‘The AFC East-leading Bills (9-2) are expected to ease Milano back into action, making it unclear how much playing time he’ll have against the 49ers (5-6). Buffalo is one win away from clinching its fifth straight division title.’
Archives for December 1, 2024
Bills LB Matt Milano activated off IR, set to make season debut
‘Milano, 30, has not played in a regular-season game since Oct. 8, 2023, when he suffered a season-ending leg injury in the team’s game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The outside linebacker was on pace to return for the 2024 season but tore his biceps during a drill with a tackling dummy during training camp in August.’
No Stefon Diggs, no problem: How Bills’ new-look offense has thrived with Josh Allen leading the charge
‘The pass offense is now much more egalitarian than in previous years, with no player on the offense receiving more than 20% of the total targets. By way of perspective, consider that Diggs had a target share between 25% and 27.9% in each of his four seasons in Buffalo.’
Matt Milano return: Bills All-Pro LB set to make season debut vs. 49ers after tearing biceps in preseason
‘Milano’s activation comes two weeks after the Pro Bowler was designated to return, and all but confirms Buffalo’s plan to play the veteran against the 49ers. Milano was a full participant at Bills practice this week, taking noticeable strides in his recovery from a torn biceps suffered in August.’
Bills vs. 49ers weather alert: Up to 3 feet of snow could hit Buffalo before ‘Sunday Night Football’
‘The National Weather Service anticipates “whiteout conditions” between Saturday and Monday, which will make “travel treacherous and potentially dangerous.” Lake-effect snow can produce a wide range of weather, per The Weather Channel, including “bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away.”‘
49ers vs. Bills where to watch: NFL kickoff time, TV channel, live stream, odds, pick for Sunday night battle
‘Pick: Bills 26, 49ers 21.’
Heavy Snow Expected in Buffalo for Bills-49ers ‘Sunday Night Football’ Game
‘“This is going to be concerning for people trying to travel to the football game. We do not expect the game to be postponed or anything like that. The game will go on,” Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz said at a news conference via the Associated Press. “Now, we’ve had games that are colder than that. Just got to dress appropriately. So people need to be prepared. It’s the first real cold of the season. We haven’t had anything like this all year.”’
Bills star linebacker Matt Milano will make season debut vs. 49ers
‘Linebacker Matt Milano missed the majority of last season with a leg injury, and suffered a biceps injury before the season began which has kept him out of the first 12 weeks of the season. However, that is now over.’
Josh Allen’s next touchdown will make Buffalo Bills history
‘With his next touchdown, rushing or passing, Allen will become the Bills’ all-time leader in touchdowns, surpassing the great Jim Kelly. Allen has also been the best quarterback in December since 2020. In that span, he is first in total touchdowns, passing touchdowns, and wins.’
Bills can become first team in 15 years to accomplish difficult feat with win over 49ers
‘The Bills could become the first team since the Indianapolis Colts in 2009 to clinch their division with five weeks remaining in the regular season, and they’d become just the eighth team to do so.’
Bills standings, explained: How Buffalo can clinch AFC East title in Week 13
‘The AFC East was expected to be ultra-competitive in 2024. Some expected regression for Buffalo after a quiet offseason, while the Dolphins and Jets both looked like viable contenders for the division title. That didn’t last long.’
49ers-Bills weather updates: Up to 3 feet of snow in the forecast for Highmark Stadium on Sunday night
‘In the fall and winter winter, the climate in Orchard Park, N.Y. can make things difficult for visiting teams, especially those from warmer areas. Such will be the case Sunday when the Bills welcome the 49ers to Highmark Stadium for a “Sunday Night Football” showdown.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 49ers at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘The 49ers come to Buffalo banged up. Defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams are just two of the several notable names who won’t play. Quarterback Brock Purdy is ailing, but will start. They’re 5-6 and have lost two in a row. They know it’s going to be cold and could be snowy. If the Bills can jump on them early, 49ers players may mentally check out and just want to get back to sunny California to lick their wounds.’
Opinion: Kings of the East
‘The Bills are approaching their fifth-consecutive AFC East title, something they have never done in franchise history. Not even in the Super Bowl years during the ’90s did Jim Kelly’s Bills ever win five-straight division titles.’
How to watch, stream and listen to Buffalo Bills vs. San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football
‘Bills vs. 49ers will air on NBC. Mike Tirico will be on play-by-play with Cris Collinsworth doing color commentary and Melissa Stark serving as the sideline reporter.’