‘While this front will bring another batch of rain and snow showers, and cool things down after, it will help to clear out the precipitation too. So conditions will likely be drying out by kickoff at 4:25 p.m., but don’t rule out a few flurries for the first half of the game.’
Archives for January 2022
Bills Friday injury report and notes
‘Defensive Lineman Efe Obada is out with an ankle injury while Emmanuel Sanders is listed as doubtful. Everyone else listed is expected to be ready.’
Hochul confirms new Bills Stadium won’t have roof
‘She also said the months-long negotiations with the team’s owners have been “very positive.”‘
Emmanuel Sanders listed as doubtful, Efe Obada out for Bills vs. Jets | Week 18
‘Both players missed practice all week. They are the only two Bills players with game status designations for this week.’
For current Bills, winning has now become a habit
‘“As you get further and further out from 2017 and that transition (from 2016) not a lot of those players are here with us now, especially these younger players (of the past three years),” he said. “They think it’s the same every year, and this just happens, so a critical piece of that going forward is to make sure those guys don’t take it for granted and know, because they’ll eventually become the leaders, they will have to educate and influence the younger guys that come in.”‘
Why a Niagara County grandmother is spamming #BillsMafia Twitter for Harrison Phillips
‘The 64-year-old Niagara County native spends her days voting for the Buffalo Bills’ defensive tackle in the online contest by tweeting his name and the #WPMOYChallenge hashtag again and again and again. She’s done this more than 14,000 times.’
PlayAction: Bills’ run-game momentum will be tested by stout Jets front
‘The statistics say the Jets stink against the run – they’re 29th – but it’s misleading because they’ve trailed in so many games and have faced the most rushing attempts in the NFL.’
Bills miss receiver Emmanuel Sanders, defensive end Efe Obada at practice Thursday
‘The Bills practiced inside Thursday, and Sanders and defensive end Efe Obada (ankle) did not participate. Neither participated in Wednesday’s walkthrough, either.’
How we see it: News writers predict Bills vs. Jets
‘I can see the Jets playing a competitive game due to the fact they played Tampa Bay so tough last week and they’re motivated to give a better showing than the first meeting. They got spanked by 28 points at home eight weeks ago. It’s hard to blow out a division rival twice. They have a good enough defensive front to control the Bills’ run game. I would rather not see Brian Daboll dial up any designed QB runs this week. The Jets are down to their third left tackle. Their dangerous slot receiver, rookie Elijah Moore, is out. Their pass defense is not good. Jets rookie QB Zack Wilson is on a four-game streak without throwing an interception. The Bills need to pressure him into a mistake or two. Bills, 30-20.’
View from Vegas: Jets have rarely covered as road underdog, expect same vs. Bills
‘Prediction: Bills over Jets by 20.’
Voice of the Fan: The Falcons and the Shnowman
‘Allen was, however, a snowplow on the ground, churning up 81 yards and two scores. He also had a sure TD dropped by Stefon Diggs, and led the team to 29 points and a 14-point win.’
Despite losing star corner, Levi Wallace is keeping Bills pass defense among top in NFL
‘He is about to complete the best season he’s had since joining the Bills as undrafted rookie free agent in 2018, and unless the Bills pony up a whole lot more than $1.75 million, Wallace could very well bolt when 2022 free agency begins in a few months.’
Friday’s New York Coverage
Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur takes blame for failed QB sneak: ‘I failed’ (New York Daily News)
Mike LaFleur shoulders blame for Jets’ failed fourth down sneak (New York Post)
AFC East’s young QBs provide formidable measuring stick for Zach Wilson (New York Post)
Jets’ Brandin Echols defends postgame Tom Brady autograph: ‘Childhood dream’ (New York Post)
Sophia Culpo and Braxton Berrios joke about who has the nicer butt (New York Post)
Jets OC Mike LaFleur takes blame for fourth-down miscommunication (Newsday)
Zach Wilson eager to finish rookie season with Jets on strong note (Newsday)
Zach Wilson’s recent play gives Jets fans reason to be optimistic (Newsday)
Brandin Echols surprised by the negative attention after getting Tom Brady to sign ball (Newsday)
‘It’s 100 percent on me’: NY Jets’ Mike LaFleur takes blame for botched play with Zach Wilson (Bergen Record)
First Season With Jets A Learning Experience For OC LaFleur (AP)
New York Jets OC Mike LaFleur accepts blame for botched play, says ‘it’s 100 percent on me’ (ESPN)
Jets OC Mike LaFleur takes full blame for fourth-and-2 disaster against Buccaneers (SportsNet New York)
Brandin Echols says Tom Brady autograph ‘bigger deal than it was supposed to be’ (SportsNet New York)
Stay or Go: 12 impending Jets free agents and what the team may do (SportsNet New York)
Brandin Echols on Tom Brady autograph criticism: ‘People made it a bigger deal than it was supposed to be’ (WFAN-AM)
Jets RT Morgan Moses: We Don’t Have Anything to Lose (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Activate DE Kyle Phillips (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 18 at Bills – Thursday (NewYorkJets.com)
Here’s why the Patriots should want a playoff matchup against the Bills in Buffalo
‘The primary reason is that the Bills have been an inconsistent mess at home. While they are an identical 5-3 at home and on the road, some of their worst games have been played in front of their home fans: a 23-16 loss to the Steelers in Week 1, a 41-15 loss to the Colts in Week 11, and a 14-10 loss to the Patriots in Week 13. They also struggled in what should have been easy home wins over the Dolphins, Panthers, and Falcons.’
Bills Ride Bumpy Road With AFC East Title In Reach Vs Jets
‘What separates this season from last year, when Buffalo won 13 games to run away with the division title, is how much bumpier the road has been.’