‘The Bills’ running game came alive in their win on Sunday, with both rookie James Cook and veteran Devin Singletary rushing for 86 yards, and Singletary scoring a touchdown. McDermott has been really impressed with how Cook has handled himself, especially since the acquisition of Nyheim Hines from the Indianapolis Colts.’
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Buffalo Bills rule out Tremaine Edmunds and Greg Rousseau for Thursday’s game against the Detroit Lions
‘Edmunds is dealing with a groin/heel injury and Rousseau is dealing with an ankle injury. Edmunds was injured in the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and has not played since. Rousseau was injured in the team’s Week 9 matchup against the New York Jets and has not played since.’
Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘In Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns Milano had 12 tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss and a fumble recovery. He was also a key part in limiting Browns starting running back Nick Chubb to 19 yards rushing on 14 carries.’
Sullivan: Poyer maintains standard for Bills pass defense that’s ‘never satisfied’
‘The Bills have allowed by far the fewest touchdown passes of any team in the NFL over those six seasons. They’ve been first in the league against the pass twice, in 2019 and again last year, when they allowed 163 passing yards a game and 12 TD passes — the fewest any NFL team allowed in a decade.’
Matt Milano claims title of AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘In Sunday’s game, Milano had 12 tackles and a sack, including three tackles for loss. He also recovered a fumble. The 28-year-old is in his sixth year with the Bills after being drafted in the fifth round in 2017.’
Buffalo Bills history in Thanksgiving games
‘The Bills are 5-4-1 all-time on Thanksgiving, having lost in both turkey trots to Detroit, where the Lions have hosted 83 Thanksgiving games since 1934. This will be Buffalo’s first time playing on the holiday at Ford Field, where the Bills recently beat the Browns in a game that was moved away from Orchard Park due to the major lake-effect snowstorm.’
Carucci Take 2: There are plenty of reasons for the Bills to be thankful
‘The simple answer is that Allen has gone through a stretch of carelessness with the football. This isn’t anything new for him, though it is seen as being more pronounced because of the exceptionally high level he was playing through most of the first five or six games of the Bills’ 7-3 start. In the last four, Allen has resembled the inconsistent form he displayed through his first two NFL seasons.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Lions
‘Offense is Detroit’s calling card, despite having just a ‘meh’ quarterback in Jared Goff. Sean McDermott came to the podium for his weekly press conference prepared with a handful of impressive Lions offensive stats. He pointed out they’re top 5 in plays of 20 yards or more. I can tell you they’re top 10 in just about everything else.’
Bills pushing through craziness at home ahead of quick return trip to Detroit
‘”I just take a deep breath,” Stefon Diggs said. “I look at the grand scheme of things and the scope of the game. As long as we’re having success, we’re doing everything we can to win.”‘
Milano named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘The six-year veteran is the first NFL player to post double-digit tackles, including three for a loss, along with a sack and a fumble recovery, since Pittsburgh’s Ryan Shazier in Week 2 of the 2015 season.’
Bills linebacker Matt Milano named AFC defensive player of the week
‘The honor comes after his big part in the Bills’ victory against the Cleveland Browns last weekend. This is the second time Milano has won “player of the week” honors.’
Bills rule out 2 defensive players for Thanksgiving game vs. Lions
‘This will Rousseau’s third consecutive game missed and Edmunds’ second in a row.’
Bills LB Matt Milano earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘The linebacker totaled 12 tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in Sunday’s victory.’
Top 7 storylines to follow for Bills at Lions | Thanksgiving Game Week 12
‘Allen has put up great numbers on the primetime stage in the past, and it’s no different on Thanksgiving. We’ll see if he can whip up another 4 TD performance on Thursday afternoon with some turkey legs as a celebratory meal.’
6 things to watch for in Bills vs. Lions | Thanksgiving 2022
‘Josh Allen is 2-0 on Thanksgiving in his career with a completion percentage of almost 81 percent (80.8), six total touchdowns and a passer rating of 122. Additionally, he’s 3-0 in Thursday games with an average margin of victory of 19 points in those games.’