‘Sunday marks the ninth time the ‘Fins have played in Orchard Park in the month of December since the 2000 season. In the previous eight matchups, the Bills have won four, and Miami has won four. That includes last season’s gut punch – a 34-31 Dolphins victory in overtime on a blustery day at New Era Field.’
Archives for December 2017
Bills Today: DE Ryan Davis reemerges on the D-line
‘“The last couple of weeks he has really stepped it up. We had a conversation about two, three weeks ago. It’s really encouraging to see his performance pick up again,” said Frazier. “He’s a guy who’s shown that he’s more than capable of getting it done for us. Last week was really good. He’s come along, that’s going to help us in the long run, especially with losing Shaq.”’
After an offseason of sadness, Bills’ DiMarco able to count blessings
‘Don’t confuse those as the words of someone wallowing in self-pity. The 28-year-old DiMarco isn’t doing that. He knows there are plenty of reasons to feel blessed, beginning with his wife and their 1-year-old son, Weston, as well as the rest of their family and friends.’
Sean Kirst: A housecleaner, 2 boys, some Buffalo Bills and a car stuck in snow
‘Yet a great Buffalo tale becomes even greater when you hear Mendofik’s account. She works two jobs and she doesn’t have much time to watch the Bills – unlike her twins, devoted fans who remain stunned at what happened Sunday – and while she was thrilled the players helped, she also had a question: She wondered how she could thank a waitress from DiPaolo’s, the one who shoveled without wearing a coat.’
Voice of the Fan: O’ Come All Ye Faithful to Bills’ winter wonderland
‘For possibly the first time in NFL history, the fans were as tough and hearty as the players.’
Bills schedule: No breaks coming against resurgent Dolphins
‘Of the 7-6 clubs, Baltimore has the easiest road to a post-season invitation. Its final three opponents (Cleveland, Indianapolis, Cincinnati) are a combined 8-31.’
Cheers to the end of prohibition, a new ritual and a Buffalo Bills victory in the snow
‘On December days, I always asked the fans how they survived the cold. “Layers, man,” they would say. “Dress in layers.” On this snowy Sunday, I have followed this advice, T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, sweatshirt, down vest, coat, blanket, garbage bags, etc. Maybe enough, maybe not.’
The frigid snowy Buffalo Bills photo from a Brighton photographer seen around the world
‘”I didn’t post the photo until the ride home,” said Wittmeyer, a Brighton-based professional photographer. Minutes later, he said, his telephone started to thrum with vibrations, both from notifications of the photo’s use and from family and friends who were seeing it (in the instances when Wittmeyer was actually credited for the photo).’
8 QB options for Buffalo Bills with Tyrod Taylor, Nathan Peterman’s status unclear
‘The Bills aren’t looking for long-term options so a call to Keith Wenning would make sense. Wenning backed up Nathan Peterman in the Bills’ preseason finale against the Detroit Lions earlier this season. He completed 5-of-15 passes for 41 yards during the game. Wenning isn’t an ideal option, but options are limited.’
Milano takes over starting WLB role for Bills
‘“We inserted him in the starting lineup (Sunday), and he did a terrific job,” Frazier said. “We plan on, barring anything happening this week in practice, him starting again against our next opponent, Miami.”’
A tie better than a loss? I’m not so sure
‘A tie Sunday would have left the Bills 6-6-1, and it’s possible McDermott’s alleged information convinced him that 9-6-1 was attainable, and that that record is probably good enough for the playoffs. In my mind, a tie Sunday would have meant a tie in the easiest game on the Bills’ schedule, and that they’d finish no better than 8-7-1.’
New Era Field Stadium snow cleanup
‘They are shoveling about 2 feet of snow from the stadiums onto the field. Heavy equipment on the field is picking it up and loading it onto dump trucks.’
LeSean McCoy to host Christmas for Kids Celebration
‘McCoy and the William-Emslie Family YMCA announced their Christmas for Kids Celebration will be held Tuesday, December 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the YMCA on Williams Street.’
Fred Jackson to lead Bills onto field this Sunday
‘“I hope y’all saved me some snow!! Honored to Lead The Charge!! See ya at @newerafield #billsmafia,” Jackson tweeted.’
Colts kicker may lose out on $500K bonus after Bills game
‘Vinatieri needs to successfully make 90 percent of his field goal attempts in order to get that bonus.’