‘Expect the Pats to make Allen take the short-pass gains. Keep Allen from escaping the pocket, especially to the right. Invite the Bills to run the ball. Let’s see how much discipline Allen can show.’
Archives for December 3, 2021
Bills DT Star Lotulelei limited in return to practice
‘“I think we just need to see how it goes. It’s a little bit of uncharted territory, and it’s a little bit individually specific from what I’ve experienced this year and a half that we’ve been going through this, so we’ll just see what today looks like,” McDermott said. “They look like they’re trending in that good direction, but again, this will be my first real look at them today.”’
Frank Reich turning 60, invites fans to support his fight against sexual abuse of children
‘Reich and his wife, Linda, in 2019 founded the organization kNot Today to create awareness, initiate prevention strategies and assist in the rescue and healing of children who have been sexually abused and trafficked.’
Is the Bills run defense up for the task of stopping the potent Patriots?
‘Against two of the best running teams in the league – who undoubtedly have two of the best backs in the league in Tennessee’s Derrick Henry and Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor – the Bills got steamrolled. Henry gained 143 yards and scored three touchdowns and Taylor ran for 185 yards and had five touchdowns, four of them on the ground. Buffalo lost both games.’
Bills vs. Patriots live updates: Here’s what Sean McDermott and players are saying
‘He smiled like any quarterback would and said, “Beautiful. But you got to play in the elements when you play in Buffalo, too, and I said this a few weeks back, my college coach said, ‘If you want to win in the North Atlantic you better train in the North Atlantic.’ So it’s good that we get to have it here and whatever the weather has in store for us, we’ll have to adjust and find out, but so does the other team.”’
ESPN analyst calls Bills-Patriots biggest game of the year in NFL
‘“Now it looks like the New England Patriots are dominating, not just that division, but the AFC,” she said Thursday morning on “Get Up” on ESPN. “This is going to tell us everything we need to know about whether or not Buffalo is going to be a contender in the playoffs. Because it’s now or never for them. At this point they have to figure it out against this New England Patriots defense that has been outstanding the last six games.”’
Mac & Freeze: Patriots QB Jones set to play in coldest game of career vs. Buffalo Bills
‘Jones played high school football in Jacksonville, Florida and college football in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. According to 98.5 The Hub, the average temperatures in December in both locations are respectively 57 degrees in Jacksonville and 48 degrees in Tuscaloosa. Needless to say, the quarterback is not used to playing in cold weather.’
Marv Levy’s remarkable football journey told through his own words and ‘Marvisms’
‘On Sept. 20, 1958, just before kickoff of his first game in charge, the youngest college football coach of a major program in the country was at a loss for words.’
Why are Josh Allen and the Bills in a funk entering Monday’s showdown vs. the Patriots?
‘Except something about the Bills isn’t quite sitting right. Despite their dominance on paper, they have hit a bit of a funk. In five games since their bye week, the Bills have three convincing wins over the Dolphins, Jets, and Saints, yet also an inexplicable 9-6 loss to the Jaguars and a 41-15 thrashing by the Colts at home.’
Devin McCourty Warns Patriots Fans Attending Week 13 Game In Buffalo
‘“There’s going to be boos and I think as a competitor you like that. You like going on the road in a hostile environment. It bonds our team together. We know when we go out there Monday night, it’s just us. It’s going to be whoever is wearing a Patriots logo — and there might be a few fans there that we probably won’t be able to hear — but (when) you go on the road it’s supposed to be just you and your group and you have to go perform with that.”’
