‘Since those losses, teams have rued the occasions they presented Allen and the Bills with man coverage. Allen has gone 51 of 79 for 710 yards, with nine touchdowns and two interceptions and nobody learned their lesson like the Lions.’
BillsBeat - December 20, 2024
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the favorite for NFL MVP, but the Super Bowl is what he wants
‘Allen is a far cry from the player the Patriots saw in 2018-19, when he completed 52 and 58 percent of his passes and looked lost when trying to read a defense. Allen took off in 2020 when he remarkably improved to 69.2 percent, and has been one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks since.’
Friday's New England Coverage
Reeling Patriots get the worst possible greeting on Sunday: Josh Allen, at the pinnacle of his powers (Boston Globe)
Bob Kraft is stubborn, so it’s doubtful that he fires Jerod Mayo after this dismal season, and other thoughts (Boston Globe)
Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the favorite for NFL MVP, but the Super Bowl is what he wants (Boston Globe)
Patriots are placing defensive tackle Christian Barmore on the non-football illness list (Boston Globe)
Callahan: Patriots’ potential coordinators in 2025 and more Week 16 thoughts (Boston Herald)
Patriots injury report brings good news ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots place Christian Barmore back on non-football illness list with recurring symptoms (Boston Herald)
Patriots coordinator ‘wouldn’t read too much into’ defensive dropoff (Boston Herald)
Patriots OC sees ‘similar qualities’ between Drake Maye, Bills’ Josh Allen (Boston Herald)
Patriots could use more players with Antonio Gibson’s mindset (Boston Herald)
Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt hasn’t met with Krafts since viral clip criticizing play-calling (Boston Herald)
Patriots DL Christian Barmore missing at practice Thursday, veteran starter returns (Boston Herald)
Callahan: Can Patriots’ Drake Maye catch Bills’ Josh Allen as one of the NFL’s best? (Boston Herald)
Is Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt about to walk the plank? | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
5 players who are future building blocks for Patriots (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski endorses Bill Belichick following UNC hiring (Springfield Republican)
Patriots safety returns after missing Wednesday’s practice (Springfield Republican)
Patriots place standout DT Christian Barmore back on reserve/NFI list (Springfield Republican)
Why is the Patriots defense no longer a top-10 unit? (Springfield Republican)
Alex Van Pelt says no harm, no foul on Patriots receiver criticizing him (Springfield Republican)
Patriots ownership hasn’t cleared air with coach after viral video (Springfield Republican)
Patriots coach reacts to Jerod Mayo’s controversial comment (Springfield Republican)
Patriots place Barmore on illness list after symptoms return (Nashua Telegraph)
Patriots placing Christian Barmore back on non-football list (ESPN)
Patriots place Christian Barmore on non-football illness list after DT experiences ‘recurring symptoms’ (CBS Sports)
Patriots Place Standout DT Christian Barmore on NFI List After Blood Clot Symptoms (SI)
Patriots Thursday injury report is good news for two players in Week 16 (The Sporting News)
Patriots place DL Christian Barmore on NFI list after experiencing concerning symptoms (The Sporting News)
Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt shares reaction to Jerod Mayo seemingly throwing him under the bus (The Sporting News)
Patriots WR apologized for criticizing Alex Van Pelt’s game plan after recent loss (The Sporting News)
Patriots rookie wide receiver was involved in ‘bad car accident’ (The Sporting News)
Patriots Release Scary Statement Regarding Christian Barmore (NESN)
Huge Patriots Problem Could Have Been Avoided With Common Sense (NESN)
Patriots Rumors: Update On Jerod Mayo’s Future Amid Public Outcries (NESN)
Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Drake Maye runs after criticism (NBC Sports Boston)
Ten potential Patriots to watch this weekend in the College Football Playoff (NBC Sports Boston)
McCourty picks starting five of ex-Patriots, hilariously roasts Edelman (NBC Sports Boston)
Christian Barmore back on NFI list due to medical setback (NBC Sports Boston)
Devin McCourty has a great story about Brad Stevens visiting Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots place Christian Barmore on NFI list due to ‘recurring symptoms’ (WEEI-FM)
Alex Van Pelt says Mayo was ‘taken out of context,’ has yet to speak with Krafts despite visible frustration (WEEI-FM)
Schefter: Replacing Jerod Mayo with Mike Vrabel is ‘a moot point right now’ (WEEI-FM)
Christian Barmore placed back on non-football illness list (WBZ-FM)
This or That: Fire the entire Patriots coaching staff… or keep everyone? (WBZ-FM)
Top NFL insider shares fresh update on Jerod Mayo’s job security (WBZ-FM)
Patriots place Christian Barmore back on non-football injured list (WBZ-TV)
Why Dan Roche asked Kendrick Bourne for his wife’s phone number (WBZ-TV)
Alex Van Pelt responds to Jerod Mayo’s comments, questions about QB runs for Drake Maye (WBZ-TV)
Drake Maye gushes about Josh Allen: “What a special player” (WBZ-TV)
Week 16 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Statement from the New England Patriots on DL Christian Barmore (Patriots.com)
One dead in plane crash near residence owned by Bills’ offensive lineman
‘Dawkins, 30, was at the Bills’ training facility Thursday, and was later listed as a nonparticipant for personal reasons. Dawkins told reporters he was in a hot tub preparing for a practice when he began to get alerts on his phone from his on-site security systems.’
