‘Liuget was suspended four games by the league in 2018 for violating its policy on performance-enhancing drugs. According to the original lawsuit, Liuget said his ex-trainer, Ian Danney, lied about using an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory to treat the then-Los Angeles Charger’s foot pain.’
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NFL probing Bills’ injury reporting on DE Jerry Hughes
‘The NFL’s policy states that “all players who have reportable injuries must be listed on the Practice Report, even if the player takes all the reps in practice, and even if the team is certain that he will play in the upcoming game.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen says wild-card loss ‘on my shoulders’
‘”Every loss is personal, and if I can go out there and execute differently — hindsight is 20/20, but there’s some things we should have hit on,” said Allen, who is in his second season. “I put that on my shoulders, especially with how well our defense played today. Teams go how their quarterbacks usually go, and I’ve got to be better for this team.”‘
Josh Allen catches first career touchdown pass to give Buffalo Bills lead
‘Two plays later, Allen faked a handoff to running back Frank Gore before tossing it to receiver John Brown for what appeared to be a reverse. Instead, Brown lofted the ball back to a wide open Allen, who trotted into the end zone for his first career reception.’
Bills look for first playoff win since 1995 vs. Texans in AFC wild-card game
‘Key matchup: Watson vs. the Bills’ zone coverage. Buffalo has a zone-heavy defense (54% of defensive snaps). Look for the Texans to influence underneath defenders on leveled routes to create intermediate coverage voids for Watson. That leads to open window throws to wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on deep, in-breaking routes to the middle of the field. Read more.’
Bills cornerback Levi Wallace out with ankle injury
‘The second-year corner fell awkwardly after grabbing his first career interception off a deflected pass and received medical attention on the field before being helped to the sideline. Unable to put any weight on his right leg, Wallace was carted to the locker room from there.’
Bills torch Patriots with 53-yard TD pass to John Brown
‘Brown shook free of Defensive Player of the Year candidate Stephon Gilmore with a double move, caught the pass behind safety Devin McCourty and sprinted untouched to the other end zone for his sixth touchdown of the season. The play gave Allen and Brown a league-leading four touchdowns that traveled 20 or more air yards.’
Bills strike with TD pass to 320-pound lineman Dion Dawkins
‘Dawkins (2) joins Donald Penn (4) as the only other offensive lineman with multiple TD receptions over the past 10 seasons.’
Bills QB Josh Allen’s selfie with fans finds home at Buffalo art museum
‘The gallery framed a screenshot of Wilson’s tweet and posted the proof Tuesday morning. Kmitch couldn’t believe it and shared the update with anyone who would listen. He and Abbas vowed to go take a picture with the framed tweet when the gallery reopens in January.’
Buffalo Bills’ Tyler Kroft scored game-winning TD on same route he broke foot on
‘The play marked the fifth catch and first touchdown of the season for Kroft, who missed two games and all of training camp with a broken foot. Ironically, the play was the same type of route he ran when he broke the foot during the Bills’ first session of organized training activities in May.’
Bills give Sean McDermott second playoff berth of first 3 seasons
‘”They had a plan, and their plan was to get guys here that can learn, can adapt and can believe in what the coaches are preaching,” Dawkins said. “Three years, two playoffs — it’s special. We have a group of dudes that people bond with and love, it’s just a brotherhood.”‘
Bills player gets look at Ravens coach’s notes
‘White only got a few seconds to look through the notes before they were taken by a referee.’
A breakfast renaissance: Flutie Flakes returning after 20 years
‘Maybe, he thought, they’d sell a few thousand boxes. Instead, they sold 2.3 million. Now, 20 years later, Flutie Flakes are making a comeback to once again try to raise money for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.’
John Brown’s TD pass to Devin Singletary highlights Bills’ big first half
‘According to Elias, Brown is the first non-quarterback to throw a TD pass on Thanksgiving since Dan Reeves did so with the Cowboys on Nov. 23, 1967. That was a 74-yard TD pass to Lance Rentzel.’
Buffalo Bills’ Cole Beasley has best showing of season in 1st game back in Dallas
‘”I’m just glad I’m in a place coaches believe in me, teammates believe in me and they give me opportunities to do what I do,” he said. “I was telling everybody before the game, I’m just glad I’m on this side while we’re here.”‘