‘If the season ended today, the Bills would have a playoff spot but, and this is bizarre, there are scenarios in Week 15 where Buffalo could win Sunday and still be knocked out of the seven postseason qualifiers due to tiebreakers.’
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Q&A: Bills linebacker Tyler Matakevich ready to face college coach
‘We were doing Oklahoma drills – I mean, you can’t do Oklahoma drills anymore, but back in the day, we could. We did Oklahoma and (I) made a big hit. And I think that sort explained itself. So we were definitely excited. And he brought me in when he was there after that. I mean, I was definitely bummed though, because it’s crazy. He found me when I was at Milford, and then when I actually got to Temple, he went to the Giants for a year. Then, the following year, he came back to take the head (coach) job. So it was like crazy emotions – excited, then sad, then excited again.’
Bills QB Josh Allen expected to start; tackle Dion Dawkins tests positive for Covid
‘Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (knee) was listed as doubtful on the injury report. McDermott said earlier Friday during a radio appearance on WGR550 that Sanders would not play, but Sanders was upgraded to doubtful. He did not practice this week.’
Josh Allen is good to go according to McDermott, but Dion Dawkins tests positive for COVID
‘“I’ll start with what the medical team has shared with me and that’s that they’re comfortable with where he’s at and he continues to trend in the right direction,” McDermott said. “And then what I’ve seen through my own eyes at practice, just (Thursday), he seems to be able to execute the job description that goes along with the quarterback position.”’
Josh Allen should play for Bills on Sunday vs. Panthers, Emmanuel Sanders ruled out
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said on Friday morning that the team’s medical team shared with him that it’s comfortable with where Allen is at in his rehab. Allen was seen at practice on Friday running as a full participant.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins tests positive for Covid; status for Panthers game unclear
‘Dawkins had a scary experience with Covid back in August that cost him almost two weeks at the start of training camp. He said that there was a four-day period that was the lowest point of his life because of the effects of the virus.’
Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Who will and won’t play in Panthers-Bills game? Will COVID play a factor? (Charlotte Observer)
Adjusting on the fly to new COVID protocols (Panthers.com)
Panthers place Matt Barkley on reserve/COVID-19 list (Panthers.com)
Week 15 Final Injury Report: DJ Moore questionable (Panthers.com)
Bills QB Allen Expected To Start Sunday Against Carolina
‘That’s welcome news for the 7-6 Bills, who are fighting for an AFC wild card after losing three of their last four games. Allen nearly led the Bills to a comeback win over the Bucs, passing for 308 yards and gaining 109 on the ground.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen expected to start Sunday despite sprained left foot
‘McDermott first shared Allen’s status on his weekly radio appearance on WGR in Buffalo. The quarterback was a full participant in practice Friday and has been listed with no injury designation. He was limited in a walk-through Wednesday and at practice Thursday. Allen did not miss a snap in the overtime loss in Tampa after getting injured in the fourth quarter, and he has not missed a start because of injury since his rookie year.’
McDermott: Josh Allen should be ready to face Panthers on Sunday
‘As for injuries, McDermott says that wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will not play this week due to a knee injury, while defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (foot) and special teamer Taiwan Jones (knee) are questionable.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen expected to start Sunday, Dion Dawkins has tested positive for COVID-19
‘According to McDermott meetings were held virtually Friday morning as the team makes player safety a priority with COVID-19 cases rising around the league.’
Buffalo Bills gameday forecast: Week 15 vs. Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium will be chilly
‘Expect 1 to 3″ of snow to accumulate with temperatures in the mid 20s Sunday morning.’
Josh Allen expected to start Sunday after dealing with foot sprain through the week
‘“I’ll start with what the medical team has shared with me and that’s that they’re comfortable with where he’s at and he continues to trend in the right direction,” McDermott said on a zoom call with reporters Friday.’
Bills LT Dion Dawkins tests positive for Covid-19 again
‘Because Dawkins is vaccinated, if he is asymptomatic and provides a negative test he can play on Sunday due to the NFL’s recently updated Covid rules. If not, once again the Bills will be forced to shuffle around their offensive line.’
Mayor Brown: Orchard Park safest option for Bills stadium
‘“[Building downtown] will add a billion dollars of costs, residents and businesses will be displaced, properties will have to be acquired and it could take two to three years longer. I think that potentially puts the Bills in Erie County at risk. I don’t want to risk losing the team,” he said. “[Building in Orchard Park] would be less expensive, it would be quicker, it would be easier. I think that’s the way to keep the Bills in our community.”’