Pilot killed in plane crash near NY home owned by Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins
‘He told reporters he does not reside in the home but his partner, Daiyaana Muhammad, was checking the mail at the time, ESPN reported.’
Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
‘It’s similar to what the Patriots used to do during a 19-year span in which they won 17 division titles and six Super Bowls. They essentially owned the Bills during that stretch by winning 34 of 38 meetings, including the first six following McDermott’s arrival in Buffalo in 2017.’
5-time defending AFC East champion Bills face Pats in 1st meeting of season between division rivals
‘Key matchup: Bills pass rush vs. Patriots O-line. Relying mostly on a four-man pass rush, Buffalo ranks 25th in the NFL in sacks per passing play, and faces an opponent that ranks 28th by allowing a sack for nearly every seven drop-backs. New England has allowed a combined 13 sacks in losing its past four outings.’
New York plane crash at Bills star's property leaves 1 dead, police say
‘The plane crashed between two properties and in “close proximity” to Dawkins’ house, Welch said. WKBW-TV reported it was Dawkins’ property, citing property records.’
One dead in plane crash near property owned by Bills' Dion Dawkins
‘Dawkins said that the residence is not where he lives but a property he owns in East Aurora, a suburb of Buffalo. His partner, Daiyaana Muhammad, was there checking mail. Dawkins was in the hot tub at the team facility preparing for practice when he received a phone call from security and then from Muhammad.’
Bills' Josh Allen set to pass Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh in NFL record book
‘In that game, Allen will likely pass current Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh in career passing yards. Allen needs 191 passing yards to pass Harbaugh, who threw for 26,288 yards during his 14-year career.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins Addresses Deadly Thursday Plane Crash Near His Property
‘”Tragedies happen all of the time. The biggest point about it is I hope that the pilot’s family is O.K.,” Dawkins said. “I hope that they’re doing alright, because somebody lost their life today for an accident, a mechanical thing, something. And I’m glad that my family is perfectly fine. For the family of that pilot, my prayers are out.”‘
Bills Troll Josh Allen With Funny Video After QB Named Sportsmanship Award Finalist
‘The Bills social media team is one of the most creative groups in the NFL. That continued after that news was announced as they had some of Allen’s teammates trolling him with some old highlights of the QB doing things that might hurt his chances in the sportsmanship race.’
Josh Allen Had Sweet Message About Hailee Steinfeld’s Role in His MVP-Caliber Year
‘“I’m just playing this game, the same game that I’ve been playing since I was a little kid. And that’s kind of what it comes down to,” he continued. “What I get to do is really fun, and I want to have as much fun as possible.”’
Buffalo Bills' rivals continue to prove how stupid and inept they are
‘The Patriots and Miami Dolphins are bad, but even so, they look like world beaters compared to the never ending clogged toilet known as the New York Jets.’
Dion Dawkins excused from Bills practice after plane crash near home
‘Dawkins was the only player on the team’s 53-man active roster who officially did not participate in practice. He did return to the facility later in the day and spoke with reporters.’