Archives for November 24, 2022

‘Entering Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions, Johnson has played a team-high 606 defensive snaps (92%) and has started all 10 games, a feat matched only by defensive lineman DaQuan Jones and edge rusher Von Miller on a unit that has been a revolving door of participants because of injuries. Johnson’s 59 tackles are third on the team.’

‘The Bills are holding opponents to an 18.2-yard average on kickoff returns, second best in the league. Buffalo ranked third in kickoff coverage in both 2021 and 2020.’

‘A decision has not been made on whether cornerback Tre’Davious White will make his season debut after tearing a knee ligament last Thanksgiving. White does not have a designation on the final injury report.’

‘Prediction: Bills 38, Lions 20.’

‘I think the Lions are trending the right way long term, but I think the Bills win the third Thanksgiving game they’ve played in four years. After a stretch of play below his own standards, Josh Allen should be closer to usual form, and I think he’ll put on a show for the early crowd. Bills, 31-23.’

‘The problem this time, though, is Detroit is 4-22 SU in its last 26 roles as a home underdog – but 6-0-1 ATS in its last seven contests. Digging deeper – like going back for more pumpkin pie and whipped cream – the well-oiled machine chips in with this nugget, noting that favorites of more than seven points in Gobbler’s Day are 18-2 SU and 16-4 when facing .500 or fewer opponents, including 11-0 SUATS when coming off a non-division battle.’

‘You’re not alone in wanting to see more of Hines on offense, Gerry. Given the short week leading into this game, I’m not sure it will happen against the Lions, but I would expect him to play a larger role on offense in the weeks ahead.’

‘So, add it all up and the Bills are 5-4-1 on Thanksgiving. Now they have a chance for their first three-game Turkey Day unbeaten streak since the glory days of the mid-1960s. And that would be gravy.’