‘Beane said the move is not the result of any change in the diagnosis of Miller’s sprained knee injury, suffered in the Thanksgiving Day game at Detroit. Miller avoided a torn anterior cruciate ligament, which would have put him out for the season. But Miller confirmed this week that he suffered lateral meniscus damage. The meniscus is cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee.’
Archives for December 2022
Al Bemiller, two-time AFL champion with Buffalo Bills, dies at age 84
‘“I thought the city was great because it was like a small town where I came from,” Bemiller said. “It’s not a big, big city and the people here were very good to us and I enjoyed every moment of it.”’
Bills cruise to 24-10 victory over anemic Patriots on Thursday Night Football
‘The Bills methodically moved the ball on offense, relying as much as their resurgent run game as they did Josh Allen’s arm, and then when Allen needed to make a play, naturally he made it, two of which were touchdown passes that ultimately decided the game.’
Buffalo Bills report card: James Cook breaks out, defense smothers Patriots
‘The Bills offensive line really struggled in pass protection, particularly tackles David Quessenberry (before he got hurt) and Spencer Brown, but they were strong in the run game. The Bills possessed the ball for a season-high 38 minutes because they were able to grind the Patriots down by running, a sentence I don’t type too often.’
Bills place Von Miller on injured reserve: What we know
‘He has also been a hugely important player in the locker room as a team leader, plus as a mentor to young edge rushers such as Greg Rousseau, A.J. Epenesa and Boogie Basham.’
Let James Cook: Bills’ rookie back runs wild on Patriots defense (Report card)
‘Cook was the star of the show with over 100 yards of total offense. Cook rushed for 64 yards on 14 carries (4.6 YPC) while adding 41 yards receiving on six receptions. Tonight was the type of game that Buffalo envisioned when they drafted Cook in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.’
Bills defense causes Patriots’ Mac Jones to throw expletive-filled tantrum in loss on Thursday night
‘At one point late in the game, Jones came off the field and yelled out: “Throw the fu—– ball. The fu—– quick game sucks.”’
Bill Belichick reveals why Patriots waved white flag, refused to use timeouts late vs. Bills
‘According to Belichick, he was simply doing what he thought was best for the team.’
Josh Allen dons jersey of Bills Mafia fan favorite pre-game vs. Patriots
‘Ahead of tonight’s matchup against the New England Patriots, Allen showed some love to Ryan Fitzpatrick, donning the former Buffalo Bills quarterback’s jersey.’
Bills place Von Miller on injured reserve, linebacker to miss at least next 4 games
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane said via a pool report that the move is to give Miller time to recover from a knee injury that he sustained last week against the Detroit Lions. The plan is for Miller to return later this season and by placing him on IR before the Patriots game, he can potentially return for a critical Week 17 AFC matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.’
Bills dominate Patriots on Thursday Night Football to earn first divisional win
‘A nine-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen to Stefon Diggs regained the Bills’ lead at 10-7 just four seconds into the second quarter, providing Buffalo with an advantage it wouldn’t relinquish. Diggs caught the touchdown pass after running a precise route, which provided him ample space in the back left corner of the end zone before he reeled in an accurate throw from Allen.’
Five Takeaways: Bills’ defense shuts down Patriots as Allen, Diggs, Cook guide productive offensive effort
‘A.J. Epenesa and Shaq Lawson each put forth impactful performances, with Epenesa recording Buffalo’s lone sack late in the fourth quarter to help thwart a potential touchdown drive. Epenesa finished the game with two tackles for loss, while Lawson almost single-handedly forced a Patriots’ punt in the first half when he began a New England possession with a tackle for loss and followed it up with a pressure that forced Jones into a penalty for intentional grounding.’
