‘“Looking back at that film, there was definitely a lot that we had to learn. Guys, I believe, have cleaned up those mistakes and are ready to go back out there and compete again (Sunday).”’
Archives for December 24, 2017
Pollock: For Bills, easiest path to playoffs, beat Patriots, Dolphins
‘“You can’t necessarily worry about what other teams are doing. You have to be able to take care of business yourself because the help that you need, or may need, if you’re not taking care of business on your end, it won’t play out the way it should.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Micah Hyde named 2017’s best ball hawk at safety by ESPN Insider
‘The former Hawkeye got off to a blazing start with five picks in his first eight games this season. He plays with body control, range and vision, and he has the ability to read through the quarterback to break on the ball. That’s why Hyde plays top-down and is consistently in the proper position to finish.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots 2017: Preview, odds, prediction for Week 16
‘Patriots 25, Bills 17.’
John Dudley: Bills have chance to shape playoff destinies
‘But this much is clear: A win today is a good thing, if for no other reason than it would represent an enormous lift to the Bills’ collective psyches after the Patriots rolled them at home three weekends ago.’
Sunday’s New England Coverage
Can the Bills beat the Patriots this time around? (Boston Globe)
Stephon Gilmore focused on winning, not his former team (Boston Globe)
Behind demanding careers and a complicated life, a beautiful love story (Boston Globe)
Prep schooled: Patriots already ready, no matter the situation (Boston Herald)
Patriots notebook: Stephen Gostkowski kicks around thoughts on team’s success, boots talk of Pro Bowl snub (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Win against Bills a must if Patriots want to keep the home fires burning (Boston Herald)
Guregian: As big-game hunter, Stephon Gilmore needs to start shooting higher (Boston Herald)
Buckley: Patriots fans sitting out spat between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s buddy Alex Guerrero (Boston Herald)
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills: Spread, prediction, analysis of Week 16 matchup (Springfield Republican)
Hollister twins living their dreams with Patriots (Providence Journal)
Kevin McNamara: Pats pounce when opponents stumble (Providence Journal)
Patriots home for the holidays in quest for No. 1 seed (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Third down a concern (Brockton Enterprise)
Even after Pittsburgh win, big games still lie ahead for Patriots (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Patriots return home to face surging Bills (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots’ Flowers ready for challenge of Bills (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Post-Edelman Brady still a work in progress (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Five quick thoughts on Pats-Bills (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
On Football: Tom Brady’s the GOAT and Rob Gronkowski isn’t far behind (Portland Press Herald)
Sources: Patriots expected to miss James White, Chris Hogan vs. Bills (ESPN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots’ James White, Chris Hogan Not Expected To Play Bills (NESN)
Richie Incognito Hints Bills Could Seek Revenge On Rob Gronkowski In Week 16 Game (NESN)
Patriots’ Nate Solder Added To Injury Report Late, Questionable With Illness (NESN)
Twitter Fears James Harrison Will Sign With Patriots After Release From Steelers (NESN)
Steelers OC Todd Haley Explains What Went Wrong On Final Drive Vs. Patriots (NESN)
Will Mike Gillislee Become Patriots’ Next Touchdown Vulture Vs. Bills? (NESN)
Patriots Vs. Bills Preview: What To Watch For In Week 16 Rematch At Gillette Stadium (NESN)
Incognito warns it’s time for Bills to ‘take their shots’ at Gronk (NBC Sports Boston)
Curran’s Patriots-Bills preview: Revenge reneged? (NBC Sports Boston)
Chris Hogan, James White reportedly not expected to play vs. Bills (WEEI-FM)
Tom Brady: Still business as usual with Bill Belichick following Alex Guerrero situation (WEEI-FM)
Bills’ Richie Incognito: ‘It’s our defense’s chance to take their shots on [Rob Gronkowski]’ (WEEI-FM)
Patriots vs. Bills: 3 keys to the game, fun facts, prediction (WEEI-FM)
Patriots-Bills What To Watch For: Will Buffalo Be Naughty Or Nice In Week 16? (WBZ-FM)
Game Preview: Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
Keys to the Starting Lineup presented by CarMax: Bills are in the running (Patriots.com)
Broadcast Information: Bills vs. Patriots (Patriots.com)
Bills/Patriots preview: notes and stats
‘LB Preston brown had team-high 10 tackles in Week 15. Aims for 6th in row with 7+ tackles.’
Joe B: 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots (12/2317)
‘The Bills have it all in front of them, but I think a Super Bowl caliber Patriots team that’s playing for something at home late in the year is just too much to overcome in this game.’
What they’re saying: Bills-Patriots game predictions
‘The Bills don’t do enough on the offensive side of the ball to scare the Patriots once they tighten up. Buffalo essentially has three weapons—Tyrod Taylor, LeSean McCoy and Charles Clay—and the Patriots should be able to handle them. I like the Bills defense, but the Patriots offense is special. Don’t expect this one to be close in the end.’
Tom Brady, the Bills fan
‘Such is the life that one particular Bills fan must lead. Born about 25 years before the five-time Super Bowl champion, Tom Brady, the Bills fan, has been a supporter of the team since he relocated to Buffalo in 1965.’
Top 10 reasons to get into the spirit for Bills-Patriots
‘Okay, snow may not be in the forecast, but since the Bills run game is firing on all cylinders, dashing certainly is. With LeSean McCoy doing what he does best – dipping, diving, ducking and dodging defenders – the Bills are quickly rising the rushing ranks. Sitting at sixth in the League in rushing yards per game, Buffalo has the edge over 16thranked New England.’
How to watch Bills vs. Patriots
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz.’
Bills Today: Both sides treating Sunday like playoff football
‘“For us, the playoffs started two weeks ago. These are all must-wins,” said Richie Incognito. “This is, especially, an important one because they’re so good. The New England Patriots, they’ve had our number for so long. It’d really just be huge for us to go into their house, beat them, keep our hopes alive and just keep winning and get to the playoffs.”‘