‘Erie County Sheriff’s deputies, East Aurora Police, New York State police and emergency personnel responded to the area of Stewart Court near Route 20A for a small plane crash at around noon Thursday. The crash happened near a home owned by Buffalo Bills player Dion Dawkins.’
BillsBeat - December 20, 2024
Well, well, well. How the AFC East turntables
‘So while Maye looks promising, he isn’t surrounded by much talent. That’s evident by the Patriots 3-11 record. But the Bills aren’t overlooking their opponent despite the -14.5 betting line.’
Dion Dawkins reflects following deadly plane crash near his property
‘”I was in the hot tub, getting ready for practice,” Dawkins said. “The security that’s on site alerted me, and all the cameras and all the stuff was … going bizarre. The biggest point about it is that I just hope that the pilot’s family is OK. I hope that they’re doing all right, because somebody lost their life today.”‘
Attention all Josh Allen look-alikes, there's a contest this weekend
‘Happening on Saturday, Dec. 21 at Buffalo Riverworks, the Lucky Wing will be hosting a Josh Allen look-alike contest.’
Pilot dies in plane crash near Dion Dawkins' home in Erie County
‘The plane crashed in a wooded area, killing the pilot, who was the only person on-board, according to the East Aurora Police Department.’
'Totally different than any team I've been on' | Vibes are right in Bills' locker room while team stays focused on New England
‘”Their record could easily be flipped,” S Cole Bishop said. “You just got to prepare as if they’re undefeated. I mean, you’re preparing every week the same.”‘
BillsBeat - December 19, 2024
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‘“I would say yes, for the fact is, you know, we have a playoff spot locked up,” Allen said. “We didn’t have to wait until one of the final weeks to do it. But again, I just think throughout my time I’ve been here having fun, making sure I’m coming to this building, having a smile on my face when everybody sees me, it’s I’m making sure I say hello and dap them up and let them know how much I love being here.”‘
Mark Gaughan: Bills deserve credit for being No. 1 in the NFL at what they're not doing. We explain here
‘The No. 1 way the Bills can stub their toe – by far – over the final three weeks is by handing inferior opponents turnovers.’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen has been exceptional. The Bills can keep it up ... with these caveats. Take a look
‘Allen’s execution Sunday was another astounding example of a quarterback who has developed the totality of his football talents. There was a time when Allen was known as a player who turned over the football more than anyone else in the NFL. In order to change, he had to embrace different philosophies and make decisions on every play that were different from when he entered the NFL. That takes will power, deep self-reflection and an openness that few great quarterbacks possess.’
Josh Allen's historic hot streak makes Bills one of the NFL's top ratings draws
‘When the schedule is released each year, most eyes dart to the primetime games. But aside from holiday games — Allen has played on Thanksgiving three times — the marquee games, the ones that draw the biggest ratings, are ones in the 4:25 p.m. window on Sundays.’
Thursday's New England Coverage
Are the Drake Maye/Josh Allen comparisons valid? The Patriots can only hope so. (Boston Globe)
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo insists his focus is on the Bills, not his job security (Boston Globe)
The Krafts need to open up the wallet and make some first-class hires — including someone to replace Jerod Mayo (Boston Globe)
Callahan: Can Patriots’ Drake Maye catch Bills’ Josh Allen as one of the NFL’s best? (Boston Herald)
Drake Maye-Josh Allen: Patriots rookie QB playing even better as a rookie (Boston Herald)
Patriots missing two key defenders in first practice before Bills matchup (Boston Herald)
How Patriots HC Jerod Mayo addressed job security amid 3-11 season (Boston Herald)
Patriots add veteran wide receiver for final three games of 2024 season (Boston Herald)
Patriots rookie Javon Baker reveals harrowing details of off-field concussion (Boston Herald)
Patriots get good and bad news at practice Wednesday before Bills game (Boston Herald)
Patriots WR apologizes for critical post-game comments after Arizona loss (Boston Herald)
Patriots vet offers honest look inside locker room (Springfield Republican)
With Drake Maye, Patriots should follow Bills’ Josh Allen plan | Mark Daniels (Springfield Republican)
Jerod Mayo has fallen and can’t get up | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
Josh Allen raves about Patriots QB Drake Maye (Springfield Republican)
Electric Patriots ballcarrier sidelined by new injury (Springfield Republican)
Patriots sign veteran wide receiver to practice squad (Springfield Republican)
Patriots defender talks up Josh Allen as MVP, and Drake Maye comparisons (Springfield Republican)
Patriots rookie WR suffered concussion in car accident (Springfield Republican)
