Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘“We had an outside linebacker in Matt Milano who has been very, very productive in that role,” said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. “We didn’t know if A.J. could do some of the things that we ask Matt to do, but as we’ve gotten more comfortable with him and he’s gotten more comfortable in our system, we’ve seen him play some much-improved football. That’s a credit to A.J. just sticking with it and making himself available and then when his number is called, making those plays that are there for him to make.”’

‘“It means everything to me,” Bass said of the way the organization remained confident in his ability after a start that saw him miss two chip shots from 34 and 38 yards on opening day against the Jets, an extra point against the Raiders, a 48-yarder against the Chiefs, and then 45- and 37-yarders in the second game against the Jets.’

‘“I know what type of player that I am,” Klein said. “I know what to expect from myself, and I know what this defense expects from me. I hold myself to a high standard. So outside noise and whatever anybody else says about me really doesn’t faze me. I don’t look into stuff, I don’t read articles. I’m my own worst critic, so for me it’s just constant improvement and trying to look forward. I don’t have time to listen to outside noise. We’re on a mission here, and I’m just doing my best to accomplish that goal.”’

‘The 49ers have essentially been chased out of their home facility in Santa Clara County in northern California because county officials have now banned “all recreational activities that involve physical contact or close proximity to persons outside one’s household.”’

‘Thankfully for the Bills, they were playing a team that specializes in finding ways to lose, and when the gun sounded, the Bills were on the positive end of a 27-17 score that improved their record to 8-3 and kept them one game ahead of the pesky Miami Dolphins in the AFC East.’

‘The Bills are now 4-0 coming off their bye week under Sean McDermott. Maybe that’s just a coincidence, but I think it shows that he and his staff do a decent job of self-scouting with the time off and his team comes back ready to play. Now, this wasn’t the cleanest performance you’ll ever see, but as Allen alluded to, they got the win and that’s what matters most.’

‘My pick: Bills 31, Chargers 24.’

‘Ford has battled knee and ankle injuries this season and he had played in only one of the last four games, 14 snaps against Seattle before getting hurt and having to come out. However, it seemed he had a chance to return to the lineup before this season-ending setback.’

‘This was just the 11th game in franchise history, and 60 years later the Bills, thankfully, have never done what they did on this crazy, snowy day in Denver.’

‘While it took Allen into his third season to find his bearings in the NFL and prove his doubters wrong, Herbert has done so in the first nine games of his career.’

‘Running back Terry Miller ranks as one of the top first-round draft busts in Buffalo Bills history, which is saying something given this team’s history. But on this day in his rookie season of 1978, the No. 5 overall pick was part of a record-breaking performance.’

‘You can’t tell me that playing Jon Feliciano at center, meaning both Brian Winters and Ike Boettger are at the guard spots, is the best way to go for the Bills.’

‘The rest of the team managed only 49 offensive yards against the NFC’s top-ranked defense with quarterback Gary Marangi playing in place of injured Joe Ferguson.’

‘As the Bills sat out Week 11 resting on their bye, the still burning sting of their incredible loss to Arizona on the now infamous Hail Murray was mercifully eased just a bit by what happened over the weekend.’

‘Not that the Bills aren’t used to this. If there’s one thing the Bills might lead the league in during their 61-year history, its inexplicable losses that wind up with forever nicknames. Wide Right, Music City Miracle, now the Hail Murray. I’m probably missing a couple others.’