‘The good news for Knox is that he’s facing a Buccaneers defense that has allowed 75 receptions for 700 yards and five touchdowns to tight ends this season. The 700 yards allowed to tight ends is the 10th most in the league. Only the Eagles (88) and Colts (82) have allowed more receptions to tight ends in 2021.’
Archives for December 2021
Ritzel: Despite Monday night setback, Buffalo Bills belong outdoors
‘The lone benefit of playing indoors for Detroit and Minnesota? Those cities were gifted a single Super Bowl hosting gig — an occurrence that’ll never happen again, as the NFL has other options with warmer February climates that enhance the vibe around Super Bowl week.’
Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Emergence of Anthony Nelson, Cam Gill give Bucs a plethora of pass rushers (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs center Ryan Jensen misses Thursday’s practice with ankle injury (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs accepting non-perishable food donations at Sunday’s game (Tampa Bay Times)
Tom Brady might break the one NFL record Peyton Manning once said was unbreakable (CBS Sports)
Tom Brady prepares for the Bills and a warm December (WFTS-TV)
Bucs’ Tom Brady among top five receiving Pro Bowl votes (WFTS-TV)
‘He was a meanie’: Brady, Gronkowski bond developed slowly but gets better with age (WTVT-TV)
Tom Brady Confers G.O.A.T. Status on Rob Gronkowski (Buccaneers.com)
Bills-Buccaneers Injury Report Dec. 9: Jensen Remains Sidelined, Dean, Gholston Upgraded (Buccaneers.com)
QB Allen Offers Mixed Messages On Yo-Yo-Ing Bills Offense
‘“We’re extremely hungry. I think there obviously is a sense of urgency of what we need to do,” Allen said. “There’s no panic in our locker room. We’re extremely united right now with what we need to do.”’
Brady, SB Champs Host Bills, Aiming For 4th Straight Win
‘The offense, at best, has been inconsistent after a strong start to the season. Josh Allen has thrown for nine touchdowns over the past five games, while also turning the ball over the same number of times with seven interceptions and two lost fumbles during the same stretch.’
Brady Faces Another Former AFC East Foe In Struggling Bills
‘Key matchup: Josh Allen and Buffalo’s struggling offense against a Tampa Bay defense that hasn’t been nearly as consistent as the Bucs feel they need to be to make another deep postseason run. The Bills’ struggles generally revolve around the team being overly dependent on its quarterback. Buffalo doesn’t have a rushing TD in the past three games. Meanwhile, Allen has thrown nine TD passes while also turning over the ball nine times (seven interceptions, two lost fumbles) in his last five games.’
Josh Allen, Nike giving $100K to Oishei Children’s Hospital
‘“They say that Buffalo is the City of Good Neighbors, and it’s true,” Allen can be heard saying in the video. “It reminds me so much of where I’m from.”’
Bills ready for ‘a fun challenge’ in facing familiar foe Tom Brady
‘“I think he’s playing as good of football as I’ve seen him played and he’s played, as we know, really good football,” McDermott said. “Credit to him, credit to how they’re using him down there and where he is in his career.”’
Bills remain upbeat despite recent struggles
‘“Guys are still joking, guys are still laughing, guys are still dancing around and being them,” said left tackle Dion Dawkins, one of the biggest personalities on the team. “I would say the definition of uptight in this building is where you can walk around and not see smiles. But everybody is still smiling, everybody is still stepping forward.”’
Bills preaching consistency down the stretch
‘”There’s been moments of execution, right,” he asked rhetorically. “Really, what I’m focused on is this game this week and our level of execution. You’ve seen a lot of good moments of execution and that’s what we have to do. That’s what we have to do is get to a level of consistency in terms of execution.”‘
Bills DT Harrison Phillips believes in building with others, on and off the field
‘The Nebraska native is glad for the exposure for the work he does in the community, knowing the publicity can lead to more. Phillips also loves to meet other nominees and learn about their approach to giving back.’
Position grades: Forecast for next three weeks is tough sledding for Bills’ RBs
‘Rookie right tackle Spencer Brown had a rough game. Besides having trouble with Lawrence Guy in the run game, he gave up a couple of second-half hurries to Kyle Van Noy and one in the fourth quarter to Judon. Daryl Williams was partially to blame, along with Allen, on both sacks, from The News’ perspective. Cody Ford played only three plays but couldn’t block Davon Godchaux on a tough reach block then gave up a hurry to Christian Barmore on a third down. Dion Dawkins’ pass protection was good.’
Former Bills special teams ace Mark Pike dies at 57
‘Pike most recently attended the Week 4 home game against Houston as the Bills’ Crucial Catch honoree – an NFL program to fight cancer through early detection and risk reduction. Pike’s battle against cancer was complicated by a recent Covid-19 infection and a pneumonia diagnosis.’
Jim Kubiak: Patriots smartly used one extra blocker to slow Allen, Bills’ passing game
‘Again, the defense can always bring one more defender than an offense can block. This principle was utilized to perfection as the Patriots showed they were rushing three defenders. The Bills had Knox stay in from his tight end alignment to block and Singletary was in protection to Allen’s left. Seven of the eight rushers were blocked, and the free Patriots’ rusher, safety Devin McCourty, applied pressure on Allen to make his final throw off balance as Allen was falling away.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde discusses exchange with reporter that went viral after Patriots loss
‘“Damn right I’m a sore loser. Show me a sore loser and I’m gonna show you a winner,” he said. “We want to win. Everybody in this damn locker room should be a sore loser.”’