‘Tonight, Buffalo must ensure it doesn’t play into the Patriots’ hands in that regard. If the Bills can protect the football, protect the quarterback and limit penalties against the Patriots, they will have a great chance to win the game. But for this team, remaining disciplined has proven easier said than done, as Buffalo currently leads the NFL in penalties per plays run and is near the middle of the pack in total turnovers.’
Archives for December 6, 2021
NFL Monday preview: Patriots aren’t dead, as every Bills fan feared
‘A factor that promises to be huge in this game is the weather. After two days of off-and-on rain as an unsettled weather mass moves through the Great Lakes region, the forecast for the Buffalo area Monday afternoon and evening calls for plummeting temperatures, snow showers and — most impactfully — strong winds.’
In the land of the Bills, anticipation and anxiety as Patriots showdown nears
‘“I think anybody that’s a Bills fan would be lying if they said we’re 100-percent confident we got this,” said Shane Prouty, a longtime season-ticket holder and owner of the famed Bills Mafia House near the team’s stadium. “We’re all nervous.”’
Corralling Josh Allen first order of business for Patriots defense
‘Patriots inside linebackers coach Jerod Mayo says Allen’s ability to throw on the fly, or take off if no one’s open, makes it extremely difficult for a defense to defend. Having a player (Jamie Collins) “spy” Allen on throwing downs should be in the mix.’
Monday’s New England Coverage
Jamie Collins travels with Patriots, could be in contention to play in Monday night clash with the Bills (Boston Globe)
The Bills expected a changing of the guard, but the AFC East-leading Patriots have flipped the script (Boston Globe)
In the land of the Bills, anticipation and anxiety as Patriots showdown nears (Boston Globe)
Patriots move into top spot in the AFC with Bills showdown on tap (Boston Herald)
How Mac Jones and the Patriots can beat the Bills on Monday Night Football (Boston Herald)
Corralling Josh Allen first order of business for Patriots defense (Boston Herald)
NFL Playoff picture: Patriots playing for AFC top spot Monday as Ravens loss allows New England to control postseason destiny (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills preview: Predictions, point spread, game plans, matchups and more (Springfield Republican)
Patriots mailbag: Where does Matthew Judon rank among Bill Belichick’s best free agent signings in New England? (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills AFC East matchup Jones Vs. Allen (Providence Journal)
Bills can’t afford to lose this one to Pats, Jones (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Weather or not, the pick should be the Patriots on Monday (Nashua Telegraph)
New England’s Dont’a Hightower looking forward to ‘college vibe’ in Buffalo (Birmingham News)
The faith, family and ‘football genius’ driving Patriots touchdown machine Hunter Henry (ESPN)
Ravens declined to match Patriots’ offer to Matt Judon, who’s having an MVP-caliber season in New England (CBS Sports)
Patriots notebook: Mac Jones vs. Buffalo weather is more intriguing than Mac Jones vs. Bills Mafia (CBS Sports)
How Bill Belichick rebuilt the Patriots: Mac Jones, Matt Judon, Hunter Henry complete rapid roster overhaul (The Sporting News)
Patriots Officially Rule Linebacker Out For Monday Night Bills Game (NESN)
Jamie Collins’ Agent Teases Patriots Linebacker’s Return From IR Vs. Bills (NESN)
Patriots Rumors: Kyle Dugger ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Play Monday Vs. Bills (NESN)
NFL Playoff Picture: Where Patriots Stand Entering Monday’s Bills Game (NESN)
Patriots Take Over First Place In AFC After Ravens’ Loss To Steelers (NESN)
Josh Allen Shares Bills’ ‘Main Emphasis’ For Matchup With Patriots (NESN)
Patriots Or Bills? NFL Exec Predicts Outcome Of Huge AFC East Showdown (NESN)
NFL Writer Predicts Outcome Of Patriots-Bills Primetime Game (NESN)
Boomer Esiason Believes Patriots Will Beat Bills With This ‘Recipe’ (NESN)
Why Stephen A. Smith Trusts Mac Jones More Than Josh Allen In Patriots-Bills (NESN)
Final Patriots-Bills Forecast Offers (Slightly) Improved Gametime Weather (NESN)
Patriots-Bills Live Stream: Watch ‘Monday Night Football’ Online, On TV (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots Weren’t Matthew Judon’s Initial Free Agency Preference (NESN)
Patriots’ Kendrick Bourne Can’t Stop Raving About ‘Special’ Bill Belichick (NESN)
Patriots’ Jalen Mills Reveals Meaning Behind Jersey Number (NESN)
How James White Continues To Lead Patriots Running Backs From Afar (NESN)
Check Out Wild Outfit Jamie Collins Wore For Patriots’ Trip To Buffalo (NESN)
Stephon Gilmore Explains How Patriots Bungled His Injury Rehab (NESN)
NFL Playoff Picture: Patriots win without even playing on Sunday (NBC Sports Boston)
NFL playoff picture: Here’s what at stake for Patriots in game vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Report: Patriots safety Kyle Dugger ‘highly unlikely’ to play vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Latest update on Jamie Collins’ status for Patriots vs. Bills game (NBC Sports Boston)
Curran: Will weather strike a blow to Mac Jones in Patriots-Bills? (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry: These under-the-radar players could play big role in Pats-Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
