‘If Nick Mullens goes 0-for-20 with 20 interceptions in the second half, his passer rating for the 2018 season will still be higher than Nathan Peterman’s.’
Archives for November 2018
Saturday’s Chicago Coverage
Khalil Mack: It was ‘a real uneasy feeling’ watching Bears-Jets game from sideline (Chicago Tribune)
Sunday storylines: Bears’ playoff dreams, throwback jerseys and another vexing penalty flag (Chicago Tribune)
Overlook the 2-6 Bills? Bears coach Matt Nagy faces big test this week (Chicago Sun Times)
Bears OLB Khalil Mack, WR Allen Robinson questionable for Bills game (Chicago Sun Times)
In Buffalo, Bears must battle Bills, complacency (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
How Javon Wims is handling an uphill battle for playing time (NBC Sports Chicago)
The Way We Heard It: No one seems to know if Khalil Mack will play (NBC Sports Chicago)
Bears’ Mack, Robinson Questionable For Sunday Vs. Bills (WBBM-TV)
Bears vs. Bills: Mack, Robinson Questionable for Game (WMAQ-TV)
Mack, Robinson questionable for Sunday’s game (ChicagoBears.com)
Players to watch in Bears-Bills game (ChicagoBears.com)
Pick is in: Bears vs. Bills (ChicagoBears.com)
Where to watch, listen to Bears-Bills game (ChicagoBears.com)
Playing Quarterback Looks Easier Than Ever. Nathan Peterman Still Makes It Look Hard.
‘Peterman enters Sunday’s game against the Bears with a track record that’s remarkable for all of the wrong reasons. Among quarterbacks with limited experience, he has been one of the worst ever.’
Bills quarterback Derek Anderson questionable for Bears
‘Middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is also questionable and not expected to play. He, too, missed practice this week because of a concussion.’
Bills GM says RB LeSean McCoy ‘definitely’ in team’s 2019 plans
‘McCoy, 30, who is on pace for a career-low 514 yards this season, has averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and has not scored a touchdown since Week 15 of last season. His rushing average ranks 41st this season among NFL running backs with a qualifying amount of carries, and he has gained first downs on 13.3 percent of his rushes, which ranks 47th among qualifying running backs.’
Bills QB Josh Allen returns to practice; Derek Anderson listed as questionable
‘This was the first time Allen has been listed as participating since getting hurt in Week 6.’
Bills GM says RB LeSean McCoy is ‘definitely’ in Buffalo’s 2019 plans
‘”LeSean is still a very good player in this league,” Beane said. “Our offense is not where we want it, but LeSean is still playing well. He’s a talented player. We like what he brings, to the point we’ll have him back in 2019.’
Your Bills forecast will be a winner– can the team match the weather?
‘Tailgate — 42F.’
Former Bill to make appearance at New Era Flagship Store
‘Marcellus Wiley, a defensive end for the Bills from 1997-2000, will be at the New Era Flagship Store at 160 Delaware Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday for a meet-and-greet.’
McDermott: If Anderson can’t play against Bears, Peterman will start at QB
‘Also in concussion protocol is linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.’
Friday Injury Report: Anderson, Edmunds both questionable for Sunday
‘Meanwhile QB Josh Allen participated in practice for the first time on Friday since his elbow injury back in Week 6 at Houston. He was limited in practice. No word on whether he threw or not, but head coach Sean McDermott said Thursday that the rookie QB was “not far off” from throwing again. But he is out for Sunday’s game.’
7 things to watch in Bills-Bears and around the NFL this weekend
‘Peterman has been around Brian Daboll and the offense longer than any other quarterback on the roster (since OTAs in April). The Bills need him to play a complete game this week.’
Bills Today: Why 17 might be the magic number for Bills against Bears
‘Chicago is 4-0 in games in which its defense has held opponents to 17 or fewer points this season. When their opposition surpasses that total, however, disaster strikes. The Bears are 0-3 in contests in which they’ve allowed more than 17 points.’
Bills’ Brandon Beane on the trade deadline, injuries and building a team to last
‘Our offense is not where we want it, but LeSean is still playing well. He’s a talented player. We like what he brings, to the point we’ll have him back in 2019. He’ll definitely be a part of that.’
Bills Notebook: Sean McDermott sees throwing ‘not far off’ for Josh Allen
‘“We’ll see. I think he did some more today. We’ll see what he does tomorrow,” McDermott said. “Every night, we kind of re-evaluate where he is, and what we’ll do tomorrow with him. I don’t think it’s too far off in terms of when he’ll start to throw.”’