‘The Bills have dealt with some injuries since the start of the regular season, but only one of them so far, to punter Cameron Johnston, has necessitated a trip to injured reserve. Because of that, the space crunch when everyone is healthy will be very real.’
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Greg Rousseau wants to make a greater impact for Bills’ pass rush
‘Greg Rousseau knew before his brief chat with Babich that he needed to make more of an impact for the Bills’ defense. Re-watching video from the previous three games showed Rousseau that his play needed to elevate. “There’s definitely room for me to play better,” Rousseau told The Buffalo News.’
Bills running back James Cook named AFC offensive player of the month
‘Cook had 75 carries for 401 yards and five rushing touchdowns, plus the two-time Pro Bowl selection caught 12 passes for 89 yards. He leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns and ranks second in rushing yards.’
Bills rookies Dorian Strong, T.J. Sanders added to injury report ahead of Week 5
‘Strong did not participate in practice, the team announced, while Sanders was limited with the injury.’
Want to bring home a piece of the current Bills stadium? Plans are in the works to make that happen
‘Plans are in motion for the Buffalo Bills to partner with a third-party company to ensure that everything from seats to turf gets sold to fans willing to pay.’
Big-time play showcases growth of Bills’ safety for NFL’s top-ranked passing defense
‘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.’
Top games in Highmark Stadium history include 101-yard TD return in ’76 Bills’ blowout
‘Oct. 3, 1976 – Bills 50, Chiefs 17 – There weren’t too many enjoyable days in this travesty of a season for the Buffalo Bills, but I was fortunate to be present for one of them.’
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)
Callahan: Why Josh McDaniels is the Patriots’ key to a Bills upset and more Week 5 thoughts (Boston Herald)
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)
New Patriots: Get to know linebacker Robert Spillane on and off the field (Boston Herald)
This version of Stefon Diggs works just fine | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
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 Wideout Stefon Diggs Knows Return To Buffalo Will Be ‘A Measuring Stick’ (Forbes)
Patriots’ Stefon Diggs opens up about ’emotional’ return to Buffalo: ‘Going to be a hell of an atmosphere’ (CBS Sports)
Drake Maye could tie Tom Brady in the NFL record book if he can pull off this feat against the Bills in Week 5 (CBS Sports)
Stefon Diggs sends love to city of Buffalo, Bills Mafia ahead of Week 5 return (The Sporting News)
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.’
Joey Bosa not focused on injury concerns in new chapter with Bills
‘Bosa, 30, acknowledged he’s “running out of time here,” when it comes to his career. For the first time, he’s with a team other than the Chargers, signing a one-year deal coming off injury-riddled seasons that have resulted in him only playing in only 28 regular season and two playoff games over the previous three years and being sidelined for plenty of snaps. Bosa’s injury predilection has been cause for concern since his last complete year, a 10.5 sack season in 2021. The next set of goals for Bosa and the Bills rely on him staying healthy.’
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.”’