‘Home games are always special, but it’s even more exciting when an AFC East opponent comes to town. With the Bills and the Patriots sitting at a perfect 3-0 on the season, and both squads ranking in the top 10 in the NFL in both total offense and total defense, the Bills will look to extend their win streak to four. Their toughest test to date, here’s to the Bills banding together to circle the wagons.’
Archives for September 2019
Game predictions | Bills vs. Patriots in Week 4
‘Patriots 20, Bills 17.’
Bills Today: Buffalo must do this to beat New England according to Alexander
‘“It’s all about focusing on your job, focusing on your matchup and really executing. Go out there and play football and not worry about who’s standing across the line. Execute the job and do it at a high level.”’
Blitzing isn’t Bills’ MO, and that’s probably good vs. Tom Brady
‘“That’s kind of our philosophy – don’t give up big plays,” said Bills safety Jordan Poyer this week. “Make them drive the ball down the field. If they do, they do. If they’re able to drive the ball throwing hitches down the field, OK. Clap for them. Cool. That’s not going to beat us.”’
Bills should be angry and use it to their advantage vs. Patriots
‘This is an opportunity to make as loud a statement as the Bills have made in a long time. A loss doesn’t ruin their season, but a win could make a substantial difference to their hopes of reaching the postseason.’
Rochester couple will have 70,000 Bills fans as guests at halftime wedding ceremony
‘As part of its 100th-year celebration, the NFL challenged each of its 32 teams to come up with a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans. The Buffalo Bills’ idea involved a wedding at New Era Field … during halftime of a game. Seriously.’
Another Voice: Build a new stadium, but keep it in Orchard Park
‘Supporters of a downtown stadium hold out visions of transforming that part of Buffalo into a commercial magnet and a locus for big fan gatherings, citing Jurassic Park outside Scotiabank Arena in Toronto or a new development near the TD Garden in Boston. But those cities are far larger than Buffalo, with comprehensive transit systems, pedestrian cultures and bankable real estate that are absent here. It’s a crap shoot as to whether an expensive downtown stadium here can replicate anything like that.’
Jury renders rare guilty verdict against police officer in Achtyl case
‘Kenneth Achtyl, who bloodied the face of a Buffalo Bills fan, broke his nose and inflicted a concussion, was found guilty of reckless assault, official misconduct and falsifying business records for sanitizing a departmental report on his use of force.’
CBS pregame show to feature New Era Field wedding officiated by Kyle Williams
‘A network spokesman said the couple, Mackenzie Park and Jordan Binggeli, were interviewed and will be featured on Sunday’s edition of the pregame show “The NFL Today,” which airs at noon on WIVB-TV.’
5 players (other than Tom Brady) the Bills must win matchups against to beat the Patriots
‘Meaning, the Bills aren’t glossing over White because he’s a huge piece of New England’s offense, and all you have to do is look at his career splits. White, who sat out last week’s game against the Jets to be present for the birth of his child, has had more success against the Bills than he has against any another team.’
Buffalo Bills news: Devin Singletary’s status vs. Patriots; Frank Gore chimes in | Who’s out already
‘On Friday’s injury report Singletary was listed as questionable as he continues to work back from a hamstring injury suffered in a Week 2 win against the New York Giants. Singletary practiced on Thursday and Friday on a limited basis and Bills coach Sean McDermott said he was able to do some nice things and got some work in on Friday.’
Can Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley, TE Dawson Knox give Patriots taste of their own medicine? (7 things to watch in Week 4)
‘This could end up being the matchup of the game. Gilmore, the former Bills first-round pick, is among the best cornerbacks in the league and seems to shutdown the opposing offense’s top receiver weekly. Brown, a free agent addition to Buffalo this offseason, is off to a hot start in Buffalo. Through three weeks, Brown has 18 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown. Brown has shown he is much more than just a deep threat on the field as his entire route tree is pretty polished.’
Sciria: Bills, Jets, Giants going in different directions
‘So on paper, it looks like the Patriots will continue their mastery over the Bills, right? They should. But the Bills know this game doesn’t define their season. There’s still 12 games left after this weekend, a long way to go. The current Buffalo team, which has been assembled over the last few years shouldn’t be affected by that bad history. If the Bills can get off to a good start, build some confidence and get the crowd into it, they may be able to beat New England and actually make the AFC East more than a one-horse race.’
Kryk: Brady vs. Bills QBs in Buffalo? No contest
‘Hasn’t mattered which QB the Bills throw out there to square off against the visiting Brady. Every one so far has a losing record against the native Californian in games played in Buffalo.’
Patriots running back Brandon Bolden salutes the career of Bills counterpart Frank Gore
‘“I think it has been very remarkable that he has been able to stay healthy and everything like that. Hats off to him because he’s been doing it longer than any player I have known.”’