‘“A tremendous player who plays with a lot of confidence,” said Miami QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. “At the cornerback position, that’s the most important thing that you have to have is confidence in who you are and your ability to cover guys. He wants to be on the best receiver. He’s played really well all year long. As players and competitors you want to go against the best and he’s certainly inching into that category.”’
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3 key matchups to follow for Bills vs. Ravens | Scouting Report
‘Poyer won’t be covering the Ravens leading pass catcher the whole game, but he’ll have his share of coverage assignments against Baltimore’s top tight end. Andrews is a deadly red zone threat and the team’s leading receiver in receptions, yards and touchdowns.’
Bills Today | Why Doug Flutie has fond memories of his days in Buffalo
‘“I’m proud of a lot of things that have happened over the years no doubt about it,” Flutie said. “The Buffalo days were so much fun. Getting to the playoffs and having some success there, it was a time period where when I came back to the Bills it really validated my NFL career. I had a handful of good years there, got to the Pro Bowl, helped lead the team to the playoffs. You look back over the years and there are just so many things to be proud of.”’
Ravens represent biggest challenge of Bills’ campaign
‘“John Harbaugh has been with his staff building this for ‘X’ amount of years … the continuity, the consistency, being able to build it the way you want to build it,” McDermott said. “You’re seeing good football players at all positions. Talented, not just on the offensive side, but the defensive side and special teams. You can always count on them being well-coached (and) having a good kicking game. They’re a motivated football team week-to-week and they’re a physical football team because of (Harbaugh’s) leadership.”’
Bills go about impossible task of simulating Lamar Jackson for defense
‘For the majority of opponents that have faced the 10-2 Ravens, who have won eight games in a row, it hasn’t gone well. Jackson specializes in making those who try getting their hands on him and/or his passes look foolish, the sort of video-game-like performance that has given him a significant lead in Pro Bowl voting by fans.’
Bills will need ground game to step up against Ravens’ beefy defense
‘The strength of the Baltimore defense is its deep, talented defensive backfield. This is not a good week for the Bills to become one-dimensional in the passing game.’
Hey Bills fans, are you ready for the next chapter in what is becoming a great story?
‘Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll finally came to his senses, ran from the sideline up to the press box (presumably to get away from the heat), scrapped the TE offense for a more wide-open 3WR, 1 TE, 1 RB one that featured whirling dervish Devin Singletary, and put Allen in a no huddle that should have been called No Restraints.’
Buffalo Bills know what they must do against Lamar Jackson, but doing it will be tough
‘They’re No. 1 in the NFL in scoring at 33.8 points per game, No. 2 in total yards at 420.8 per game, and No. 1 in rushing yards at a whopping, nearly unprecedented level of 207.8 per game, which is nearly 60 yards ahead of the No. 2 team, the 49ers.’
Now playing the role of Lamar Jackson in Buffalo Bills practice, Ray-Ray McCloud
‘McCloud was the Bills’ sixth-round draft pick in 2018 out of Clemson and saw action in 10 games last season, mostly on special teams. He was cut during training camp in August, was signed by the Carolina Panthers, and when they cut him, the Bills brought him back on Oct. 17 to their practice squad where he’s resided ever since.’
Bills’ Josh Allen tells story about when he first started watching Lamar Jackson
‘“I remember watching vine of Lamar in high school when he just stopped and points at the guy,” Allen said. “I remember watching that with my buddy and then going through college and watching him at Louisville and all the primetime games he got and the plays he was making. I think it was against Syracuse when he jumped over the guy. I remember watching that live. It’s been fun.”’
’Brian Daboll in Buffalo is a guy’s name that we’ve heard’ for Panthers next HC, says Charlotte sports radio host
‘“I don’t think Perry Fewell is the guy,” Hancock said on “After Hours with Amy Lawrence”, “I think he’s either going to look for one of the top tier assistant coaches like a Greg Roman in Baltimore, Brian Daboll in Buffalo is a guy’s name that we’ve heard.”’
