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Notorious Bills streaker deflects spotlight in favor of a good cause

‘Saturday evening, about 300 people attended Touchdown for Tristan, a charity benefit at Expo Market featuring Buffalo Bills game streaker Tristan Lambright. Originally designed to help Lambright defray legal costs, the event raised about $1,200 for Crisis Services in honor of his late aunt, who died by suicide. It also gathered mounds of warm clothing donations for the Hope Project.’

Five things to know about the Patriots, the Bills’ Week 13 opponent

‘The Patriots have a few notable former Bills, but they aren’t contributing much lately. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore missed four weeks with a concussion but returned to the lineup in mid-November and logged his second interception Sunday against the Dolphins. Buffalo Twitter loves when he gets beat, but Pro Football Focus gives him an 80.8 grade, which is an above-average rating. Wide receiver Chris Hogan is one of Brady’s trusted targets, but he has been out all month with a shoulder injury. Running back Mike Gillislee lost his role as the team’s featured back and has been a healthy scratch lately, ceding carries to Dion Lewis and Rex Burkhead.’

Tyrod Taylor returns and so does victory as Bills pull off shocker against Chiefs

‘If anyone saw this coming, props to you. And props to the Bills who ended their losing streak on the strength of a superb effort from a defense that had been the laughingstock of the NFL in allowing 135 points the previous three games. They handcuffed a Kansas City offense filled with weapons that simply weren’t firing and gained just 236 yards in the game.’

Maiorana: Bills overcome adversity but know much more work remains to make playoffs

‘Of course, it’s a bit premature to call the Bills all healed. Let’s wait to see what happens this week when the world champion Patriots come to Orchard Park for the first in a three-game homestand. But for now, this was a day to rejoice because, as the Bills made mention of in some of their postgame comments and tweets, not many people gave them a chance to win, and they enjoyed doling out some crow.’

Bills report card: Dominant Buffalo defense chief reason for upset over Kansas City

‘An outstanding job by Sean McDermott to out-coach his mentor, Andy Reid. McDermott’s team was reeling, partly of his own doing thanks to the QB fiasco from last week, but he had them ready to play in a hostile environment. He and Leslie Frazier put together a winning defensive game plan and Reid never really had any answers. Good job by Danny Crossman with the special teams plan against a team that has some legit returners. Now, as for offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, that just wasn’t good enough. The second half was a nightmare, and the Bills need to start figuring out how to move the ball consistently, not to mention score.’

Tyrod Taylor, Bills squeak by struggling Chiefs (10 observations)

‘Tyrod Taylor was a steady presence at the quarterback position compared to Peterman a week ago, but the Bills’ offense continued the sluggish play they’ve displayed for much of the season. Taylor was efficient and took care of the football, but the passing game didn’t make a ton of plays. In total, Taylor was 19-for-29 for 183 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 29 yards and escaped a few sacks. He is clearly an upgrade over Peterman, but the offense left much to be desired.’

What Tyrod Taylor’s return did for Buffalo Bills’ offense in win over Chiefs

‘”Yeah, anytime you get your starting quarterback back it stabilizes things,” Bills guard Richie Incognito said with a laugh. Honestly, it was just business as usual. There was a change. We were all supportive of the decision. And then to go back to Tyrod, which we know and love and are comfortable with, we didn’t skip a beat. We didn’t want to make it a distraction and went out there and got the win.”‘

Sean McDermott won’t commit to Tyrod Taylor as Bills’ starter beyond Patriots game

‘”I’m focused on the next game,” McDermott said. “I thought we came out today offensively and did some good things. I told you last week that I did the right thing for this football team and I believe that. What’s important now is what just happened this week and where we’re going next week and that’s what we’re focused on.”‘

Rex Ryan says he has no idea what Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott is doing

‘”I think I can speak for the entire Buffalo Bills community, every fan regrets that dang decision that you made as a head coach,” Ryan said. “You might not regret that decision but everybody else does and understands it. Huge mistake. I don’t know what the hell you’re doing.”‘