Week 16: Patriots' Game Preparation - Inactives Announced with EJ Gaines Out

[Bangarang]

49 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

 

The much anticipated return of Colt Anderson! Try not to blink or you’ll miss him being sidelined with an injury again.

[psuscott16]

50 minutes ago, PaattMaann said:

 

great...dream scenario. barf 

 

The Pats most likely not getting a Home AFC Championship game would make me smile

[LABILLBACKER]

35 minutes ago, psuscott16 said:

 

The Pats most likely not getting a Home AFC Championship game would make me smile

I'm just enjoying the growing distraction that is blowing up on LA radio talk shows regarding the Brady/Guerrero trainer controversy. 

Edited December 20, 2017 by LABILLBACKER

[Clyde Smith]

1 hour ago, Juice_32 said:

Honest question...has Colt Anderson been on the team for 10 years and never actually played in a game?

I was thinking the same. I can't think of a time he really made a difference in a game.

[26CornerBlitz]

LESEAN MCCOY: "PLAY SMART FOOTBALL" (6:17)
Running Back LeSean McCoy addressed the media after practice Wednesday topics include; his selection to the 2018 Pro Bowl, facing the New England Patriots two times in a month, and being in a tight playoff race.

 

TYROD TAYLOR: "THIS COMMUNITY DESERVES THE PLAYOFFS" (6:12)
The Bills quarterback talks about the upcoming rematch with the Patriots, staying focused on this week, and the opportunity that lies ahead.

[hemma]

Branch out should help our run game.  

One less fatty to block.

[26CornerBlitz]

Mad Minute: Bills vs. Patriots (1:28)

The "Good Morning Football" crew talks about what to watch for in the Bills vs. Patriots Week 16 matchup.

 

Fox Sports Score Prediction: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/boxscore?id=8269&type=8

 

 

 

[buffaloboyinATL]

3 hours ago, SWATeam said:

This is actually a big deal.  Branch is very important against the run.

I agree. He plays extra hard against the Bills as well. This is good news.

[26CornerBlitz]

Patriots - Bills Injury Report: Week 16

The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills announce the following player injuries and practice participation.

 

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DL Alan Branch - Knee
RB Rex Burkhead - Knee

 

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
RB Brandon Bolden - Groin
WR Chris Hogan - Shoulder
DB Brandon King - Hamstring
DL Eric Lee - Ankle
WR Matthew Slater - Hamstring
LB Kyle Van Noy - Calf
OT LaAdrian Waddle - Ankle
RB James White - Ankle

 

FULL PARTICIPATION
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BUFFALO BILLS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
LB Lorenzo Alexander - Rest
WR Kelvin Benjamin - Knee
CB E.J. Gaines - Knee
WR Andre Holmes - Neck
TE Nick O'Leary - Back
DT Kyle Williams - Groin

 

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
TE Charles Clay - Knee
RB LeSean McCoy - Knee
G John Miller - Ankle
WR Deonte Thompson - Back

 

FULL PARTICIPATION
QB Nate Peterman - Concussion

[3rdand12]

5 hours ago, Clyde Smith said:

I was thinking the same. I can't think of a time he really made a difference in a game.

anyone concerned about our dear departed Eric Lee up against our Pro Bowl alternates ; Jordan Mills and on the inside ; Vlad Ducasse ?

 who is Colts Andersons again ?

[Big C]

28 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said:

anyone concerned about our dear departed Eric Lee up against our Pro Bowl alternates ; Jordan Mills and on the inside ; Vlad Ducasse ?

 who is Colts Andersons again ?

 

Special teamer who has been on the roster since last season, where he also went to injured reserve in October. Good special teams guy, nothing more. 

[26CornerBlitz]

CBS Sports ATS: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks

 

 

CBS Sports Straight: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/16

 

[26CornerBlitz]

SI NFL ATS Picks: https://www.si.com/nfl-pick-em-pool-against-the-spread-ats-expert-picks

 

 

SI NFL Straight Picks: https://www.si.com/nfl-expert-game-picks-peter-king-sports-illustrated-mmqb-staff

 

Much on the line for Bills vs. nemesis Patriots (0:55)

Damien Woody and Darren Woodson say the Patriots will beat the Bills in Week 16, hurting Buffalo's playoff chances.

