‘The Bils may have their hands full with the division rival New England Patriots on Sunday in primetime. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has been impressive, throwing seven touchdowns in the Pats’ first four games.’
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Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau isn’t sounding alarms despite limited early sack production
‘Greg Rousseau signed a four-year, $80 million extension with the Buffalo Bills in March and there is an expectation that his play should not only match, but exceed that contract. Even general manager Brandon Beane said at the NFL scouting combine that he would like to see Rousseau become a double-digit sack player.’
Thursday’s New England Coverage
Patriots defense up against it this week preparing for reigning MVP Josh Allen and ‘huge humans’ in front of Bills QB (Boston Globe)
The Patriots are playing a lot better, but they’ve still been sloppy and sleepy in the first quarter (Boston Globe)
laying at Buffalo will be a first for Stefon Diggs since Patriots WR’s productive stint with Bills ended in trade (Boston Globe)
Patriots mailbag: Talking defense, and who knew Stefon Diggs was a good leader? (Boston Globe)
Callahan: Why the Patriots can still ‘win’ at Buffalo even if they lose (Boston Herald)
Drake Maye vs. Josh Allen: How Patriots, Bills QBs compare through 16 games (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ Stefon Diggs opens up about ’emotional’ return to Buffalo (Boston Herald)
Patriots know primetime matchup vs. Bills will be ‘measuring stick’ (Boston Herald)
Two Patriots defensive starters don’t practice ahead of Bills game (Boston Herald)
Patriots Pro Bowl receiver ready for emotional return to Buffalo (Springfield Republican)
Stefon Diggs clarifies comments on his comfort level with Patriots offense (Springfield Republican)
Drake Maye looking forward to first prime-time game as a starter (Springfield Republican)
Patriots QB Drake Maye is already ahead of Josh Allen’s development (Springfield Republican)
Veteran starter and leading tackler returns to Patriots (Springfield Republican)
Here’s one way a Patriots upset of the Bills makes sense | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
Patriots All-Pro earns another NFL honor (Springfield Republican)
Bills’ Allen has Vrabel on the defensive (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots Notebook: Diggs ready to shuffle back to Buffalo (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Stefon Diggs’ comeback is underway with the Patriots (ESPN)
Stefon Diggs Shares How He Expects ‘Emotional’ Return to Buffalo to Go (SI)
Patriots Star Stefon Diggs Praises Bills Fans Ahead Of Week 5 Return (NESN)
Stefon Diggs Drops Truth Bomb On Patriots’ Week 5 Matchup Vs. Bills (NESN)
Marcus Jones Earns Prestigious Award After Patriots’ Week 4 Win (NESN)
VA Hero Of The Week: Drake Maye Leads Patriots To First Home Win Of Mike Vrabel Era (NESN)
Stefon Diggs sees similar ‘dog’ mindsets in Drake Maye, Josh Allen (NBC Sports Boston)
Diggs: Only way to control Buffalo environment is to ‘stay in the green’ (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Mailbag: A Will Campbell check-in, Diggs’ comfort level and more (NBC Sports Boston)
Stefon Diggs prepares for first game back in Buffalo: ‘More personal than professional’ (WEEI-FM)
Patriots could add to linebacker room this week (WBZ-FM)
Marcus Jones gets league recognition after historic performance (WBZ-FM)
Patriots add two more offensive linemen to practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Patriots add linemen to injury report to start Week 5 (WBZ-FM)
Stefon Diggs is ready for an emotional return to Buffalo in Week 5 (WBZ-TV)
Marcus Jones Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Patriots.com)
Patriots Claim Second AFC Special Teams Honor Thanks to Marcus Jones’ Big Day (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 10/1 (Patriots.com)
Week 5 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid puts drop against Chiefs, injuries behind him with refocused approach
‘“It was tough. It still (stinks) thinking about it,” the third-year player said following practice on Wednesday. “But, you know, life goes on. Moments change. It’s just how can you respond and how can you be better from that?”’
Bills Mafia gets frustrating injury news regarding several defensive stars
‘In addition, Ed Oliver and Matt Milano will be limited in practice, which isn’t a great sign for their respective statuses on Sunday.’
Bills reveal reason for slow Joshua Palmer start
‘“I think part of it is just the situation of the games and how they’ve been going,” Allen said. “It’s just been a product of that. Obviously, a lot of different personnel changes that we have in our offense, forcing defenses to show us what they’re going to do before they do it. That’s why we have so many different types of personnel.”‘
Josh Allen plays down Stefon Diggs’ Bills homecoming with 6 words
‘“We played him last year,” Allen said. “So, I don’t think it’s anything super crazy, but obviously being back in Buffalo, who knows if the emotions are going to be heightened for him or for the fans or whatever it is, but we’re just going to go out there and try to perform the best we can.”’
Bills to take page out of Penn State’s book for Week 5 matchup vs. Patriots
‘This is similar to the Penn State whiteout game, which is held once a year at Beaver Stadium for the biggest home game on the Nittany Lions’ schedule. Penn State held the 2025 whiteout game this past Saturday, losing to Oregon in overtime.’
Buffalo Bills deliver good and bad news with Wednesday injury updates
‘Head coach Sean McDermott revealed before practice that right tackle Spencer Brown, defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Matt Milano would all be participating in practice, albeit in a limited fashion.’
Bills’ Josh Allen has ultimate praise for ‘all-time’ teammate James Cook
‘“I think the outside stuff takes care of itself, when it does, it does free you up to be a little more loose and to go out there and enjoy it and not have the fear or the worry about everything else,” Allen said. “You’re seeing that the way he plays, the way he practices. He’s an all-time teammate, and he’s gotten everything that he’s deserved. He’s going out there, and acting like he’s got something to prove, which is awesome to see.”’
Ed Oliver, Matt Milano, Spencer Brown all return to practice
‘Rookie tight end Jackson Hawes joined them on the limited list, with linebacker Dorian Williams the only player who did not participate.’
‘I’ve got a lot of love for that city’: Stefon Diggs on his return to WNY as he takes on the Buffalo Bills
‘“It’s going to be a little bit emotional,” Diggs told reporters in Foxborough on Wednesday. “I try to keep the main thing the main thing, but it’s going to be my first time back there. It’s going to be a hell of an atmosphere. I was part of that for a long time. I played there before I got there, so I’m excited.”’
Bills host Patriots in Diggs’ first return to Buffalo since departure
‘”Just knowing who he is, knowing the competitor that he is, he is gonna be amped up, excited,” said Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. “He is probably going to want the ball. He is going to want to do Stef things.”‘
Bills release first injury report ahead of prime-time game vs. Patriots
‘Three players who missed Sunday’s Week 4 victory against the New Orleans Saints — offensive tackle Spencer Brown (calf), defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle), and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) — were listed as limited in practice on Wednesday.’
Bills plan full-stadium White Out for Sunday night showdown with Patriots
‘The Bills will wear Nike’s Rivalries uniforms when they host the New England Patriots at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, in a game you can watch on NBC and Channel 2. This “Cold Front” uniform “doesn’t just represent winter… it is winter,” the team says.’