Friday’s New England Coverage
Bills toy with Patriots in 24-10 beatdown that leaves New England with little room for error (Boston Globe)
In the ultimate compliment, the Bills put on a Patriot-like performance (Boston Globe)
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A lame loss to the Bills exposed the Patriots’ flawed offseason (Boston Globe)
Because of injuries and illness, Conor McDermott starts at right tackle for Patriots against Bills (Boston Globe)
Bills steamroll Patriots again 24-10 in third straight series win (Boston Herald)
Bills’ gameplan to make Mac Jones, Patriots offense ‘one-dimensional’ succeeds again in blowout at Gillette Stadium (Boston Herald)
Versatile Marcus Jones lone spark on Patriots offense (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Patriots still not good enough to beat the better teams (Boston Herald)
Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne sounds off on struggling offense after Bills loss (Boston Herald)
Photo gallery (Boston Herald)
Bills 24, Patriots 10: New England offense struggles as record falls to 6-6 (Springfield Republican)
Marcus Jones reminds us that football is better with two-way players (Overreactions) (Springfield Republican)
9 Patriots takeaways: Offense goes full decaf in another lopsided loss to Bills (Springfield Republican)
Here are 3 reasons why the Patriots lost to the Buffalo Bills (Springfield Republican)
Kendrick Bourne frustrated at Patriots’ inability to move ball, give Mac Jones time (Springfield Republican)
Experiment failed, Mac Jones and Patriots need offensive coordinator | Mark Daniels (Springfield Republican)
Decline of Patriots offense, regression of Mac Jones entirely predictable | Chris Mason (Springfield Republican)
Frustrated Patriots on verge of coming apart after lackluster loss | Matt Vautour (Springfield Republican)
Patriots report cards: The leading receiver was a rookie DB; it’s that bad (Springfield Republican)
Mac Jones explains what he said in sideline outburst complaining about Patriots offense (Springfield Republican)
Everything Mac Jones said after viral outburst, Patriots’ lopsided loss to Bills (Springfield Republican)
What they are saying after the Bills roll past the Patriots — yet again (Springfield Republican)
Patriots Playoff picture: How loss to Bills affects NFL postseason chances (Springfield Republican)
Allen’s pair of TDs leads Bills’ pounding of Patriots in 24-10 win (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots not ready for prime time (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Five thoughts on five Pats (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Hector Longo’s Two-Minute Drill — Bills 27, Patriots 10: Two players, one dynamic scheme and the miles between New England and Buffalo (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Photo gallery (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Not Ready for Prime Time Patriots have reached a low point (Nashua Telegraph)
Mac Jones rips Patriots’ play-calling during loss: ‘Throw the f—ing ball!’ (New York Post)
Last-Place Patriots Lose 3d Straight To Buffalo, 24-10 (AP)
Patriots use surprising player to score first touchdown vs. Bills (Fox News)
Patriots’ Mac Jones: ‘Let emotions get to me’ in loss to Bills (ESPN)
Marcus Jones scores scintillating 48-yard TD for Patriots against Bills (ESPN)
Mac Jones screams on Patriots sideline during loss to Bills, appears to criticize play-calling (CBS Sports)
Mac Jones Irate About Patriots’ Offensive Struggles During Loss to Bills (SI)
Patriots Return Specialist Marcus Jones Scores TD on First Career Offensive Snap (Video) (SI)
Patriots’ Mac Jones explains ‘throw the f—ing ball’ sideline rant: ‘Just emotion coming out’ (The Sporting News)
Six Takeaways From Patriots’ Latest Blowout Loss To Bills (NESN)
It was Deja Vu For Patriots Defense Against Bills — Despite Some Punts (NESN)
Three Studs, Three Duds From Patriots’ Dispiriting Loss To Bills (NESN)
Bill Belichick Remains Tight-Lipped As Offensive Frustrations Mount (NESN)
Bill Belichick Reveals Why He Waved White Flag In Patriots-Bills (NESN)
Patriots Wideout Calls Out Offensive Line After Loss To Bills (NESN)
