‘Josh Allen had to elude pressure early and often in this one. With Mitch Morse out due to injury and the team losing Dion Dawkins to an ankle injury in-game, Detroit was able to get plenty of pressure on Josh Allen. Spencer Brown’s up and down play only added to the struggles of the offensive line. Buffalo needs this unit to get better quickly with a slate of AFC East matchups on the horizon.’
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Bills pull off dramatic win over Lions, lose Miller to knee injury
‘A.J. Klein put forth a solid effort as Tremaine Edmunds’ replacement, finishing with nine tackles. Edmunds missed the game due to groin and heel injuries. White started the game opposite Jackson, but he appeared to have a limit on his snaps, as he wasn’t seen much, if at all, during the second half.’
O.J. Simpson opens up about record-breaking game in Bills’ 1976 Thanksgiving loss
‘“He never said give me the ball, I never heard him say that once,” DeLamielleure said. “O.J. was one of the best teammates I ever had. What happened after football, I don’t know. But that guy was very unselfish. He did everything to promote the offense, the offensive line. I like Gary, we’re friends, but he wasn’t ready to play at that time.”’
Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Lions hang with heavyweight Bills, but late field goal spoils Thanksgiving upset bid (Detroit News)
Taylor Decker after loss to Bills: ‘This isn’t the … same old Lions’ (Detroit News)
Wojo: Lions battle Bills to final play, can’t close the deal (Detroit News)
Justin Rogers’ Lions grades: Detroit struggles in trenches in loss to Buffalo (Detroit News)
Photo gallery (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions lose on late field goal, 28-25 to Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving Day (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions lose heartbreaker to Bills: ‘This isn’t the (bleeping) Same Old Lions anymore’ (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions’ Austin Bryant: ‘No excuse’ for costly roughing the passer penalty (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions aren’t the same old. saying otherwise misses how they played vs. contender (Detroit Free Press)
Forget the loss: these Detroit Lions have playoff potential despite Bills’ win (Detroit Free Press)
Curses! Taylor Decker is right about these new and improved Lions (Detroit Free Press)
Houston, we have a problem: Detroit Lions ‘unleashed’ rookie sack-machine on Thanksgiving (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions stock watch: James Houston is latest to star loaded rookie class (Detroit Free Press)
Lions grades vs. Bills: A lot to like, but coaches docked for clock management (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press)
Instant observations: Lions’ winning streak ends in heartbreaker against Bills (Ann Arbor News)
James Houston becomes latest member of Lions rookie class with monster game (Ann Arbor News)
Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown hopeful after another big day, hanging with Bills (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions regret the throw, not playcalling, on final drive (Ann Arbor News)
Close isn’t good enough. For the Detroit Lions, at least it’s progress. (Ann Arbor News)
Lions grades: Defense hangs with Josh Allen and Bills until crucial final minute (Ann Arbor News)
Inside the locker room: Bills’ Josh Allen had play ready for Lions on final drive (Ann Arbor News)
Photo gallery (Oakland Press)
Lions Can’t Get A Stop Late As 3-Game Win Streak Ends (AP)
Lions’ Dan Campbell defends late-game clock management in loss to Bills: ‘Good with how we functioned’ (The Sporting News)
CBS’s Jim Nantz hits Lions kicker Michael Badgley with ultimate announcer’s jinx on Thanksgiving vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Josh Allen leads Bills past Detroit Lions 28-25 (WJBK-TV)
Lions rookie James Houston: “They unleashed me and it showed” (WXYT-FM)
If they’re ‘not the fu*king Same Old Lions anymore,’ close doesn’t count (WXYT-FM)
Recap: Lions vs. Bills (DetroitLions.com)
Tim and Mike: Week 12 observations (DetroitLions.com)
Four Downs: Lions go toe-to-toe with Bills, but come up short (DetroitLions.com)
Notebook: St. Brown making a name for himself as a standout receiver (DetroitLions.com)
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Bills win chaotic Thanksgiving thriller over Lions
‘“Those are ones that are tough to win, they take a lot out of you,” Allen said in an interview with CBS after the game.’
Von Miller leaves Bills game with knee injury scare
‘Though any injury is far from ideal, avoiding something more serious would be a win for the Bills, who entered the day at 7-3 and in the AFC East lead.’
Josh Allen’s girlfriend, Brittany Williams, kisses Bills QB before Thanksgiving game
‘In separate posts, Williams — who has been dating the 26-year-old Allen for years — shared photos of the couple kissing ahead of previous Thanksgiving matchups, including the Bills’ blowout win over the Saints last November.’
Bills Beat Lions 28-25 For 2nd Win In 5 Days At Ford Field
‘“It was very deja vu-ish,” said Josh Allen, who set up the game-winning kick by starting the drive with a 36-yard pass to Stefon Diggs and running twice for 12 yards. Allen led the Bills with 78 rushing yards.’
Bills Star Von Miller Out With Knee Injury Against Lions
‘Miller had his right leg stepped on inadvertently by Detroit center Frank Ragnow while he was blocking another player. He was evaluated on the sideline and was taken on a cart from the sideline to the locker room. Miller had one tackle and was credited with hurrying quarterback Jared Goff before leaving the game.’
Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs dominate late as Bills rally to beat Lions on Thanksgiving
‘Allen’s first play of the game-winning drive: A 36-yard dart to Diggs, who had 65 of his 77 receiving yards in the fourth quarter. That play put the Bills in field goal range quickly, and after Allen ran the ball two more times to inch closer, Tyler Bass drilled a 45-yard field goal to put the Bills up 28-25 with two seconds to go. ‘
Buffalo Bills’ Von Miller carted into locker room after leg injury
‘Ford Field is one of six stadiums to use slit film turf, which the NFLPA recently called on the league to ban the surface, saying both parties have acknowledged that injuries are more likely.’
Josh Allen leads last-second drive; Bills move ahead in AFC East race
‘After the Lions tied the score late, the Bills took over with 23 seconds left. Quarterback Josh Allen led a four-play, 48-yard drive to set up kicker Tyler Bass for a 45-yard game-winning field goal with just seconds left.’
Bills’ Von Miller to undergo MRI after knee injury vs. Lions
‘A source told ESPN the team is “cautiously optimistic” that Miller was able to avoid serious damage but will have to see what further tests reveal.’
Bills corral Lions QB Jared Goff for a safety
‘On third-and-15 from the Lions’ 3-yard line, Goff stepped back, but the pocket quickly closed with the Bills gaining pressure. Oliver pushed tackle Dan Skipper into Goff and then reached out to make the tackle. The safety gave the Bills a 19-14 lead.’
Bills ride roller-coaster finish to win over Lions
‘And that paid off for the Bills in a big way in the team’s 28-25 Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions. After surrendering a five-point lead in the fourth quarter, the Bills’ offense responded with back-to-back scoring drives, including a 21-second game-winning drive that ended in a 45-yard field goal by kicker Tyler Bass.’