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills
‘”They’re in first place. They had won this division 17 out of 19 seasons before last season I think. They’ve had a stranglehold on this division for a long time. They’re a good football team. They’re doing it the right way, playing complimentary football. They’ve got one of the best coaches to ever coach the game. Got a great young quarterback. Playing really well on defense and special teams as well. They’re where they are at for a reason.”‘
Friday’s New England Coverage
The remainder of the Patriots players’ causes (Boston Globe)
Why are Josh Allen and the Bills in a funk entering Monday’s showdown vs. the Patriots? (Boston Globe)
Why the screen pass has reemerged as a potent weapon in the Patriots offense (Boston Globe)
Jalen Mills is the forgotten key to Patriots defense (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Buffalo next stop on Bill Belichick’s scorched-earth tour (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Five starters among 8 Pats limited at practice Thursday (Boston Herald)
Patriots Mac Jones, J.C. Jackson win NFL awards for November play (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Matthew Judon: Rushing with Christian Barmore, opponents need to ‘pick their poison’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Jakobi Meyers: Nelson Agholor could be a head coach someday (Springfield Republican)
Patriots still missing Kyle Dugger, J.J. Taylor, get LB Havey Langi back from IR (Springfield Republican)
Patriots injury report: Center David Andrews limited with shoulder injury (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ Mac Jones named NFL Offensive Rookie of Month for November after leading league in passer rating (Springfield Republican)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November (Springfield Republican)
New England patriots Rookie Christian Barmore key player on defense (Providence Journal)
Bill Belichick praises Bills’ Josh Allen and his development: ‘His improvement has just been tremendous’ (CBS Sports)
Patriots star might skip a game at some point during crucial December stretch and here’s why (CBS Sports)
There’s Much At Stake For Patriots In Bills Matchup, But It’s Not Do-Or-Die (NESN)
Are Patriots AFC’s Best Team? Making Case For, Against Each Contender (NESN)
What Kyle Dugger’s Positive COVID Test Means For Patriots’ Defense (NESN)
How Rookie QB Mac Jones Inspires Patriots Teammate Jakobi Meyers (NESN)
Matthew Judon Has Message For NFL Teams After Wild Christian Barmore Play (NESN)
It Sure Sounds Like Matthew Judon Is Up To Something With Slime Bucket (NESN)
Matthew Judon’s Nickelodeon Interview Prize Raises Obvious Question (NESN)
Matthew Slater Offers Advice To Mac Jones Ahead Of First Bills Mafia Encounter (NESN)
Patriots Injuries: David Andrews Among Eight Players Limited At Practice (NESN)
Patriots’ Mac Jones Earns NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Month Award (NESN)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson Earns NFL Monthly Award Amid Lockdown Stretch (NESN)
Patriots-Bills Forecast Calls For Nasty Weather Monday Night In Buffalo (NESN)
Stephen A. Smith Has Surprising Mac Jones Take For Patriots-Bills Game (NESN)
Skip Bayless Rips Mac Jones For ‘Stunning’ Tom Brady-Like Move (NESN)
Bart Scott Suggests What Could Be Difference In Patriots-Bills Game (NESN)
Julian Edelman Knows Bill Belichick Now Is Preaching This To Patriots (NESN)
ESPN Includes Patriots Lineman On List Of Best Players From 2020 NFL Draft Class (NESN)
Tom Brady Shares Surprising Take On 2007 Patriots’ Super Bowl Loss (NESN)
Mac Jones faces historic challenge in Monday night debut vs. Bills (NBC Sports Boston)
Cassel: Advice for Mac Jones on dealing with Bills Mafia, bad weather (NBC Sports Boston)
Judon’s advice for how offenses should block him and Barmore is great (NBC Sports Boston)
Hunter Henry’s right, Monday’s trip to Buffalo is a ‘defining game’ for Patriots (WEEI-FM)
In offseason, Bill Belichick bet on himself and won (WEEI-FM)
Another Patriots player on injured reserve back at practice (WEEI-FM)
Patriots list 8 players as limited Thursday (WEEI-FM)
2 Patriots win league awards for month of November (WEEI-FM)
Patriots and Bills getting healthier heading into Monday matchup (WBZ-FM)
Mac Jones captures first honor of NFL career (WBZ-FM)
Patriots’ J.C. Jackson earns first NFL award of career (WBZ-FM)
Mac Jones, J.C. Jackson Take Home AFC Player Of The Month Honors (WBZ-TV)
Notebook: Pats eye a wet, windy and wild night in Buffalo (Patriots.com)
NFL Week 13: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Patriots CB J.C. Jackson named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November; QB Mac Jones named Offensive Rookie of the Month for November (Patriots.com)
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills (Patriots.com)
Mitch Trubisky and wife Hillary celebrate baby-to-be with Bills family
‘The party, which was thrown by Bills safety Jordan Poyer and his wife, Rachel Bush, took place at Hotel at The Lafayette.’
