‘“There’s going to be boos and I think as a competitor you like that. You like going on the road in a hostile environment. It bonds our team together. We know when we go out there Monday night, it’s just us. It’s going to be whoever is wearing a Patriots logo — and there might be a few fans there that we probably won’t be able to hear — but (when) you go on the road it’s supposed to be just you and your group and you have to go perform with that.”’
Archives for December 2021
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills
‘”They’re in first place. They had won this division 17 out of 19 seasons before last season I think. They’ve had a stranglehold on this division for a long time. They’re a good football team. They’re doing it the right way, playing complimentary football. They’ve got one of the best coaches to ever coach the game. Got a great young quarterback. Playing really well on defense and special teams as well. They’re where they are at for a reason.”‘
Friday’s New England Coverage
The remainder of the Patriots players’ causes (Boston Globe)
Why are Josh Allen and the Bills in a funk entering Monday’s showdown vs. the Patriots? (Boston Globe)
Why the screen pass has reemerged as a potent weapon in the Patriots offense (Boston Globe)
Jalen Mills is the forgotten key to Patriots defense (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Buffalo next stop on Bill Belichick’s scorched-earth tour (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Five starters among 8 Pats limited at practice Thursday (Boston Herald)
Patriots Mac Jones, J.C. Jackson win NFL awards for November play (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Matthew Judon: Rushing with Christian Barmore, opponents need to ‘pick their poison’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Jakobi Meyers: Nelson Agholor could be a head coach someday (Springfield Republican)
Patriots still missing Kyle Dugger, J.J. Taylor, get LB Havey Langi back from IR (Springfield Republican)
Patriots injury report: Center David Andrews limited with shoulder injury (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Mac Jones named NFL Offensive Rookie of Month for November after leading league in passer rating (Springfield Republican)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November (Springfield Republican)
New England patriots Rookie Christian Barmore key player on defense (Providence Journal)
Bill Belichick praises Bills’ Josh Allen and his development: ‘His improvement has just been tremendous’ (CBS Sports)
Patriots star might skip a game at some point during crucial December stretch and here’s why (CBS Sports)
There’s Much At Stake For Patriots In Bills Matchup, But It’s Not Do-Or-Die (NESN)
Are Patriots AFC’s Best Team? Making Case For, Against Each Contender (NESN)
What Kyle Dugger’s Positive COVID Test Means For Patriots’ Defense (NESN)
How Rookie QB Mac Jones Inspires Patriots Teammate Jakobi Meyers (NESN)
Matthew Judon Has Message For NFL Teams After Wild Christian Barmore Play (NESN)
It Sure Sounds Like Matthew Judon Is Up To Something With Slime Bucket (NESN)
Matthew Judon’s Nickelodeon Interview Prize Raises Obvious Question (NESN)
Matthew Slater Offers Advice To Mac Jones Ahead Of First Bills Mafia Encounter (NESN)
Patriots Injuries: David Andrews Among Eight Players Limited At Practice (NESN)
Patriots’ Mac Jones Earns NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Month Award (NESN)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson Earns NFL Monthly Award Amid Lockdown Stretch (NESN)
Patriots-Bills Forecast Calls For Nasty Weather Monday Night In Buffalo (NESN)
Stephen A. Smith Has Surprising Mac Jones Take For Patriots-Bills Game (NESN)
Skip Bayless Rips Mac Jones For ‘Stunning’ Tom Brady-Like Move (NESN)
Bart Scott Suggests What Could Be Difference In Patriots-Bills Game (NESN)
Julian Edelman Knows Bill Belichick Now Is Preaching This To Patriots (NESN)
ESPN Includes Patriots Lineman On List Of Best Players From 2020 NFL Draft Class (NESN)
Tom Brady Shares Surprising Take On 2007 Patriots’ Super Bowl Loss (NESN)
Mac Jones faces historic challenge in Monday night debut vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Cassel: Advice for Mac Jones on dealing with Bills Mafia, bad weather (NBC Sports Boston)
Judon’s advice for how offenses should block him and Barmore is great (NBC Sports Boston)
Hunter Henry’s right, Monday’s trip to Buffalo is a ‘defining game’ for Patriots (WEEI-FM)
In offseason, Bill Belichick bet on himself and won (WEEI-FM)
Another Patriots player on injured reserve back at practice (WEEI-FM)
Patriots list 8 players as limited Thursday (WEEI-FM)
2 Patriots win league awards for month of November (WEEI-FM)
Patriots and Bills getting healthier heading into Monday matchup (WBZ-FM)
Mac Jones captures first honor of NFL career (WBZ-FM)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson earns first NFL award of career (WBZ-FM)
Mac Jones, J.C. Jackson Take Home AFC Player Of The Month Honors (WBZ-TV)
Notebook: Pats eye a wet, windy and wild night in Buffalo (Patriots.com)
NFL Week 13: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November; QB Mac Jones named Offensive Rookie of the Month for November (Patriots.com)
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills (Patriots.com)
Mitch Trubisky and wife Hillary celebrate baby-to-be with Bills family
‘The party, which was thrown by Bills safety Jordan Poyer and his wife, Rachel Bush, took place at Hotel at The Lafayette.’
