‘The case is simple – just turn on the video from Allen’s tour-de-force performance against the Rams. He rushed for a season-high 82 yards; his previous high was 55 against Kansas City in Week 12. He threw for a season-high 342 yards; his previous high was 323 against Tennessee in Week 7. The three rushing touchdowns were a career-high, and he posted his 26th regular-season game of at least three touchdown passes.’
Archives for December 15, 2024
Bills Mailbag: What to make of Sean McDermott’s latest late-game blunder
‘McDermott has learned from the things that have gone wrong while managing the clock in tight situations. If you’re a pessimist, you’re likely to believe that the head coach is destined to turtle again in the biggest moments, because the reality is, that’s what he’s done. I’m filibustering a bit on this answer, because I’m genuinely not sure. Until McDermott shows he’s capable of rising to the moment, it’s entirely fair to be skeptical. If the Bills flame out in the playoffs again and the coach’s clock management contributes to the loss, the sentiment that he will never be able to get the team over the hump will only intensify.’
Bills vs Lions prediction, keys to clash of two of NFL’s most dynamic offenses
‘Sal’s prediction: Lions 34, Bills 31.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Detroit Lions
‘Cable/Network TV: CBS. The game will be available locally via the following stations: WROC channel 8 (Rochester area), WIVB channel 4 (Buffalo area), WTVH channel 5 (Syracuse area), WKTV channel 2 (Utica area), WENY channel 2 (Elmira area), WRGB channel 10 (Albany area), and WBNG channel 12 (Binghamton area).’
Unpacking the puzzling Ed Oliver 2024 dropoff: Bills defense knows Lions will be ultimate test
‘Fast forward to this season, and Oliver’s production has cratered. He has only one sack on the year, and his 25 pressures rank 31st in the league among defensive tackles.’
Five Takes: All eyes on Detroit as Coleman makes comeback — can Bills win the Game of the Week?
‘Buffalo has performed exceptionally well offensively in Coleman’s absence, having scored 30 points or more in seven straight games, including a 42-point effort in the loss to LA this past week. While the rookie has been out, quarterback Josh Allen’s rapport with WR Amari Cooper has blossomed, which has been a positive byproduct of an otherwise difficult situation regarding Coleman’s injury.’
Bills vs. Lions Week 15 preview: Top storylines, injury reports, broadcast details
‘Buffalo and Detroit have been two of the most consistent and dominant teams during the 2024 NFL season. The Lions lead the NFL in point differential at +183, and the Bills are right behind them with a +129 point differential.’
Sunday’s Detroit Coverage
Lions add two defenders ahead of Bills showdown; Za’Darius Smith, Christian Mahogany fined (Detroit News)
Nate Burleson can’t wait to party in Detroit with CBS ‘NFL Today’ in town for Lions-Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Lions scouting report vs. Bills: Why Dave Birkett thinks Lions win showdown of Super Bowl contenders (Detroit Free Press)
What channel is Lions vs. Bills on today? Time, TV streaming info to watch Week 15 game (Detroit Free Press)
Lions elevate former All-Pro defender from practice squad for Bills game (Ann Arbor News)
Lions edge rusher fined for unflagged hit in win over Packers (Ann Arbor News)
Ticket prices for Lions vs. Bills shows how incredibly far Detroit has come (The Sporting News)
Super Bowl preview: Detroit Lions set to face Bills in Thanksgiving game rematch (WDIV-TV)
Lions vs. Bills: How to watch, listen and follow (DetroitLions.com)
Josh Allen’s dad not surprised Stefon Diggs trade became ‘positive’ for Bills
‘“Just simply because it didn’t seem like he wanted to be there anymore, and I think [GM Brandon] Beane and [head coach Sean] McDermott are trying to create the culture where we try to develop the chemistry on and off the field, and if you can’t have it with every player, then I think they probably need to think about going elsewhere because we’re building something special in western New York, as they say, and everybody’s got to be bought in.”’
Ex-Bills star Eric Moulds sued for ‘knowingly’ infecting women with incurable herpes
‘In a complaint filed in New York State Superior Court on Tuesday, the woman — whose name has not been made public — claims that Moulds spread herpes simplex virus Type 2 to her and several other women by targeting “single mothers who were Buffalo Bills fans living in Western New York.”’
Former Alabama defensive back becomes eligible to play in his 15th NFL season
‘Safety Kareem Jackson could become the fourth Alabama player to appear in 15 NFL seasons when the Buffalo Bills play the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon.’
Josh Allen, Bills getting back two important weapons for critical Week 15 showdown vs. Lions
‘CBS Sports’ Tracy Wolfson is reporting that Josh Allen is expected to get back wide receiver Keon Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid vs. Detroit. The rookie Coleman has missed the last four games due to a wrist injury, while Kincaid has missed the last three games due to a knee injury.’
Lions vs. Bills where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, pick as ‘NFL Today’ goes to Motor City
‘Score: Lions 34, Bills 31.’
Stefon Diggs Thinks Ex-Bills Teammate Josh Allen Should Win NFL MVP
‘He responded to a question on X (formerly Twitter) which asked how he was healing and whether he thinks Allen should be the league’s MVP this season.’
Bills coach supremely confident against Lions’ Dan Campbell in this one area
‘However, if it came down to a wrestling match, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is confident in his ability to take Campbell down.’