BillsFan130 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 30 minutes ago, billspro said: The Bills are going to win this game, a shift in power in the AFCE starts Sunday. Ya cause the Bills always rise to the occasion against NE when the games mean something for NE... lol. I get this feels like a "different" Pats team, but that's the scary part. They usually play their best when everyone counts them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 7 Things to Watch for in Bills-Patriots and the NFL in Week 16 At the top of the Christmas wish list for most Bills fans—a sign, a symbol. Fans are looking for concrete evidence that the balance of power in the AFC East may soon be shifting. An upset win in Foxboro Sunday would represent that symbol. But the Bills are the usual heavy underdogs as they get set for the annual trio to Gillette Stadium to face New England. Here are some issues to keep an eye on this weekend as Buffalo moves into week 16: 1. ARE THE PATRIOTS REALLY ‘VULNERABLE?’ 2. DEREK ANDERSON’S ROLE AS ADVISOR 3. IT’S A PROCESS - BUILDING A QB 4. TOM BRADY FILLS THE BILL 5. GILLETTE STADIUM MATTERS FOR PATS 6. NEW FACES FOR THE REMATCH 7. SCOREBOARD WATCHING THIS WEEKEEND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Presser Points: Belichick - Gordon an 'unfortunate situation' Friday press conferences in Foxborough are generally reserved for last-minute thoughts about the upcoming opponent or Bill Belichick history lessons given his vast array of experience. But this week was different due to Thursday’s news regarding Josh Gordon and his violation of the league’s policy on substance abuse, which will take him out of the equation for the Patriots offense for the remainder of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 41 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: Ya cause the Bills always rise to the occasion against NE when the games mean something for NE... lol. I get this feels like a "different" Pats team, but that's the scary part. They usually play their best when everyone counts them out This has more to do with the Bills than NE, I still think they are a very good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Bills vs. Patriots Week 16 preview | Around The NFL (2:43) Edited December 21, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 The Bills are no longer at the bottom of the league in creating explosive plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Game Predictions: Expert picks for Bills at Patriots Players to Watch: Bills at Patriots Updated AFC playoff picture Keys to the Starting Lineup Edited December 21, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILFHUNTER#518 Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 3 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: Ya cause the Bills always rise to the occasion against NE when the games mean something for NE... lol. I get this feels like a "different" Pats team, but that's the scary part. They usually play their best when everyone counts them out Let not your heart be troubled, we are 13 point dogs, NOBODY is counting out the patricheats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Week 16: Patriots - Bills Injury Report The New England Patriots (9-5) and the Buffalo Bills (5-9) announce the following injuries and practice participation. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-5) OUT No Players Listed DOUBTFUL No Players Listed QUESTIONABLE LB Brandon King - Knee The following players have been removed form the injury report: TE Rob Gronkowski - Ankle/Back and WR Cordarrelle Patterson - Illness BUFFALO BILLS (5-9) OUT CB Ryan Lewis - Concussion (LP) DOUBTFUL No Players Listed QUESTIONABLE RB Chris Ivory (FP) The following players had full participation in practice: RB Patrick DiMarco (ankle), K Stephen Hauschka (right hip), RB Chris Ivory (shoulder), RB LeSean McCoy (hamstring), WR Isaiah McKenzie (ankle), DE Trent Murphy (chest), TE Logan Thomas (hamstring), LB Corey Thompson (ankle), WR Deonte Thompson (achilles) and DT Kyle Williams - Back. Bold indicates a change from the previous day's report. PRACTICE PARTICIPATION Did Not Participate in Practice Limited Participation = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitions Full Participation = 100% of a player’s normal repetitions GAME STATUS DEFINITIONS: Out = Player will not play Doubtful = Unlikely to play Questionable = Uncertain as to whether the player will play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 21, 2018 Share Posted December 21, 2018 4 hours ago, BillsFan130 said: Ya cause the Bills always rise to the occasion against NE when the games mean something for NE... lol. I get this feels like a "different" Pats team, but that's the scary part. They usually play their best when everyone counts them out .....deja vu 2003....thumped in our barn 31-0 and returned the favor in THEIR barn 31-0.......I'll cling to anything............