‘As things stand, the Bills would lose out to the Ravens in a common games tiebreaker, so our updated standings will reflect that. If you prefer to not include common games because the two haven’t played four yet, the Bills technically hold the sixth seed. But the season doesn’t end today so it doesn’t really matter.’
Archives for December 14, 2017
8 things we learned about the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills’ Week 15 opponent
‘The Miami Dolphins should enter New Era Field with plenty of confidence. Miami put together a strong day performance on both sides of the ball on Monday Night Football to knock off the New England Patriots 27-17. If the Dolphins play as well as they did on Monday night, Buffalo will have their hands full.’
Kyle Williams’ last game in Orchard Park could be Sunday vs. Dolphins
‘”I try not to think about it (being his home finale) or I don’t think about it because it’s a distraction for me, mentally,” Williams said. “There’s enough trouble in the day getting ready for the Dolphins and trying to finish this strong and get to where we want to go and accomplish our goals,” Williams said. “I’m not going to make it about me. I’m not going to think about it in those terms.”‘
Bills: Shady talks 10K chase as he closes in, adds goals to his list
‘”It’s hard to really look at my career right now, because we’re still kind of in the playoff hunt. We need big wins to have a shot,” McCoy said.’
Bills: McDermott updates his QB, injury situation, calls Jay Cutler “elite”
‘“I think it’s been the passing attack at times, it’s been the running attack at times, and it’s a shared type of deal there. You can probably say it’s been a different thing from time-to-time,” McDermott said.’
Miami Dolphins’ once-‘garbage’ offense has come a long way. Just ask Bills coach.
‘“I think they’re operating at a high level,” McDermott said. “I think that the backs, [Kenyan] Drake in particular, have been phenomenal. He runs hard and he’s playing at a high level much like their entire offense.”‘
Buffalo Bills’ QB situation becomes clearer; coach Sean McDermott talks about Miami Dolphins
‘“When I signed my name on the dotted line I owned it. So even though I wasn’t here I understand as much as I can for not being here what goes along with that in 17 years. That said, as our team, the 2017 version of the Buffalo Bills goes, we have to focus on what we’re doing and how we’re moving forward to move towards our vision as a football team.”’
Why the likely return of Bills QB Tyrod Taylor can be a problem for Miami Dolphins
‘Overall, Taylor has a sparkling 121.2 passer rating against the Dolphins, thanks to eight touchdown passes and zero interceptions.’
Dolphins Opponent Profile: Fins Face Must-Win Game Against Bills In Week 15
‘With Taylor’s status for Sunday’s game uncertain, NFL Week 15 oddsmakers have yet to release point spreads for this contest. From Miami’s standpoint, game planning to stop the run and forcing Buffalo to become one-dimensional has to be among the top priorities for Adam Gase and his coaching staff. The Dolphins’ defense is currently 15th in the league in rushing yards per game, yielding almost 110 yards per contest.’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Miami Dolphins’ once-‘garbage’ offense has come a long way. Just ask Bills coach. (Miami Herald)
Will Williams play? Cheap shot on Phillips? What’s up with DeVante? Gase has answers (Miami Herald)
Kelly: Miami Dolphins’ young nucleus starting to grow up (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Kenyan Drake hopes ‘perfection’ snowballs during Buffalo trip (Palm Beach Post)
Why the likely return of Bills QB Tyrod Taylor can be a problem for Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)
Buffalo Bills’ QB situation becomes clearer; coach Sean McDermott talks about Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)
Bills game a reminder of inequitable Miami Dolphins schedule that could have been avoided (Palm Beach Post)
Dolphins increase creativity on offense (The Sports Xchange)
Dolphins’ Xavien Howard Named AFC Defensive Player Of The Week (WFOR-TV)
Dolphins Opponent Profile: Fins Face Must-Win Game Against Bills In Week 15 (WFOR-TV)
I Said It: December 13th (MiamiDolphins.com)
Wednesday’s Dolphins – Bills Injury Report (MiamiDolphins.com)
Dolphins & RISE Host South Florida High School Roundtable (MiamiDolphins.com)
Top News: Howard AFC Defensive Player Of The Week (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC in the AM: Dolphins Now Right Back In It (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills QB Taylor eager for opportunity to start against Miami
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Taylor continues to make progress in recovering from an injury that prevented him from playing in a 13-7 overtime win over Indianapolis last weekend. McDermott says rookie Nathan Peterman will practice on a limited basis, but remains in the concussion protocol after he was hurt in the third quarter against the Colts.’
Taylor likely at QB for Bills Sunday
‘Interestingly, it really hasn’t mattered who has played quarterback for the Bills this season. Taylor has done very little to sway his critics — not to mention the coaching staff — away from the belief that he’s nothing more than a game manager who has reached his ceiling, a ceiling that simply isn’t high enough.’
Bills hope to freeze out Dolphins’ playoff hopes
‘”It feels good — it’s just pain tolerance,” Taylor said when asked about his injury. “Since this happened, I haven’t had any setbacks.”‘
Taylor a full participant in practice; Peterman remains in concussion protocol
‘“It’s a little bit challenging,” McDermott said about the quarterback situation. “That said, we’ve faced challenges all year. The biggest thing for us is the communication around it, making sure we’re up to the minute on the updates with the heath of the quarterback position and I’m confident we’ll be fine.”’
Joe B: 5 Buffalo Bills practice notes ahead of Miami Dolphins game (12/13/17)
‘The Bills are trying desperately to sneak into one of the two Wild Card playoff berths, and getting Taylor back gives them a lot less volatility at the quarterback position. It’s the right move for the Bills to start Taylor, and despite some deficiencies with the passing offense, he’s the player at the position that consistently gives them the better chance to win the game.’