‘Indeed, McDermott and the Bills do deserve a fair share of the blame for the loss. The team had 10 days between its Thanksgiving game against the Saints and the Monday night contest against the Patriots yet looked completely unprepared for the challenges it met.’
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Bills safeties Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde incensed with question about rush defense vs. Patriots
‘”What are we doing, bro?” Hyde said at the same time, directing his attention to laughter that occurred off screen before turning around to address the question. Both appeared visibly upset with the question, which was asked by Jerry Sullivan of Buffalo (N.Y.) TV station WIVB.’
The Wind Blows Away A Bills Win: Patriots 14- Bills 10
‘The Bills had to deal with an onslaught of running plays in a game where Patriots Quarterback Mac Jones only threw three passes and completing two of them. Meanwhile the Patriots running backs, Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Brandon Bolden combined for a total of 217 yards on 38 carries.’
Bills were their own worst enemy
‘Obviously the wind had an impact on the game but so did the Bills coaching. They hurt their offense more than the Patriots defense did. The Bills coached the first half like they were afraid of their passing game but when they drafted Josh Allen, didn’t they do it in part because he had a strong arm and could still throw the ball when the weather turns in December and January.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Patriots at Bills
‘I didn’t understand the play-calling in the red zone, especially runs between the tackles after the Bills had moved the ball down the field throwing it, as well as putting Josh Allen under center when he had been in shotgun much more successfully. Allen didn’t help matters by just throwing up a pass because he thought the Patriots were offsides, essentially giving away a free play.’
Buffalo Bills come up short against the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football
‘Buffalo drove down to the New England 13-yard line with around two minutes to go in the game but turned the ball over on downs and the score remained 14-10.’
Patriots’ ground and pound approach gashes Bills in 14-10 loss
‘The Bills gave up 222 yards on the ground, including the game’s longest play that allowed the Patriots to take a lead they would never give up.’
‘We keep shooting ourselves in the foot’, Missed opportunities once again plague Bills offense
‘”It’s the familiar topic of shooting ourselves in the foot. We tend to do it at the absolute worst time,” Morse said. “The only finger pointing you can do is inwards. If you ask everyone on the team, there’s plenty they could’ve done to come out with a win, which we didn’t do.”‘
Erie County Legislature holds first public hearing for new Bills stadium
‘People were split about whether tax dollars should pay for the stadium. Some say they are fine with it if the stadium is within city limits. Others say more discussion is needed.’
‘It’s a feeling unlike any other’, The Bills Stampede share their passion with others
‘They were formed in 2013 by Dan and his brother Mike, along with a few friends. The group is now made up of nearly 50 men and women who perform year-round at events all over the area and country. But in 2013, after doing a few side gigs to get things going, they got the job of a lifetime: the official drumline of the Buffalo Bills.’
Red Zone offense haunts Bills in 14-10 loss to Patriots
‘The weather definitely played a factor in the first half. Both teams relied heavily on the ground, although the Patriots ran the ball through the Bills defense more successfully, with the Pats amassing 149 yards on the ground, including a 64-yard Damien Harris touchdown run, compared to the Bills mere 33 yards rushing through the first two quarters.’
Sean McDermott downplays Bill Belichick’s coaching in Bills loss to Patriots on Monday night football
‘The Bills knew exactly what New England wanted to do and they still had no answers for it. The Patriots ran for 222 yards in a game where their rookie quarterback only attempted three passes the entire night. Damien Harris ended with 111 yards on the ground including a 64-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.’
Windy, rainy weather doesn’t deter Bills fans tailgate
‘Just a stones throw away, Danny’s South staff was also up early, getting the restaurant ready for the long day and night ahead. “It could be raining, thundering and Bills fans will still go to the game,” said owner Mark Ebeling. “The more the merrier.”’
Taxpayers weigh-in on where they want the future of Bills stadium to be
‘“Downtown, I can’t see it handling 75,000 or 80,000 people,” said Wayne Teneff, who want the new stadium built in Orchard Park. “The traffic, even for a Sabres game, it’s hard to get out of there and with the infrastructure plan. I don’t know how we’d be able to do this.”’
Bills can’t stop run, lose 14-10 to Patriots
‘First play of the Bills crucial next drive, Allen finds Stefon Diggs for 26 yards. A few plays later the Bills finally found some success running the ball with one of their backs, Devin Singletary took it for 17 yards approaching the red zone with 3:22 left. After a hard fought 5 yard run by Josh Allen, the Bills were back in business within striking distance of a touchdown. After three incomplete passes and a false start on Dawson Knox, Buffalo faced 4th and 14 from the 19 yard line. Allen tossed up a prayer that was batted down by the Patriots defense on 4th down resulting in a turnover on downs.’