‘Think of Sunday’s game as the F. Scott Fitzgerald Bowl. After all, this literary eminence split much of his childhood between Buffalo and St. Paul, Minn. Hard to say, then, whether he would have been a Bills fan or a Vikings fan. One thing we know for sure, though: Fitzgerald was a football fan.’
BillsBeat - November 11, 2022
No Josh Allen, no biggie: 10 times backup quarterbacks have led Buffalo Bills to victory
‘Just as numerous other Bills backup quarterbacks have in the past when they were thrust into action, either because the starter got hurt or benched. Here are 10 occasions when a Bills backup played and came out on the winning side…’
Vikings' Harrison Phillips preparing for 'emotional' return to Buffalo
‘Phillips, a 2018 third-round pick by the Bills out of Stanford, developed into a consistent contributor for a Buffalo franchise that ascended with his arrival. He said he still has video on his phone from the Bills arriving back to “20,000 fans” at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport after their AFC East-clinching win in Denver in December 2020.’
Vikings nose tackle Harrison Phillips ready for ’emotional’ return to Buffalo
‘Phillips, a nose tackle in his first season with the Vikings, will return to Buffalo for Sunday’s game at Highmark Stadium after playing his first four seasons in the NFL with the Bills. The 26-year-old already has dinner reservations for Saturday night at Ilio DiPaolo’s, where he plans to eat a lot of chicken parmesan. He is recommending that spot and several others. “Bar-Bill (Tavern) Wings, Rachels Mediterranean Grill or Buffalo Chophouse,” he said Thursday. “I’m trying to divvy it all out.”’
Ahead of first meeting since trade, Stefon Diggs says his "time in Minnesota was amazing"
‘”My time in Minnesota was amazing, I love it,” Diggs, now with the Buffalo Bills, said. “I had a great time in Minnesota, I don’t have any bad taste in my mouth at all.”‘
Friday's Minnesota Coverage
Can the Vikings line protect Kirk Cousins against Buffalo’s ‘really physical’ defensive front? (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ Harrison Phillips preparing for ’emotional’ return to Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ K.J. Osborn goes from watching the Bills in the stands to playing against them (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Vikings nose tackle Harrison Phillips ready for ’emotional’ return to Buffalo (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Raiders pluck TE Jacob Hollister off Vikings’ practice squad (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
The 7-1 Minnesota Vikings Face A Big-League Test Against The Super Bowl Favorite Bills (Forbes)
Ahead of first meeting since trade, Stefon Diggs says his “time in Minnesota was amazing” (WCCO-TV)
Vikings at Bills Updated Week 10 Injury Report (Vikings.com)
Josh Allen’s injury status gets murkier after missing another practice
‘Allen didn’t participate in Wednesday’s practice but was on the field with the Bills during the practice portion that was closed to the media.’
Bills QB Josh Allen Misses 2nd Straight Day Of Practice
‘The injury is similar to the one that caused Allen to miss four games during his rookie season in 2018, the last time he has missed a start. If he can’t go, 10-year journeyman backup Case Keenum would fill in for the Bills, whose lead atop the AFC is down to a half-game.’
Diggs' Trade To Bills Paid Off For Vikes, Too, As Teams Meet
‘By trading Diggs to Buffalo in March 2020, the Vikings acquired a first-round pick (No. 22), which they used to draft Jefferson in a deal that has panned out for both teams.
AFC-Leading Bills Host Vikings In Matchup Of Cook Brothers
‘Key Matchup: Jefferson vs. CB Tre’Davious White with an asterisk. The asterisk is necessary because it’s unclear yet whether White will make his season debut two weeks since being activated to the roster. In his previous five seasons, White has established himself as one of the NFL’s top shutdown cornerbacks, but he has missed nearly a year since tearing a ligament in his left knee.’
Bills' Josh Allen doesn't practice; playing status uncertain
‘Allen did briefly walk out of the team’s field house wearing a sleeve on his right arm, but he was not in practice attire. Allen did not participate at all in Wednesday’s practice but was out on the field with the team during the portion closed to the media.’
Allen misses second-straight day of practice
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott called his starting quarterback “day to day” on Wednesday, and left the door open for Allen to still possibly play on Sunday when the team hosts the Minnesota Vikings.’
Josh Allen misses another practice with elbow injury
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen sat out his second consecutive practice Thursday due to an elbow injury, and his status for this week’s game against the Vikings remains uncertain.’
Where else do Bills fans want to be?: Architect speaks on new Bills Stadium design
‘From the entrance to the concourse to even the seats, fans can expect a modern stadium that rivals some of the best in the NFL, according to the architects. They want this stadium to be unique to Western New York, combining its history with its future.’
Bills QB Josh Allen misses 2nd straight day of practice
‘Starting middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (groin/heel) and starting safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) also missed their second straight day of practice. Poyer already has missed one game.’