Sean McDermott explains why Bills drafted Josh Allen and not Lamar Jackson
‘“We spent some time with Lamar and went through the process with him as well. He was a fantastic player then and he remains a fantastic player. He’s a great young man based on my interactions with him,” McDermott said. “It wasn’t so much about that as it was we wanted Josh Allen and everything that Josh Allen brought to Buffalo. That was the right fit for us. No disrespect at all. Obviously the Ravens got a fantastic players and credit goes to them. We feel good about where Josh is.”’
Thursday’s Baltimore Coverage
As fantasy football playoffs kick off, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has turned into ‘this year’s Patrick Mahomes’ (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson on breaking Michael Vick’s single-season rushing record: ‘It would be an honor’ (Baltimore Sun)
Even Pope Francis is hopping on the Lamar Jackson bandwagon (Baltimore Sun)
As Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson nears rushing record, he and teammates reflect on Michael Vick (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens injury updates: 5 players absent from practice, 3 limited (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills: 4 advanced stats that could tell the story (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens to put playoff tickets on sale with guaranteed home game in sights (Harrisburg Patriot News)
49ers suspend broadcaster for saying Ravens QB Jackson had advantage due to ‘dark skin color with a dark football’ (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers suspend announcer for saying Lamar Jackson’s skin tone gives him advantage (East Bay Times)
49ers suspend radio commentator Tim Ryan for ‘dark skin’ comment about Lamar Jackson (Sacramento Bee)
49ers suspend radio analyst for claiming Lamar Jackson’s ‘dark skin color’ helped Ravens (Washington Post)
Ravens Tight Ends A Favorite Target For Lamar Jackson (AP)
49ers Suspend Announcer Tim Ryan For Comment About Jackson (AP)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson says he’d be honored to break Michael Vick’s quarterback rushing record (ESPN)
49ers suspend radio analyst Tim Ryan for Lamar Jackson comments (ESPN)
Pope Francis gifted custom Ravens jersey signed by Lamar Jackson (ESPN)
Lamar Jackson has a chance to break one of Michael Vick’s biggest records this week (CBS Sports)
Lamar Jackson is NFL MVP favorite, but Ravens’ coaches and front office deserve credit for revamping team (CBS Sports)
Baltimore Ravens gift Pope Francis signed custom No. 8 jersey in Archbishop’s visit to Rome (CBS Sports)
Do-it-all specialist Patrick Ricard humbled by Ravens’ two-year contract extension (NBC Sports Washington)
How the Ravens can win the AFC North and clinch a playoff spot in Week 14 (NBC Sports Washington)
2019 NFL Playoff Picture: Who to root for in Week 14 if you are a Baltimore Ravens fan (NBC Sports Washington)
49ers suspend broadcaster Tim Ryan one game over Lamar Jackson remarks (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Ravens head to Buffalo with playoff spot up for grabs (WMAR-TV)
Playoff tickets for Baltimore Ravens to go on sale Thursday (WMAR-TV)
Pope Francis receives signed custom Ravens jersey, as purple fever reaches the Vatican (WMAR-TV)
Ravens To Start Selling Playoff Tickets Thursday (WBAL-AM)
Ravens Extend FB/DT Patrick Ricard (WJZ-FM)
49ers suspend broadcaster after controversial Jackson comments (WJZ-FM)
Patrick Ricard’s Extension Part of Long-Term Plan to Maintain Offensive Continuity (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Ravens Claim Veteran Center Off Waivers (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: Lamar Jackson Would Be ‘Honored’ to Break Michael Vick’s Rushing Record (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Two Running Quarterbacks With Different Styles Will Make History (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Who’s Practicing, Who’s Not vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Pope Francis Now Has a No. 8 Ravens Jersey (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Transcripts: Wednesday Availability: Week 14 at Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Showdown Of NFL’s Next Generation Of QBs: Jackson Vs Allen
‘“It seems like so long ago, I can’t describe it,” Allen said of his career debut in which he finished 6 of 15 for 74 yards and oversaw a 12-play, 46-yard drive capped by a field goal. “We were down by a lot. But I still remember going out there and just trying to make plays for my team. And really, nothing’s really changed in that aspect.”’
How The Conversation Over The Buffalo Bills Has Turned From Bad To Glowing In One Month
‘The question all season has been whether the Bills are as good as their record indicates because of victories scored over weak opponents. Over the next three games, the definitive answer to that question will finally be revealed.’