Edited December 21, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

11. TYROD TAYLOR, BUFFALO BILLS – 83.4 OVERALL GRADE

 

1. TOM BRADY, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS – 95.1 OVERALL GRADE

Brady took the league lead in big-time throws as he showed off impressive downfield accuracy throughout the game. He officially finished 5-for-8 for 148 yards on deep (20-plus yard) passes, and that’s not including two other pinpoint deep throws that were negated by penalties. It wasn’t all perfect as Brady forced a pass under heavy pressure that was intercepted and he missed a few other throws, but his downfield ball location was the story and it earned him Western & Southern QB of the Week honors.

 

 

 

 

NFL Playoffs 2018: The formula for beating the Patriots for every AFC contender

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The New England Patriots are once again the favorites to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. They've done it seven times since 2001, and in order to prevent the defending champs from having an opportunity at going back-to-back for the first time since 2003 and 2004, one of the other AFC contenders is going to have to knock them off before they get there. 

Of course, that's easier said than done. That's why, in the space below, we're going to attempt to explore how each team that remains in the playoff race would beat the Patriots, if they were actually able to do it.

 

Bills: Run It Down Their Throats

This one's easy: it's all about Shady McCoy. Still one of the NFL's most slippery and versatile weapons out of the backfield, McCoy is capable of breaking big plays and/or repeatedly ripping off clock-killing runs for an entire afternoon. He's single-handedly won games before, and he could do it again in the right circumstance. (Side note: if it happens to be snowing for this game, don't bet against McCoy.) 

 

Buffalo's rush offense has dropped off badly this year from where it was during 2015 and 2016, but they still rank very high in open field yards and generating long runs. If the blocking coalesces correctly, it could lead to a big day for McCoy. Of course, Tyrod Taylor's mobility helps on that front, and if the defense starts collapsing on McCoy, he can take off with the ball around the end. 

Edited December 21, 2017 by 26CornerBlitz

[26CornerBlitz]

 

[Worstcaseontario]

We need Greg Williams to give the team a hype up speech and maybe a fat bounty on Gronk, get it done OBD

[Clyde Smith]

2 minutes ago, Worstcaseontario said:

We need Greg Williams to give the team a hype up speech and maybe a fat bounty on Gronk, get it done OBD

Or get Mike Mularky back here to take the guys out for hotdogs.

[26CornerBlitz]

RICHIE INCOGNITO: "IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A GOAL OF MINE" (13:56)
Bills guard Richie Incognito joined the show to discuss being named to his fourth Pro Bowl.

 

MICAH HYDE: "IT'S A BLESSING" (3:37)
Bills S Micah Hyde spoke with the media in the locker room following Wednesday's practice, topics include; being picked up by the Bills in the off-season, being apart of the organization, and how he found out he got into the Pro Bowl.

 

WATCH: BILLS PREP FOR NEW ENGLAND (1:21)
QB Tyrod Taylor and RB LeSean McCoy speak to the degree of preparation that's required when playing against New England.

 

BILLS TODAY: GROUNDSWELL OF PRO BOWL SUPPORT FOR POYER

Here's the Bills news of note for Dec. 21st.

[plenzmd1]

58% of the money on Pats..that's really low for the Pats. Maybe a good sign!!!!

 

Benn playing with some parlay odds at Bovada with some of the games we really care about this week.

 I play all teams to win straight up, so no points involved

 

2 teamer... Jets-Bils..19-1

3 teamer..  Jets, Bills , Colts 119-1 

 

That last one is no doubt worth a ten spot no?

[26CornerBlitz]

RICHIE INCOGNITO: "CONTROL THE OFFENSE" (3:17)
Bills G Richie Incognito spoke with the media in the locker room following Wednesday's practice, topics include; his thoughts on getting into his third straight Pro Bowl, thanking Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula for the opportunity to play in Buffalo, and getting points on the board this Sunday against the New England Patriots.

 

TRE'DAVIOUS WHITE: "I'M A COMPETITOR" (9:39)
Bills CB Tre'Davious White spoke with the media in the locker room following Wednesday's practice, topics include; staying focused, playing sound defense, and playing the Sunday against New England Patriots.