‘One factor playing into New England’s benefit is the weather forecast. Currently it calls for rain with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30s with the possibility of snow in the second half.’
Archives for October 2020
Bills-Patriots: here’s why it’s so important
‘Buffalo’s seven other remaining foes have a combined record of 27-17, a winning percentage of .614. New England’s opposition in its final eight games is 21-32 or .396.’
Take Five: Bills need to start quickly, and get running game going
‘Jon Feliciano’s return at guard should play a big role in giving the Bills’ O-line the extra physicality and aggressive-mindedness that should help provide more push.’
Ed Oliver and Cam Newton exchange last summer adds intrigue to Bills vs. Patriots
‘The irony of the exchange is that Newton never actually played against Oliver. He was held out of the preseason game and suffered a season-altering lis franc injury the next week in a preseason game against the New England Patriots. Oliver said at the time that the quip from Newton wasn’t a big deal and that it more caught him by surprise. His reaction on the video went viral among Bills fans.’
Bills vs. Patriots injury outlook: Updates on Stephon Gilmore, John Brown, Micah Hyde, N’Keal Harry & more
‘On Friday the Bills listed safety Micah Hyde as questionable while he continues to progress through the NFL’s concussion protocol. He didn’t practice at all this week and his status is certainly up in the air for Sunday’s game. If Hyde doesn’t play the expectation is that veteran safety Dean Marlowe fills in. He’s been in Sean McDermott’s defense for five years dating back to their time together in Carolina.’
Cam Newton: Bills should stack box, dare Patriots’ QB to throw (7 things to watch)
‘Three. That’s how many times Cam Newton has thrown the ball to his right in the past two games.’
What to know about the 5-2 Bills: Josh Allen has cooled off, the defense is banged up, and more
‘Plenty of praise was being heaped upon the shoulders of third-year quarterback Josh Allen, who tossed 12 touchdowns and just one interception in the first four weeks and was mentioned as an MVP candidate. But in the three weeks since, he has four touchdowns and three interceptions.’
Saturday’s New England Coverage
With Julian Edelman out, who will be the Patriots’ slot receiver Sunday? (Boston Globe)
Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is questionable to play Sunday (Boston Globe)
What would be the Patriots’ record right now if Tom Brady had stayed? (Boston Globe)
What to know about the 5-2 Bills: Josh Allen has cooled off, the defense is banged up, and more (Boston Globe)
Who will Cam Newton throw to without Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry? (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore, Damien Harris among 11 questionable for Bills game (Boston Herald)
Bill Belichick: I don’t think Julian Edelman’s surgery will be season-ending (Boston Herald)
New England Patriots have 11 questionable players for Buffalo Bills game, JC Jackson a new addition (Springfield Republican)
Stephon Gilmore, N’Keal Harry miss Friday practice, unlikely to play against Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Julian Edelman injury: Bill Belichick doesn’t think Patriots WR’s knee ailment is a ‘season-ending situation’ (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots rookie TE Dalton Keene eager to build off of last week’s debut (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick: Julian Edelman’s knee injury doesn’t look season ending (Providence Journal)
Patriots notebook: Shorthanded at the wide receiver position (Brockton Enterprise)
Cam Newton sets his sights on improving (Brockton Enterprise)
It’s starting to look like the end for Patriots’ good fortune (Nashua Telegraph)
Belichick doesn’t think Edelman’s surgery is season ending (AP)
Patriots’ Cam Newton acknowledges need to elevate play: ‘Losing is not acceptable in this locker room’ (CBS Sports)
Stephon Gilmore tweaks knee in practice, MRI reveals minor injury to Patriots star corner, per report (CBS Sports)
Patriots Injury Report: Two Wideouts Out Vs. Bills; Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson Both Questionable (NESN)
Patriots Notes: Damien Harris Not Concerned About Ankle Injury, Buffalo Weather (NESN)
Patriots’ Stephon Gilmore Misses Final Bills Week Practice With Knee Injury (NESN)
These Young Patriots Receivers Could See Opportunities Vs. Bills (NESN)
Bill Belichick On Hot Seat? Bart Scott Says Patriots Should Fire Him — As GM (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Here’s The Latest On Stephon Gilmore’s Knee Injury (NESN)
