‘There’s no guarantee beyond one home game for winning the AFC East for a fifth consecutive season, but tickets for the Wild Card, Divisional, and AFC Championship games went on sale to the general public at 1 p.m. Thursday.’
Archives for December 2024
Buffalo Bills facing adversity ahead of Lions game
‘The team didn’t practice on Thursday, due to dangerous snowy conditions in the Orchard Park area. Instead, they held a “virtual” practice meeting. Still, the team listed their daily injury report, and a new player popped up – safety Damar Hamlin.’
Buffalo Bills playoff tickets on sale now for games through AFC Championship
‘Currently, the Bills are only guaranteed one home playoff game. However, fans can still purchase tickets for all three potential games. Prices vary, with premium seats behind the Bills bench on the 50-yard line for the AFC Championship game reaching nearly $12,000.’
Mark Gaughan: Bills defensive front could use an extra hand from coaches vs. Lions
‘“It is a mentality, it is an attitude,” McDermott said. “And if you want to play good defense, that’s where it starts. If you want to be able to run the ball on offense, and we’ve been able to do that, been able to stop the run, and it’s got to be more consistent. And so there’s not a whole lot of shortcuts or ways around it. It’s got to be a mentality for us, first and foremost, that we carry through the rest of the season.”’
Bills notes: Coleman a full participant; Douglas, Rapp miss practice
‘“I’m good,” Coleman said Wednesday. “Catching the ball well, so looking forward to playing Sunday.”’
HEARTS Act – led by Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Senate leader Schumer – passes
‘“I’m beyond humbled that I’m able to take my experience with cardiac arrest & help to inspire this lasting change,” Hamlin posted on X on Wednesday. “This new law will help provide AEDs in schools, create emergency management plans and provide education to teach CPR.”’
NFL owners approve Bills owner Terry Pegula adding limited partners
‘The Dallas-based private equity firm Arctos is believed to be the biggest investor (10% of the Bills), followed by smaller shares for New Canaan, Conn.-based Gridiron Capital, a group led by Tom Burger that includes retired athletes Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore, and individual investors Rob Palumbo, Sue McCollum, Theresia Gouw, Rob Ward and Mike Joo.’
Residents ask Bills to help revitalize East Side area where team once played
‘They are asking that the Bills use funding committed annually by the team to support community initiatives to help build up Buffalo’s East Side, including the Jefferson Avenue area and the Fruit Belt, where the team played before moving to Orchard Park in 1973.’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen was great vs. Rams, but he was fighting time – and a great game plan. Take a look
‘It would be difficult for any opponent to beat the Bills in a game in which Allen threw for three touchdowns and rushed for three touchdowns, but the Rams achieved it with long possessions and repeated scoring drives.’
Buffalo Bills owner sells portion of franchise to multiple partners: What we know
‘Ward grew up in Rochester and is a graduate of Allendale Columbia School in Pittsford. He began his business career with Montgomery Securities and then Smith Barney before co-founding a company in 1999 called Meritech where, according to its website, he helps lead the firm’s infrastructure, application software, and data and analytics investment practices.’
Bills starting CB not practicing Wednesday: Who will play if he can’t vs. Lions?
‘Douglas has started 21 games for the Bills since arriving via trade from the Green Bay Packers last season. He was ultra-productive last season, recording a team-high four interceptions and nine pass breakups. He’s been solid in 2024 but only managed three pass breakups in 13 games. He hasn’t recorded a single interception this season.’
Bills cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram eager for his shot to start if Rasul Douglas can’t play vs. Lions
‘Ingram played 87 snaps over the first four games in Buffalo’s dime package while Taron Johnson recovered from a broken forearm. Since Johnson returned in Week 6, though, Ingram played 11 total defensive snaps over eight weeks.’
Thursday’s Detroit Coverage
‘He’s a freak’: Lions have highest respect for Bills QB Josh Allen — but can they stop him? (Detroit News)
Niyo: What’s in a name? Lions trust they have the answers (Detroit News)
Lions defense embracing nickname given by Dan Campbell (Detroit News)
Lions get four key starters back at practice ahead of star-studded clash with Bills (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions defense embracing nickname ‘the northern savages’, courtesy of Dan Campbell (Detroit Free Press)
‘Tell those guys to be careful:’ How Detroit Lions pieced together LB corps after injuries (Detroit Free Press)
Jared Goff not focused on MVP showdown with Josh Allen, wants ‘that trophy at the end’ (Detroit Free Press)
Lions get good news on DL injuries as McNeill, Paschal, Onwuzurike return to practice (Detroit Free Press)
Lions are like a military base that welcomes hippies. Dan Campbell makes it all work (Detroit Free Press)
Cornerbacks hitting their stride at perfect time for Detroit Lions (Ann Arbor News)
‘Good is the enemy:’ Getting rushing attack back on track key focus for Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Lions relish chance to flex muscle in matchup of NFL’s top-scoring teams (Ann Arbor News)
Lions linebacker ready to step up against Bills’ high-powered offense (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions get good news with everyone accounted for at practice (Ann Arbor News)
Lions revoke fan’s season tickets after heated exchange with Packers coach (Ann Arbor News)
How Dan Campbell and the Lions can make history with a victory over Bills in Week 15 (CBS Sports)
Jared Goff Refutes Narrative That He Told Dan Campbell To Go For Critical 4th Down (SI)
Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal (The Sporting News)
Aidan Hutchinson injury update: Doctor offers very optimistic outlook for Lions star (The Sporting News)
Detroit Lions-Buffalo Bills tickets are NFL’s most expensive (WJBK-TV)
Notebook: Lions could get some defenders back this week (DetroitLions.com)
Lions vs. Bills practice report: Dec. 11 (DetroitLions.com)
Week 15 opponent: What the Bills are saying (DetroitLions.com)
Bills defense out to prove against high-scoring Lions that it’s better than its dud vs. Rams
‘“I think our mindset is just going to be attack,” Johnson said after practice Wednesday. “We can’t wait to play Sunday just to prove people wrong and prove to ourselves that how we played wasn’t who we are.”’
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady join Bills’ ownership group as limited partners
‘The noncontrolling, minority interests were approved Wednesday by NFL team owners at the league’s winter meetings. This is the first time in Bills’ franchise history that minority owners have been added.’