‘“I would say yes, for the fact is, you know, we have a playoff spot locked up,” Allen said. “We didn’t have to wait until one of the final weeks to do it. But again, I just think throughout my time I’ve been here having fun, making sure I’m coming to this building, having a smile on my face when everybody sees me, it’s I’m making sure I say hello and dap them up and let them know how much I love being here.”‘
Archives for December 19, 2024
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen has been exceptional. The Bills can keep it up … with these caveats. Take a look
‘Allen’s execution Sunday was another astounding example of a quarterback who has developed the totality of his football talents. There was a time when Allen was known as a player who turned over the football more than anyone else in the NFL. In order to change, he had to embrace different philosophies and make decisions on every play that were different from when he entered the NFL. That takes will power, deep self-reflection and an openness that few great quarterbacks possess.’
Josh Allen’s historic hot streak makes Bills one of the NFL’s top ratings draws
‘When the schedule is released each year, most eyes dart to the primetime games. But aside from holiday games — Allen has played on Thanksgiving three times — the marquee games, the ones that draw the biggest ratings, are ones in the 4:25 p.m. window on Sundays.’
Thursday’s New England Coverage
Jerod Mayo ducks questions about assurances of job security by Krafts (WEEI-FM)
Patriots begin week with 12 players on injury report (WBZ-FM)
Patriots add veteran wide receiver to practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Shocking: A Patriots wide receiver has taken accountability for his own actions (WBZ-FM)
David Andrews: I’m doing all of this to try and make it back (WBZ-FM)
Albert Breer: We still don’t know the Patriots identity under Jerod Mayo (WBZ-FM)
Drake Maye gushes about Josh Allen: “What a special player” (WBZ-TV)
Kayshon Boutte apologizes for his critical comments on Patriots’ offensive play-calling (WBZ-TV)
Jerod Mayo had a different tone when asked about his job security on Wednesday (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 16 news, notes, and fun facts (WBZ-TV)
Week 16 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Patriots Sign WR Alex Erickson to the Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Transcripts: Head Coach Jerod Mayo and Quarterback Drake Maye Press Conferences 12/18 (Patriots.com)
Bills QB Josh Allen credits fiancee Hailee Steinfeld with influencing his MVP-caliber season
‘“When you’re in this world that we’re in, and a lot of people pulling at you and a lot of sources of ups and downs of a roller coaster, and you have that one stable person that you can rely on and go home and hug and get a laugh no matter what, I think that’s dope,” Dawkins said. “And that’s what I think is going on.”’
Josh Allen’s Downfield Dime Shows Why He’s the MVP Favorite
‘Once Allen set up, he had two options. He could try to throw an intermediate ball to Mack Hollins (No. 13). Or, he could load up and go for the deep ball to Coleman, who was locked up in tight coverage by corner Khalil Dorsey (No. 30).’
Bills QB Josh Allen named MVP by NFL executives in a landslide
‘Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Allen received 22 of 27 votes from executives to win MVP.’
The real MVP of the Buffalo Bills is Hailee Steinfeld
‘”The fact that Josh is having fun, bro, we’re all having fun,” Dawkins said. “And I don’t wanna keep bringing energy to it but I’m telling you when you have a strong female behind you and when you’re in the right mental space of going home and everything’s peaceful and going into your cell phone and seeing a heart in your phone… there’s something about [Josh] having fun because everything around him is right.”‘
17 records Josh Allen has set in 2024 that show why he is the NFL MVP
‘First player in history with multiple passing touchdowns, multiple rushing touchdowns, 350 yards passing, and 60 yards rushing in the same game.’
NFL analyst sends warning to Buffalo Bills defense ahead of playoffs
‘”I think you should be concerned,” Hawkins said. “Because the Bills offense is playing so well. Yeah, we talk about Josh Allen who is the MVP front-runner… but with as much production as you’re getting from Josh Allen and the way this offense is playing, the fact that they’ve given up 40 points in back to back weeks [is concerning].”‘
Bills list six players as limited to start Patriots Week
‘Six players were listed as limited, which included cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), safeties Damar Hamlin (rib) and Taylor Rapp (neck), linebackers Matt Milano (groin) and Dorian Williams (elbow), and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (rib).’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘For the third time this season and 15th time in his NFL career, Allen has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week.’
Positive energy has been the Buffalo Bills secret to success this season
‘”It’s just the energy the guys have,” Johnson said. “You also have Josh (Allen), and he’s a hell of a character outside of being a player, and he’s a great person. And I think that’s what it all comes down to. It’s not just great football players, we’ve got great people in the building and that just makes everything so much better.”‘
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the third time this season
‘Allen led the Bills to a 48-42 victory over the Detroit Lions with 362 passing yards and two passing touchdowns and 68 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He became the first player in NFL history to record multiple passing touchdowns, multiple rushing touchdowns, 350+ passing yards and 60+ rushing yards in a single game.’
Bills set team record for weekly awards
‘With the quarterback named AFC offensive player of the week for the third time this season, Buffalo players have been recognized eight times through the first 15 weeks of the season, the most in team history.’