‘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.’
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‘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.’
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‘”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.”‘
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‘“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.”’
Rookies Tylan Grable, Javon Solomon eager for first extended NFL action in Bills regular-season finale
‘But with the Bills already in possession of the AFC East championship and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, they are expected to rest some starters. That will give Grable his first extended NFL action. I’ve been on the sideline, I’ve been in the meeting room, there’s no problem doing that. I’ve been having fun just being around those guys and they’ve been showing me the way.”’
Saturday's New England Coverage
Jahlani Tavai clarifies comments after saying fans need to ‘know their place’ when calling for Jerod Mayo to be fired (Boston Globe)
There are plenty of tickets on the market for Sunday’s Patriots game, and many are less than face value (Boston Globe)
Patriots veteran linebacker: Booing fans ‘gotta know their place’ (Boston Herald)
Jahlani Tavai clarifies controversial comments about Patriots fans (Boston Herald)
Patriots rookie not expected to start in regular-season finale vs. Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots QB Drake Maye officially questionable with right hand injury (Boston Herald)
Kyed: Even when Jerod Mayo is on point, message isn’t getting through to Patriots about fans (Boston Herald)
Callahan: Drake Maye’s next challenge in 2025 and more season finale thoughts (Boston Herald)
Patriots veteran: Booing fans ‘have to know their place’ (Springfield Republican)
Jahlani Tavai to Patriots fans: ‘Don’t be a critic’ (Springfield Republican)
Everything Jahlani Tavai said about his controversial fan comments (Springfield Republican)
‘Fans pay the bills:’ Jerod Mayo met with Patriots player after controversial comment (Springfield Republican)
Patriots young offensive lineman has promising future (Springfield Republican)
Disappointing season ends for Patriots WR, Drake Maye questionable vs. Bills (Springfield Republican)
Mike Vrabel interviews for Patriots rival’s head coaching job (report) (Springfield Republican)
Jahlani Tavai says Patriots fans need to ‘know their place’ after booing, ‘Fire Mayo’ chants (CBS Sports)
Patriots Linebacker Tells Fans Booing at Gillette Stadium to ‘Know Their Place’ (SI)
Patriots List QB Drake Maye As Questionable With No. 1 Pick on the Line (SI)
Patriots LB says fans should ‘know their place’ after hearing boos (The Sporting News)
Patriots rule out 4, list 6 as questionable for Week 18 vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Patriots release defensive lineman shortly after signing him (The Sporting News)
Patriots Linebacker Says Booing Fans Need To ‘Know Their Place’ (NESN)
Patriots’ Jahlani Tavai Responds To Backlash Over Controversial Comments (NESN)
How Jerod Mayo Handled Patriots Linebacker’s Fan Scolding (NESN)
Patriots Fans Furious Over Jahlani Tavai’s Scolding Of Boos (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Drake Maye Questionable, Four Ruled Out (NESN)
Patriots’ Jerod Mayo Has Built Untenable, Objectionable Culture (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Mike Vrabel Set For Trio Of Head Coaching Interviews (NESN)
Five Replacements Should Patriots Move On From DeMarcus Covington (NESN)
NFL Insider Reveals Important Patriots, Mike Vrabel Question (NESN)
Patriots Mock Draft: How Do You Approach Having No. 1 Pick? (NESN)
Mayo responds to Tavai’s candid comments about Patriots fans booing (NBC Sports Boston)
Pats special teams coordinator has refreshing response to fans booing (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Maye questionable, Polk ruled out for Week 18 (NBC Sports Boston)
Jahlani Tavai on Patriots fans booing: ‘Sometimes they just have to know their place’ (WEEI-FM)
Jerod Mayo responds to Jahlani Tavai: ‘Fans are the most important thing,’ players getting ‘caught up in trying to defend me’ (WEEI-FM)
Phil Perry: Mike Vrabel’s meeting with the Jets about getting a reaction from the Patriots? (WBZ-FM)
How much will Drake Maye play as Patriots have shot at No. 1 pick in Week 18? (WBZ-TV)
Jahlani Tavai says Patriots fans need to “know their place” after booing team (WBZ-TV)
Drake Maye questionable; Ja’Lynn Polk among four Patriots ruled out for Week 18 (WBZ-TV)
Mike Vrabel reportedly interviewing for Jets head coaching job on Friday (WBZ-TV)
Injury Report Analysis: CB Christian Gonzalez Among Four Patriots Ruled Out for Sunday’s Season Finale vs. the Bills (Patriots.com)
Week 18 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Jerod Mayo Press Conference 1/3 (Patriots.com)
Why is Josh Allen starting for Bills in Week 18? Explaining the QB's 'very, very important' consecutive starts streak
‘That means Allen might only play the start of the game before backup Mitchell Trubisky enters. The Bills cannot move up or down in the standings, so their focus is still expected to be on gearing up for a first-round playoff game, whether it’s against the Broncos, Dolphins or Bengals.’
Bills running back James Cook gives explicit response to Pro Bowl snub
‘”Generational wealth incoming we good,” Cook posted.’
Buffalo Bills future Hall of Famer one big play away from $1.5 million payout
‘Most notably, Von Miller is just one sack away from triggering a $1.5 million incentive. Three other Bills have the potential to hit on incentives, as well. If Taron Johnson records an interception, that will trigger a $250,000 reward. DqQuon Jones needs just a half sack to get $250,000. And tight end Dawson Knox is eight receptions and 89 yards away from a $250,000 bonus, as well.’