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On the play where he got run over, he was obviously willing. It takes some guts to stand there and get blasted by a bigger dude. After the game in an interview, he said his feet were cold when he first went in from just standing around on the sideline. Until the INT he was clearly bad throughout his first drive. But at least from watching the TV, the only other time I can recall him on a play was on the INT that he dropped, and that wasn't an easy catch. Generally, a CB who doesn't get his name called must be doing something right. He was quite below average in the early part of the season, which the Bills have attributed to his ankle injury (at least publicly). Hopefully he will have more to offer if called upon again during the playoffs.

It's still going to be bad weather. Just not horrendous weather.

I would think that Peacock was given the choice of which game they wanted, since they ponied up so much cash for the right to have this exclusive. And the Peacock game was always going to be Saturday night. The NFL in general LOVES these games in bad weather. Makes for great TV, especially in places that don't really experience winter.

I must admit I did not consider the possibility of frozen locusts falling from the sky. I only considered the possibility of the locusts flying into the stadium on their own. Excellent point!

Locusts are cold blooded. No chance at all that locusts affect this game. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, Kraken are all on the table. But no locusts.

With the weather emergency being declared, it's possible I-90 gets closed at some point. If a tornado develops inside the stadium during the game, is that better for us or the Steelers?

Will this be the first NFL game ever played in the middle of a Cat 5 Hurricane?

Yes about the snow. But wind is different - it pushes the ball some place that the QB doesn't want it to go.

If you are just adding up weeks 12-18, then the Bills played one less game in that stretch. Pittsburgh had their Bye in Week 6 - the Bills in week 13

I think he's missed a practice a week for a little while. I had Jaylen Warren on my fantasy team so I paid attention to Harris's status. At the moment I assume this is just continuing the pattern. If he misses Friday that would be a bigger deal.

I think there's also a psychological point to this. Benching him now would put some negative vibes into the o-line. He knows that the fumble was on him and so does everybody else. Let him overcome that with the help of his mates.

Terron Armstead does not have an injury designation for the game. He was Full Practice on Friday. Same for Liam Eichenberg (Center) and Robert Hunt (Guard) and Austin Jackson (OT) Tyreek Hill was also a Full Practice on Friday, although he was seen in a boot on Thursday at his home when dealing with the aftermath of the fire there. https://www.rotowire.com/football/practice-report.php?team=MIA

75 yard TD to Collins

Well, it's tied right now. Just need it to stay that way for the next 70 minutes.

There have been plenty of times when a guy plays all year and gets surgery a week after the season ends. Then they mention it has been bothering him all year. Kair Elam was not on injury reports before being put on IR - they said the ankle was bothering him all season, not that it just suddenly happened in his last game.

The list is basically the rating given by the players that are under that coordinator on a score of 1 to 10. You don't rate other team's coordinators, only your own. If you hate your coordinator you give him a low score. Also, don't know how many players might have thought "my guy is #1 in my book" and chose the wrong answer.

https://nflpa.com/posts/nfl-players-rank-top-team-coordinators They only show the top 5 among Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. No Bills among this list. Top 5 Defensive Coordinators Aaron Glenn - Detroit Lions Steve Wilks - San Francisco 49ers Dan Quinn - Dallas Cowboys Brian Flores - Minnesota Vikings Raheem Morris - Los Angeles Rams Top 5 Offensive Coordinators Frank Smith - Miami Dolphins Thomas Brown - Carolina Panthers Brian Schottenheimer - Dallas Cowboys Brian Callahan - Cincinnati Bengals Kellen Moore - Los Angeles Chargers Top 5 Special Teams Coordinators John Fassel - Dallas Cowboys Chris Tabor - Carolina Panthers Matt Daniels - Minnesota Vikings Dave Fipp - Detroit Lions Darren Rizzi - New Orleans Saints *The survey was administered online by Artemis Strategy Group during the NFLPA visits between August 28 and November 16, 2023. All NFL players were given the opportunity to take the survey. 864 offensive players rated their offensive coordinator, 774 defensive players rated their defensive coordinator and 1,025 who play on special teams rated their special teams coordinator. With 53 players on the active roster for 32 teams, that would be a pool of 1,696 players. I don't know if players on IR or practice squads were included https://theathletic.com/5179191/2024/01/04/nflpa-player-survey-best-coordinators/

No they won't. Injuries only need to be reported it it is likely to affect his availability for the game. Diggs has not been Questionable for these games - he was certain to play. Literally every starter in the league has some kind of painful issue at this point of the season. I remember a few years ago that one of the Bills O-linemen had to have his wife feed him during the week because he couldn't lift his hand to his lips. He was not on the injury report and he did not miss any games.

Could be veteran rest for Linval. Obviously they must expect Jones to carry a heavy load today.

I'm pretty sure Bill Bellichick is not thinking the same way. For one thing he wants the record for wins. For another thing if he's not the coach of the Pats next year, what does he care what position they are drafting from?

One point in favor of doing this would be that it gives Murray a week off before hitting the playoffs. Veteran guys like him could definitely appreciate a late bye week to get fresh for the playoffs.

I think he has a rib injury. Any time he takes a hit he has to come off the field for a play or two. That's not like him.

I started following the Bills in 1967. In 1968 they won only one game that year, over the NY Jets. At the end of that season, Joe Namath guaranteed a Super Bowl victory and delivered.

Chargers continue to clean house: Goodbye, Sebastian Joseph-Day https://sports.yahoo.com/chargers-continue-clean-house-goodbye-192622074.html https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/sebastian-joseph-day-landing-spots-chargers-captain-starting-dt-let-go-with-one-year-remaining-on-contract/ He's second on the team in QB hits behind only Kahlil Mack. Also a team captain. Strange timing.

Well if that's true, the Dallas D won't be nearly as concerned about Tua doing a keeper run