Bills In Familiar Spot Trailing Patriots As Showdown Looms
‘What’s not a secret is a year after sweeping the Patriots and running away with their first division title in 25 years, the Bills find themselves in the all-too familiar position of looking up at New England in the standings come December. It’s a place Buffalo became very accustomed to from 2001 to 2019, when quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick essentially ruled the division and went 34-4 against the Bills.’
Surging Patriots To Face Inconsistent Bills On Monday Night
‘Key matchup: Patriots CB J.C. Jackson vs. Bills QB Josh Allen. Jackson ranks second in the NFL with seven interceptions, with four coming in his past four games. Allen, meantime, has thrown seven interceptions in his past four outings. Allen’s 10 interceptions this season already match his total from last year.’
Bill Belichick praises Bills’ Josh Allen and his development: ‘His improvement has just been tremendous’
‘”He doesn’t get fooled much by anything. It’s really, really impressive to watch how he’s developed there.”‘
McDermott: Lotulelei, Brown ‘headed in a good direction’
‘Both players participated in practice inside the ADPRO Sports Training Center, but Lotulelei actually appeared on the team’s first injury report of the week as limited with an “illness” following the session. Brown did not have any injury designation, meaning he was a full participant.’
Bill vs. the Bills: Belichick’s history against Buffalo
‘Since taking over in Foxboro back in 2000, Bill Belichick has a 35-7 record against Buffalo. That includes a 15-game win streak from December 2003 to December 2010. There has also been a seven-game run (2016-19), a six-game run (2012-14), and a five-game run (2000-02).’
Stefon Diggs compares Pats CB J.C. Jackson to his brother Trevon
‘“He gets his hand on the ball, he’s getting his hands on the ball, he’s active kind of like my little brother. They like ball hogs, if the ball’s around they’re gonna grab it,” Diggs said on Thursday after practice.’
Bills Mafia Babes president on Tre’Davious White fan donations: “I couldn’t believe it”
‘The organization Bills Mafia Babes thought the best way to do this, was to show some love to White’s hometown and it’s led to more than $120,000 being raised.’
Jackson not expected to ‘be Tre White’ taking over for Bills All-Pro corner
‘“He’s been in this system for a while. He understands the system. He makes plays on the football out here at practice all the time,” Jordan Poyer said. “He’s a guy who’s done it. He’s been in game. He’s made plays. We expect nothing less. There ain’t no pressure on him. He’s gonna go out there and he’s gonna ball.”’
Lotulelei and Brown in ‘uncharted territory’ after returning to practice
‘“I think we just need to see how it goes,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “It’s a little bit of uncharted territory. It’s a little bit individually specific from what I’ve experienced in this year and a half we’ve been going through this so we’ll just see what today looks like.”’
Dane Jackson isn’t going to be Tre White, but he will look to fill void
‘”We’ve got a lot of confidence in Dane. Look, he’s going to get tested,” McDermott said.’
Bills players explain why turnovers will decide Monday night’s winner + other notes on Bills vs. Patriots
‘[“Those guys on the defensive side, they get paid, too, and obviously we want to make sure that we’re being smart with the football,” Allen said Thursday after practice. “I want to take care of it and not put it in harm’s way in the air or on the ground for that matter. … We understand that’s one of the things coach McDermott always preaches to us and we got to do a better job with it.”‘