‘This has the makings of a game with a lot of offense. Both teams can score, but the Bills can really score. They will put up a big number here as Josh Allen wins a second straight game in Detroit after beating the Browns last week in the same building. The track is fast and the Bills can fly. The Lions won’t keep up.’
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Bills vs. Lions | How to watch, stream and listen | Thanksgiving Game Week 12 2022
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Analysis: Tony Romo. Sideline: Tracy Wolfson.’
Bills back in Detroit for Thanksgiving matinee
‘But don’t let the odds — the Bills, 7-3, are favored by 9½ points — fool you. Detroit, 4-6, is one of the NFL’s most deceptive teams. Coach Dan Campbell has the long-struggling Lions playing hard. Four of their losses — Philadelphia, Minnesota, Miami and Seattle, all division leaders — have been by a collective 14 points.’
Two games in five days at Ford Field a unique homecoming for punter Sam Martin
‘Martin was a fifth-round pick of the Lions in 2013, and he spent his first seven seasons with Detroit. He then spent two years with the Broncos before arriving in Buffalo this preseason.’
Position grades: Bills showed they could run when Browns stacked the box
‘The Browns’ defense is shaky against the run, ranking 23rd in the league. Nevertheless, the Bills got the job done. The task will be similar this week. Detroit is 31st against the run.’
Bills QB Josh Allen takes part in practice without protective sleeve on elbow
‘“Still working through it, and just trusting what our training staff’s saying,” Allen said Tuesday. “A bit of a walkthrough today, so obviously, no chance of contact or anything like that. So, just trying to get out here and get comfortable without throwing it. Now, who knows game time if I’m wearing one or not? I guess we’ll take that day by day.”’
Jim Kubiak: How play with ‘crazy motion’ from McKenzie helped ignite Allen, offense vs. Browns
‘Allen’s slow start was worrisome, but he heated up in the second half by taking what the defense was giving and protecting the football with great patience and care. The result was perhaps not the fireworks he is capable of, but more of a surgical approach that cut out the mistakes that have recently plagued the offense. Allen was not required to make things happen in this game, he only needed to keep the ship in the channel and let the running game, the defense, and special teams do the rest.’
Here’s a look back at the 10 Bills Thanksgiving Day games, starting with a 1961 win
‘During their heyday in the American Football League, the Bills were a fixture on the Thanksgiving football smorgasbord as they played five times in a span of eight years, more than any other AFL team. But after being largely ignored for about a half century – the Bills are back to being the darlings of Thanksgiving as this will be their third appearance in the last four years.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs explains why Sean McDermott had to calm him down vs. Browns
‘“I’m a very charismatic, high-energy guy. He knows that sometimes I just need to take a breath,” Diggs said. “I always expect excellence from myself. And I always want to be dominant. And I feel like if I’m not being dominant, I’m not doing my job at times. He knows I’m a competitor, and he always kind of brings it full circle, like, you got it.”’
Bills have plenty to be thankful for following 31-23 win over Browns (Encouraged/worried)
‘Both players have had good games this season, but Sunday was not one of them. Jackson and Benford were both picked on by Jacoby Brissett. Brissett, Cleveland’s starter until Deshaun Watson returns in a few weeks, is among the league’s worst starting quarterbacks, but you never would have guessed that on Sunday.’
Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage
To maintain win streak, Lions must capitalize on Josh Allen’s propensity for mistakes (Detroit News)
Jameson Williams on what he can bring to Lions: ‘My skill set is different’ (Detroit News)
Lions add Jonah Jackson (concussion) to injury report (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions film review: Exploring Alim McNeill’s Aaron Donald impersonation (Detroit News)
Lions notes: Red-zone scoring improves to fifth; blocking Bills’ Von Miller (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams ‘real, real, real excited to put my cleats on’ again (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions OG Jonah Jackson in concussion protocol, likely out vs. Buffalo Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Lions WR Jameson Williams: ‘I’m real, real, real excited to put my cleats on’ (Ann Arbor News)
Jonah Jackson’s brain injury means Lions likely without top 4 guards on Thanksgiving (Ann Arbor News)
Lions-Bills tickets at Ford Field: Here’s how to buy them for Thursday’s game (Ann Arbor News)
Ask Kyle: What to expect from Jameson Williams, Jamaal Williams’ future contract (Ann Arbor News)
‘Thank you, Detroit’ – Buffalo Bills donate $20K to Lions foundation, send Tim Hortons to team (WJBK-TV)
“Thank you, Detroit”: Buffalo Bills donate $20K to Lions foundation after home game moved to Ford Field (WWJ-TV)
Lions fans prepare for first Eastern Market Thanksgiving tailgate since COVID (WXYZ-TV)
This is where Lions ‘need to get to’ before activating Jameson Williams (WXYT-FM)
Jared Goff: Lions are building something ‘hard to break’ (WXYT-FM)
Notebook: Jameson Williams on wearing No. 9, returning to practice (DetroitLions.com)
Week 12 opponent: What the Bills are saying (DetroitLions.com)
Bills Run Game Finding Its Way With Singletary, Cook
‘“It’s huge,” Allen said of the running backs finding traction. “That’s going to help us out going forward.”’
Buffalo Bills say ‘Thank you, Detroit’ and announce donation after playing home game at Ford Field
‘On Tuesday the Bills said “Thank you, Detroit” and announced the Bills Foundation is donating $20,000 to the Lions Foundation. If you would like to donate, you can do so here.’
Bills thank Lions organization with $20k donation, Tim Hortons
‘“We can’t thank the Lions organization enough for their efforts this past weekend,” Ron Raccuia, Buffalo’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, said in a release. “It was no small feat to pull that game off, and each and every Lions staff member was first class throughout.”’
Bills prepare for Detroit, Lions’ 3-game win streak
‘“Most plays with 20+ yards in this season. Top five. Most 30-point games in the NFL. They’re one of them. One of the top teams. Most plays with 25+ yard pass plays in this season. They’re one of them. Top five, so they shouldn’t be, they’re not sneaking up on anybody. They’re a good football team,” McDermott said.’