.”'
Bills injury report Week 13: Ronald Darby out; Sammy Watkins ready for 'big game'
'"Sammy contributed in a big way last week and we expect a big game this week," Bills coach Rex Ryan said. "He's going to play."'