‘Detroit’s offense lines up under center more than any other team in the NFL, averaging 37.8 snaps per game in that formation. They run the fewest plays per game in shotgun (26.9).’
BillsBeat - December 15, 2024
Game Predictions | Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions | Week 15
‘Buffalo is more than capable of trading shots with Detroit, especially with the receiving corps at its healthiest in a long time.’
Bills at Lions | How to watch, stream & listen | Week 15
‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Color Analysis: Tony Romo. Sideline Reporter: Tracy Wolfson.
BillsBeat - December 14, 2024
Versatile since his youth days, Bills DB Cam Lewis returns to the city that shaped him
‘“I always wanted to give back in any certain way,” Lewis said. “I was able to get a scholarship coming out of high school, but not a lot of people are able to do that, so just any amount of money that I can give can help them in their college experience.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: Don't forget the MVP-clinching performance by Bills QB Josh Allen last week
‘Of course he is. It is on the cusp of being a runaway.’
Erik Brady: Remember the Bills' Mike Lodish? He's in Detroit. He'll watch the Lions game with Bills Mafia
‘”I love the passion of Bills Mafia,” Lodish says. “I love what they’re all about. I love that they give back to the community. And I love that they love us former players.”‘
Voice of the Fan: In matchup of 2 Rust Belt towns, we're taking the Bills. Great expectations await
‘A Bills setback would make them look a lot like a second- or third-tier team going into the final three weeks of the regular season, and very susceptible (if not doomed) to strong offenses in January, with little chance of reaching February.’
Buffalo Bills injury update: A critical defensive back is out. What we know.
‘Douglas and Rapp were hurt on the same play, a touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp. Rapp hurt his shoulder, and Douglas’ injury was unspecified. Both returned to the game and Rapp finished it, not missing a play, but Douglas later suffered a knee injury which knocked him out for most of the fourth quarter.’
NFC’s best, Lions put streak on the line against Bills
‘Campbell, by the way, has actually faced the Bills twice as a head coach: he finished the 2015 season as Miami’s interim coach for 12 games, including a 33-17 loss in Orchard Park to Rex Ryan’s Bills. I have to admit, I didn’t think much of Campbell when he made his memorable introduction to Lions fans, talking about biting kneecaps off in 2021. He’s now considered one of the game’s premier leaders, having revitalized a long-suffering Detroit franchise with an aggressive and emotional coaching style. Don’t be surprised to see the Lions trust their offense to get a yard or two on fourth down in an unconventional spot.’
You sure? Stefon Diggs says Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen should win MVP
‘Diggs has seemingly come a long way since questioning a fan in April about his importance to Allen’s overall success.’
Bills defense looks to get physical to rebound against Lions' top scoring offense
‘“They know the vision and we have to make sure that vision is communicated throughout everyone on the defense,” McDermott said. “It’s all about building alignment. Sometimes you don’t get the results you want so you make a correction, say, ‘Hey, this is where it needs to be corrected.’ … It doesn’t mean it’s all going to happen right away but you keep moving toward that goal.”’
Saturday's Detroit Coverage
Aaron Glenn: Lions LB coach Kelvin Sheppard on his way to being NFL defensive coordinator (Detroit News)
Lions tasked with slowing Bills WR who’s ‘faster than what people give him credit for’ (Detroit News)
Ready to roll: Lions anticipate getting back 5 starting linemen vs. Bills; LB ruled out (Detroit News)
It costs to win: Lions raise prices for season-ticket holders (Detroit News)
Lions 2023 draft class delivers another star in LB Campbell (Detroit Free Press)
Appreciate Ben Johnson’s play-calling genius for Lions while you can (Detroit Free Press)
Dan Campbell: Lions don’t gain advantage from Bills’ missed practice due to snow (Detroit Free Press)
Aaron Glenn mentors Detroit Lions LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to run his own defense (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit’s defense eager for playoff-caliber test against elite Bills QB (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions get 5 key pieces back while young linebacker is ruled out (Ann Arbor News)
Dungeon of Doom mailbag: Ranking potential playoff opponents for Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Lions fans seeing steep price increases for 2025 season tickets (Ann Arbor News)
Florida-Born Lions Rookie Terrion Arnold Finally Got Himself a Winter Jacket (SI)
Dan Campbell has ‘sick’ nickname for Lions defense that players are loving (The Sporting News)
Lions injury updates on 5 key players ahead of Week 15 game vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Lions’ synchronized postgame handshake line is truly mesmerizing to watch (The Sporting News)
Lions fans shocked and frustrated about massive season ticket price increase (The Sporting News)
“Back around winning football,” Jamal Adams rejuvenated by life with Lions (WXYT-FM)
Jamo grateful for Goff ahead of MVP clash with Allen: “I just like my quarterback better” (WXYT-FM)
Lions’ season-ticket holders aghast at latest price hike: ‘That’s how other teams can take over stadiums’ (WXYT-FM)
Little Lions fan surprised with tickets after donating 400+ items to food drive (WXYZ-TV)
‘Ouch!’: Detroit Lions fans stunned at price jump for season tickets (WXYZ-TV)
9-year-old Lions fan earns ticket to Bills game for collecting cans for families in need (WJBK-TV)
Detroit Lions list 1 player on injury report ahead of potential Super Bowl preview vs. Bills (WDIV-TV)
Loyal Detroit Lions fans struggle with steep increase in season ticket prices (WDIV-TV)
Notebook: Smith tied for 3rd most pressures in NFL since joining Lions (DetroitLions.com)
Lions vs. Bills injury report: Dec. 13 (DetroitLions.com)
Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman to make return vs. Lions
‘”I wouldn’t say there’s a whole lot to rebuild,” quarterback Josh Allen said on his chemistry with Coleman. “A lot of work in training camp and in the offseason getting to do that. Going back to my rookie season, I got hurt. I missed a few games, and I felt like sometimes that rookie wall, which is real, when you miss time and you come back, you’re just so rejuvenated. Silver lining, that could be a good thing. Where he got to sit back and learn and watch [Amari Cooper] and obviously get his body right and be fresh going into this final stretch. Hopefully, we get him back on the field soon and he’ll help us out.”‘
Bills vs. Lions showdown: Who has edge at each position in potential Super Bowl preview
‘Goff has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this year, which is why he’s an MVP candidate. He ranks second in completion percentage (72.4%), eighth in passing yards (3,265), fifth in passing touchdowns (25) and second in passer rating (109.1). However, Allen is on a different level.’
Bills get good and bad injury news ahead of Week 15 matchup vs. Lions
‘To start, wide receiver Keon Coleman has no game designation and will make his return to the field on Sunday. His fellow pass-catcher, Dalton Kincaid, is questionable. Unfortunately, the Bills will be without one of their top defenders in the secondary. Cornerback Rasul Douglas is officially out against Detroit. This comes after he took a friendly-fire hit from Taylor Rapp as both were trying to break up a pass that was caught in the end zone by Cooper Kupp. Rapp himself will be questionable.’