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 (edited) Belestrator: Meet the Bills' Rookie Offensive Weapon Robert Foster (2:22) Coach Belichick and Scott Zolak break down the Buffalo Bills on the Belestrator. For more All Access, tune in on Fridays at 7:00pm on WBZ-TV or watch on Patriots.com immediately following the broadcast. Edited December 21, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) NFLPickwatch - Every Pick from Every NFL Expert Game Predictions: Expert picks for Bills at Patriots NFL.com Week 16 game picks By Elliot Harrison New England Patriots 30, Buffalo Bills 13 1 p.m. ET (CBS) | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Mass.) This AFC East clash is steeped in history, as these are two original AFL franchises. The Bills have upset the Patriots a time or three during the Belichick/Brady era, and certainly in the 59-year history of this rivalry. Not seeing it this week. Not sure if Tom Brady is hearing the proverbial whispers, but he certainly has watched the tape of last Sunday's underwhelming performance at Heinz. So has Buffalo's Sean McDermott, who will undoubtedly want DC Leslie Frazier to dial up a gaggle of blitz schemes to rattle the veteran quarterback. I don't anticipate the Bills playing the numbers game all the time in the secondary, solely relying on the front four to create pressure. The missing man in New England's offense who could play a huge role this week: James White, who has averaged 6.5 touches the last two games after getting 12.5 per game over the first 12 weeks. Brady will need to lean on his multi-talented back, especially with Josh Gordon suddenly out of the mix. Looking forward to seeing how the Patriots approach Josh Allen, who was quiet on the ground against the Lions last week. NE: Clinch AFC East with a win. MMQB/SI Picks: NFL Week 16 Picks NFL Week 16 against the spread gambling picks Ultimate Betting Guide for Every Week 16 NFL Game CBS Sports Expert Picks: NFL Picks - Straight Up - Week 16 NFL Picks - Against the Spread - Week 16 ESPN Expert Picks: ESPN NFL Live Picks: Woodson: 'No Way' Pats Lose 3 Straight (0:25) Tedy Bruschi and Darren Woodson easily side on the Patriots to end their two-game skid vs. the Bills in Week 16. ESPN Nation Picks: Bills (5-9) at Patriots (9-5): 1 p.m. ET, CBS Point spread: NE -13.5 | Matchup quality: 49.3 (of 100) Mike Rodak's pick: Even if the Bills do not pull off a rare victory at Gillette Stadium, where they are 2-14, it would be a win for Buffalo if Josh Allen is competitive in his first game against the Patriots. Allen has the NFL's 10th-best Total QBR since his Week 12 return from an elbow injury, but Tom Brady -- despite his hiccups last Sunday -- has the second-best QBR (80.9) over that span. Patriots 24, Bills 14 Mike Reiss' pick: The Patriots are the NFL's only undefeated team at home (6-0) this season, and returning to Gillette after back-to-back road losses serves up a reminder of how the club has looked much different this season at home vs. the road. One player in the locker room said focus was sharp this week, with a reminder that just because there is a Patriots logo on the helmet, it doesn't guarantee anything. Patriots 27, Bills 17 What's at stake: The Patriots can clinch the AFC East title with a win or a Dolphins loss. They can't clinch a first-round bye this week, but they could lose out on one if both the Chiefs and Texans win. -- Seifert FPI win projection: NE, 86.0 percent. If the Patriots want to earn a first-round bye, this game is pretty much a must-win. Should the Patriots hold off Buffalo, they'd be 57 percent to avoid wild-card weekend. A loss drops them to a 1-in-20 chance at still earning a bye. PFT’s Week 16 Picks Bills at Patriots MDS’s take: The Patriots will clinch the AFC East with a win over the Bills and snap their two-game losing streak. MDS’s pick: Patriots 30, Bills 20. Florio’s take: Go ahead, write them off. It will play right into their hands. Florio’s pick: Patriots 34, Bills 13. Edited December 22, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RiotAct Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 is La Canfora trolling us? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Wow. La Canfora actually picked Buf straight up. They certainly have a legit shot with Brady and Gronk clearly not what they were and we have a legit pass D , even with our stud rookie nickel cb and stud 2nd year LB missing. Super interested in seeing Allen in Foxboro vs the Hoodie , if he has a solid showing in his 10th start , he's the ONE! By far the most excited I've ever been for a week 16 game where we're 5-9 , and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Love or hate him, there's no denying the excitement # 17 has bought to this board , because you can't deny his potential is off the charts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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