Archives for December 2020

‘Diggs continues to be a problem for opposing defensive coordinators. The Bills have targeted their no. 1 receiver at least 10 times in the last four games and he continues to reward Allen and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Diggs caught nine passes for 145 yards and three touchdowns in perhaps his most dominant performance in a season filled with them. Allen’s trust in Diggs is apparent in the throws he makes in his direction. On the run, into double coverage – it doesn’t matter. Diggs’ addition to the Buffalo offense has transformed it into one of the most difficult units to deal with in the NFL. Diggs’ second touchdown was jaw-dropping. He caught the ball around the 5-yard line with two Patriots defenders draped on him. He took a hit, lowered his shoulder pads, broke through the attempted tackle and strolled into the end zone. Diggs is now at 1,459 receiving yards with one game left to go. Diggs has put together the greatest single season in Bills history after coming over from Minnesota in a trade in a Covid-shortened offseason. His production is really something.’

‘Buffalo gave up a few big runs early in the game and ended up allowing 145 yards (6.0 YPC) and one score on the ground to New England. The unit eventually settled in, but their run defense woes flashed a bit on Monday night.’

‘A fake punt from your own 35-yard line in a 3-3 game?! Looking for a play that showed the official changing of the guard in the AFC East? This was it.’

‘“I was telling some of the guys on the sideline, I haven’t had this feeling in Foxborough ever,” Hughes said after the Bills’ 38-9 shellacking of the Patriots. “This was a nice feeling to come back here in this stadium and return a nice punch in the face. It felt good.”’

‘So what happened after the play? According to Diggs, Jackson told the Bills’ No. 1 receiver not to test him on the field. Diggs did not want to get into the specifics of what he said in response to Jackson, but added that part of his message to the cornerback was to relax.’

‘On Belichick’s media conference call this week, Belichick was asked about Allen and his breakout season. He simply said all players get better from their rookie year as they continue to develop.’

‘Fromm has been on this list all season. The rookie quarterback has been isolated from his teammates in the event of a COVID outbreak so he could serve as an emergency QB. This season will essentially be a redshirt year for Fromm. Webb, despite being elevated from the team’s practice squad will also be inactive for tonight’s matchup.’

‘“I am grateful to be able to make this gift in honor of my late parents, Frederick D. and Joan R. McCollum. My parents loved their family, their hometown and we grew up knowing Sundays were made for Buffalo Bills football!” McCollum said the Oishei announcement statement. “They’d be proud to know they are joining the Bills Mafia in honoring Josh Allen’s own grandmother and in doing great things for the kids in Buffalo.”’

‘Cuomo says effort to put Buffalo Bills fans in stadium is about more than football’