How to watch Patriots vs. Bills in Week 13 (NBC Sports Boston)
Latest weather forecast for Patriots vs. Bills Week 13 NFL game (NBC Sports Boston)
NFL picks Week 13: Expert predictions for Patriots vs. Bills showdown (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry’s Patriots mailbag: Answering your questions entering Week 13 vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Stephon Gilmore explains how Patriots mishandled his injury (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots will go into Monday night vs. Bills at top of AFC standings (WEEI-FM)
Patriots likely to get one defensive player back vs. Bills, but lose another (WEEI-FM)
Stephon Gilmore explains how Patriots mishandled his injury this offseason (WEEI-FM)
Resetting a rivalry? Patriots vs. Bills key matchups (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Take Over Top Seed In AFC After Ravens Lose To Steelers (WBZ-TV)
Jamie Collins Seemingly Returning, But Kyle Dugger ‘Highly Unlikely’ To Play For Patriots Vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 13 Predictions (WBZ-TV)
Game Preview: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Players to Watch: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Expert Predictions: Week 13 picks for Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
How to Watch/Listen: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Bills CB Dane Jackson Draws On Memories Of 4 Late Friends
‘For Jackson to fail on Monday night, when the Bills (7-4) host the New England Patriots (8-4) with first place in the AFC East on the line, would also personally represent him failing De’Von and Diondre Dozier, Domanek Cabbagestalk and Ricky Giles, who were among his biggest football backers growing up in Pittsburgh’s Greenway projects.’
Bills have been carried by defense without stars, but now face their biggest challenge short-handed
‘The game will be a measuring stick in multiple ways. Buffalo will be trying to take down the team that dominated the AFC East for so many years and has beaten the Bills in 35 of 42 games under Bill Belichick, with two of the Bills’ wins coming last year. The Patriots won 17 AFC East titles under Belichick and spent 233 weeks in first place since 2000, nearly 200 more than anyone else.’
Bills vs. Patriots weather: High wind warning in effect; 60 mph gusts could impact ‘Monday Night Football’
‘The Weather Channel forecasts just a 9 percent chance of rain or snow, with temperatures only dropping to the mid- or high-30s, but predicts steady and strong winds throughout the afternoon and evening — regularly above 20 miles per hour. The high-wind warning, in effect until 7 p.m. Eastern, projects southwest winds between 25-35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Widespread power outages are also anticipated as a result of the high winds.’
As the Teams Battle for the AFC East, Will Patriots-Bills Live Up to Potential As a Rivalry
‘“I don’t think they feel it’s a rivalry,” she said over the phone this weekend. “But we do.”’
Opinion: Capaccio: Patriots at Bills: Keys, notes, and stats
‘The Patriots have been terrific at insulating rookie quarterback Mac Jones and not asking him to do too much. Jones ranks 20th in the NFL with an average length of pass from the line of scrimmage to target of 7.54 yards. He ranks 26th with an average length of completion from line of scrimmage to target of 5.44 yards. The wind is going to be a huge factor in the game, with gusts of at least 40 mph expected. The Bills should make sure the Patriots can’t run the ball like they want, forcing them into situations where Jones has to make some throws to beat them.’
WKBW sports team predicts Monday night’s game between the Bills and Patriots
‘I haven’t picked against the Bills yet this season and that won’t be changing Monday night. It’s going to be an absolute battle but the tie goes to the team playing at home.’
Bills Mafia gets ready for Monday Night Football, saying cold weather won’t stop them
‘“The people I’ve met in this lot over the years, they’ve become lifelong friends,” camper and Bills’ fan Joe Mineo said. “And its always good to see them.”’
Bills fans gear up for Monday night’s game against the Patriots
‘“It’s the best feeling ever. We’re just so stoked to be back,” said Mike Ullett, who traveled from Canada. “We’ve been secluded at home up North in Canada for ever and just coming back here is the best thing ever it’s been way too long.”’
Bills, Patriots set to clash in primetime for top spot in AFC East
‘What makes this game so great is not only the rivalry itself but because of how well-matched up both sides of the ball are for each team. We speak about the success of Mac Jones this season, but the Bills defense has been one of the best, if not the best unit in the league this year.’
Carucci Take2: Bills will give favorable answer to identity question Monday night
‘Yes, he has played well and is a strong favorite to be named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Yes, he’s from a big-time program, Alabama, and performed more like an established veteran than a newbie. But there is reason to believe Jones’ lack of experience will compromise his ability to lead his team to victory Monday night.’