‘We know the Bills will be playing quite a few backup players in this one, and quarterback Josh Allen will only play a handful of snaps, at most. For the guys who are playing, they’ll be getting a great shot to put their best on tape for coaches and the league to see. They’ll want, and have an opportunity, to play their best football individually while helping the team get a win as they all head to the playoffs together.’
BillsBeat - January 5, 2025
How to watch, stream and listen to Bills vs. Patriots in Week 18
‘The game’s on 4. The game will air on WIVB in the Buffalo market and your local CBS station outside of the market. Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta will have the call, with Aditi Kinkhabwala as the sideline reporter.’
Carucci Take 2: After Josh Allen’s cameo, decisions on playing time get trickier in Bills’ regular-season finale
‘McDermott’s easiest decision is giving Josh Allen the one snap he wants on the Bills’ first offensive play, so that Allen can extend his NFL-leading streak for consecutive starts by active quarterbacks to 115. Let Allen take a snap (preferably from shotgun formation so he doesn’t need to drop back), hand off and head straight to the sideline where he spends the rest of the game. After that, Mitch Trubisky and Mike White can split time at QB while Allen is kept on ice for the postseason.’
NFL announces fines following the Bills' victory vs. the Jets
‘Alec Anderson didn’t draw the penalty, but he did draw a fine. The NFL fined the Buffalo Bills offensive tackle $5,107 on Saturday for what it deemed unnecessary roughness in last week’s 40-14 home victory against the New York Jets.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Patriots
‘The Bills want to rest starters this week, but they can’t rest everyone. There are only 53 roster spots, plus two that can be called up from the practice squad. Sitting the 22 starters leaves 33 bodies leftover to man those same 22 starting positions. Plus all the special teams. Three of those 33 are the kicking specialists. Another is the extra quarterback. Options start to run low real quick.’
Bills vs. Patriots Preview: Starters get rest ahead of playoffs
‘Bills starting safety Damar Hamlin has not played since week 14 against the Rams and has no injury designation ahead of Sunday’s game against the Patriots, paving the way for his return. Hamlin’s injury is a rib injury.’
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 18
‘CBS. Time: 1 p.m. Local: WIVB Ch. 4.’
Game Predictions | Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Week 18
‘The Bills plan to give Josh Allen and the starters a brief cameo in the game, as they’re locked into the No. 2 seed for the AFC playoffs. Buffalo can still dominate with Mitchell Trubisky, its deep running game, and endless pass rush while New England limps to the finish line with a seventh consecutive loss.’
Top 3 storylines to follow for Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Week 18
‘”We’re trying to be aware of anything and everything under the sun,” McDermott said. “Look, some of these things are important from a team organizational standpoint. And then also for guys who have worked so hard to get to be just toeing the line on some things at this point.”‘
BillsBeat - January 4, 2025
The Buffalo Bills have the NFL's best turnover margin – the best in years, actually. Here's why
‘“Joe always talks about ‘buying tickets,’” Oliver added. “Buying tickets is basically just trying to get the ball out. Not necessarily saying you’re going to get the ball out, but just attempting to is like buying a lottery ticket; you can’t never win the lottery unless you buy a ticket.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Mitchell Trubisky's two goals vs. Patriots – win, reach positive rushing yards
‘“That was one of Josh’s goals early on – if I’m going into games and we’re taking victory kneels and I end up having negative rushing yards, we’ve had a pretty good season,” Trubisky said. “I’ll take the wins.”’
On second anniversary of cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin announces Buffalo Heroes Scholarship
‘At Lucia’s On The Lake, a waterfront restaurant in Hamburg, Hamlin held a private dinner for the Buffalo Bills athletic training staff. The group was critical in the emergency response that saved Hamlin when he collapsed on the field during “Monday Night Football” on Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.’
Bills injury report update: Good news with this starter due back for playoffs
‘Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott already indicated that linebacker Terrel Bernard will not be playing Sunday in New England due to a quad injury, but the good news he revealed Friday morning is that Bernard should be OK for next weekend’s AFC wild-card game.’
Buffalo Bills sign QB to active roster, contract extension ahead of regular season finale
‘In addition to signing White to the 53-man roster, Buffalo extended the quarterback’s contract through 2025. White takes the roster spot opened by the team waiving linebacker Nicholas Morrow on Thursday. Terms of White’s extension have not yet been reported.’
Once a long shot to make the roster, Joe Andreessen in line to make first start as Bills linebacker
‘“The biggest thing I’ve heard from people is just don’t stress out about it,” Andreessen told GNN Sports. “You might mess up, but even the starters who are Pro Bowl players make mistakes, too. So don’t be worried about making mistakes, just go out there and fly around.”’