‘Bishop, a second-round pick in 2024, needed to prove he was worth that lofty draft status following a rookie season that was derailed by a training camp injury, and then was marked by uneven play once he got onto the field in the second half of the season.’
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Bills star forced to deny bizarre horse injury rumor as he works toward NFL return
‘But Oliver made sure to set the record straight on how he was actually hurt. When news broke last month that Oliver sustained an ankle injury, some internet rumors suggested that one of his horses was involved.’
Don’t expect the Bills’ No. 1 rushing offense to back down from Patriots’ No. 2 run defense
‘The New England Patriots have 26th-ranked passing defense in the NFL. They have the No. 2 rushing defense in yards allowed and yards per carry, while leading the league in tackles at or behind the line of scrimmage.’
Shaq Thompson showing he’s everything the Bills want in a mentor while proving he can still play
‘“Watch the man in front of you!” That’s what Buffalo Bills linebackers coach Al Holcomb barked after a player didn’t perform a drill as desired — and not for the first time. Shaq Thompson sauntered over to the player, put his hands on his chest and quietly explained how to do the drill correctly.’
Friday’s New England Coverage
Nothing but good things to say about dependable Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (Boston Globe)
Opportunity exists for Patriots’ running game to help carry offense in matchup against Bills (Boston Globe)
Patriots key defensive starter misses practice with ankle injury (Boston Herald)
Patriots have a ‘irreplaceable’ veteran starter in offense (Boston Herald)
Patriots seem happy to spread the ball around in passing game (Boston Herald)
Patriots get bad news at Thursday practice before Buffalo game (Boston Herald)
Patriots OC Josh McDaniels chimes in on Stefon Diggs comfort level with offense (Springfield Republican)
Key defensive starter missing from Patriots practice (Springfield Republican)
How ‘irreplaceable’ Patriots captain is showing leadership beyond the box score (Springfield Republican)
Josh McDaniels explains why Patriots QB Drake Maye hasn’t surprised him (Springfield Republican)
Why Patriots veteran is expecting ‘real football’ playing Josh Allen (Springfield Republican)
Former first-round pick reviving career with Patriots (Springfield Republican)
Bills will be a reality check for Patriots (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Stefon Diggs anticipating ‘emotional’ Buffalo return after tumultuous Bills ending (New York Post)
Patriots’ Week 5 Opponent Clears Up Odd Horse Injury Rumor (NESN)
Patriots Urged To Make Trade Amid Struggles At This Key Position (NESN)
Patriots’ Josh McDaniels Addresses Stefon Diggs Comments On Comfort Level (NESN)
Patriots Star Missing From Practice Before Huge Week 5 Game (NESN)
Patriots Identified Among Possible ‘Surprise’ NFL Playoff Teams (NESN)
NFL Experts Panel Picks Patriots’ Week 5 Upset Vs. Bills (NESN)
Is Milton Williams’ ankle injury cause for concern entering Pats-Bills? (NBC Sports Boston)
Are the Patriots ready for prime time against the Bills? (WBZ-FM)
Inside the numbers of the Patriots’ early-season penalty problems (WBZ-FM)
Milton Williams takes step back on Thursday injury report (WBZ-FM)
Week 5 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
New-look Patriots under coach Mike Vrabel face big test in preparing to play AFC East-leading Bills
‘One example of how much separates the teams is New England, coming off a 42-13 victory over Carolina, having the opportunity to win consecutive games for the first time since a three-game run spanning Oct. 30-Nov. 20, 2022. The Bills, by comparison, have lost consecutive games — and no more than two — just three times over that stretch.’
Bills looking for 15th straight home win in preparing to host AFC East rival Pats on Sunday night
‘Key matchup: QB Drake Maye versus Bills defensive front. Buffalo’s struggles against the run this season include having difficulty defending against mobile quarterbacks. The Bills have allowed QBs to gain 199 yards rushing through four outings, including 70 by Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Maye ranks second on the Patriots with 98 yards rushing and leads the team with two TDs rushing.’
Keon Coleman details his mentality behind Bills’ everybody eats mantra
‘“It just is what it is,” Coleman said. “If the ball find me, I’m going to make a play. If the ball is in somebody else’s hands, I’m going to do my job, make the block, and hopefully spring for a touchdown. But it is what it is, it’s the game of football.”’
Bills tipped to continue ‘ruling’ Patriots rivalry
‘Holding a 7-3 record over the Patriots in their last 10 games, the Bills appear to have New England figured out, but under Vrabel, New England might have a couple of tricks up its sleeve with Drake Maye under center.’
Bills superstar named AFC Offensive Player of the Month after hot start to season
‘Through the first month of the season, Cook is second in the NFL in rushing and leads the league with five touchdown rushes while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Additionally, Cook is second in the league with 10 runs of 10+ yards and second in rushing yards over expected, per Next Gen Stats.’
Bills need to play ‘complete game’ to slay Patriots
‘“I mean, hard nose football, well coached guys with guys that’s very capable up front and in the secondary,” Coleman said on the Patriots’ defense via One Bills Live. “So, we got to play a complete game, all three phases to come out with a win.”‘
Josh Allen praises second-year defender for high-IQ play in Week 4
‘Second-year safety Cole Bishop beautifully read a trick play by New Orleans. The Saints ran a reverse that saw quarterback Spencer Rattler leak out as a receiver, and Chris Olave threw the ball to a seemingly-open Rattler at the goal line. Bishop saw the setup happening and made a beeline for Rattler, picking off the pass and getting a nice return on the interception to crush any chance of the Saints scoring.’
Rookie defenders Dorian Strong, T.J. Sanders added to Bills’ Thursday injury report
‘Bills cornerback Dorian Strong did not practice on Thursday due to a neck injury, while defensive tackle T.J. Sanders was also added to the injury report as a limited participant due to a knee injury.’
James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Month of September
‘Cook has had an impressive start to the 2025 season through the first four games, rushing for 401 yards on 75 carries, averaging 5.35 yards per-attempt. He’s also caught 12 balls for 89 yards, combining for 490 total yards from scrimmage.’
Buffalo Bills top rushing offense gears up for big test on Sunday Night Football against New England Patriots
‘According to ESPN, the Bills are averaging 163.5 rushing yards per game, while the Patriots’ defense is allowing 77.5 yards per game, which is tied for second in the NFL.’