‘Farwell spoke to The News about a range of special teams topics this week, including Bass, the return game, kick and punt coverage units and more heading into one of the most important games of the season.’
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Bills DT Star Lotulelei a full participant Satuday; Ford, Gilliam and Obada questionable
‘While it bodes well for both Lotulelei and Brown, coach Sean McDermott has still erred on the side of caution. Ahead of practice Saturday, he stressed that he still wanted to get one more look at both of them.’
Bills Mailbag: With Patriots game looming, how nervous should ‘Mafia’ members be?
‘With that said, let’s not pen the Bills’ 2021 obituary just yet. A win over New England brings the possibility of the No. 1 seed in the AFC. McDermott has talked about wanting his team to be playing its best in December and January. Certainly, the Bills weren’t at their best in November, and the loss of All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White has been a tough start to December, but all the Bills’ goals are still in front of them. They just need to go out and do it. No more talking about what a great team they think they have. It’s time to show it.’
Public hearings on Bills stadium lease negotiations begin Monday
‘They will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.’
Viewpoints: Downtown stadium is best and least expensive choice
‘The city’s existing infrastructure obviates the need for extensive utility modifications and extensions since the site sits in the middle of a network of storm drainage, sanitary sewers and gas and electric service. Additional parking shouldn’t be required because the site is surrounded by surface parking and parking structures, all within walking distance. Also, since the site is about 80% vacant, acquisition costs will be minimized.’
Turnovers have become an issue the past month for Josh Allen and the Bills
‘His worst game came in that unconscionable loss at Jacksonville when he threw two picks in the third quarter and lost a fumble in the fourth and they were all on him.’
A ‘Star’ returns? Bills DT Lotulelei could be key to stopping Patriots’ rushing attack
‘Even if he’s at less than 100%, Lotulelei would help clog things upfront against the Patriots on Monday Night Football.’
Sunday’s New England Coverage
Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels deserve a lot of credit for Mac Jones’s performance (Boston Globe)
Patriots safety Devin McCourty continues to make a difference off the field, as well as on (Boston Globe)
Kyle Dugger still under COVID-19 protocol, leaving his status against Bills in limbo (Boston Globe)
NFL Notes: Patriots’ throwback style brings enjoyment to former players (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Dont’a Hightower removed, 8 Pats questionable for Monday (Boston Herald)
Damien Harris: Patriots are still playing for James White, RB is ‘with us every single day’ (Springfield Republican)
Christian Barmore, Trent Brown among 8 Patriots listed as questionable for Bills game on Monday Night Football (Springfield Republican)
NFL Playoff picture: Who Patriots fans should be rooting for in Sunday’s games (Springfield Republican)
Patriots-Bills: Once a Monday Night to forget may be one to remember (Nashua Telegraph)
Patriots to bring back popular red throwback jerseys next season, will wear uniform for first time in 10 years (CBS Sports)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson Eager For Shot At Redemption Vs. Bills’ Stefon Diggs (NESN)
Stefon Diggs Compared J.C. Jackson To This Cornerback Before Week 13 Game (NESN)
Like Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers Credits Patriots For His Development (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Eight Players Questionable For Monday Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson reminds Stefon Diggs of this NFL star (NBC Sports Boston)
Curran: Why Jones excelling on rookie deal is disaster for Bills, rest of NFL (NBC Sports Boston)
J.C. Jackson explains how he’s having another terrific season (WEEI-FM)
Patriots have 8 players questionable for Monday night vs. Bills (WEEI-FM)
No Patriots Players Ruled Out Ahead Of Monday Night Football Showdown With Bills (WBZ-TV)
Notebook: High school championships a nice flashback for Harris (Patriots.com)
NFL Week 13: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Cody Ford ‘questionable’ for Monday’s game against New England
‘In addition, the Bills say fullback Reggie Gilliam and defensive end Efe Obada are also questionable for Monday’s game.’
Bills list three players as questionable for Bills vs. Pats | Week 13
‘Stefon Diggs was given a vet rest day on Saturday. Star Lotulelei and Matt Milano were full participants in Saturday’s practice.’
What Bills fans need to know about the 2021 AFC playoff race | Week 13
‘The stakes are high for the matchup between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. According to the New York Times playoff machine, a win for the Bills would give them – at worst – a 96-percent chance to make the playoffs and a 79-percent chance to win the AFC East.’