‘SWAT units also will be deployed around the stadium, which is something the agency started last year and which fans have given positive feedback about, the undersheriff said.’
Archives for October 2018
View from Vegas: Hold your nose for Bills-Patriots
Going to the game? Expect more security for Bills-Pats on ‘Monday Night Football’
Bills fans should root for ‘Tess Effect’ on Monday night
The 10 most unforgettable Monday Night Football games in Buffalo Bills history
‘Here is my list of the top 10 most memorable Bills Monday night performances, in chronological order, a mix of good, bad and flat out horrifying.’
Do the Bills have a Monday night miracle in them? It’s highly unlikely
’81 — The Bills point total is their third-lowest in team history through seven games. The Patriots have scored 86 points in the second quarter alone of their seven games.’
Bills vs. Patriots: How to watch, listen, plus things to know before kickoff
‘If the Patriots win, Tom Brady will have 15 career victories in games played in Buffalo, meaning he will have the third-most wins of any quarterback who has ever played at New Era Field, behind only Jim Kelly (59) and Joe Ferguson (46). Think about that for a second, and you realize just how bad the Buffalo quarterback situation has been for most of the last four-plus decades.’
Odds again favor the Pats, Brady in prime time in Buffalo
‘Buffalo (2-5), which has lost three of the last four by an average of 20 points, is last in the NFL in both points scored (just under 12) and passing yards (129) and second-to-last in average offensive yards (234) and third-down conversions (27 pct.)’
Pollock: Thomas’ ‘34’ to be retired tonight by Bills
‘Thurman was a great “talker,” one of those rare human beings almost incapable of lying. Thus, when asked a tough question, he invariably gave an unexpectedly candid answer. After he got over his early-career hubris, Jim Kelly tended to rely on politically-correct responses. Bruce Smith’s comments were usually peppered with self-promotion. But Thurman was unfailingly honest and enlightening.’
Bills’ LeSean McCoy clears concussion protocol, expected to play vs. Patriots
‘McCoy’s status for the game has been uncertain throughout the week after he sustained a head injury on the first series of last week’s blowout loss against the Indianapolis Colts. He was a limited participant in practice all week for the Bills and received the green light Sunday afternoon.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Preview, odds, predictions for Week 8
‘Bills 30, Patriots 27…Patriots 41, Bills 7.’
Bills’ LeSean McCoy will reportedly play Monday vs. Patriots
‘The 30-year-old practised with teammates on a limited basis from Thursday to Saturday, per the NFL injury report. That in itself suggests McCoy is in the final stages of the league’s five-step return-to-play concussion protocol, because step one is light aerobic exercise, step three introduces strength training, and step four adds non-contact, football-specific activities such as throwing, catching, running.’
Monday’s New England Coverage
Why Stephon Gilmore has been a shutdown corner for the Patriots (Boston Globe)
Julian Edelman says his ‘heart is broken’ after senseless tragedy in Pittsburgh (Boston Globe)
Sony Michel, Marcus Cannon out for Patriots (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Patriots need to drop turnover habit vs. Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots at Bills: Five things to watch (Boston Herald)
Patriots receivers will have to tangle with Tre’Davious White (Providence Journal)
Tom Brady: New England Patriots offense is ‘probably still in its infancy’ (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski expects to travel for Monday night game at Buffalo despite lingering injuries (Springfield Republican)
Sony Michel, Marcus Cannon ruled out for New England Patriots’ Monday night game at Buffalo (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots Trade deadline: WRs Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, DeSean Jackson reportedly being targeted (Springfield Republican)
New England New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills preview: Predictions, point spread, game plans, matchups and more (Springfield Republican)
Seven storylines to follow when the Patriots play Buffalo (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Let’s make a deal? Team has history of it at deadline (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots: Buffalo cornerbacks could give New England trouble (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Patriots: Buffalo Bills and all their rowdy fans ready to bring ‘MNF’ madness (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Gronkowski reports improvement in advance of MNF matchup (The Sports Xchange)
Patriots RB Michel returns to practice (The Sports Xchange)
Patriots Vs. Bills Preview: What To Watch For In Monday Night Matchup (NESN)
Patriots Injuries: Sony Michel, Marcus Cannon Downgraded To Out Vs. Bills (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots Discussing Deadline Trade For Browns’ Jamie Collins (NESN)
Why Patriots’ Reported Interest In Trading For Receiver Makes Some Sense (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots Have ‘Discussed’ Demaryius Thomas Ahead Of Trade Deadline (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots Targeting ‘Premium’ Receiver At Trade Deadline (NESN)
Bills’ affinity for stripping football a focus for Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
Hard Truths: Brady’s historic mastery over Bills is likely to continue (NBC Sports Boston)
Report: Patriots have ‘had internal discussions’ about reacquiring Jamie Collins (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots have reportedly discussed trade for Demaryius Thomas (NBC Sports Boston)
Glazer: Patriots looking for premium wide receiver at the trade deadline (NBC Sports Boston)
Tom Brady congratulates Adam Vinatieri on becoming the NFL’s all-time leading scorer (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots downgrade 3 players, including Marcus Cannon, to out vs. Bills (WEEI-FM)
Patriots reportedly have discussed potentially trading for Jamie Collins (WEEI-FM)
Patriots reportedly interested in adding premium wide receiver at trade deadline, possibly Demaryius Thomas (WEEI-FM)
Sunday 7: Patriots CB Jonathan Jones explains video of three-year-old daughter that went viral (WEEI-FM)
Marcus Cannon, Sony Michel Downgraded To Out For Monday Night Football (WBZ-TV)
Report: Patriots Offering ‘High Draft Choices’ For ‘Premium Wide Receiver’ (WBZ-TV)
Pats-Bills Monday Night Football Predictions (WBZ-TV)
Week 8: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
McCoy clears concussion protocol, expected to play vs Pats
‘McCoy has a team-leading 244 rushing yards and no touchdowns for the Bills (2-5). He ran for 1,138 yards and six touchdowns last season.’
Thurman Thomas reflects back as Bills set to retire No. 34
‘For all he accomplished during a 13-year Hall of Fame career, in which he was voted NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in 1991 and led the league in yards from scrimmage from 1989-92, Thomas considers this one of his most notable achievements.’