‘The move is likely meant to give CBS a more attractive matchup in the late-afternoon window.’
BillsBeat - December 17, 2024
10’s Takes: Josh Allen is the MVP favorite, but there’s plenty of ball left to play
‘This time last year, Brock Purdy was the betting odds favorite to win the NFL MVP with Lamar Jackson, the eventual winner at a little under around 20 percent implied odds.’
Heads up: Bills game moves to different time Sunday
‘The Buffalo Bills will welcome the New England Patriots to Orchard Park Sunday. Kickoff has been moved to 4:25 p.m.’
Bills notebook | Injury updates & thoughts on flex scheduling heading into Week 16
‘CB Rasul Douglas (knee), S Taylor Rapp (neck/shoulder), S Damar Hamlin (back/ribs), DE Casey Toohill (ribs) & LB Matt Milano (groin) are all “getting better”, according to McDermott.’
Flex! Buffalo Bills Week 16 home game vs. Patriots moved to late afternoon slate
‘Originally slated for 1 p.m., Bills vs. Patriots at Highmark Stadium on Dec. 22 will now start at 4:25 p.m. EST. The game will remain on CBS.’
BillsBeat - December 16, 2024
Observations: Buffalo Bills' beleaguered defense barely hangs on in thrilling 48-42 win over Detroit Lions
‘Yeah, that point total allowed is concerning, as it is the second straight game the Bills’ beleaguered defense has given up 40-plus points. The difference, of course, is that giving up 42 is easier to stomach when quarterback Josh Allen and the offense piles up two short of 50.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Another MVP statement, another dominating game for Josh Allen
‘“We were able to do whatever we wanted (offensively), and you could just tell he was having fun out there,” center Connor McGovern said. “It was a good time being out there with him.”’
'Ty set the tone for us': Bills running back Ty Johnson breaks out in passing game
‘Johnson became the first Bills running back to surpass 100 receiving yards since Fred Jackson in 2010.’
Three questions: Has this Buffalo Bills offense exceeded everyone’s wildest expectations?
‘The Bills are scoring 31.8 points per game, which is on pace for a team record for a 16- or 17-game season. The Bills averaged 31.3 in 2020. At the height of the no-huddle Super Bowl era in 1991, they averaged 28.6 (that’s second-most per game in a 16-game season).’
Takeaways, game balls from the Buffalo Bills' 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions
‘Gashed by the Rams last week, the Bills’ defense – minus three starters in the secondary – forced Detroit’s league-leading scoring offense to punt on its first two drives. On the opening drive, defensive tackle Ed Oliver and linebacker Matt Milano combined for a second-and-10 run stuff (David Montgomery for no gain). On the second drive, cornerback Christian Benford’s first career sack was followed by Oliver’s third-down sack. The Bills turned those two stops into a 14-0 lead and they never trailed.’
Plays that shaped the game: Bills' offense attacked Lions' weaknesses in big win
‘On their second play from scrimmage, the Bills exploited the linebacker matchup by hitting a 33-yard pass to Ty Johnson. It was off to the races for the Bills’ offense for the next 3 ½ hours as coordinator Joe Brady unleashed a superb game plan supported by brilliant passing from Josh Allen.’
Report Card: Offense shines, run defense excels as Buffalo Bills down Detroit Lions
‘Yes, the game plan was to try and keep the Lions in front of them and bleed clock, especially in the fourth quarter, but the secondary didn’t do a very good job. Goff threw for the most yards ever by an opposing quarterback, taking advantage of a secondary that was down three starters.’
Erik Brady: Dreaming of a Bills Christmas, for better or verse
‘Ere Sean flew out of sight, We heard him exclaim: “Happy Christmas to all — And to all a good game!”
Bills erupt for 48 points against Lions in one of best wins in Sean McDermott's career
‘It was quite a concession for a hard-boiled manly man coach like Campbell, but he was right. The Bills played with an unbridled passion and rose to every moment in beating a team that had won 11 games in a row and had outscored its opposition by a league-high 189 points.’
Bills report card: Josh Allen brilliance, unstoppable Buffalo offense bombard Lions
‘Yeah, it’s going to trash Buffalo’s defensive rankings, but McDermott’s not sweating that. To have survived this game in those circumstances and leave town with a W was impressive.’