‘Special teams coordinator Heath Farewell and defensive line coach Eric Washington are also on the Covid list. The Bills announced that assistants Heath Farwell and Jacques Cesaire will coach those units, respectively.’
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‘We all know the Patriots won the last meeting by throwing only three passes. If Bill Belichick can do that again and have the same result I’m sure he’d do it. But the way the Bills can take that plan off the table is by not only stopping the run consistently but not giving up big runs. Things were made easier for New England last time by having too many 4-5 yard runs and creating third down and short situations. They had nine runs of at least ten yards, and busted off a 64-yarder for their only touchdown, but one that played a big role in the outcome of the game.’
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‘The Bills also announced two other moves along the defensive line. Star Lotulelei will not travel with the Bills to Foxboro due to personal reasons. An additional practice squad elevation will be used on Eli Ankou.’
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‘If, and that’s a big if, the Bills can stop the run and jump out to a lead against the Patriots they can win this game. In fact, my brain tells me they have the better roster with the better quarterback. But my gut tells me they’ll come up short in a close game, just like they’ve done several times this year.’
Bills activate Dawkins from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘According to the team, they will handle a coaching COVID outbreak with Jacques Cesaire coaching the defensive line in place of Eric Washington. Matt Smiley will coach special teams for Heath Farwell.’
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‘Expect Buffalo to bring the heat and try to make Jones force some passes.’
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‘Next is the Bills’ presumptive status as an AFC heavyweight. It’s fair to say, at a minimum, it has been compromised by their having already lost twice as many games as last year. The fifth defeat, against the Patriots three weeks ago, delivered a huge blow to the credibility that had already taken a beating in losses against Indianapolis and Jacksonville. The Patriots have been and will always be the biggest measuring stick for the Bills, Brandon Beane’s identifying the Kansas City Chiefs as the “gold standard” notwithstanding.’
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‘The Bills elevated defensive tackle Eli Ankou. Ankou has played in three of the last four games for Buffalo.’
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‘Buffalo has another chance to make the most of its opportunities in a game that won’t have limitations because of weather. This week’s forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the 40s. Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll acknowledged playing meaningful football in December is right where you want to be.’
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‘In every one of Buffalo’s wins this season they have won handily. In fact, their eight wins have been by an average of 25 points. The Bills’ problem has been their inability to win the close games. Five of their six losses this season have been one score games, including their first meeting with the Patriots (14-10).’
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‘As The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia pointed out after the game, the results were positive when Phillips was on the field against the Panthers. Panthers running backs averaged 3.92 yards per carry on 12 attempts. That number drops to 1.29 yards per carry on seven attempts when Phillips was on the field, according to TruMedia.’
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‘This is essentially for the division title. If the Bills win, they have two winnable games left. If the Patriots win, they pretty much lock up the division. So this will be fun. There won’t be wind like the last meeting, but there could be snow. That favors the better passing team, which is the Bills. I think they get revenge from the wind game and take it behind a good day by Josh Allen.’
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‘The game will be broadcast in most parts of the country in addition to Buffalo and Boston.’