‘”We have to continue to think differently, and these guys have done that all season long,” McDermott said. “And whether it’s winning the division, opponents we’ve played in the past that people perceive to be a certain game or a certain size of game, or playing on a short week. Our guys have done a great job of orientating their minds in a different way this season. And I know that’s what we have to continue to do. And I know they’re up for that challenge.”‘
Archives for December 2024
Game Predictions | Bills at Rams | Week 14
‘”Josh Allen is playing on another level right now, and while I’m scared the Bills may be peaking too soon when it comes to my Super Bowl pick (yes, again), we’re not in January yet.”‘
Bills at Rams | How to watch, stream and listen | Week 14
‘Play-by-play: Kevin Burkhardt. Color: Tom Brady. Sideline: Erin Andrews & Tom Rinaldi.’
Ryan O’Halloran: How ‘Mr. Brightside’ became anthem for Buffalo Bills fans, tight ends
‘“Dawson enjoys ‘Mr. Brightside,’ and at Utah, they would play it whenever we were winning and that was always something I looked forward to, singing that with the crowd,” Kincaid said.’
A force in the community, Dion Dawkins is nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year again
‘“It means consistency,” Dawkins said Thursday. “I think that it means someone knows their true self and who they truly are. I think also it means that, to the core, that what’s going on is not fake, for it to be the third time.’
Bills injury report update: What McDermott says about team’s health as they face the Rams
‘“Everyone will practice today and at this point we’re not ready to rule anybody out,” McDermott said.’
Bills notebook: Rookie DeWayne Carter ready to roll if Bills call his number after missing 5 games
‘“It was definitely tough, especially at first,” Carter told GNN Sports. “… I felt like I let myself down a little bit and that’s just part of injuries and things like that. So working through it and working with the team, being around the team, staying involved in the game and still learning. I think it was a huge plus for me and a huge growth point for me mentally.”’
Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rams’ Jordan Whittington providing a spark at kick returner (Los Angeles Daily News)
How the Rams’ marriage between run and pass concepts has led to play-action success this season (TheRams.com)
Injury Report, Week 14 vs. Bills: Jared Verse and Alaric Jackson questionable but expected to play (TheRams.com)
Inside Josh Allen’s ‘most magical’ proposal to Hailee Steinfeld as he answers her ‘mini fiancé Q&A’
‘Steinfeld explained that the NFL star, 28, “was a real sport when [she] sat him down to answer 17 random (+ some proposal-related) questions,” which she went on to share as part of a “mini fiancé Q&A.”’
Buffalo Bills rookie Ray Davis reflects on the brotherly bond that changed his life
‘For the Bills’ Sunday Night Football tilt against the San Francisco 49ers, Davis wore a picture on his cleats paying tribute to the day he first met Dowley about 17 years ago.’
How Josh Allen’s turnover-free, less-is-more approach is spearheading Bills QB’s push for first MVP
‘The transformation starts with this. No quarterback has seen a more drastic shift in avoiding turnovers than Allen, who is playing the most efficient (or “clean”) football of his career. His turnover rate has dropped from 3.1% of plays in 2023 to 1.6% this season, the biggest improvement in the league (-1.5% drop). He had 22 giveaways last year, second-most in the NFL and has just seven so far in 2024.’
Bills Had On-Brand Buffalo Punishment for Keon Coleman Dropping Passes in Practice
‘”Y’all ain’t see? I dropped a few passes so when you drop a pass you have to jump in the snow, so a few of the receivers had to go roll around in it,” Coleman told the media scrum. “You’re never too good for it,” Coleman added about the punishment as he shrugged.’
Is the Josh Allen-Amari Cooper viral connection a preview of things to come?
‘He has 136 receiving yards and a touchdown in his first four games with the Bills. If everyone eats, he seems a bit like the youngest child — getting elbowed out until there’s nothing left. The 30-year-old wideout is an established veteran, which is why Buffalo acquired him from Cleveland in mid-October. Since he joined the team, he has been hampered by a wrist injury, so he hasn’t had much time on the field with Allen. Cooper spent weeks as a limited participant in practice, missed Weeks 9 and 10, returned last week and is set to play Sunday against the Rams.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld give insight and details into their proposal, engagement
‘”I said I couldn’t wait any longer,” Allen said when asked what he said during the proposal. “I said I can’t wait to start a family with you. I said your full name and I asked very nicely. I said please.”‘
Bills LT Dion Dawkins compares Josh Allen to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
‘”I protect Dwayne Johnson,” Dawkins said. “That’s who Josh is to me. Josh is The Rock, Dwayne Johnson. I’m drifting cars, Fast and Furious, I’m protecting them.”‘