Kendrick Bourne Pulls No Punches In Critiquing Patriots’ Offense (NESN)
Mac Jones Makes Eye-Opening Comment About Patriots Coaching (NESN)
How Mac Jones Explained Video Of Expletive-Filled Sideline Tirade (NESN)
What Did Patriots’ Mac Jones Say During Viral Sideline Tirade? (NESN)
Mac Jones Blames Himself For Key Mistake Early In Patriots-Bills (NESN)
Electrifying Marcus Jones Turns First Offensive Snap Into Highlight-Reel Score (NESN)
Why Patriots Used Marcus Jones As Receiver In Loss To Bills (NESN)
Josh Allen Gladly Trolls Patriots Fans After Starring In Bills Victory (NESN)
NFL Twitter Dumbfounded By Josh Allen Touchdown Vs. Patriots (NESN)
Richard Sherman Says Patriots’ Bill Belichick Gets ‘Too Much Credit’ (NESN)
Al Michaels (Much Like Nick Folk) Wants One Back After On-Air Mistake (NESN)
Bills Troll Patriots With Boston-Themed Meme After Blowout Win (NESN)
Patriots-Bills takeaways: Pats offense crashes back down to earth (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry: Frustration evident in Patriots locker room after dud vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry: Are Patriots players getting the offensive coaching they need? (NBC Sports Boston)
Bourne doesn’t mince words about Patriots’ play-calling (NBC Sports Boston)
Mac Jones explains viral video of him voicing frustration on sidelines (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry’s Report Card: Offensive woes, poor DB play sink Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
NFL Playoff Picture: How loss to Bills impacts Patriots in AFC race (NBC Sports Boston)
Mac Jones, offense lay an egg in uninspired loss to Josh Allen and the Bills (WEEI-FM)
Josh Allen, Bills once again remind Patriots what they’re missing: elite talent (WEEI-FM)
Patriots vs. Bills thumbs up, thumbs down: Marcus Jones lone bright spot in ugly loss (WEEI-FM)
Kendrick Bourne couldn’t contain his frustration with the Patriots’ offense (WEEI-FM)
Marcus Jones’ first offensive touch goes for touchdown to shock Bills early (WEEI-FM)
Mac Jones reveals what he said in expletive-laden sideline video (WEEI-FM)
Josh Allen admits Gillette endorsement is mostly to troll Patriots (WEEI-FM)
Too many missed opportunities: 7 takeaways from the Patriots’ 24-10 loss to the Bills (WBZ-FM)
Coaching hits rock-bottom for Patriots offense in lifeless loss to Bills (WBZ-FM)
Mac Jones, Patriots receivers call out offensive game planning after loss to Bills (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Ups & Downs: Who showed up (and didn’t) in a loss to the Bills? (WBZ-FM)
Hurley: The Patriots are still who we’ve thought they were (WBZ-TV)
Kendrick Bourne had plenty to say about New England’s inability to generate offense against the Bills (WBZ-TV)
The Bills are still the bullies and other leftover Patriots thoughts (WBZ-TV)
Four Ups, Four Downs from Patriots’ 24-10 loss to Bills (WBZ-TV)
Mac Jones’ sideline outburst caught on broadcast: “Throw the [bleeping] ball!” (WBZ-TV)
Josh Allen wears signed Ryan Fitzpatrick jersey for Bills’ prime-time game vs. Patriots? (WBZ-TV)
Game Observations: Eight Takeaways From the Patriots Loss to the Bills on Thursday Night Football (Patriots.com)
5 Keys from Patriots loss to Bills on Thursday Night Football (Patriots.com)
Game Notes: Marcus Jones scores on 48-yard pass from Mac Jones on his first career offensive snap (Patriots.com)
New England Patriots Postgame Quotes 12/1 (Patriots.com)
Buffalo Bills Postgame Quotes 12/1 (Patriots.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Patriots.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Patriots.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 5 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Buffalo Bills have dominant performance vs. New England Patriots. Winners and losers from TNF.
‘Buffalo possessed the football for 38 minutes and eight seconds. Consequently, New England only had possession for 21 minutes and 52 seconds.’
Bills put DE Von Miller on injured reserve
‘Miller will miss at least four games, but Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team is hoping that Miller can return for the final stretch of Buffalo’s season.’