Bills In Familiar Spot Trailing Patriots As Showdown Looms
‘What’s not a secret is a year after sweeping the Patriots and running away with their first division title in 25 years, the Bills find themselves in the all-too familiar position of looking up at New England in the standings come December. It’s a place Buffalo became very accustomed to from 2001 to 2019, when quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick essentially ruled the division and went 34-4 against the Bills.’
Surging Patriots To Face Inconsistent Bills On Monday Night
‘Key matchup: Patriots CB J.C. Jackson vs. Bills QB Josh Allen. Jackson ranks second in the NFL with seven interceptions, with four coming in his past four games. Allen, meantime, has thrown seven interceptions in his past four outings. Allen’s 10 interceptions this season already match his total from last year.’
Bill Belichick praises Bills’ Josh Allen and his development: ‘His improvement has just been tremendous’
‘”He doesn’t get fooled much by anything. It’s really, really impressive to watch how he’s developed there.”‘
McDermott: Lotulelei, Brown ‘headed in a good direction’
‘Both players participated in practice inside the ADPRO Sports Training Center, but Lotulelei actually appeared on the team’s first injury report of the week as limited with an “illness” following the session. Brown did not have any injury designation, meaning he was a full participant.’
Bill vs. the Bills: Belichick’s history against Buffalo
‘Since taking over in Foxboro back in 2000, Bill Belichick has a 35-7 record against Buffalo. That includes a 15-game win streak from December 2003 to December 2010. There has also been a seven-game run (2016-19), a six-game run (2012-14), and a five-game run (2000-02).’
Stefon Diggs compares Pats CB J.C. Jackson to his brother Trevon
‘“He gets his hand on the ball, he’s getting his hands on the ball, he’s active kind of like my little brother. They like ball hogs, if the ball’s around they’re gonna grab it,” Diggs said on Thursday after practice.’
Bills Mafia Babes president on Tre’Davious White fan donations: “I couldn’t believe it”
‘The organization Bills Mafia Babes thought the best way to do this, was to show some love to White’s hometown and it’s led to more than $120,000 being raised.’
Jackson not expected to ‘be Tre White’ taking over for Bills All-Pro corner
‘“He’s been in this system for a while. He understands the system. He makes plays on the football out here at practice all the time,” Jordan Poyer said. “He’s a guy who’s done it. He’s been in game. He’s made plays. We expect nothing less. There ain’t no pressure on him. He’s gonna go out there and he’s gonna ball.”’
Lotulelei and Brown in ‘uncharted territory’ after returning to practice
‘“I think we just need to see how it goes,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “It’s a little bit of uncharted territory. It’s a little bit individually specific from what I’ve experienced in this year and a half we’ve been going through this so we’ll just see what today looks like.”’
Dane Jackson isn’t going to be Tre White, but he will look to fill void
‘”We’ve got a lot of confidence in Dane. Look, he’s going to get tested,” McDermott said.’
Bills players explain why turnovers will decide Monday night’s winner + other notes on Bills vs. Patriots
‘[“Those guys on the defensive side, they get paid, too, and obviously we want to make sure that we’re being smart with the football,” Allen said Thursday after practice. “I want to take care of it and not put it in harm’s way in the air or on the ground for that matter. … We understand that’s one of the things coach McDermott always preaches to us and we got to do a better job with it.”‘
Bills sign Greg Stroman to the practice squad
‘Stroman, 6-0 and 182 pounds, most recently played for the Washington Football Team. The corner has played in 20 games over three seasons and totaled one interception, four passes defensed and 34 total tackles. He has also returned six kickoffs and 10 punts for a total of 135 yards.’