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‘In 2019, the Vikings also turned over their offense to Kevin Stefanski, who preferred to focus on the running game and the emergence of Dalvin Cook as one of the league’s top backs. Suddenly Diggs’ life became two trains going in opposite directions: He was sure he could top the unbelievable moment he’d already experienced, but he was trying to do it for a team that, despite paying him well, wasn’t much interested in giving him the ball. After averaging 10 targets per game in 2018, Diggs saw fewer than half that — just 23 total — in the first five weeks of the 2019 season.’

‘”We thought it was a great thing to do for Jackson,” Milano said. “Christmas time, it was a chance to give back to the community — especially someone from Buffalo. … This was a quick thing. We learned about it and in the next couple days, he was doing his thing.”‘

‘On second-and-5 from the Steelers’ 47-yard line, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger attempted to hit wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on an out route. Johnson jumped the route, however, snatching the pass from Smith-Schuster and winning a footrace to the end zone with less than a minute remaining in the first half.’

‘But watch the replays as many times as you like: It’s still not totally clear what happened with nine minutes and 36 seconds left in the second quarter. Fumble? Interception?’

‘Since arriving in western New York from the Carolina Panthers’ front office shortly after the Bills hired coach Sean McDermott, Beane has revamped Buffalo’s roster, turning it into a contender in just three seasons. The Bills’ current roster features just two players from the previous regime — defensive end Jerry Hughes and long-snapper Reid Ferguson.’

‘”Yeah, yeah it was (our most complete game). I’m always looking for more and I love the fact that our players are as well,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “So we’ll go back to the drawing board this week but I thought the takeaway by Tre White was key down the stretch and the answer when they scored down the stretch — all complementary football, right there.”‘

‘Beasley joins fellow Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie as the only non-quarterbacks to throw for a touchdown this season. The rest of the NFL has three such passes this season, according to ESPN Stats & Info.’

‘In his place, rookie Gabriel Davis figures to take a more prominent role alongside Cole Beasley and Stefon Diggs, the NFL’s leading receiver. The Bills also called up wide receiver Jake Kumerow from their practice squad.’

‘The Oklahoma product missed games in Week 7 and Week 8 before returning to the field in Week 9, but he played only 14 snaps before leaving with an injury and has not played since. NFL Network reports that Ford’s timeline to return is three to four months but that he is expected to make a full recovery.’

‘Sweeney is the first NFL player known to have been diagnosed with myocarditis this season. Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez was diagnosed with the condition earlier in the year after contracting COVID-19.’

‘After faking a jet sweep to Isaiah McKenzie on first-and-10 from the Cardinals’ 14-yard line, the Bills ran the exact same play on second down — or so it seemed.’

‘Kroft has statistically been the team’s best tight end this season, with 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Without him, the Bills will rely heavily on 2019 third-round pick Dawson Knox.’

‘Tannenbaum was not the only critic of the trade. With the 2020 draft class projected to be one of the deepest receiver classes in league history, many analysts felt Buffalo could have saved money by drafting a receiver with the 22nd overall pick — which the Vikings did, selecting Justin Jefferson (34 catches, 627 yards, 3 TDs).’

‘In honor of Allen’s grandmother, Bills fans donated money to Oishei Children’s Hospital, mostly in increments of $17, representing Allen’s jersey number. The donations began Sunday night; as of Wednesday afternoon, the hospital had received more than $300,000.’

‘Oishei Children’s Hospital thanked its donors and sent its condolences to Allen’s family. As of Monday afternoon, the hospital is still accepting donations.’