‘“But this is definitely my favorite place to actually play. The organization is top notch, from top to bottom. And my teammates are just awesome. You always want to be a part of a good team and we’ve been good for a couple years now, especially.’
Archives for December 27, 2020
Bills defensive end Mario Addison gets his first taste of a true Buffalo snowfall
‘“For a guy like me, this is my first time in the snow, really dealing with it,” he said. “I’ve got to clear the driveway, get the snow off the car. … I know what I signed up for. I’m enjoying it.”’
Bills Mailbag: Where Josh Allen fits in the ‘franchise quarterback’ discussion
‘For some, that designation only applies if a player has won a Super Bowl. That would mean Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, Philip Rivers, Jared Goff, Kyler Murray, Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott and Matt Ryan, among others, would not be considered franchise quarterbacks.’
Covid-19 rules for fans at NFL stadiums: Masks, ticket ‘pods,’ bans or limits on tailgating
‘Representatives from the state and the Buffalo Bills haven’t announced whether fans can attend the team’s home playoff game next month but a sampling of how other NFL stadiums have opened up to fans amid the pandemic shows how it could be handled here.’
Alan Pergament: The folklore of ‘fan-demonium’: As Van Miller might say: Do you believe it?
‘It was hard to tell Miller during the 2014 interview that Talley coined the word more than four years before the play-by-play announcer made it gold-plated.’
Bills healthy, Patriots have ridiculous injury report ahead of Monday Night Football (Look)
‘Buffalo, meanwhile, enters the game relatively healthy. Tight end Reggie Gilliam was ruled out for the game by Sean McDermott. The undrafted free agent rookie is dealing with a knee and hamstring injury. Offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe (groin) and safety Jaquan Johnson (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the matchup.’
Can Bills’ Josh Allen win chess match vs. Bill Belichick, Patriots defense? (5 things to watch)
‘This year, Allen took another step in his play against the Patriots. Allen threw one bad interception in Buffalo’s victory, but finished the game completing 61 percent of his passes. Despite being held under 200 yards passing, Allen was able to diagnose what Bill Belichick was trying to do at the line and change the play when necessary. It led to a run-first effort for Buffalo’s offense, something we have not seen much from the Bills this year.’
Dolphins to start Tua Tagovailoa vs. Bills in Week 17 despite being benched for second time
‘Despite Fitzpatrick playing the role of hero, Flores said the team would start Tagovailoa against the Bills. Of course, Flores stopped short of guaranteeing that Tagovailoa would finish the game.’
Sunday’s New England Coverage
Who are the Patriots’ building blocks for the future? (Boston Globe)
Pro Bowl snub doesn’t worry Patriots’ J.C. Jackson (Boston Globe)
How much competition will the Patriots have for quarterbacks this offseason? (Boston Globe)
Assessing the free agent pool for the Patriots biggest areas of need (Boston Herald)
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses idea of starting Jarrett Stidham over Cam Newton (Boston Herald)
Julian Edelman misses Patriots practice again, unlikely to play Monday night against Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Damien Harris among 20 Pats questionable for Monday Night Football (Boston Herald)
Patriots reportedly sign K Roberto Aguayo to practice squad (Boston Herald)
Josh McDaniels has ‘seen plenty’ of Jarrett Stidham, says he’s confident in understanding where Patriots QB is at in his development (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots place Jordan Thomas on COVID-19 reserve list ahead of Buffalo Bills game (Springfield Republican)
Patriots injury report: Jordan Thomas ruled out, 20 players listed as questionable (Springfield Republican)
Patriots sign draft bust kicker Roberto Aguayo to practice squad (Springfield Republican)
Patriots reportedly sign kicker Roberto Aguayo to practice squad (Providence Journal)
The family business: For the Belichick children, coaching is in their blood (Providence Journal)
New England Patriots’ Cam Newton to remain starting quarterback vs. Buffalo Bills, source says (ESPN)
New England Patriots sign kicker Roberto Aguayo to practice squad (ESPN)
Patriots Cornerback Joejuan Williams Uses Unique Trait To Cause Issues (NESN)
Patriots Place Tight End On Reserve/COVID List; Here’s What That Means (NESN)
How Jedd Fisch’s Departure Affects Josh McDaniels, Patriots Coaching Staff (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Tight End Ruled Out, 20 Players Questionable For Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots Like Rookie J.J. Taylor’s Potential As ‘Combination’ Running Back (NESN)
Why Josh McDaniels Is ‘Confident’ Patriots Know Jarrett Stidham’s Potential (NESN)
Patriots Practice Notes: Julian Edelman Misses Final Week 16 Session (NESN)
Patriots Reportedly Sign Draft-Bust Kicker Roberto Aguayo To Practice Squad (NESN)
Bills Fans Savagely Troll Patriots With Billboard Near Gillette Stadium (NESN)
Report: Cam Newton expected to start for Pats vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Curran: Belichick’s snark level at all-time high in 2020 (NBC Sports Boston)
Does Josh McDaniels want to see Jarrett Stidham play? ‘Those choices are [Bill Belichick’s]’ (WEEI-FM)
J.C. Jackson on missing Pro Bowl: ‘I’m a Pro Bowler in my eyes’ (WEEI-FM)
Report: Patriots have their starting QB set for Monday night (WBZ-FM)
Report: Patriots adding kicker to practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Patriots list 20 players as questionable for Monday night (WBZ-FM)
NFL Rumors: Cam Newton Expected to Start for Patriots Vs. Bills Monday (WBTS-TV)
Unfiltered Notebook 12/26: Every rep is an opportunity for young Patriots (Patriots.com)
Patriots Sign Kicker Roberto Aguayo To Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Patriots list 20 players as “questionable” against Bills
‘While Nsekhe and Johnson are the only two players listed as “questionable” for the Bills, the Patriots listed twenty players as “questionable” for the game.’
Buffalo Bills tight end Reggie Gilliam ruled out against New England Patriots
‘The team will go with Dawson Knox, Tyler Kroft, and Lee Smith against New England.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Patriots
‘I think Devin Singletary and Zack Moss get more than their usual amount of work, but don’t expect the same run-dominant offense that was on display the last time these two teams met.’
Bills trying to change numbers against Patriots
‘The Patriots domination of the league for the last 20 years was well documented, but it began every year with the domination of the division. In 2020 Buffalo not only won the AFC East, but they have a shot to pull off their rare triple sweep. While Buffalo dominated the division during the Super Bowl years, they never went unbeaten in the AFC East. On 3 different occasions the Bills finished 7-1 (the division had 4 teams at the time ) in 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1993) With wins over the Patriots and Dolphins they would finish the year 6-0. How rare is that? The Patriots did it in 2012 and their undefeated season of 2007. The Dolphins did it in 1984 and their undefeated season of 1962.’
Injury report | Bills rule out Reggie Gilliam for Bills at Patriots
‘Offensive lineman Ty Nsekhe (groin) and Jaquan Johnson (ankle) are questionable for Monday night.’
What Bills fans need to know about the AFC playoff picture | Week 16
‘According to The New York Times’ playoff simulator, the Bills can clinch the second seed this week with a win over the Patriots combined with losses by the Steelers and Titans.’