‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said on Friday morning that the team’s medical team shared with him that it’s comfortable with where Allen is at in his rehab. Allen was seen at practice on Friday running as a full participant.’
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Bills’ Dion Dawkins tests positive for Covid; status for Panthers game unclear
‘Dawkins had a scary experience with Covid back in August that cost him almost two weeks at the start of training camp. He said that there was a four-day period that was the lowest point of his life because of the effects of the virus.’
Saturday’s Carolina Coverage
Who will and won’t play in Panthers-Bills game? Will COVID play a factor? (Charlotte Observer)
Adjusting on the fly to new COVID protocols (Panthers.com)
Panthers place Matt Barkley on reserve/COVID-19 list (Panthers.com)
Week 15 Final Injury Report: DJ Moore questionable (Panthers.com)
Bills QB Allen Expected To Start Sunday Against Carolina
‘That’s welcome news for the 7-6 Bills, who are fighting for an AFC wild card after losing three of their last four games. Allen nearly led the Bills to a comeback win over the Bucs, passing for 308 yards and gaining 109 on the ground.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen expected to start Sunday despite sprained left foot
‘McDermott first shared Allen’s status on his weekly radio appearance on WGR in Buffalo. The quarterback was a full participant in practice Friday and has been listed with no injury designation. He was limited in a walk-through Wednesday and at practice Thursday. Allen did not miss a snap in the overtime loss in Tampa after getting injured in the fourth quarter, and he has not missed a start because of injury since his rookie year.’
McDermott: Josh Allen should be ready to face Panthers on Sunday
‘As for injuries, McDermott says that wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will not play this week due to a knee injury, while defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (foot) and special teamer Taiwan Jones (knee) are questionable.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen expected to start Sunday, Dion Dawkins has tested positive for COVID-19
‘According to McDermott meetings were held virtually Friday morning as the team makes player safety a priority with COVID-19 cases rising around the league.’
Buffalo Bills gameday forecast: Week 15 vs. Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium will be chilly
‘Expect 1 to 3″ of snow to accumulate with temperatures in the mid 20s Sunday morning.’
Josh Allen expected to start Sunday after dealing with foot sprain through the week
‘“I’ll start with what the medical team has shared with me and that’s that they’re comfortable with where he’s at and he continues to trend in the right direction,” McDermott said on a zoom call with reporters Friday.’
Bills LT Dion Dawkins tests positive for Covid-19 again
‘Because Dawkins is vaccinated, if he is asymptomatic and provides a negative test he can play on Sunday due to the NFL’s recently updated Covid rules. If not, once again the Bills will be forced to shuffle around their offensive line.’
Mayor Brown: Orchard Park safest option for Bills stadium
‘“[Building downtown] will add a billion dollars of costs, residents and businesses will be displaced, properties will have to be acquired and it could take two to three years longer. I think that potentially puts the Bills in Erie County at risk. I don’t want to risk losing the team,” he said. “[Building in Orchard Park] would be less expensive, it would be quicker, it would be easier. I think that’s the way to keep the Bills in our community.”’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers
‘”The medical team has shared with me that they’re comfortable with where he’s at and his trending continues to trend in the right direction. And then, what I’ve seen through my own eyes and practice just yesterday. He seems to be again able to execute the job description that goes along with the quarterback position.’
Buffalo mayor: Orchard Park is a better place for new Bills stadium
‘“In my view, the longer this lingers on with other cities, with other states wanting professional football teams, I think it puts our team, the Buffalo Bills, at risk,” Brown said Friday.’
Allen to start Sunday for Bills, Dawkins might be out with Covid
‘As of right now it would appear Dion Dawkins will not play in the game, but there is a possibility that could change. Dawkins has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time, but is fully vaccinated and under the NFL Covid protocols he could still play Sunday.’
Bills news: Josh Allen to start, Dion Dawkins tests positive for COVID
‘”He seems to be able to execute the job description that goes along with the quarterback position,” McDermott said.’