‘If Miller misses all or even most of the rest of the season and perhaps even the playoffs, the Bills’ path to the Super Bowl would have to be viewed as compromised, at best. He has been an important component to their ability to generate pressure on the quarterback, especially late in games. Miller also has done plenty to help others in the defensive front be more effective because of extra blocking attention he draws.’
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Bills beat Lions on last-second field goal, Miller leaves with injury
‘Allen and the offense looked shaky at best for the first three quarters. Allen threw another red zone interception. They had just 17 points on offense entering the fourth. But then the Bills stars rose to the occasion.’
Key Bills players step up after slow starts to beat Lions
‘Before the Bills’ final two offensive possessions, Diggs had just 12 yards on the day. He ended up with eight catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Despite his struggles early in the game, when the Bills needed him to rise to the occasion, he delivered.’
Exhausted Bills find way to remarkable, grinder of a win
‘When Buffalo needed plays to win, this team showed layer upon layer of championship mettle. This game was a battle. It was a grinder’s win. It’s no surprise Sean McDermott practically skipped to the locker room in glee afterwards. This is the kind of victory any football head coach would like so much, they’d put a ring on it.’
Bills pick up nail-biting win with game-winning field goal on Thanksgiving
‘Unfortunately, veteran linebacker Von Miller was carted off in the second quarter with a knee injury. ESPN reports a source with the Bills is telling them they’re “cautiously optimistic” Miller avoided a serious injury.’
Tyler Bass nails game-winner, Bills win on Thanksgiving Day for third time in four years
‘Diggs made big plays down the stretch. He had 8 catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in the game, but five of those for 65 yards and the TD on the final 10 minutes of the game.’
Josh Allen leads clutch drive for game-winning FG, Bills beat Lions 28-25 on Thanksgiving | Recap, highlights & stats
‘Bass, who hit six field goals on Sunday in the same stadium, narrowly snuck the ball inside the uprights to deliver a thrilling 28-25 victory. Buffalo improves to 8-3 on the season and marks the franchises third win on Thanksgiving since 2019; Allen, Diggs and Bass were named the first annual John Madden Thanksgiving Players of the Game.’
“That next man mindset is real” | Bills prevail through another adversity-filled game, win on Thanksgiving
‘Even with the activation of CB Tre’Davious White ahead of kickoff, the Bills were still down a few players heading into Thursday afternoon, including starters DE Greg Rousseau, C Mitch Morse and LB Tremaine Edmunds, among others. That list grew in the second quarter when LB Von Miller was ruled out of the game after suffering a knee injury. But the next-man-up mindset sparked the defense to make up for Miller’s absence on the field, which isn’t an easy task.’
Energy, leadership and confidence | The impact of Tre’Davious White’s return as told by his teammates
‘”Since he’s been out there, you can definitely see his spirit just grow,” rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam said. “He’s always been a talkative guy, but you see his happiness and spirit grow, especially if I make a play or somebody makes a play, he’s the first one to congratulate you. He’s so happy to just be out there.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Lions | Thanksgiving 2022
‘”Some other people might call it a pressure, but when I anticipate going into those drives, those last drives I’m right on my cue and I tell (Allen) to trust me out there,” Diggs said. “Whatever you see, it’s me or nobody. So I just want him to trust me out there, especially in those moments. I don’t feel any added responsibility. It’s just my team trusts me, and my team looks for me to make those plays and I never want to let my teammates down.”‘
“That next man mindset is real” | Bills prevail through another adversity-filled game, win on Thanksgiving
‘”No matter how you win, you gotta find a way to win, and I think our guys have shown that they know how to do that,” McDermott said. “Incredibly resilient, down to the last play, basically.”‘
Right person for the job: Bills’ trust in nickel back Taron Johnson has kept him on field for team-high defensive snaps
‘Entering Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions, Johnson has played a team-high 606 defensive snaps (92%) and has started all 10 games, a feat matched only by defensive lineman DaQuan Jones and edge rusher Von Miller on a unit that has been a revolving door of participants because of injuries. Johnson’s 59 tackles are third on the team.’
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‘The Bills are holding opponents to an 18.2-yard average on kickoff returns, second best in the league. Buffalo ranked third in kickoff coverage in both 2021 and 2020.’
Bills Notebook: Tremaine Edmunds, Greg Rousseau won’t play vs. Lions; Mitch Morse listed as questionable
‘A decision has not been made on whether cornerback Tre’Davious White will make his season debut after tearing a knee ligament last Thanksgiving. White does not have a designation on the final injury report.’
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‘Prediction: Bills 38, Lions 20.’