‘But even without the platform of a weekly starter, Ankou, of the Ojibwe tribe, and his fiancée, Shayna Powless, a professional cyclist with ties to the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, are making a point to give back to their communities. In 2019, the couple founded the Dream Catcher Foundation, a 501c3 with a multi-faceted approach to empowering Native American women and children.’
Archives for January 1, 2022
Bills: WR Emmanuel Sanders, DT Ed Oliver questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Falcons
‘The Bills added linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (thumb) to the injury report Friday, but as a full participant in Friday’s practice with no injury designation for Sunday.’
Erik Brady: John Madden came out on top in almost everything. But there was a Monday night in Buffalo in 1974 …
‘Madden did this by being the anti-Cosell: He brought the bombast, but with none of the self-regard. If Cosell was the color commentator America loved to hate, Madden emerged as the one we loved to love.’
After some early-season sputtering, Devin Singletary has started to find his groove
‘“It’s clear he’s raised his game and he’s raised his level of play to a standard we’ve been looking for,” coach Sean McDermott said. “At the same time, I think he’s challenged everybody on the offense with his level of play and his consistency. He played bigger. He’s not a real big guy, but he plays bigger and he gives tremendous effort and I think he inspires people by that.”’
Falcons DC shares interesting plan to stop Bills’ Josh Allen
‘Don’t let Allen off the team bus.’
Falcons’ Lee Smith eager for his return to Buffalo
‘“It’s going to be a special deal for me and my family,” Smith said. “I love those guys. I’ll never deny it. I’ll pay plenty of fines for pregame hugs with all my buddies up there, and I’m willing to do it.”‘
Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage
Smith could join select group to take Falcons to playoffs in Year 1 (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons’ Lee Smith eager for his return to Buffalo (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons activate defensive tackle, sign offensive tackle (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Falcons’ Dean Pees gives blunt answer when asked about stopping Bills’ Josh Allen (Fox News)
Exploiting the Bills’ weaknesses is the key to a Falcons victory (WZGC-FM)
Analyzing Dean Pees nickel rotation, why it’s not his ideal scenario after losing Isaiah Oliver (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Falcons injury report: Fabian Moreau receives injury designation for Bills game (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Falcons activate defensive lineman off reserve/COVID-19 list, sign offensive lineman (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Bair Mail: On Kyle Pitts’ record chase, when to get Matt Ryan’s successor and the NFL draft need vs. best player available debate (AtlantaFalcons.com)
Listen: McDermott impressed with vibe of Bills’ receiving corps
‘McDermott also offered some praise for his wide receivers room, especially Isaiah McKenzie after his big game against the New England Patriots last Sunday in Foxboro. “It’s all about the team, and I was really impressed last week with Isaiah and the vibe overall with the receiving corp.”’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver, WR Emmanuel Sanders questionable for Sunday’s game against Atlanta
‘Sanders did not participate in practice on Thursday and Friday, while Oliver has been limited in practice.’
Buffalo Bills fans donating money to two charities after Steve Tasker not nominated for Hall of Fame
‘Fans are donating $8.90 to Child & Family Services and the Rural Outreach Center, two causes Tasker has championed.’
Young Buffalo Bills fan with rare disorder draws photo of Josh Allen only using his mouth
‘He’s shocked teachers and staff at his school with his dedication to the Bills and his artistic skills – all with just a short pencil and his mouth.’
Josh Allen’s jersey, cleats from Week 16 added to Pro Football HOF
‘With those three scores, the Bills quarterback became the first player in NFL history with at least 100 touchdown passes and 20 rushing touchdowns in his first four seasons in the league. The Bills tweeted on Friday afternoon that Allen’s jersey and cleats from Week 16 are headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame where they will be on display in Canton, Ohio.’
Bills Mafia raises money for Rural Outreach Center in honor of Steve Tasker
‘Fans are honoring Steve Tasker, who was recently excluded from the list of 2022 finalists for the NFL Hall of Fame in his final year of eligibility, by donating to the Rural Outreach Center. Most donations have been in the amount of $8.90, as Tasker wore number 89 while playing for Buffalo.’
Highmark Stadium forecast: Cold conditions expected for Sunday’s Bills game
‘The forecast for both days this weekend will be impacted by the same weather system but are two completely different days. Saturday will be mild and rainy with temperatures near 50 degrees, and then Sunday is just the opposite: cold and snowy with temperatures near or below freezing.’
Bills Mafia starts wave of donations in Tasker’s name after Hall of Fame snub
‘The Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora works to “assist, empower and elevate the impoverished rural populations in southern Erie County and surrounding areas.”‘
Josh Allen makes NFL history
”After the Bills’ last game, Josh Allen became the first player this game has ever seen to throw for at least 100 touchdowns and run for at least 20 through the first four seasons.’
Bills list Ed Oliver and Emmanuel Sanders as questionable for Bills vs. Falcons | Week 17
‘Oliver has been limited in practice on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with an ankle injury. Sanders did not practice on Thursday and Friday with a knee injury.’