‘With his touchdown in the 2nd quarter, Stefon Diggs reached 1,383 receiving yards this season, passing a record set by Eric Moulds [1,368] in 1998.’
Archives for December 29, 2020
Bills activate WR John Brown from IR, place him on Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The Bills have activated wide receiver John Brown from injured reserve and have placed him along with practice squad safety Josh Thomas and running back Christian Wade on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Quarterback Davis Webb has also been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.’
Seeding? First round opponent? Here are the latest scenarios and numbers ahead of week 17
‘Entering the final week of the regular season, the Bills can finish no lower than the no. 3 seed. A win over Miami would secure the no. 2 seed, plain and simple. They can also clinch the no. 2 seed even if they lose, coupled with a Pittsburgh loss. A loss to Miami and a win by the Pittsburgh Steelers would drop the Bills to the no. 3 seed.’
Bills dominate Patriots 38-9, complete the sweep for the first time since ’99
‘Buffalo received the ball in the second half, and started to put the hurt on the Patriots. With the playmakers showing off big time, the Bills go 75 yards in eight plays, and it’s Diggs who gets over the goal line for the second time in the game with an 18-yard touchdown to extend the Bills lead to 31-9.’
“Nobody’s little brother,” Bills once again show this is a different team
‘“It just shows that we have evolved as an organization as a team that we’re nobody’s little brother,” offensive lineman Dion Dawkins said. “We’re not nobody’s little cousin, little dog, no. We are here, you’re going to respect us, you’re going to play us hard. You’re going to circle us on your schedule.”’
Kelly says 25 years to take the AFC East title again was just as long for him and his family
‘“Our family is ecstatic and so is the whole city of Buffalo. I just hope and pray that the governor allows some people in the stadium, especially some of the players families, number one.”’
John Brown activated from IR, placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Brown had missed the last four games on IR and was eligible to return to the field for Monday night’s game against the New England Patriots.’
Buffalo Bills fans make use of the snowfall to display their support for the team
‘“We’ve been Bills fans for many many years and we were kind of, with it being in the winter time, we thought that we would let everybody know that we’re here, we’re ready, with the snow and we’re going to beat them in the cold,” said Bills fan Toni McConnaughey.’
NYS still working with Bills on plan to put fans in stands
‘“Western New York has also done a good job in getting ahead of their positivity rate,” the Governor remarked.’
Bills become first division rival to sweep Patriots since 2000 with blowout win
‘The Bills go for it on 4th and 1 on the New England 43, and Josh Allen breaks off a 22-yard run. They end up with 1st and goal at the 10 to end the first quarter.’
Are the Bills the team to beat in the AFC?
‘The Bills are one improbable Hail Mary pass away – a loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10 – from nine straight wins.’
Stefon Diggs continues to flourish in Buffalo
‘Diggs had nine catches for 145 yards and set the Bills single season receiving record, breaking Eric Moulds’ record back in 2002. Back in week 15, against the Broncos, he also set the record of 100 catches set by Moulds as well.’
Poloncarz addresses hopes of COVID-19 zone changes, fans at Bills playoff game
‘”I originally said on behalf of the county we felt we could get 7,000 people, which is about ten percent of the capacity, in safely. We were concerned about tailgating and that’s why the Bills in their proposal agreed to not allow tailgating, basically you come in and just go into the stadium,” said Poloncarz.’
The best there is? It might be Buffalo
‘They’ve destroyed teams. They’ve exploded records. They’ve been the best team in the NFL, bar none. Monday night in Foxboro was no different.’
Webster native, Bills fan raises over $3,000 running marathon around Patriots’ stadium
‘“We’re just trying to celebrate the win in the AFC East,” said Dee. “I wanted to be at the stadium in some way, shape or form, and here we are so we’re just going to run it out.”’