Western New York is head over heels in love with the Bills and their magical season (Boston Globe)
Tops on Cam Newton’s wish list? A chance to spend time with family and friends (Boston Globe)
Cam Newton determined to deliver strong finish to a disappointing Patriots season (Boston Globe)
Looking at all the gifts under the Patriots Christmas tree (Boston Herald)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson motivated by Pro Bowl snub: ‘They haven’t seen nothing yet’ (Boston Herald)
Does Cam Newton want to return to the Patriots in 2021? (Boston Herald)
Patriots WR Julian Edelman misses start of practice Thursday (Boston Herald)
Patriots S Devin McCourty plans to play in 2021 (Boston Herald)
Patriots injury report: 20 players limited in practice on Christmas Eve (Springfield Republican)
Everything Cam Newton said ahead of Buffalo Bills game: Bill Belichick is probably getting a hat for Christmas (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson reacts to Pro Bowl snub, praise from other top CBs: ‘If you know, you know’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots QB 2021: Cam Newton dodges question on whether he wants to return to New England (Springfield Republican)
Julian Edelman injury: Patriots WR (knee) missing from practice on Christmas Eve (Springfield Republican)
Devin McCourty: ‘Unfair’ to put all the blame of Patriots’ struggles on Cam Newton (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Devin McCourty not retiring after 2020 season: ‘I plan on playing next year’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots kicker 2021: Nick Folk is free agent but not planning on retiring (Springfield Republican)
Opinion/Rueb: Schedule didn’t do the Pats any favors (Providence Journal)
Patriots standout kicker Nick Folk wants to continue career (Providence Journal)
Patriots Injury Report: 20 Players Limited Ahead Of Week 16 Bills Matchup (NESN)
Assessing Patriots’ QB Situation: How To Tackle Cam Newton Betting Props? (NESN)
Cam Newton Clarifies Portion Of Statement To Patriots Fans About Future (NESN)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson Makes Bold Proclamation After Pro Bowl Snub (NESN)
Devin McCourty Not Retiring, Plans To Play For Patriots In 2021 (NESN)
Julian Edelman Absent From Patriots Practice Ahead Of Bills Matchup (NESN)
Why Patriots Are Unlikely To Lose Pro Bowl Snub JC Jackson This Offseason (NESN)
Why Nick Folk Is One Of Patriots’ Unlikeliest 2020 Success Stories (NESN)
Perry’s Mailbag: Should Pats follow Chiefs’ or Bills’ rebuild plan? (NBC Sports Boston)
Cassel: A No. 1 receiver should top Patriots’ offseason wish list (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots star J.C. Jackson has perfect response to his Pro Bowl snub (NBC Sports Boston)
It doesn’t seem like Julian Edelman will be returning to action this season (WEEI-FM)
Patriots list 20 players as limited Thursday (WEEI-FM)
Devin McCourty on GHS: I plan on playing next year (WEEI-FM)
Cam Newton focused on Bills, not 2021 (WBZ-FM)
Julian Edelman Doesn’t Practice; 20 Players Limited For Patriots On Thursday (WBZ-TV)
‘Extremely Festive’ Cam Newton Sidesteps Question About Future With Patriots (WBZ-TV)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Unfiltered Notebook 12/24: Newton looks to maximize opportunities against Bills (Patriots.com)
Expert Predictions: Week 16 picks for Patriots vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills (Patriots.com)
Archives for December 2020
Bills Cut WR Jake Kumerow With John Brown Set To Return
‘Kumerow’s release comes after scoring on a 22-yard touchdown pass on his first and only catch in six games with the Bills in a 48-19 AFC East-clinching win at Denver on Saturday. He opened the season on Buffalo’s practice squad after spending the previous two-plus years with Green Bay.’
Now It’s Bills With Seed On The Line Against Patriots
‘So many December games between the Patriots and Bills, with one team fighting for its postseason seeding and the other playing out the string. For the first time in decades, Buffalo has reversed the roles.’
Bills Look To Put Stamp On AFC East With Patriots Sweep
‘The Patriots have won 35 of the last 41 meetings since 2000.’
Josh Allen can throw a football over 100 yards, Bills running back Zack Moss claims
‘Regardless of arm strength, Allen has the Bills in great position for the playoffs. The Bills have already clinched the AFC East for the first time since 1995, which was before Allen was even born. At 11-3, Buffalo is one of the best teams in the conference and are hoping to finally have some postseason success. Buffalo has not won a playoff game in 25 years.’
Bills release Kumerow; two tackles dealing with groin injuries
‘The first injury report of the week was released for the Bills and Patriots on Thursday, and both of the Bills’ top-two offensive tackles are dealing with groin injuries. Starter Darryl Williams was limited, while he backup Ty Nsekhe did not practice.’
Wide receiver Jake Kumerow released by Buffalo Bills
‘Kumerow caught a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos in the Bills’ AFC East clinching win on Saturday.’
Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs do their best to keep Bills OC Brian Daboll
‘It’s not hard to understand why Daboll is getting the love around the league that he is for a potential head coaching job. This Bills offense, especially the passing attack is explosive this year and that’s something we haven’t seen in quite some time. They’re second in the league in passing yards per game (278.5) right behind the Chiefs and average almost 10 more points per game than last season.’
Bills react to Pro Bowl selections
‘“When I got the news I was super excited, I was super thankful, I was happy but it was like more so in that very moment I was thinking it was a collective effort. It’s not all me it’s more geared to my quarterback’s success, the O-line blocking their ass off and I thought about everybody else in that moment,” Diggs said.’
Bills players gift WR Coach Chad Hall with a new truck
‘They even wrapped it.’
Diggs and Beasley don’t want Daboll to leave
‘”He’s not going anywhere. I told him he can’t leave until I’m done,” smiled Beasley. “I’m not joking at all. I don’t want him to go one bit. In my mind, he’s staying here.”‘
‘I do believe it’s a team award’ | Bills players explain what it means to be named to the Pro Bowl
‘”When I got the news, I was super excited, and I was super thankful,” Diggs stated. “I was happy, but it was more so in that very moment I was thinking it was a collective effort it wasn’t all me. More so everything geared to the quarterback’s success, the O-line blocking their ass off and I thought about everybody else in that moment. It was a long time coming with that thing and the situation is different now and I’m more thankful for the people that I’m around.”‘
Jordan Poyer shrugs off Pro Bowl snub, thinks about tackling Patriots
‘“Just basically control what you can control,” Poyer said. “You had a bad game or you didn’t reach your goal. What’s important now? And what’s important now is I’m still here. We still have a lot of football left to be played. We still have everything in front of us. That’s what’s important now. It’s not going to change who I am as a person, who I am as a player.”’
Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for fourth time
‘Allen has won the honor six times in his three-year career, trailing only Jim Kelly in franchise history. Kelly won player of the week 10 times in 11 seasons. Thurman Thomas won the award five times.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Tre’Davious White to practice
‘The Bills have yet to activate Brown, who has missed four games with an ankle injury sustained against Arizona. Brown was designated for return from IR early last week, opening the 21-day window for the Bills to make a decision on his status. He practiced last week.’