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‘”I thought we played really well tonight, obviously only 24 points but our defense played fantastic ball where we didn’t feel like we have to press and make any mistakes. Obviously there’s a few plays that we’d like to have back. But again these are good wins, in division, away, it’s hard to win in this league so we’ll learn from this one and move on.”‘

‘“We’ve been assessing Von this week and seeing how he is, and we don’t want to rush him back,” Beane said via a pool report. “This gives us a chance to go ahead and count tonight’s game and three more on Injured Reserve, and hopefully we can get him back for the stretch run.”‘

‘Tight end Quinin Morris, who was a full participant at Wednesday’s final practice of the week, is listed as questionable to play due to an illness that caused him to miss the first two days of the practice week.’

‘The Patriots are having an even tougher time in the red zone, converting at only a 38.71% rate. The only team worse than that in th NFL is the Denver Broncos (37.50%). The Bills obviously have to be better than what they have been and get touchdowns when knocking on the door. But they also need to make sure the Patriots don’t suddenly start turning around their own struggles inside the 20.’

‘Oliver finished the Thanksgiving Day win with six total tackles, a sack that resulted in a safety, and a quarterback hit. In addition, one of Oliver’s best plays of the day came when he forced a fumble on Lions running back Jamaal Williams and also ended up wih the recovery.’

‘According to the source, the move will save the Bills $2.5 million on the salary cap to allow for room if the team makes any elevation from the practice squad, or potentially adds anyone else in free agency.’

‘The overall Tuesday injury report for the Buffalo Bills looks much better than it did on Monday, but starting left tackle Dion Dawkins was still missing and has yet to practice this week.’

‘This will be the first time this season the Bills are going up against the Patriots since they matched up in the AFC Wild Card Round last season in Orchard Park. That game was all Buffalo in a memorable game in the bitter cold that saw the Bills dominate New England from start-to-finish, 47-17.’

‘In the meantime, left tackle Dion Dawkins (ankle) and defensive and Von Miller (knee) were also out Monday, as the team held its practice inside Highmark Stadium. Miller has already been declared out of the game by head coach Sean McDermott.’

‘Prior to the session held inside the ADPRO Sports Training Center, head coach Sean McDermott announced that defensive backs Jordan Poyer, Siran Neal, Dane Jackson, and Jaquan Johnson, along with linebacker Tyler Matakevich, wide receiver Khalil Shakir, running back Nyheim Hines, and tight end Quintin Morris would all be out due to illness.’

‘The 22-year-old has been a bright light for the Buffalo secondary that has been missing veteran cornerback Tre’Davious White for a majority of the season. He has appeared in nine games this season, starting five of them, while registering 24 total tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception.’

‘According to multiple reports, Miller did not tear the ACL in his right knee, but there appears to be other damage to the knee that doctors are reviewing. His timeline in unclear, at this point, but the additional tests by doctors will hopefully determine how much time he will miss.’

‘This game against Detroit was representative of what has been the story of the Bills offense since the bye week. At times, they look really good, but then they hit stretches where they go into a deep freeze. Red zone struggles and turnovers lead to spotty performances.’

‘With just over two minutes left on the clock the Lions went 42 yards down the field, converting once on fourth down but the Bills defense stopped them on their second fourth down conversion attempt. Badgely tied the game for Detriot on a 51-yard field goal attempt.’