‘“You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to make the playoffs in the Los Angeles Rams and they came out ready to play,” Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen said. “And, maybe we didn’t have that type of urgency.”’
BillsBeat - December 13, 2024
Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills
‘Key matchup – Buffalo’s passing game against Detroit’s secondary. Allen has been nearly unstoppable and the Lions have struggled to stop many teams from gaining a lot of yards with passes and penalties for pass interference.’
Buffalo Bills cancel practice after 30 inches of snowfall
‘A travel ban went into effect in parts of Western New York, including Orchard Park — where the team’s facility and stadium are located — prohibiting driving on the roads. Blowing snow is a major concern with speed around 23 mph, per the National Weather Service (NWS), and gusts as high as 40 mph.’
'The NFL Today' in Detroit: James Brown talks Lions vs. Bills, potential Super Bowl preview, Josh Allen's rise
‘But at this point in time, Josh Allen is showing that he still has a tremendous upside yet to be attained in his game. I’ve never poo-pooed players, but it’s clear that when you’ve got a diva wide receiver that you’ve gotta keep happy, he may have been forcing some things [in past years.] Now, he can go wherever the open person is. And when they’re not there, he is still a one-man Paul Bunyan wrecking crew. He is willing his team across the goal line. … [And] let’s give Sean McDermott his credit. That man knows how to coach.”‘
Lions vs. Bills: How Josh Allen handles this part of Detroit DC Aaron Glenn's scheme will determine showdown
‘This game will be decided by how brilliantly Bills quarterback Josh Allen plays against Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his second-ranked scoring defense (18.0 points per game allowed this season), particularly when they blitz.’
Weather Forces Bills to Cancel Practice Days Before Critical Showdown With Lions
‘The Bills were forced to cancel practice Thursday due to a winter storm bearing down on the Buffalo area, they announced Thursday afternoon. The team’s official social media channels then posted a picture of Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. covered in snow.’
Bills Owner Terry Pegula Gives Heartbreaking Reason Team Misses Wife, Co-Owner Kim
‘”We all miss her, especially I do. She was always the personal part of it, sending out Christmas cards, making cookies for the coaches. She’d be up at 3 o’clock in the morning every Sunday when we played making cookies for the coaches. We all miss that.”‘
Could Sean McDermott’s game management cost the Bills a shot at the title?
‘It’s nice of Brady to take the blame there. But this is what head coaches are for. McDermott, who is not a playcaller, has to step in to override his coordinators when they can’t see the bigger picture. McDermott let the mistake happen.’
Bills enter Week 15 vs. Lions with immediate disadvantage due to severe weather
‘The Bills couldn’t have in-person practice on Thursday due to heavy snow preventing travel in the area, and instead met virtually. And as Alex Brasky said on X, the Bills may not have an actual practice this week ahead of their matchup with Detroit.’
Super Bowl Preview?! Breaking down the Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions
‘Detroit has won 11 straight games, but the Bills are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Rams, and using their most recent game as a reality check.’
Searching for Bills-Lions tickets? They won't be cheap
‘Put it this way: one standing-room only ticket starts at $315, before fees, on the secondary market, as of Thursday night.’
Bills playoff tickets go on sale
‘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.’
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.’
BillsBeat - December 12, 2024
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.”’