‘“The offensive line, we kind of disappear a little bit,” Brown says. “Fans remember. I always get a nice reception in Buffalo.”’
Archives for December 2019
Bills’ Josh Allen and Ravens’ Lamar Jackson will make NFL history for this stat Sunday
‘On Sunday at New Era Field, Allen and Jackson make NFL history when their teams battle for AFC supremacy. The two quarterbacks have rushed for a combined 1,407 yards this season, which is the most combined rushing yards by two quarterbacks ever in the same game.’
Bills’ run defense to be tested by Ravens, AFC’s top team, in Week 14 (7 things to know about Baltimore)
‘In addition to Jackson, the Ravens also have Mark Ingram (837 rush yards), Gus Edwards (460 rush yards) and Justice Hill (144 rushing yards) as rushing threats. Keeping the Ravens under 200 yards rushing will be one of the biggest keys for Buffalo in Week 14.’
NBC’s Peter King predicts Buffalo Bills win playoff game in January
‘He did mention one condition for his prediction: as long as the first game isn’t in Kansas City (the Chiefs are 8-4 and are two games up in the AFC West).’
‘Flutie Flakes’ back after 20 years; to debut at Buffalo Bills’ game vs. Ravens
‘Flutie will be honored by the Bills Sunday as a “Legend of the Game,” and boxes of the cereal, as well as Flutie Flakes apparel, will be available at the stadium. Proceeds from sales will benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, just like in 1998.’
The Bills are out to prove they are prime-time players
‘This is an intriguing matchup, featuring two of the league’s hottest teams and two promising quarterbacks. McDermott and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will have their hands full devising a plan for slowing down Jackson, who not only is the most elusive running quarterback of all-time, but also one of the league’s top passers, with 25 touchdown passes and just five interceptions. Given Allen’s progress, this might be a game where McDermott and coordinator Brian Daboll take the reins off him a bit more, realizing they are going to need the offense to carry more of the load than usual.’
A breakfast renaissance: Flutie Flakes returning after 20 years
‘Maybe, he thought, they’d sell a few thousand boxes. Instead, they sold 2.3 million. Now, 20 years later, Flutie Flakes are making a comeback to once again try to raise money for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.’
Flutie Flakes are returning as Bills set to honor Doug Flutie at game against Ravens
‘This season marks 20 years since the original release of the iconic cereal named after Bills QB Doug Flutie. With the 20th anniversary and Flutie being honored as the “Legend of the Game” in Buffalo this weekend, it is the perfect time to bring back the cereal.’
How the Bills can clinch a playoff berth in one wacky Week 14 scenario
‘If the Bills beat the Ravens, they then would need some help from the Raiders, Texans and Colts in the form of losses or ties.’
Flutie Flakes will be sold at Wegmans later this month
‘If you can’t wait to get your hands on Flutie Flakes, you can buy the cereal online. According to PLB Sports website , the cereal costs $15 per two-pack of boxes. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.’
Devin Singletary and Lamar Jackson are set to relive their childhood rivalry
‘“Just two kids with some God-given talent,” said Riley of Jackson and Singletary, his cousin. “It’s hard to describe it, but it’s just what you’re seeing from them now. It was just a condensed version of it then because they were so small.”‘
How the Bills can clinch a playoff spot in Week 14
‘The Bills are one of four AFC teams with the opportunity to lock down a playoff spot this weekend joining Baltimore (10-2), Kansas City (8-4) and the New England Patriots (10-2).’
Bills turning doubters into believers as they prepare for ‘meaningful’ December football
‘“We try to stress that one week really has nothing to do with the next week. And it’s true. I mean, look around the league. Everybody thinks certain teams should beat other teams. This is the National Football League. There are 32 teams in this league, some really good football coaches and really good players. And you have to be at your best every week. You’d like to be at your best every week, and sometimes that’s not always the case. But, you work at it, you prepare; you have a positive, consistent attitude, approach. You try to do everything you can do as a staff of putting the players in good positions, and trusting your players.”’
Bills third-quarter report card: Josh Allen earns an ‘A’ grade
‘Josh Allen has gone from “maybe he’s not the guy” to “the Bills might have their guy” in the course of four games. Allen was atrocious against Cleveland to start the third quarter, but that performance has long since been forgotten after the quarterback dominated against the Dolphins, Broncos and Cowboys. Allen was the AFC Offensive Player of the Week against Denver, but it was his performance against Dallas that has everyone swooning. Allen completed 77 of 123 passes in the third quarter of the season for 938 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception.’
Bills’ victory over Dallas is ratings winner, sets up ‘spotlight game’ Al Michaels didn’t see coming
‘“Man oh man, who would have ever figured that as a spotlight game,” said Michaels, speaking to the surprising seasons of the Bills and Ravens.’