‘Over the last three games, Oliver has 13 tackles, six behind the line of scrimmage and 1.5 sacks. He likely played his best game against the Lions — a sentiment echoed by Bills coach Sean McDermott — when he had six tackles, a forced fumble and recovery and a sack that resulted in a safety.’
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The Patriots’ Josh Allen problem has only one solution
‘According to Pro Football Focus, he punished Bill Belichick’s defense on longer-developing pass plays by making a first down more than half the time, a preposterous success rate out of reach for even the most prolific offenses in NFL history. Allen also produced a 132.5 passer rating built on a sparkling 84.8% accurate throw percentage, five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Those numbers omit five killer scrambles, which furnished most of his 103 rushing yards in those meetings and have seized the Patriots’ attention ahead of Thursday’s showdown.’
7 Buffalo Bills miss practice as illness runs through locker room ahead of Patriots game
‘“Von will not play this week, and we’ll just see where it goes from there,” coach Sean McDermott said. “There will be more testing and whatnot that gets involved. But I’ll just keep it at that for now.”’
Bills Dealing With Illness In Locker Room Ahead Of Patriots Game
‘Seven other Bills players were full practice participants but listed on the injury report, including an especially important one: quarterback Josh Allen. Allen practiced fully for the first time since injuring his elbow in Buffalo’s Week 9 loss to the New York Jets.’
Tuesday’s New England Coverage
Rhamondre Stevenson’s do-it-all reputation with Patriots didn’t come easy (Boston Globe)
Bill Belichick’s take on Hunter Henry’s overturned TD? ‘It doesn’t matter what you think or what I think.’ (Boston Globe)
We’ll find out Thursday against the Bills whether the Patriots defense is for real (Boston Globe)
Patriots honor S Devin McCourty ahead of 200th career start Thursday night (Boston Herald)
Patriots RB Damien Harris absent for second straight practice Monday (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: WR Jakobi Meyers limited Monday, 5 Bills out with illness (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Why has Patriots rookie WR Tyquan Thornton disappeared from the offense? (Boston Herald)
The Patriots’ Josh Allen problem has only one solution (Boston Herald)
Could Bill O’Brien return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator? (Boston Herald)
Patriots season is over if defense doesn’t improve vs. good QBs | Mark Daniels (Springfield Republican)
Hunter Henry: Mac Jones’ leadership has ‘stepped up a ton’ in Patriots QB’s second season (Springfield Republican)
Damien Harris misses Patriots practice again, Rhamondre Stevenson may see heavy workload (Springfield Republican)
Patriots injury report: Offensive line is still battered with Bills matchup looming (Springfield Republican)
David Andrews ‘ready to go’ vs. Bills, Patriots center toughness is deep rooted (Springfield Republican)
Damien Harris ‘week-to-week,’ injured Patriots RB unlikely to play vs. Bills (report) (Springfield Republican)
7 Buffalo Bills miss practice as illness runs through locker room ahead of Patriots game (Springfield Republican)
Robert Kraft surprises Devin McCourty to celebrate Patriots milestone (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick elaborates on controversial overturned catch that hurt Patriots (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick has unexpected rebuttal to Bills not punting vs. Patriots (Springfield Republican)
As Patriots rumors heat up, Bill Belichick says he hasn’t talked to Bill O’Brien (Springfield Republican)
Patriots bringing back red throwback jerseys for Week 13 game vs. Bills (Springfield Republican)
Patriots Monday Practice Report: More Bad News On Damien Harris (NESN)
Patriots Monday Injury Report: Two Players Miss Practice, Six Limited (NESN)
Bills Dealing With Illness In Locker Room Ahead Of Patriots Game (NESN)
Hunter Henry Taking This Lesson From Overturned Touchdown (NESN)
Why Devin McCourty Received Surprise Tribute Ahead Of Patriots-Bills (NESN)
Why Patriots Better Equipped To Limit Bills Offense This Time Around (NESN)
Can Patriots Maintain Improved Offense Vs. Bills’ ‘Best Defense’? (NESN)
Bill Belichick Goes (Slightly) More In Depth On Hunter Henry Controversy (NESN)
Bill Belichick Has Odd Reply To Question About Bills Not Punting (NESN)
How Bill Belichick Answered Question About Latest Bill O’Brien Rumors (NESN)
How Patriots’ Lawyer Milloy Release Set Bill Belichick Precedent (NESN)
Belichick makes odd false claim about Patriots’ 2021 games vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Damien Harris not expected to play Thursday vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Robert Kraft gives Devin McCourty special gift before 200th career game (NBC Sports Boston)
