‘The answer involves many factors, but one of the biggest is the team’s performance in close games. Last year, the Bills went 5-1 in games decided by eight points or fewer. This season, coach Sean McDermott’s squad is 0-4 in those games. If just one of those games goes in the Bills’ favor, the AFC East race could look different. If two go Buffalo’s way, the No. 1 seed in the conference entering Week 14 belongs to the Bills.’
Archives for December 12, 2021
Scouting Report: Buccaneers will be tempted to challenge Bills’ reeling run defense
‘Prediction: Buccaneers 35, Bills 20.’
Bills Mailbag: Which members of the coaching staff should be feeling the most heat?
‘Fans being frustrated at a team that has failed to meet expectations is totally fair, but any talk of massive coaching changes as you’re suggesting, Ed, is premature. Let’s let the last month of the season play out.’
‘It’s on everyone’s mind’: A new Bills stadium creates uncertainty for ECC South Campus
‘”I can’t go into the specifics about ongoing negotiations but have been advised by the county executive that the ECC campus (and programs there) have no correlation to wherever a new stadium goes; they are separate issues and will be decided separately,” Anderson said in an email.’
Keys to the game and Sal’s prediction for Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
‘Sal’s prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, Buffalo Bills 28.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers preview 2021 with odds, predictions for Week 14
‘Bucs 35, Bills 31.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: TV channel, time, free live stream info
‘The Bills (7-5) find themselves on the cusp of a playoff berth after a rocky few months that have included blowout wins over teams like the Jets and the Saints, and bruising losses to the Jaguars, the Colts and, most recently, the Patriots.’
Fore(arm)! Bubba Watson almost makes hole-in-one after hitting ball off Buffalo Bills fan
‘Recently, one Bills fan showed off his toughness in another way. At the PGA Tour’s QBE Shootout event, one member of the Bills Mafia took a golf ball to his forearm on a drive by Bubba Watson.’
Five takes: Bills in need of bounce back effort in Tampa against Brady, Bucs
‘Resulting from that confrontation and the team’s performance against NE, the Bills have been in the spotlight this week while fielding constant criticism by many who have referred to the players and coaches as soft, sore losers, etc.’
Tom Brady vs. the Buffalo Bills — one last time?
‘Right. One player vs. an entire franchise and fan base. More than any club in the league, Buffalo has earned its hatred for the most accomplished quarterback in league annals, one stinging defeat at a time.’
Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Connection between Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski as strong as ever (Tampa Bay Times)
In Antonio Brown’s absence, there is no go-to third receiver for Bucs (Tampa Bay Times)
How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Buffalo Bills on TV, streaming (Sarasota Herald Tribune)
Bucs look to clinch division on Sunday (WFLA-TV)
Countdown to Kickoff: Bills-Bucs (Buccaneers.com)
5 Bucs to Watch Against Buffalo (Buccaneers.com)
2021 Game Preview: Bills-Buccaneers, Week 14 (Buccaneers.com)
2021 Week 14 Expert Picks: Bills vs. Buccaneers (Buccaneers.com)
How to Watch: Bills vs. Buccaneers (Buccaneers.com)
Levi Wallace leads Bills’ secondary against Tom Brady
‘Wallace faced Brady three times during the quarterback’s days with the Patriots. The Bills held Brady to 547 passing yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the three games, but New England won each one. Brady has a 25-3 record as a starting quarterback against Buffalo and carries a seven-game winning streak against the Bills into Sunday’s game.’
Buffalo Bills activate lineman Jon Feliciano off injured reserve
‘Feliciano, who has not played since Week 8, will provide a boost to an offensive line that has struggled in recent weeks to find consistency. Feliciano was dealing with a calf injury over the past five games and returned to practice last week. He has started five games at left guard and one game at right guard this season, his third with the Bills.’
Bills at Buccaneers how to watch: TV, live streaming, odds, prediction as Tom Brady, Josh Allen battle
‘Score: Buccaneers 31, Bills 24.’
What channel is Bills vs. Buccaneers on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL Week 14 game
‘The Buffalo Bills just can’t escape Tom Brady. After losing to the New England Patriots in a windstorm that saw the Patriots throw the ball three(!) times all game, the Bills must turn around and face the player who tormented them for 19 years. Was it intentional by the schedule makers to put the Bills against Bill Belichick and Brady in back to back weeks? Who’s to say? But now, the Bills need to exorcise some demons to get to 8-5 and keep their spot in the AFC Wild Card race feeling somewhat secure.’