Patriots willing to trade smarts for speed on defense (Boston Globe)
Rob Gronkowski returns to practice with Patriots (Boston Globe)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson gets in on action (Boston Herald)
Bills coach Sean McDermott explains why Buffalo starts an undrafted Patriots rookie who missed the preseason (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski injury: Patriots tight end returns to practice with Marcus Cannon and Deatrich Wise Jr. (Springfield Republican)
Dont’a Hightower, Trent Brown land on Patriots injury report Thursday (Springfield Republican)
The Patriots running back shuffle continues with Barner and Farrow (Providence Journal)
Gronk, Cannon and Wise return to Patriots practice (Providence Journal)
Patriots to see a familiar foot in Buffalo (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Gronkowski returns to practice (Brockton Enterprise)
Brady eagerly looks forward to playing Bills on Monday night (AP)
Versatile Van Noy finds home, place on Patriots defense (AP)
Gronkowski returns to practice for Patriots (The Sports Xchange)
Patriots Rookie J.C. Jackson Determined To Keep Physical Edge Despite Penalties (NESN)
Kyle Van Noy Believes Trade From Lions To Patriots Saved His Career (NESN)
Why Bills Took Chance On Corey Bojorquez After Punter’s Strange Stint With Patriots (NESN)
Bills Coach Expects Rob Gronkowski To Play, Lauds Patriots’ Offensive Weapons (NESN)
Patriots Notes: Devin McCourty Expecting Middle Fingers Galore From Bills Fans (NESN)
Dont’a Hightower, Trent Brown Added To Patriots’ Injury Report Ahead Of Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots Practice Report: Rob Gronkowski Returns Ahead Of Bills Game (NESN)
Malcolm Mitchell Still Loves Patriots, Boston Despite Release From Team (NESN)
Signs point to Gronk playing in Buffalo, where he dominates (NBC Sports Boston)
Kyle Van Noy celebrates anniversary of trade that he says saved his career (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots injury report: Hightower, Brown are new additions (NBC Sports Boston)
Sean McDermott believes Patriots have more weapons than years past, expects Rob Gronkowski to play (WEEI-FM)
Kyle Van Noy: Bill Belichick saved my career (WEEI-FM)
Rob Gronkowski returns to practice, shows signs back is improving (WEEI-FM)
Dont’a Hightower, Trent Brown added to Patriots injury report (WEEI-FM)
Malcolm Mitchell opens up on time with Patriots, what he’s up to now (WEEI-FM)
Rob Gronkowski Returns To Practice, Showing Signs He May Play Vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Wrap Up 10/25: Gronk, Cannon resume practicing (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Devin McCourty Press Conference 10/25 (Patriots.com)
Week 8: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Scouting the Matchup: Defense will lead the way (Patriots.com)
Archives for October 2018
Struggling Bills offense faces daunting challenge
‘”I think it’s an opportunity to come on a big stage against a great football team to get the ball rolling and do something special,” Bills receiver Zay Jones said. “Especially at home.”‘
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy returns to practice
‘Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is returning to practice on a limited basis Thursday as he makes his way back from a concussion.’
Patriots-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Buffalo hasn’t topped 20 first downs in seven straight games, matching worst streak since first seven games of 2007.’
Brady, Patriots look to continue dominance of Bills
‘He has 12 games with at least three touchdowns against Buffalo and 10 300-yard games against the Bills. The Patriots have scored at least 30 points in 17 of those games, including last season in a Week 16 win in New England when Brady threw a pair of touchdowns in a 37-16 win.’
McCoy still in protocol, but practicing on a limited basis
‘Veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander and defensive tackle Kyle Williams received rest days, typical for them on a Wednesday, but with the game on Monday night next week, Thursday’s practice was treated as a normal Wednesday would be.’
McCoy in concussion protocol ahead of game against Patriots
‘The Bills are seen by many as the underdog in their matchup with the Patriots. McDermott responded to that by saying “Is that new? Last year or this year, it’s nothing new.”‘
McDermott on Bills being underdogs: “Is that new?”
‘”I’ve been in this position before, and until you beat them, they’re going to be favored. That’s how it works so we have to earn every part of it.”‘
Sean McDermott: 4 Notable Quotes(Thursday)
‘Is that new? I mean, last year this year, I don’t think that’s new. For all intents and purposes, they were in the Super Bowl last year and have won the division ‘x’ amount of years. I’ve been in this position before, and until you beat them, they’re going to be favored. That’s how it works, so we have to earn every part of it.’
One thing Bills have on TB12: Experience
‘”I know more than anybody else how hard it is to get ready to compete against those guys, to beat those guys,” Williams said. “I know how good your preparation has to be. How smart you have to play. How you can’t beat yourself. I have a better insight to it that way.”‘
Bills being underdogs: “Is that new?”
‘”The Buffalo Bills don’t get a lot of respect outside of this locker room from the national media, and even from some of the local media,” said safety Micah Hyde. “Once you get inside this bubble you realize how big of a knock on the Bills some people make it, but at the end of the day, we can only control what we can control. We’re in this locker room for a reason, we’re trying to get better each and every week.”‘
Quick Hits: McCoy practicing, but still in concussion protocol
‘The Bills team physician is the first to clear him and then McCoy must be examined by an Independent Neurological Consultant assigned to the club. As long as the INC agrees with the team doctor that McCoy’s concussion has resolved, he can play Monday night.’
Bills injury report: Anderson, Ivory limited along with McCoy
‘“He offers a change of pace a little bit,” said McDermott. “I think he also gives us an identity in terms of the toughness. Then what he’s able to do not only inside the tackles, but outside the tackles is sometimes more than people expect.”’
What they’re saying: Derek Anderson focusing on Patriots’ defense
‘“They’re a good football team,” Anderson said. “There’s no question about that. Fortunately, I just have to play their defense. That’s my focus this week. They’ve got a good defense. They’ve got a good scheme to try and take away guys and who they think are going to be our biggest threats and take away the things that we do well. They are a good football team, but I just have to focus on their defense.”’
Bills Today: Harrison Phillips: It’s time to step up
‘“I’m a sponge,” Phillips said. “Just here to take in as much knowledge as I can . . . Eager to learn as [many] ways as I can. Although I’m not getting as many opportunities to rush the passer on our third down sub package, [I’m] understanding all of our packaging.”’