‘Pats coach Bill Belichick apologized to Bills coach Sean McDermott for the hit after the game, calling it “bulls–t.”‘
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Taylor has a patella contusion, is day-to-day
‘Taylor’s status for next Sunday will be determined later in the week, but McDermott added that “when healthy, Tyrod is our starter.”‘
McDermott says Tyrod is his starter
‘”I don’t know if hurt is the right way to describe. He was working out there and he got banged on the first play, but he stayed in the game and he was communicating with us, we were communicating with him, and he was communicating with our medical staff.”‘
Eric Wood says Gronkowski hit was “classless”
‘”Our defense did an incredible job getting stops in the redzone, forcing them to score 3 when they did have drives especially in the first half. They gave us a chance and if we could’ve capitalized a couple times, taken a lead, it would’ve been a whole different story.”‘
Gronkowski suspended one game for hit on White
‘White is in the NFL’s concussion protocol as a result of the late and flagrant hit. Gronkowski will miss the next Patriots matchup against the Miami Dolphins next Monday night, although ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports he is expected to appeal the suspension.’
Tyrod Taylor avoids ligament damage, Buffalo Bills won’t commit to him starting Sunday
‘However, he did not commit to Taylor on Sunday against the Colts because of the injury. McDermott said that “when healthy,” Taylor is their starting quarterback. Due to the injury and the uncertainty of it heading into the week, McDermott would not give any indication if Taylor would be ready to play by Sunday.’
Rob Gronkowski suspended one game for hit on Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White
‘For his actions, the Patriots tight end and Western New York-native will be suspended for one game by the NFL without pay. Multiple outlets are reporting that Gronkowski is appealing the suspension.’
Tre’ White remains in concussion protocol, Tyrod Taylor day-to-day with knee injury
‘“We’ve moved on,” McDermott added. “Anything to focus on that, and that situation, that’s going to be handled at the league level. For us, it’s important we move forward, we move on and focus on the Colts.”’
Rob Gronkowski suspended one game for dirty hit on Bills CB Tre’Davious White
‘“Your actions were not incidental, could have been avoided and placed the opposing player at serious risk of injury,” the league wrote in a letter to Gronkowski.’
McDermott wants Bills to move beyond Gronk cheap shot
‘As to whether “healthy” will be the case Sunday: “We’ll take it one day at a time right now. Everything is a bit fluid,” McDermott said.’
NFL suspends Gronk one game for dirty hit on White
‘“Your actions were not incidental, could have been avoided and placed the opposing player at risk of serious injury. The Competition Committee has clearly expressed its goal of ‘eliminating flagrant hits that have no place in our game.’ Those hits include the play you were involved in yesterday.”’
Bills announce team’s Family Day sponsored by Independent Health & Fan Appreciation Day
‘The Buffalo Bills will host Family Day sponsored by Independent Health, the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the Buffalo Bills, in the team’s December 10th matchup vs. the Indianapolis Colts and then hold Fan Appreciation Day the following Sunday on December 17th when the team squares off with the Miami Dolphins.’
Quick Hits: Taylor has knee contusion
‘“Tyrod Taylor is day to day,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “He has a patellar tendon contusion. The ligaments are fine.”’
Bills Today: Joe Webb finds role in offense with wildcat
‘“I was very excited about it,” he said. “The opportunity to get on the offensive side of the ball and make an explosive play for the offense.”’