‘Say what you want about how Belichick’s night, but it’s easy to argue that he outcoached McDermott throughout the windy night. Despite barely even threatening to throw, the Patriots still marched the ball directly down the Bills’ throats, rushing for 4.8 yards per carry as a team on a ridiculous 46 attempts. New England moved the ball at will on the ground, and it seemed like it took the Bills until the fourth quarter to adjust.’
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Rachel Bush has sweet moment with Jordan Poyer after Bills loss
‘In an Instagram Story, Bush is seen standing behind Poyer, who then grins at the screen. Though off-camera, it seems Bush may have kissed the top of his head before calling it a night.’
Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink
‘Buffalo has yet to overcome a second-half deficit, has difficulty running the ball or stopping the run, and padded its record against mostly backups and rookie quarterbacks.’
Sean McDermott believes he’s on same page with Brian Daboll
‘”Want to make sure we’re on the same page, I believe we are. Got to go out there and execute at a higher level.”‘
Buffalo Bills DT Harrison Phillips selected as nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
‘He has hosted several events in the Western New York, including inviting youth to the Bills field house, hosting Christmas parties and gathering toys for children, and joining children to clean up a local playground.’
Sean McDermott downplays Bill Belichick’s coaching in Bills loss to Patriots on Monday night football
‘“You gotta be able to run the football and you gotta be able to stop the run and those things don’t change, the message hasn’t changed in terms of physicality, the necessity for physicality and what we do. That’s why we start training camp the way we do with running the football and you gotta win the line of scrimmage.”’
Daboll Dilemma: Cleaning up the Bills’ offense
‘Monday night was a chance for the Bills to re-establish themselves as a juggernaut, but ten points from what should be a high-powered Buffalo offense simply was not enough against the Patriots, no matter the gusty, wintery conditions both teams faced at Highmark Stadium on Monday night.’
Sean McDermott puts emphasis on taking advantage of opportunities
‘Despite questions about coaching and game plans, Sean McDermott didn’t subscribe to the notion that he was out-coached by Bill Belichick. Instead mentioned that the team didn’t convert on the opportunities they needed to.’
‘It’s all about respect’ Bills’ Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer respond to reporter’s ’embarrassed’ question
‘”In my day, players would answer that kind of question.”‘
Harrison Phillips named Bills’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
‘It works to support children with developmental or physical disabilities.’
Harrison Phillips selected as Buffalo’s Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for second consecutive year
‘Phillips does the majority of his work through his Playmakers Organization which supports children that are developmentally or physically different.’
Josh Allen and Nike pledge $100,000 to Oishei’s Children’s Hospital
‘The Patricia Allen Fund has grown to over $1.4 million, with donations still coming in from individuals, businesses and events throughout 2021.’
Pollock: Belichick’s plan, offensive line was all it took
‘And as safety Jordan Poyer noted after the game … “we knew they were going to run.” Left unsaid was … the Bills still couldn’t stop them. It’s been a season-long problem and couldn’t have come at a worse time.’
Jason Wolf: Josh Allen gets no help as Bills lose to Patriots, fall from thick of AFC playoff race
‘But there’s little reason to believe the Bills, who had 12 days to prepare for the Patriots, can turn this season around.’
Observations: Even when they knew it was coming, Bills’ run defense was helpless to stop Patriots in ugly loss
‘Dominated. Disgusting. Deplorable.’