‘”It’s going to be crazy. [J.P. Fitzgerald’s] is so loyal to their Bills fans. These people are so dedicated to their Bills fans,” Bob Waterfield, a J.P. Fitzgerald’s patron, said.’
Archives for November 2019
Ford Finding Confidence
‘“I think after the bye week, my confidence has started to grow,” said Ford. “I don’t know what it is but I’m in a mood where I can do this. Before it was like I was doubting things but since the bye week it’s been more like just go play football and have fun.”’
BKL – Week 13 Predictions: Bills at Cowboys
‘Cowboys win 27-23.’
Bills balance excitement of primetime exposure with preparation
‘“It’s nice to finally get some exposure I guess, maybe, but it’s the same thing,” said Jordan Phillips ” It’s hard showing the world about the Buffalo Bills. We’re going to go out there and compete.”’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Cowboys
‘Give me the Cowboys 30-20.’
3 key matchups to follow for Bills at Cowboys | Scouting Report
‘Dallas will likely focus on using their eighth-ranked run game to soften up Buffalo’s defense before taking their shots off play action. Elliott is third in the NFC in rushing yards.’
Injury Report | Robert Foster and Mitch Morse listed as questionable for Thanksgiving Day game
‘Head coach Sean McDermott indicates that for Morse it’s an issue of functionality snapping, especially in the shotgun as the finger injury is on his snapping hand.’
NFL analysts’ game predictions | Bills at Cowboys in Week 13
‘Buffalo’s Tre’Davious White holds Cooper to fewer than 40 yards as he continues his campaign as one of the NFL’s elite cornerbacks. In all, the Bills hold the Cowboys under 300 yards but can’t muster up enough offense of their own to get the win.’
9 Bills reflect on the opportunity to play on Thanksgiving
‘“It is an honor number one,” said head coach Sean McDermott, who coached in a Thanksgiving game with Carolina in 2015. “Even for myself as a young kid watching the Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving afternoons, eating dinner together as a family. A lot of great memories. It’ll be special to be part of that game now with the Buffalo Bills. Just a unique environment and setting down in Dallas.”’
Bills Today | All eyes on Buffalo with its first Thanksgiving game in 25 years
‘“I remember growing up, waking up on Thursday, going and eating and watching these games all day and that’s all I did,” Allen recalls. “Stuffing my face with mashed potatoes. So, I know there’s people out there that are going to be doing the same thing and I’m going to have a good support group there from back home, they’re making the trip out as well. There’s probably about 40 of them. So, good to see them and there’s a lot to be thankful for. Super blessed and really can’t complain there.”’
Pollock: Thursday games a major test for coaches, players
‘“The biggest thing is we try and give the players as much rest as we can and then make sure we give them clarity on the game plan …making sure our players understand the plan and that we’re clear on what we expect. We’re focused on what we’ve got to get done.”’
Bills’ playoff hopes looking good before Thanksgiving
‘So far, so (pretty) good for Buffalo as it takes an 8-3 mark and a roughly 81-82 percent chance of making the playoffs into today’s game. Not bad, and certainly higher than it has been entering Week 13 in recent seasons.’
How Bills’ Jon Feliciano has become a favorite of Josh Allen
‘“He’s a professional,” Allen said of Feliciano. “He comes in and works hard, knows his stuff, he’s always studying. And then it’s just one of those things off the field, there are a lot of guys I can say this with, but I trust him. I trust him with everything I’ve got. I know he’s going to be doing the right thing, and he’s going to have my back, and I’m going to have his. When you have that type of relationship with a guy, you don’t have to worry about him, you know he’s going to do his job.”’
Big-play passes are worry for Bills against Dak Prescott, Cowboys
‘The Dallas offense has the second-most 20-plus pass plays (49), the second-most 40-plus plays (12) and the best yards per attempt in the NFL (8.37).’
First listen: ‘Adrenaline Junkie’ featuring Bills’ Cole Beasley, hip-hop icon DMC
‘“I’m just excited it’s finally making its debut, coming into the world,” Beasley said. “I’m just excited, even though I’ve already heard it, just to hear myself on a track with DMC, you know? I’m really just humbled by that. I don’t care if it does anything numbers-wise. It’s just cool to get the opportunity to make a song with him.”’