Why young WR apologized to Patriots coach (Springfield Republican)
Drake Maye explains why Patriots are ‘backing’ Jerod Mayo (Springfield Republican)
Jerod Mayo reacts to report about job security as Patriots coach (Springfield Republican)
Ex-Patriot says thought of Bill Belichick with Jets was twisted, but fun (Springfield Republican)
What’s been Jerod Mayo’s ‘biggest blunder’ in 2024? Patriots legend weighs in (Springfield Republican)
Mailbag: Should the Patriots fire Jerod Mayo? (Springfield Republican)
Leadership void: Pats have no voice (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Drake Maye Defends Patriots Coach Jerod Mayo Amid Job Security Questions (SI)
12 Patriots listed on first injury report ahead of Week 26 matchup vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Patriots sign former Chargers WR ahead of Week 16 matchup (The Sporting News)
Former Patriots QB blames Bill Belichick for Jerod Mayo’s struggles (The Sporting News)
How Drake Maye Feels About Comparisons To Bills Star Josh Allen (NESN)
Top NFL Insider Weighs In On Mike Vrabel-Patriots Speculation (NESN)
Patriots Shouldn’t Make Same Mistake Again After Mike Vrabel Reported Interest (NESN)
Josh Allen Offers Assessment Of Patriots Rookie QB Drake Maye (NESN)
How Drake Maye, Patriots Reacted To Speculation On Jerod Mayo’s Job (NESN)
Patriots Wideout Reveals He Issued Apology After Criticizing Game Plan (NESN)
NFL Rumors: This GM Thought To Be Atop Mike Vrabel’s Wishlist (NESN)
Patriots Add Veteran Wideout Before Bills Matchup (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Mike Vrabel Has These Coordinators In Mind For Next Job (NESN)
How Patriots’ Jerod Mayo Responded To Reports About Uncertain Future (NESN)
Mike Vrabel To Patriots? NFL Insider Shares Notable Insight (NESN)
Would Firing Jerod Mayo Be Best For Patriots QB Drake Maye? (NESN)
Mics Caught Jerod Mayo Calling Out NFL In Patriots’ Latest Loss (NESN)
Can Drake Maye join Josh Allen as a top-five QB? Curran, Giardi discuss (NBC Sports Boston)
Hoyer: This Drake Maye play vs. Cardinals was ‘Josh Allen-esque” (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future (NBC Sports Boston)
Drake Maye gives candid answer to Josh Allen comparisons (NBC Sports Boston)
How likely is a Vrabel-Patriots reunion? Curran, Breer share intel (NBC Sports Boston)
Maye backs Mayo, says ‘the winning is coming’ for Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
Mayo shows tone change in response to questions about Patriots future (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots add veteran wide receiver to practice squad (NBC Sports Boston)
Jerod Mayo ducks questions about assurances of job security by Krafts (WEEI-FM)
Patriots begin week with 12 players on injury report (WBZ-FM)
Patriots add veteran wide receiver to practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Shocking: A Patriots wide receiver has taken accountability for his own actions (WBZ-FM)
David Andrews: I’m doing all of this to try and make it back (WBZ-FM)
Albert Breer: We still don’t know the Patriots identity under Jerod Mayo (WBZ-FM)
Drake Maye gushes about Josh Allen: “What a special player” (WBZ-TV)
Kayshon Boutte apologizes for his critical comments on Patriots’ offensive play-calling (WBZ-TV)
Jerod Mayo had a different tone when asked about his job security on Wednesday (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 16 news, notes, and fun facts (WBZ-TV)
Week 16 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Patriots Sign WR Alex Erickson to the Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Transcripts: Head Coach Jerod Mayo and Quarterback Drake Maye Press Conferences 12/18 (Patriots.com)
Bills QB Josh Allen credits fiancee Hailee Steinfeld with influencing his MVP-caliber season
‘“When you’re in this world that we’re in, and a lot of people pulling at you and a lot of sources of ups and downs of a roller coaster, and you have that one stable person that you can rely on and go home and hug and get a laugh no matter what, I think that’s dope,” Dawkins said. “And that’s what I think is going on.”’
Josh Allen’s Downfield Dime Shows Why He’s the MVP Favorite
‘Once Allen set up, he had two options. He could try to throw an intermediate ball to Mack Hollins (No. 13). Or, he could load up and go for the deep ball to Coleman, who was locked up in tight coverage by corner Khalil Dorsey (No. 30).’
Bills QB Josh Allen named MVP by NFL executives in a landslide
‘Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Allen received 22 of 27 votes from executives to win MVP.’
The real MVP of the Buffalo Bills is Hailee Steinfeld
‘”The fact that Josh is having fun, bro, we’re all having fun,” Dawkins said. “And I don’t wanna keep bringing energy to it but I’m telling you when you have a strong female behind you and when you’re in the right mental space of going home and everything’s peaceful and going into your cell phone and seeing a heart in your phone… there’s something about [Josh] having fun because everything around him is right.”‘