‘Ed Oliver was incredible last week. His best game of the year by far. Oliver was credited with 10 quarterback pressures per Next Gen Stats. That’s the most in the league this season by a defensive tackle. It wasn’t just the numbers. At one point, Oliver trucked center Frank Ragnow. He ran over one of the best snappers in the league like Ragnow was a tackling dummy. The question now is whether that game was a one-off or the beginning of a re-elevation for Oliver to the Avenger-like level of play we saw in long stretches last season.’
BillsBeat - December 22, 2024
Bills vs Patriots: Television, tickets and time change
‘The Bills will now host the Patriots Sunday at 4:25 p.m. on WROC (CBS). The game was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. The teams are at opposite ends of the AFC East — Buffalo at 11-3. New England at 3-11. Ian Eagle and Charles Davis will have the call for CBS along with sideline reporter, Evan Washburn. Marcellus Wiley will have “Legend of the Game” honors before kickoff.’
Bills vs. Patriots preview: Late AFC East clash
‘The Patriots hold the all-time record over the Bills with a 78-50-1 record, but Buffalo holds a 7-2 in their last nine meetings–which is also the first nine meetings after the Tom Brady era. Last year, the two squads split the regular-season series with the Patriots beating the Bills 29-25 in week seven, Buffalo avenged the loss at home on New Year’s Eve.’
Top 5 storylines to follow for Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots | Week 16
‘Buffalo’s offense has hit its stride since the Week 12 bye. The Bills are averaging 41.67 points per game over the last three weeks. That puts them at the top of the NFL and the next best team is averaging more than five points less per game than Buffalo (Denver: 36).’
Top 5 things to watch for in Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots | Week 16
‘Buffalo’s offense has been near the top of the league in points per game average for most of the season, and after a pair of 40-point performances the past two weeks, they sit a point behind league-leading Detroit (32.8) to rank second in the league (31.8).’
Game Predictions | Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots | Week 16
‘The Bills are riding high coming off their impressive victory over the Lions. Now back home after two road games, they get a New England team that isn’t playing well. Look for Josh Allen to keep the MVP push going as he lights up the Patriots.’
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 16
‘Play-by-play: Ian Eagle. Color Analysis: Charles Davis. Sideline Evan Washburn.’
BillsBeat - December 21, 2024
Bills defense could get some starters back for game vs. New England
‘“It’s kind of been that way for most of the year,” head coach Sean McDermott said before the Bills’ indoor practice on Friday. “I would say defensively, it’s been rather consistent from the start of the season and before (training camp) in the spring.”’
Legends in their own rights, Bills limited partners seek to be trailblazers for next generation
‘“In my wildest dreams, yeah (I envisioned this), because this was a dream,” McGrady said. “The dream to play professional basketball and when that dream became a reality, I told my agent that at some point in my career I wanted to own a sports franchise – whether that was Major League Baseball, because I’m involved in that, whether it’s an NBA franchise or NFL.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: New Bills limited partner Vince Carter wants to be resource for players
‘“Playing in the league for so long, being the old guy in locker rooms, outside of wanting to play, my focus was giving those guys as many tools and dropping as many gems (as possible),” Carter said during a Zoom with reporters on Friday. “Whatever I can see to help them become better in the moment, better athletes (and) better men – that’s what I’m excited about the most.”’
Voice of the Fan: Bills Mafia, show love for 3-headed monster of James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson
‘As the primary back, Cook has exceptional acceleration, balance, vision and explosiveness, along with surprising power. He has cruised to 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage already (828 rushing, 232 receiving).’
Bills injury report update: 4 defensive starters questionable for Patriots game
‘The not so great news is that seven players – including a whopping six on defense, four of whom are starters – will be listed as questionable for the game, and there’s a chance that several of them might not be able to play. All have been limited at practice.’
What can we learn from Bills’ 3-week finish?
‘The Bills would need to win out and have the Chiefs lose two of their last three (Texans, at Steelers and at Broncos … a stretch that’s not exactly easy even with a healthy QB) in this scenario.’
