‘New England reapplied pressure after Zappe led an 84-yard touchdown drive to pull within six points of Buffalo. Running back Ezekiel Elliott powered in for the score after a deep ball to Reagor set the Patriots up in scoring position. Zappe had a rushing touchdown of his own earlier in the first half of the game.’
BillsBeat - January 1, 2024
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Patriots | Week 17
‘Allen and the offense as a whole struggled to get into rhythm on Sunday as the Bills QB missed on his first five pass attempts of the game. He went on to finish 15 of 30 passing for 169 yards and an interception but did manage to get two TDs on the ground.’
Buffalo Bills showing their resilience ahead of division-deciding Miami game
‘”Something that we’ve been talking about the past few weeks is just the resilience of the team and, you know, understanding we’re taking it one week at a time,” Bernard said. “We have a lot of things we want to accomplish, but we’re not looking too far ahead and not looking too far behind and staying in our process throughout the week and being prepared for Sundays.”‘
Date and time announced for Bills-Dolphins Week 18 matchup
‘Bills-Dolphins kicks off from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7. The game will be broadcast on NBC.’
BillsBeat - December 31, 2023
Bills tight end Dawson Knox feeling healthy after early-season back, wrist injuries
‘During an interview with The Buffalo News after Wednesday’s walk-through, Knox said he was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back before the Week 3 win at Washington and he sustained a broken bone in his right wrist during the Week 5 loss to Jacksonville.’
Scouting Report: Bills running back James Cook will be challenged by a stout rush defense
”Bills 23, Patriots 17.
Bills Mailbag: Could Joe Flacco beat out Damar Hamlin for NFL's Comeback Player of the Year award?
‘Possible? Yes. Recency bias is real. Do I think it’s probable, though? No. Hamlin’s return to the field after going into cardiac arrest and having to be revived on the field nearly a year ago in Cincinnati became a global story. The amount of good that Hamlin has done since that time in terms of making AEDs more accessible deserves to be recognized. I don’t have a vote, but if I did, he would be my comeback player of the year.’
Alan Pergament: Here's how much more popular the Bills were than the Sabres on Saturday with TV viewers
‘Saturday’s final score was Buffalo Bills, 38.5, Buffalo Sabres, 1.6.’
Erik Brady: If Sunday is Bill Belichick's last stop in Buffalo, here's hoping a cup o' kindness does not await
‘”This season has been lousy in so many ways,” wrote Chad Finn in the Boston Globe this week about the four-win Pats. “Belichick did a poor job of building the roster over the last several years. We know these things. That he’s won two of the last three games — beating Mike Tomlin and Sean Payton — with this damaged roster feels like a surprise. But it shouldn’t. Belichick is a tremendous coach, still.”‘
Voice of the Fan: Patriots game could be something that rhymes with trap game for Bills
‘Trap games are really just “crap games,” and for Buffalo, mirror several other flippin’ flops for the Bills this season. The Jets, Jags, Pats, Bengals, or Broncos ring a bell? An alarm?’
Bills vs Patriots prediction, keys to game as Buffalo tries to clinch playoff berth
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 23, Patriots 10.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots, plus announcers and betting lines
‘Play-by-play: Kevin Harlan. Analyst: Trent Green. Sideline reporter: Melanie Collins.’
Bills can’t let Pats, Belichick be spoiler again
‘To get in position for either a wild-card spot or possibly challenge the Dolphins for the AFC East, though, the Bills first have to correct one of the season’s worst mistakes: a loss to the New England Patriots in Week 7. Fans probably still can’t shake the image of Mac Jones hitting the “Griddy” dance after a last-minute touchdown.’
Who should Buffalo Bills fans cheer for this weekend? The Week 17 games that matter most
‘A Bengals loss is part of the formula for the Bills to clinch this weekend, so root for the Chiefs in this matchup.’
Five Takes: Can Bills clinch playoff spot with win over Patriots? Which injured players will return for BUF?
‘As the Bills prepare for what they hope will be a playoff appearance, time is running out for edge rusher Von Miller to return to form. Miller has recorded just 2 solo tackles and 3 quarterback hits in 11 games played since returning from injury in Week 5. If he doesn’t show more than a flash or two this week, the Bills need to bench him in what could be a critical matchup with the Miami Dolphins in Week 18.’