‘“Nothing has changed from him getting that deal,” wide receiver Cole Beasley said. “He still plays as if he’s hungry to try and get another deal. He’s been doing a good job for us. He’s a very vocal guy when we’re out there. He keeps us going in the huddle throughout the game, the highs and lows. It’s good to have players like that.”’
Archives for November 25, 2020
Will Zack Moss carry more load as Bills push to improve ground game?
‘“I feel like the bye week helped clear up some things,” Singletary said after Tuesday’s practice. “Let us reset. The run game is a big emphasis on getting it going. We’ve been working on it since Week 1. Of course, it hasn’t been going the way we’ve wanted it to, but we’re still working towards it.’
Bills’ John Brown, Dawson Knox not at practice Tuesday
‘Defensive end A.J. Epenesa, who has been sidelined with a concussion, was on the field in a red, noncontact jersey. Taiwan Jones, who has been out with a hamstring injury, remains out.’
Bills’ Week 15 game against Denver Broncos set for Saturday, Dec. 19
‘Of Buffalo’s remaining six games, just two of them have customary 1 p.m. Sunday starts – this week at home against the Los Angeles Chargers and the Week 17 season finale at Bills Stadium against Miami. In between, the Bills play on Monday Night Football twice (in Week 13 at San Francisco and Week 16 at New England) on Sunday Night Football (in Week 14 at home against Pittsburgh) and on Saturday against the Broncos.’
Steve Tasker, Cornelius Bennett make Hall of Fame semifinalist list
‘It’s the first time as a semifinalist for Bennett, who retired after the 2000 season. Bennett starred for the Bills from 1987 to 1995, then played three seasons with Atlanta and two with Indianapolis.’
Five things to watch as Josh Allen and Bills make their push for AFC East title
‘You can’t tell me that playing Jon Feliciano at center, meaning both Brian Winters and Ike Boettger are at the guard spots, is the best way to go for the Bills.’
Nov. 25 Bills game of the day: O.J. sets single-game record in Thanksgiving loss to Lions
‘The rest of the team managed only 49 offensive yards against the NFC’s top-ranked defense with quarterback Gary Marangi playing in place of injured Joe Ferguson.’
20 Buffalo Bills thoughts before final 6 games: Unpacking Mitch Morse situation
‘One of the most popular narratives making the rounds was that Sean McDermott was protecting his franchise center. After all, Morse – in the second year of a 4-year, $44.5 million contract that made him the NFL’s highest-paid center when he signed with the Bills in 2019 – had suffered the fifth documented concussion of his career two weeks earlier in a win against the New England Patriots. He only played three snaps in that game before suffering the injury.’
Bills-Broncos, Panthers-Packers Set For Dec. 19 Doubleheader
‘Normally, the NFL has that Saturday to itself. The league will have some competition that day with the Big 12, Big Ten and SEC championship games scheduled for that Saturday, and the SEC may have other games postponed by the coronavirus pandemic being played that day.’
Bills activate Josh Norman from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The addition of Norman back to the roster means the Bills now have 52 of the maximum 53 roster spots accounted for. Cornerback Cam Lewis and linebacker Tyrel Dodson are both eligible to come off of Injured Reserve list this week, while linebacker Matt Milano is eligible to be activated from I.R. next week.’
Bills get 4:30 p.m. Saturday slot versus Denver in Week 15
‘The Bills get picked for a late-season Saturday game for the second year in a row. Last year, the Bills were slotted to play their Week 16 matchup with the Patriots in Foxboro on a Saturday, also in the 4:30 p.m. time slot.’
Bills activate Josh Norman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Norman was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list along with three of his teammates after the team was informed he tested positive for COVID-19 on November 14.’
Bills’ Sweeney develops side effect of COVID-19
‘”The risk of developing myocarditis is more likely related to the severity of the corona illness,” said Doctor Vishal Parikh, an Advanced Heart Failure Provider for Rochester Regional Health.’
Bills Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos set for Saturday Dec. 19
‘The Bills have six games remaining in the regular season, as of now only two are scheduled to be played at 1 p.m. on a Sunday.’
Doctor explains COVID-related heart condition that sidelined Bills TE for rest of season
‘The long-term effects of it after COVID are unknown, but the doctor says in general, most people heal fairly well.’
Bills Week 15 game against Broncos moved to Saturday, Dec. 19
‘The game, originally set for December 20 will now be played the day before on December 19.’
Bills’ Jordan Poyer talks ‘Hail Murray’ catch, moving onto Week 12
‘”I’ve played this game long enough to understand that you’re going to be on the bad end of some plays,” Poyer said. “You made a play. You move on. That’s the NFL. That’s football. At the end of the day, obviously, it hurt, but at the same time, you move on.”‘
Bills’ Tommy Sweeney develops heart condition from COVID-19, what a cardiologist says it is
‘Parikh says myocarditis is more likely to occur in someone who has a pre-existing lung or heart condition, or someone older who has diabetes or high blood pressure. That also includes someone who has a severe or moderately severe infection from COVID-19.’
Bills to play Denver Broncos on Saturday evening game
‘When the schedule was announced by the league in May, the game against the Broncos was set as “to be determined” and said to be played either Saturday, December 19 or Sunday, December 20.’
Bills at Broncos flexed to Saturday
‘Buffalo at Denver will now be an NFL Network broadcast. Kickoff is set for 4:30pm with the Packers-Panthers game following at 8pm.’
Bills Defense looks to play angry after bye
‘Frazier said the Bills looked at some of the runs so far this season that have really hurt the Bills and they’ve addressed how to fix their shortcomings.’
Dawkins on getting back to business after the bye
‘It was a low key week off for Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins.’
Edmunds on the Bills mindset for final stretch of regular season
‘With the Bills approaching the final stretch of the season Tremaine Edmunds says there’s still time to improve.’
Standout rookie Tyler Bass and what he brings to Buffalo
‘”He’s just goes out there and kicks the hell out of the ball,” said Beasley, “I admire the hell out of him for that.”
Bills playoff scenario: Better chance to chase bye or lose division?
‘Maaayyyyybe one of the two fall into range for Buffalo. While getting the two seed no longer includes a week off, it does guarantee a second home game in the playoffs. I’m very curious to see if Sean McDermott–or any NFL head coach–feels that carrot is reason enough to chase a move up to #2.’
Josh Norman activated from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Norman was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on November 14 with three other players. The corner is the last to be activated out of the four.’
Top 6 storylines fans need to follow for Bills vs. Chargers | Week 12
‘”We’ve really gone 10 straight weeks in addition to training camp without a break here,” McDermott explained. “I think the guys need some rest. I feel like again the rest is needed, with what we’ve been balancing with COVID and trying to play the season. Quite a few West Coast trips, too. Just been really proud of the way the guys have handled it.”‘
NFL sets a date and time for Bills at Broncos | Week 15
‘The Bills will play four consecutive nationally televised games in December starting Monday, Dec. 7 at San Francisco.’
Bills Today | Players get set for a new beginning heading into Week 12
‘”It’s good to get away and kind of reset and start over mentally,” Beasley said. “It almost feels like it’s a new season, a new beginning. This is one of the latest bye weeks I’ve had in my career I think. I actually like it better. You grind, grind, grind and then you get a bye week late. Now we have six games to go and you have time to refresh and get your legs back up underneath you. So we hopefully have some fresh legs for the next couple of weeks.”‘