Bills defensive end Dawuane Smoot happy to be healthy as he returns for playoff push
‘“It’s definitely one of those weird years for me,” Smoot told GNN Sports. “Two years ago, getting back from my (Achilles) injury, last year was a weird year. And then coming in this year, I’m thinking it’s going to be the year I’m coming back and I’ve had some freak injuries. So it’s been tough. My faith has been the thing I’ve been leaning on throughout the whole time.”’
Saturday's New England Coverage
Jerod Mayo ‘not concerned’ about having to clarify some of his comments to the media this season (Boston Globe)
Bitter cold Buffalo weather awaits teams, fans for Sunday’s Patriots-Bills game (Boston Globe)
Here are some players Patriots fans should watch in Saturday’s College Football Playoff games (Boston Globe)
Patriots aren’t discussing Christian Barmore’s future after recurring symptoms (Boston Herald)
Patriots provide update on roles of two promising offensive linemen (Boston Herald)
Patriots extra points: OL coach explains why Vederian Lowe, Ben Brown struggled last week (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Keion White among 5 questionable for Sunday’s kickoff (Boston Herald)
Patriots’ return game could be in trouble after latest injury report (Springfield Republican)
Patriots coach has positive update on 1st-rounder’s new position (Springfield Republican)
Patriots coach: Drake Maye is ‘smartest person in this building’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots coach reveals amusing reason for bad snaps vs. Cardinals (Springfield Republican)
‘Jeopardy!’ NFL clue stumps contestants, trolls Patriots rival in the process (Springfield Republican)
Chris Young: Pats limping to the finish, but they shot themselves in the foot long ago (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Mayo’s late buckling under pressure not helping his cause (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says defensive tackle Christian Barmore’s return to health is top priority (AP)
Patriots veteran RB is the latest to back Jerod Mayo amid struggles (The Sporting News)
Patriots HC Jerod Mayo addresses Christian Barmore’s illness (The Sporting News)
Patriots expected to sign rookie RB to two-year deal (The Sporting News)
Patriots rule out two, list five as questionable ahead of Week 16 battle with Bills (The Sporting News)
Patriots Insider Drops Interesting Nugget About Jonathan Kraft’s Note-Taking (NESN)
Patriots Reportedly Lock In Intriguing Prospect Through Next Season (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Dynamic Playmaker Ruled Out Vs. Bills (NESN)
One Extremely Bold Prediction For Lopsided Patriots-Bills Matchup (NESN)
Patriots Could Answer Major Offensive Line Questions Down Stretch (NESN)
Patriots Draft Preview: Tight End Class Worthy Of Being Prioritized (NESN)
Robert Kraft Must Make Jerod Mayo Decision Sooner Rather Than Later (NESN)
Patriots Ownership Leaving Door Open To Potentially Fire Jerod Mayo (NESN)
Eight Patriots Targets To Watch In First-Round CFP Games (NESN)
How Patriots can move up in 2025 first-round draft order in Week 16 (NBC Sports Boston)
Ten potential Patriots to watch this weekend in the College Football Playoff (NBC Sports Boston)
Ladd McConkey is making Patriots’ 2024 draft trade look worse by the day (NBC Sports Boston)
Jerod Mayo not concerned with messaging approach, hasn’t given thought to lessons learned from media gaffes (WEEI-FM)
The Patriots must consider the option of Mike Vrabel (WEEI-FM)
Patriots rule two players out for Sunday against Buffalo (WBZ-FM)
Alex Van Pelt shows Jerod Mayo how to have his guy’s back (WBZ-FM)
5 Things: Which Patriots players start making their case for 2025? (WBZ-FM)
Patriots rule out Marcus Jones for Week 16 vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Week 16 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Injury Report Analysis: Patriots Rule Out Two Players, List Five as Questionable for Sunday’s Game vs. the Bills (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Jerod Mayo Press Conference 12/20 (Patriots.com)