Should Patriots Be Buyers, Sellers Or Neither At NFL Trade Deadline? (NESN)
Bill Belichick Opens Up About Julian Edelman Injury, Hopes Receiver Can Return (NESN)
What Is Patriots’ Salary Cap Situation Ahead Of NFL Trade Deadline? (NESN)
Brandon Copeland Drops Comment On Patriots Instagram After Going On IR (NESN)
Patrick Chung Emphatically Supports Cam Newton With NSFW Instagram Comment (NESN)
Patriots Mailbag: Is Trading For Wide Receiver At Deadline Now Inevitable? (NESN)
Why 2-4 Patriots Still Have Fighting Chance In Competitive AFC East Race (NESN)
Perry: Will Sunday’s result in Buffalo alter Belichick’s trade deadline strategy? (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry’s Mailbag: Ranking the Pats’ most valuable trade assets (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots vs. Bills Preview: Keys to a New England victory in Week 8 (NBC Sports Boston)
NFL Week 8 picks: Latest spread, expert predictions for Patriots-Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Andersen: Would Bill Belichick, Tom Brady help each other one last time? (WEEI-FM)
Cam Newton knows the Patriots season could end Sunday in Buffalo (WEEI-FM)
Stephon Gilmore reportedly had MRI on injured knee, status for Sunday not yet clear (WEEI-FM)
Patriots rule 3 out, list 11, including Stephon Gilmore, as questionable for game vs. Bills (WEEI-FM)
Bart Scott thinks Patriots should fire Bill Belichick … as GM (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick updates Julian Edelman’s health status, potential to return (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick passes on getting involved in talk radio discussions regarding trade deadline (WEEI-FM)
Cam Newton: More than ever I have ticked-off dog mentality (WEEI-FM)
Cam Newton opens up on struggles with ‘learning curve’ of Patriots offense (WBZ-FM)
Rapoport gives update on Gilmore’s knee injury (WBZ-FM)
Three Patriots out, 11 questionable for Sunday (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Week 8 Mailbag: What needs to change? (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Injury Report: Stephon Gilmore Questionable, N’Keal Harry Ruled Out Vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Cam Newton On Julian Edelman: ‘He Is Everything The Patriots Represent’ (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 8 News, Notes & Fun Facts (WBZ-TV)
Would Loss To Bills Turn Patriots Into Deadline Sellers? Belichick Declines To Answer ‘Talk Radio Question’ (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 8 News, Notes & Fun Facts (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 8 Predictions: Will Pats Snap Skid With Win In Buffalo? (WBZ-TV)
Unfiltered Notebook 10/30: Damien Harris ready to run (Patriots.com)
Week 8: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 10/30 (Patriots.com)
Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Season on the line as Pats head to Buffalo (Patriots.com)
Expert Predictions: Week 8 picks for Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Broadcast Information: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Ford, Norman ruled out for Bills; Edelman, Harry out for Patriots
‘As for the Patriots, they have ruled out wide receivers Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry, as well as defensive tackle Carl Davis.’
McDermott: We have to put in the preparation and work to be ready for New England
‘”We want to be balanced in our approach, and play a good football game on our side and control what we can control. There’s a lot we can improve on from last week, as we all are aware, and that’s where our focus lies right now.”‘
Cody Ford & Josh Norman ruled out for Sunday, several defensive starters questionable
‘Butler’s groin injury appears to have regressed; he didn’t practice on Thursday or on Friday. Jefferson and Hughes, however were both full participants Friday.’
Bills activate TE Lee Smith from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The Bills now have three tight ends on the active roster with Smith back plus Tyler Kroft and Reggie Gilliam.’
Bills activate TE Lee Smith from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Smith was among the players that were in close contact with tight end Dawson Knox after Knox tested positive for COVID-19.’
Josh Norman, Cody Ford ruled out against the Patriots
‘Micah Hyde, Quinton Jefferson, Matt Milano, Jerry Hughes, Cam Lewis, Vernon Butler, and Brian Winters are all designated as questionable this weekend. Butler and Hyde did not practice on Friday.’
The hit, and Bills loss, that changed Josh Allen’s career
‘Allen is 13-6 since that game and has increased his touchdowns and completion percentage while decreasing the turnovers.’