‘The Bills actually have done a good job getting teams into third (or fourth) and long, which is defined as needing 7 yards or more to go for a first down or touchdown. The Bills have forced 26 such plays, but opponents have converted nine of them, for a defensive success rate of 65%. That number is way too low given the seeming advantage a defense should have when the opposing offense needs a big chunk of yards.’
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Is the Bills’ run defense better? Patriots could be a strong litmus test
‘Last season, after all, Buffalo ranked 28th in yards allowed per game, 30th in yards per carry allowed, 31st in explosive runs allowed and last in rushing touchdowns allowed. It resulted in the Bills having the fewest pass-rush opportunities in the NFL. In their Week 15 game last December, Henderson had touchdown runs of 52 and 65 yards. He accounted for 148 of New England’s 246 rushing yards.’
Joe Brady: ‘I’m not concerned with Josh’ on potential injury for Allen
‘“He’s a competitor, and I have to take that into consideration with play-calling,” Brady said.’
NFL Week 4 power rankings: Despite shaky showing, Bills take over top spot
‘1. Buffalo Bills. As Joe Brady is fond of saying, there are plenty of smoke alarms going off after a sloppy showing against the Chargers.’
Jessica Pegula says role with Bills may come after tennis career ends
‘”I can’t say that wouldn’t be exciting if I got to help out with the organization one day,” Pegula said recently in an interview with CNBC Sport. “I always thought that I wanted to be in the sporting world when I was done with tennis.”‘
Patriots blitz more than almost any NFL team. Josh Allen is waiting.
‘The Patriots come to town with a defense that ranks third in the NFL for most frequent blitz rate at 43.8%, and Allen and the Bills’ offensive line will need to be on point, something they really weren’t last week against the Chargers.’
Written off, DeWayne Carter has become a force for the Bills
‘“It’s been great finally just getting to play football. I didn’t play the game of football for 13 months,” Carter said. “I didn’t play that long, then I was rushed back and got my feet back underneath me. It was about getting back the trust of my coaching staff, and my teammates when my number’s called. Now I feel like I’m there.”’
Everything is going wrong for New England Patriots ahead of Buffalo Bills matchup
‘New England’s offense was abysmal in the matchup, and their defense dealt with plenty of issues as well. Through three weeks, the Patriots look nothing like the team that represented the AFC in the Super Bowl last season.’
Bills preparation remains unchanged while understanding the stakes with Patriots looming
‘Sean McDermott had a tendency to give too much respect to opponents. Brady wants to play an opponent without a name or a face. But both approaches are designed to ensure the Bills aren’t putting more focus on one opponent than another.’
Thursday’s New England Coverage
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye say there is no growing rift between them (Boston Globe)
The Patriots’ defense got embarrassed in Jacksonville. Can it rebound Sunday against the Bills in Buffalo? (Boston Globe)
Callahan: The Patriots need Drake Maye to steer into the skid at Buffalo (Boston Herald)
Source: Patriots signing veteran offensive lineman away from Cardinals (Boston Herald)
Drake Maye addresses cryptic shoulder, lands on Patriots’ injury report (Boston Herald)
How Patriots plan to replace latest injured starter on offensive line (Boston Herald)
Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye deny report of Patriots head coach, QB ‘issue’ (Boston Herald)
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel provides discouraging update on OLB Harold Landry (Boston Herald)
Patriots missing Pro Bowl starter at Wednesday practice before Bills game (Boston Herald)
Why Buffalo might be the perfect place for Drake Maye to snap out of it | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
Patriots takeaways: Mike Vrabel denies rift with Drake Maye after WEEI report (Springfield Republican)
Watch: Drake Maye responds to reports of rift between him and Mike Vrabel (Springfield Republican)
Watch: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel refutes report of issues brewing with Drake Maye (Springfield Republican)
Patriots Analysis: Problem starts with but goes beyond Maye (Nashua Telegraph)
Patriots’ Drake Maye: Shoulder fine, all OK with Mike Vrabel (ESPN)
Mike Vrabel Explains Why Patriots Aren’t Ready To Shuffle Offensive Line (NESN)
Mike Vrabel refutes report of alleged rift with Drake Maye after gossip grows legs (CBS Sports)
Mike Vrabel Turns To David And Goliath To Help Drake Maye Through Patriots Struggles (NESN)
Patriots’ Drake Maye Addresses Shoulder Injury Rumors (NESN)
Report Hints at ‘Issue’ Between Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel (NESN)
Patriots Receive Dismal Grade for September Amid 1-2 Start (NESN)
Mike Vrabel responds to rumor of rift with Drake Maye (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Mailbag: How much blame does Josh McDaniels deserve? (NBC Sports Boston)
No Patriots’ ‘players only’ meeting: ‘It’s not a panic in here’ (WEEI-FM)
Now is when Patriots coaches and leaders earn their money (WEEI-FM)
Patriots add veteran offensive lineman off Cardinals practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Drake Maye has officially been added to the Patriots’ injury report (WBZ-FM)
Amid mounting injuries, Patriots add offensive lineman to practice squad (WBZ-FM)
Patriots opponent preview: Get to know the Buffalo Bills (WBZ-FM)
Is there a rift between Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel? Patriots quarterback, coach respond to radio report (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Sign OL Da’Metrius Weatherspoon to the Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Mile Vrabel Press Conference 9/30 (Patriots.com)
Week 4 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Tennis star Jessica Pegula says helping her family run the Buffalo Bills could be in her future
‘Pegula said she believes her dad wants her family to keep running the teams. “I think my dad, I’m sure, would love to keep it in the family,” Pegula said. But she added that she doesn’t know what the future holds. “I think we learned that after what happened with my mom, that you never know what’s going to happen,” she said.’
Why Bills might have a James Cook III contract problem this offseason
‘”One contract issue that could come to a head next offseason is that of Buffalo running back James Cook III,” Fowler writes. “Since signing a four-year, $46 million extension before the 2025 season, Cook has a rushing title and ranks third this year with 346 rushing yards through three games.”‘
Bills start week without Christian Benford, Keon Coleman
‘Cornerback Christian Benford, who left last Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers with a toe injury, and wide receiver Keon Coleman, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, were both absent from Wednesday’s session.’
What the Buffalo Bills are saying about Drake Maye & the New England Patriots ahead of Sunday’s game
‘It was a similar sentiment on Wednesday as the 3-0 Bills spoke about their preparations for the 1-2 Patriots. Most players acknowledged that there’s something different about division games, but tried not to make Sunday’s Week 4 matchup bigger than it is.’
Bills fan refunded $500 from local company after booking own LA trip
‘Joslyn only recieved a response after 7 News got involved.’