How Week 13 game vs. Bills impacts Patriots’ chances of making playoffs (NBC Sports Boston)
Bill Belichick got facts wrong while defending his defense’s ugly 2021 showing vs. the Bills (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick says he hasn’t talked to Bill O’Brien about returning to Patriots (WEEI-FM)
Hunter Henry: ‘I’ve moved on’ from controversial overturned touchdown (WEEI-FM)
Patriots go ‘Back to the Future’ to tease throwback uniforms ahead of Bills game (WEEI-FM)
Illness keeps multiple Bills players out of practice ahead of Patriots matchup (WBZ-FM)
AFC Playoff Picture: Patriots’ chances took a hit after an unpromising Thanksgiving week (WBZ-FM)
New England once again forced to monitor Patriots’ playoff odds heading into December (WBZ-TV)
Patriots injury report: Damien Harris, Isaiah Wynn don’t practice on Monday (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 13 news, notes, and fun facts (WBZ-TV)
Pats begin Bills prep needing “best game” (Patriots.com)
Week 13: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Five Bills players still out with illness; Josh Allen full participant in practice
‘In the meantime, left tackle Dion Dawkins (ankle) and defensive and Von Miller (knee) were also out Monday, as the team held its practice inside Highmark Stadium. Miller has already been declared out of the game by head coach Sean McDermott.’
Sullivan: With Von Miller out, Ed Oliver and Bills’ DL up for a challenge
‘The Bills had all four of their presumed starters in the secondary sidelined at one point early this season and played at a high level — though the pass defense has slipped of late. The loss of a single defensive end — albeit a future Hall of Famer — needn’t lower the standard on the D line.’
Bills defense prepares for life, temporarily, without Von Miller
‘Miller’s impact this season in Buffalo – a continuation of an already illustrious resume – has been clear. His eight sacks lead the Bills, and his 10 tackles for loss trail only linebacker Matt Milano’s 11. He’s had those plays in big moments, and he has been the player the team expected when it signed him in March.’
Mark Gaughan: Bills’ offensive line enters three-game AFC East crucible
‘New England’s defense ranks fifth in the NFL in yards allowed and second in sacking the quarterback. The Jets’ defense ranks ninth, and their defensive line gave the Bills fits three weeks ago. Miami’s defense is 21st, but the Dolphins’ defensive line is big and added star edge rusher Bradley Chubb since the Bills last saw them.’
Eight Buffalo Bills players miss practice with illness
‘Cornerback Siran Neal, safety Jordan Poyer, cornerback Dane Jackson, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, safety Jaquan Johnson, running back Nyheim Hines, wide receiver Khalil Shakir and tight end Quintin Morris all were out sick.’
Jim Kubiak: How Josh Allen’s depth of throw to Stefon Diggs on final drive made difference
‘His overall performance grade for the game was 88%.’
More adversity for the Bills as a flu bug is sweeping through locker room
‘Three players – edge rushers Von Miller and AJ Epenesa, and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins – sat out because of injuries, but defensive backs Siran Neal, Jordan Poyer, Dane Jackson, and JaQuan Johnson, running back Nyheim Hines, linebacker Tyler Matakevich, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, and tight end Quintin Morris all sat out because of illness.’
It’s time for Bills to bench Dane Jackson following performance vs. Lions (Encouraged/worried)
‘Of course, part of the problem with Jackson’s play is that he was never supposed to be the team’s No. 1 cornerback. When the team first drafted Jackson, making the roster was not a sure thing as a seventh round pick. At most, he was expected to provide depth behind Tre’Davious White and then No. 2 cornerback Levi Wallace. As a rookie, Jackson spent most of his time on the practice squad and signed a reserve/futures contract following the season.’
John Brown happy to be back with Bills
‘“I was excited about it,” said Brown, who revealed he received a call from the Bills on Wednesday before signing with the team’s practice squad on Saturday. “When I got here, it felt like home. When they were picking me up from the airport, I thought I was going back to my (old) house. So it’s already home for me.”’
Several Bills players miss practice, John Brown and others return; Good and bad news from Buffalo’s Sunday session
‘Dion Dawkins also did not participate in Sunday’s session. Buffalo’s left tackle left the win over the Lions in the first half with an ankle injury Sean McDermott declared both he and Miller out for the practice, as well as A.J. Epenesa, who missed the win over Detroit with an ankle injury. However, unlike Miller and Dawkins, Epenesa was off to the side, working with athletic trainers during the portion of Wednesday’s practice open to the media.’