‘When asked about what specifically he was frustrated about, Gronkowski said he believes White should have been called for a holding penalty at the top of the route.’
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Injuries, cheap shots overshadow Pats’ 23-3 win over Bills
‘Brady needed to simply stand aside and let the Patriots’ rejuvenated rushing attack wear down the Bills in a game New England never trailed. Dion Lewis had 92 yards rushing and Burkhead had 78.’
Bills face QB questions after Taylor hurt in loss to Pats
‘Taylor’s injury has the potential of sidetracking Buffalo’s bid to end a 17-year playoff drought that stands as the longest active streak in North America’s four major professional sports. Without him, the Bills would be forced to turn back to rookie Nathan Peterman, who proved he wasn’t ready two weeks ago. That’s when McDermott’s “calculated risk” to bench Taylor backfired: Peterman threw five interceptions in the first half of a 54-24 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers.’
Gronk’s hit on Tre’Davious White adds tension to Bills, Pats
‘”Yeah, it was a nasty and dirty play. I’ve never seen him do that before,” McCoy said of how Gronkowski led with his shoulder in pile-driving a defenseless White in the back of the head in the fourth quarter of New England’s 23-3 win Sunday.’
Brady, Patriots crush Bills for eighth straight win
‘The Bills (6-6) lost for the fourth time in five weeks and now trail the Patriots by four games in the AFC East standings. Buffalo also lost ground in the wild-card race as it tries to end the longest postseason drought in North American sports at 17 seasons.’
‘Dirty’ hit by Gronkowski draws ire of Bills
‘”Anybody else makes that type of play, they’re ejected,” Poyer said. “To me, it was blatant. He WWE’d him. It’s like he was in the wrestling arena again.”‘
Bills QB Taylor, CB White exit game against Patriots
‘Taylor wrapped a towel over his head as he was carted to the locker room early in the fourth quarter. He was able to walk off the field under his own power on the Bills’ previous possession. It was unclear on what play Taylor got injured. He was sacked three times in the game and had three rushes.’
Tom Brady picks up win No. 27 over Bills, setting NFL record
‘Brady also has 24 career wins over the New York Jets, giving him the first and third spots on the all-time list.’
Tyrod Taylor carted to locker room with knee injury
‘It is unclear when Taylor suffered the injury. Taylor came off the field after a third-down incompletion in the fourth quarter and was carted off during the Patriots’ ensuing offensive series.’
Rob Gronkowski apologizes to Tre’Davious White for late hit; Bills condemn ‘dirty play’
‘”It was a dirty play, apology or not,” Hyde said. “We’ll see him again in a few weeks. You guys will make this a story. I’ve been a part of plenty of games, whatever sport it might be. There’s been dirty plays. Just got to put it past you.”‘
Rob Gronkowski apologizes to Tre’Davious White, blames frustration for cheap shot
‘”I just didn’t understand why there wasn’t a flag [against White for defensive holding just prior to the interception],” the tight end explained. “… And they’re calling me for the craziest stuff ever.”‘
Nathan Peterman takes over for Bills after Tyrod Taylor carted off with knee injury
‘McDermott told reporters that he’d have to review the film before deciding if Taylor would return to the lineup, which is exactly what happened when the Bills beat the Chiefs last Sunday. Now, however, the extent of Taylor’s injury could mean that McDermott doesn’t have a choice and will have to turn to an embattled rookie and hope he can help the Bills to the playoffs for the first time since 1999.’
Tyrod Taylor Carted Off To Locker Room With Knee Injury, Nate Peterman Enters At QB
‘Peterman is the third quarterback used by the Bills against the Patriots. Joe Webb entered the game and threw one pass.’
Watch: Rob Gronkowski Takes Cheap Shot On Bills’ Tre’Davious White
‘Micah Hyde got into his own scuffle with Danny Amendola on the same play so the two teams decided to accept offsetting penalties. Unfortunately for the Bills, Jerry Hughes was called for a personal four for unsportsmanlike conduct after the play and the Bills lost 15 yards.’
Bills shut down by the Patriots, fall 23-3 at New Era Field
‘Nathan Peterman came in relief of Taylor with about 13 minutes to play in the game, and got the Bills into scoring position down 23-3. The Bills get to the Patriots’ one-yard line, trying to get their first touchdown of the game and draw the game closer with time running out. On the 4th and goal chance, Peterman’s pass to Zay Jones in the corner of the endzone was defended well by former Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and the Bills turned the ball over on downs.’