‘The Bills have been one of the NFL’s worst teams in run defense this season, allowing 4.7 yards per carry entering the game. Detroit, meanwhile, was third in rushing attempts and fourth in yards rushing. The Bills held them to under 100 yards for the first time all season, holding them to season-lows in yards (48) and attempts (15). Instead, the Bills won by defeating the Lions at their own game, as Detroit gave up a season-high 197 yards rushing.’
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Bills’ Taron Johnson says Lions players put their fingers ‘where they’re not supposed to be’ during critical play
‘Buffalo scored on the drive to extend its lead, but Johnson shocked people when he revealed the chaos that had been going on in the bottom of the pile during the onside kick.’
The NFL’s Ultimate Wrecking Ball: Can Anyone Stop Josh Allen?
‘At this point, Allen looks like one of those high-school football stars who can beat entire defenses all by himself. The difference is that Allen is doing it at the highest level of the game.’
Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas wonders why Bills QB Allen wasn’t an NFL MVP candidate before this year
‘“Personally, I think it should have happened a couple of years ago,” Thomas wrote in a text to The Associated Press on Monday. “To be in Year 7 and getting better is phenomenal. And I love seeing ‘First player to do this … .’ It’s crazy.”’
Bills' Von Miller Thinks Josh Allen is Up There With Two Legendary Quarterbacks
‘“He’s just got a special aura about him,” Bills linebacker Von Miller told The Athletic’s Michael Silver. “I’ve played with some great ones — [Matthew] Stafford, and of course Peyton [Manning] — and he is one of those guys. I’m witnessing something different right now, and I can’t put my finger on it.”‘
Colin Cowherd's latest proclamation about Josh Allen will make a lot of people angry
‘”Josh Allen’s the most talented quarterback I’ve ever seen,” Cowherd said. “I’ll die on that hill… we’re lucky we were born in a time you can watch him. I’ve never seen anything like it.”‘
Josh Allen's viral throw shatters record and leaves NFL world speechless
‘Late in the second quarter, Allen avoided a sack and ran to his right, directing Keon Coleman to turn downfield before unleashing a missile that was caught and resulted in a 64 yard gain. And while Allen has made a living out of making outrageous throws just like that one, Ben Solak of ESPN points out what makes this one extra special.’
Bills expected to lose offensive coordinator Joe Brady to AFC rival
‘Brady’s name will certainly be one of the hottest this offseason in terms of the head coaching pool. For Buffalo’s sake, they’ll hope he pulls a Ben Johnson and sticks around for the next few years. That said, Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut says the team to really watch for in terms of Brady is another AFC powerhouse – the Cincinnati Bengals.’
Former Bills head coach proposes harsh punishments for MVP voters who don't vote for Josh Allen
‘”If anybody votes for somebody other than Josh Allen for the MVP, take their MVP vote away and give it to somebody that actually knows the game,” Ryan said on Get Up.’
McDermott: Allen 'all good' after postgame tests
‘McDermott also said Spencer Brown is “all good” after saying Allen the same of Allen, indicating there are no issues with the starting right tackle.’
NFL flexes Sunday's Bills-Patriots matchup to 4:25 p.m. EST
‘This will be the third-straight week the Bills are playing in the 4:25 p.m. EST window of games in the NFL. The Bills lost a Week 14 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in Southern California, while earning a massive win this past Sunday over the Detroit Lions.’
Buffalo shows support for Bills with banners on City Hall
‘”One messages referencing their AFC East championship, one references team, City Hall and our support for our hometown team, and the other one states, ‘Let’s go Buffalo’ with a depiction of quarterback Josh Allen,” explained Scanlon on Monday.’
Buffalo Bills Week 16 matchup against New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium flexed to 4:25 p.m.
‘Kickoff of the game was originally scheduled for 1 p.m., it will now start at 4:25 p.m. It will still be televised on CBS.’
Bills home game vs. Patriots moved to 4:25 p.m. kickoff
‘This will be the fifth time this season that the Bills have played a game in the late afternoon television slot, and fourth time over the past five games. They have played five games in primetime, and five have kicked off at 1 p.m.’
John Murphy: As Bills offense hums, give credit to offensive line
‘“It’s the O-line, up front,” according to Dion Dawkins. “We have to win that trench warfare.”’