‘The point is, this game isn’t meaningless to Belichick — whose team hasn’t scored a touchdown in the past two games — or the vast number of marginal players populating his roster. A lot of them are playing for their jobs as their coach contemplates major changes in 2021 and that makes for major inspiration.’
Archives for December 28, 2020
Isn’t it time for Bills to beat Patriots twice?
‘But other than the two Brady-asterisk games, the Bills haven’t won in Massachusetts since ‘99 at Foxboro Stadium, three years before its successor, Gillette, opened. And in those 17 games, the Patriots have outscored Buffalo by an average of 29-16.’
Why Doug Flutie, Thurman Thomas, Steve Christie don’t recall Bills sweeping Patriots in 1999
‘“Miami and Buffalo are strong. And the Patriots, even though they managed to win six games so far, they’ve not been good. They find a way to compete and be close, but they just aren’t a good football team. It’s fun to see. It’s a transition of power. And I’ll tell you, what I want more than anything, the Bills have to finish strong in order to keep momentum going into the playoffs.”’
Take Five: Bills can remind Patriots who’s boss in AFC East
‘The prime-time stage might provide a little extra juice, but there’s no pretending this game is something other than what the Bills’ 11-3 record and the Patriots’ 6-8 mark say it is: a matchup of a have against a have-not.’
Scouting Report: Bills, Patriots on different planets when it comes to QB play
‘Prediction: Bills 38, Patriots 17.’
3 matchups to watch: Bills at Patriots on Monday Night Football
‘In the first meeting in Week 8, Belichick’s defense sat back and essentially begged the Bills to run the ball. “Here: Take our rushing yards,” the Pats offered. Rather than try to throw into the teeth of a dime defense (which the Pats played almost the entire game), the Bills complied. They ran 38 times for a season-high 190 yards.’
Bills’ T.J. Yeldon out for Patriots game after positive Covid-19 test
‘Yeldon will become the third Bills player to miss a game due to a positive Covid-19 test.’
A Buffalo Bills win on Monday would mean their first season sweep of Patriots since 1999
‘Bills 27, Patriots 13.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: Preview, odds, predictions for Week 16
‘Bills 31, Patriots 10.’
How to watch Bills at Patriots on MNF: TV channel, time, live stream information
‘That takes us to tonight where Allen and the Bills will look to sweep the Patriots for the first time since 1999. Buffalo’s first matchup against New England this season went down to the wire with the Bills causing a turnover late to secure a 24-21 win. Buffalo’s offense ran through Devin Singletary and Zack Moss with the duo combining to rush for 167 yards and two scores on 28 carries. New England’s run defense remains one of the worst in the league so Buffalo could look to test New England’s run defense on Monday night.’
Five takes: A lot left to play for as Bills take on rival Patriots in primetime
‘If the Bills win tonight, they will lock up a top three seed in the AFC, which avoids a potential second round matchup with the No. 1 seed Kansas City Chiefs.’
MNF preview: Bills sailing toward season sweep?
‘How Bligh-like were the Patriots in their treatment of the Bills during their dynastic 2001-19 run? The Patriots beat the Bills 34 of 38 times.’
Monday’s New England Coverage
The burning question Monday night: Will Cam Newton start at quarterback for Patriots? (Boston Globe)
What a strange situation the Patriots are in as they face the possibility of being swept by the Bills (Boston Globe)
Five things to know about the surging Buffalo Bills (Boston Globe)
Patriots sticking with Cam Newton against the Bills, per reports (Boston Herald)
How Cam Newton and the Patriots offense can topple the Bills on Monday Night Football (Boston Herald)
How the Patriots can get a measure of revenge against Josh Allen and the Bills (Boston Herald)
Key matchup: Pats’ Jackson has something to prove when he faces Bills’ Diggs (Providence Journal)
New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills preview: Predictions, point spread, game plans, matchups and more (Springfield Republican)
Patriots-Bills anti-analysis: Cam Newton gets why Kyrie Irving’s ‘saged’ TD Garden, has not ‘saged’ Gillette Stadium (Springfield Republican)
How Brian Daboll Went From Patriots Assistant To Hot Head Coach Candidate (NESN)
What Patriots Can Learn From How Bills Rejuvenated Their Offense (NESN)
Stephon Gilmore’s Wife Pushes Back On J.C. Jackson Pro Bowl ‘Narrative’ (NESN)
Ivan Fears, Troy Brown Involved In Patriots’ Coaching Succession Plan (NESN)
Cam Newton, Not Jarrett Stidham, Reportedly To Start For Patriots Against Bills (NESN)
Patriots Vs. Bills Preview: What To Watch For In Week 16 Matchup (NESN)
Patriots vs. Bills Preview: Keys to a New England victory in Week 16 (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry: How Belichick’s take on Cassel applies to Stidham (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots vs. Bills: 3 keys to game, fun facts, prediction (WEEI-FM)
How Patriots’ game vs. Bills really won’t impact 2021 draft position (WEEI-FM)
Bills have positive COVID-19 test ahead of primetime meeting with Patriots (WBZ-FM)
Evaluation time: Patriots vs. Bills Key Matchups (WBZ-FM)
Patriots-Bills What To Watch For: Give Young Guys On Offense Something To Build On (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 16 Monday Night Football Predictions (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Vs. Bills Preview: Keys to a New England Victory in Week 16 (WBTS-TV)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Game Preview: Patriots vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
Keys to the Game presented by Carmax: Pats face division champs in primetime (Patriots.com)
Expert Predictions: Week 16 picks for Patriots vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
Broadcast Information: Patriots vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
Editorial: Go Bills! On TV, that is.
‘It’d also be a dubious use of resources. What if those 6,700 rapid tests were made available to, say, help families visit loved ones isolated in long-term care facilities?’
Buffalo Bills Fans Root for Clearance to Attend Playoff Game
‘Call it a Hail Mary pass of sorts for Mr. Cuomo, who has taken a hard line when it comes to health-and-safety measures during the pandemic, even when it has proved less than popular. Earlier this month, he shut down New York City eating establishments for indoor service because of a surge in the virus, prompting a harsh response from the restaurant industry.’