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Dorian Williams can’t replace Matt Milano, but he can give the Bills solid play at LB

‘“It would be hard to describe him as a first-year player when you watched him go through the week of preparation,” Washington said, clearly impressed by the way Williams studied and practiced. “I’m talking about from Wednesday all the way through the Saturday walk through. He was locked in, focused, he understood the game plan. He understood what we had to do against their offensive schemes. He slid into that role.”’

Taking stock of up-and-down Bills offense

‘To keep some perspective, the Bills’ offense still ranks third in the NFL in yards per play at 6.0, sixth in yards per game and third in points per game. But the week to week inconsistency suggests something not quite right with the offense.’

Thursday’s New England Coverage

Why won’t Patriots owner Robert Kraft comment on Bill Belichick? (Boston Globe)
Patriots prepare for the uncertainty of the NFL trade deadline (Boston Globe)
Eight creative ways to improve the New England Patriots (Boston Globe)
Callahan: It’s time for a Patriots kitchen sink game against Buffalo (Boston Herald)
Patriots QB Mac Jones sticking with routine despite early-season struggles (Boston Herald)
NFL trade deadline weighing on Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne’s mind (Boston Herald)
How Patriots are using Malik Cunningham in practice ahead of Bills game (Boston Herald)
How Patriots could replace struggling offensive starter (Boston Herald)
Patriots extra points: Running back, pass rusher replace wide receiver, D-tackle (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Rhamondre Stevenson among 20 players listed after Wednesday practice (Boston Herald)
Unlike the Bills, Patriots failed to support their young QB | Daniels (Springfield Republican)
Assessing trade value of 21 Patriots pending free agents (Springfield Republican)
Bailey Zappe talks about life riding the Patriots roller coaster (Springfield Republican)
Will Malik Cunningham be Patriots backup QB again? Bill Belichick weighs in (Springfield Republican)
Is Patriots QB Mac Jones worried about being traded? (Springfield Republican)
Damien Harris injury: Mac Jones texted with ‘good friend’ after scary play (Springfield Republican)
Malik Cunningham confident he can run Patriots offense if called upon (Springfield Republican)
Trade deadline will ‘definitely’ be on Kendrick Bourne’s mind (Springfield Republican)
David Andrews recalls one of first interactions with Dante Scarnecchia (Springfield Republican)
Patriots have 2 new players at practice, 7 missing (Springfield Republican)
Patriots list 20 players on injury report ahead of Bills game (Springfield Republican)
QB expert: Patriots should trade Mac Jones ‘if they’re done with him’ (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick’s uncertain future with Patriots: What could a new masthead look like in New England? (CBS Sports)
How Mac Jones Has Lived Up To Ezekiel Elliott’s Expectations (NESN)
Kendrick Bourne Admits Wondering About Patriots Trade, But Wants To Stay (NESN)
Why Wideout Believes ‘Underdog’ Patriots Can ‘Shock’ Doubters Offense (NESN)
Could This Newly Signed Patriot Fix Biggest Problem For Offense? (NESN)
What Tyquan Thornton Prioritized During ‘Frustrating’ Patriots IR Stint (NESN)
Patriots Veteran Sees Greatness In This Much-Hyped Rookie (NESN)
Josh Allen Knows It’s Not Easy Task For Bills To Beat Patriots (NESN)
Former Super Bowl MVP Faces Patriots For First Time With Bills (NESN)
Patriots Practice Notes: Five Key Players Out On Eventful Day (NESN)
Patriots List 20(!) Players On Enormous Week 7 Injury Report (NESN)
Mystery Patriots Revealed: New England Signs Two After Workouts (NESN)
Patriots Absolutely Should Trade Mac Jones Under This Condition, NFL Analyst Says (NESN)
Malik Cunningham or Will Grier? Why Belichick needs to make a choice (NBC Sports Boston)
How likely is it Mac Jones will be Pats’ starting QB in 2024? (NBC Sports Boston)
Why Kraft should push Belichick to sell at the trade deadline (NBC Sports Boston)
Why slowing down Bills WR Stefon Diggs should be top priority for Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
Could Malik Cunningham play ‘significant’ role in Patriots-Bills? (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Practice Report: JuJu Smith-Schuster returns, two new faces (WEEI-FM)
Kendrick Bourne on upcoming trade deadline: ‘I want to be here’ (WEEI-FM)
The future is now in New England and the Patriots need to act as such (WEEI-FM)
Patriots turn in extensive injury report to begin Week 7 (WBZ-FM)
Patriots swap two practice squad players (WBZ-FM)
Patriots list 20 players on their first injury report of Week 7 (WBZ-TV)
Patriots reportedly sign RB Patrick Taylor, DE William Bradley-King to practice squad (WBZ-TV)
Tyquan Thornton hoping to provide a speedy boost to Patriots offense (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 10/18 (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Mac Jones Press Conference 10/18 (Patriots.com)
Week 7 Injury Report: Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad (Patriots.com)

Bills QB Josh Allen has ‘no concern’ over shoulder injury

‘”I would put it in the pain management [category],” Allen said, when asked whether it will be more about managing pain with the injury or being preventive in dealing with it moving forward. “But, you know, it’s feeling pretty good.”‘

Allen practices Wednesday, to be monitored ‘one day at a time’

‘”I’ll know more a little bit after today, and seeing how he does out there. [It’s] always a concern,” said head coach Sean McDermott ahead of Wednesday’s practice. “I know we’ve been around each other enough that he’ll communicate if things raised to a certain level. Right now, it’s one day at a time approach here.”‘

DT Ed Oliver (toe) joins Bills injury list, QB Josh Allen (shoulder) ‘no concern’

‘Running back Damien Harris (neck/head) and tight end Quinton Morris (ankle) also sat out the first practice of the week. Tight end Dawson Knox (wrist), defensive end Greg Rousseau (foot), and defensive backs Dane Jackson (foot), Kaiir Elam (ankle) and Cam Lewis (shoulder) practiced with injuries, McDermott said, and rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid has cleared the concussion protocol.’

Josh Allen limited, taking part in Bills walk-thru

‘“I’ll know a little bit more after today and seeing how does out there. Always a concern as you said. I know we’ve been each other enough, he’ll communicate if things raise to a certain level. Right now, it’s a one day at a time approach here, so we’ll see.”’

Bills preach consistency amidst struggles on offense

‘“I think it’s we’re going into Week 7 now we should know some of these guys, what they do best, the roles they’re going to play and the positions they’re going to occupy for us ” said McDermott. “It’s putting them in those positions so that we can be the best offense we can become.”’