‘”Every week the NFL is as challenging as there is in professional sports and our team comes ready to play and I give our players a lot of credit for this time of year they’ve been at their best. I think the last couple of weeks you’ve seen signs of that with this team this season, like we have in the past. This will be a big challenge this weekend here in Orchard Park and at home in December and a meaningful game. These are the games you love playing and this is what you work so hard for during the season.”‘
BillsBeat - December 30, 2023
Buffalo Bills DT DaQuan Jones expected to play Sunday
‘”We have to manage expectations on how much he’s going to be able to play,” said McDermott.’
Troy Strong: Lifelong Buffalo Bills fan Troy Ross ready to take in first Bills game
‘“Long story short. He’s a survivor of an ultra-rare autoimmune disorder called pulmonary capillaritis,” says Troy’s dad Wes. “And he’s a year and a half into remission after a five-year fight for his life.”’
DT DaQuan Jones, S Micah Hyde returning for Bills defense
‘Jones will be activated from injured reserve 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on his torn pectoral muscle, coach Sean McDermott said on Friday, and Hyde will be back on the field after missing two games with a neck stinger.’
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
‘He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.’
DT DaQuan Jones will be available to play vs. Patriots + Bills final injury report for Week 17
‘Jones has been on IR since Oct. 11 with a pectoral injury suffered in Week 5 against Jacksonville. The defensive tackle was one of the most productive in the league at his position before getting hurt, recording 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks.’
BillsBeat - December 29, 2023
Bills' Von Miller says domestic violence accusations are '100% false'
‘“Obviously there are things that I can’t talk about,” Miller said, “But everything that was out is completely wrong and blown out of proportion. Me and my girlfriend, we have problems just like any other couple does, but there has never been any of those things that was alleged against me. Hopefully over time, all of this stuff will get cleared up.”’
Inside the Bills: Why Von Miller has stayed in the lineup despite startling lack of production
‘“My knee is still progressing. It’s apparent that it’s not where I want it to be right now, but you’ve just got to keep pushing and just, really, enjoy the moment,” Miller said Thursday. “You’ve just got to enjoy all the small things. Live in the moment. We’ve got a great team. It’s not all about me and my sacks and me making plays. Of course, I want to do that. Of course, I want to contribute to my team, but you know, the cards that have been dealt to me right now, I’ve just got to play them.”’
PlayAction column: Stout Patriots run-stuffers are a challenge for Bills' offense
‘It all starts with the Patriots’ beefy defensive front, which is holding teams to the second fewest rushing yards in the NFL – 84.8 a game. The Pats are No. 1 in yards per carry allowed – just 3.17. If that number holds up for the full season, it will be the lowest yards per carry allowed in the NFL in the past eight years.’
How we see it: News writers make picks for Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
‘I went back to look at my prediction for the first meeting between the Bills and the Patriots earlier this season out of curiosity. I guessed the Bills would win 30-17. I was quite wrong! While that goes to show that anything can happen in the NFL, I don’t believe the Patriots will repeat the result in the rematch.’
View from Vegas: Bills haven't fared well as double-digit favorites
‘The pick: Bills by 8.’
Von Miller speaks for first time since arrest, says nothing that was alleged was true
‘“Hopefully over time, all of this stuff will get cleared up. Sometimes life just … be life-ing. You’ve just got to keep pushing and keep moving. The people who know me and the people who have been around me know my character, they know who I am.”’
Von Miller denies assaulting pregnant girlfriend in first comments since November arrest
‘“Whenever you see that stuff pop up in articles and stuff … it’s shocking of course, especially when my name is attached to it,” Miller said. “but it is 100% false. It’s overblown. I’ve got the right people on the job.”’
Von Miller calls assault allegations '100% false' in first public comments since arrest
‘He later said “all of it’s incorrect” except news he and his girlfriend are expecting a third son. Miller did not provide any specific details to dispute the charges, but said that everything with his girlfriend is still the same as before the arrest. He called it “a crazy day.”’
Friday's New England Coverage
Hall of Famer Richard Seymour sees big things ahead for Patriots’ Christian Barmore (Boston Globe)
Patriots guard Sidy Sow has avoided hitting the rookie wall (Boston Globe)
Marco Wilson excited about Patriots’ history developing cornerbacks (Boston Herald)
Patriots Christian Barmore reluctantly acknowledges he just had his best game (Boston Herald)
Patriots offense gets mixed news at Thursday practice (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Ezekiel Elliott out with new ailment Thursday (Boston Herald)
How under the radar Patriots ‘genius’ helps Bailey Zappe (Springfield Republican)
How exit meeting set stage for Patriots LB’s breakout season (Springfield Republican)
Why DeVante Parker’s excelling with Patriots QB Bailey Zappe (Springfield Republican)
Bailey Zappe’s sideline message to surprise leader in catches: ‘You’re a bad (expletive)’ (Springfield Republican)
Why Christian Barmore almost cried when All-Pro gave him jersey (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ newest signing is football’s most infamous shoe-thrower | Anti-Analysis (Springfield Republican)
Patriots missing 2 new WRs at practice (Springfield Republican)
Patriots add RB to injury report ahead of game vs. Bills (Springfield Republican)
Ex-Patriots LB doesn’t think decision has been made about Bill Belichick (Springfield Republican)
Ex-Patriot believes Jerod Mayo has the right stuff to be a head coach (Springfield Republican)
How many wins would Patriots have had with Bailey Zappe? (Mailbag) (Springfield Republican)
Patriots Practice Report: Key Starter Returns, Newcomer Debuts (NESN)
Patriots Make Surprise Addition To Latest Injury Report (NESN)
Patriots Reportedly Beat Out These Two Teams To Claim Cornerback (NESN)
NFL Legend Highlights ‘Only Question’ With Patriots’ Bailey Zappe (NESN)
Patriots Great Salutes Team For ‘Good Move’ Before Bills Game (NESN)
Bailey Zappe Had Profane Message For Ezekiel Elliott After Touchdown (NESN)
Demario Douglas Learning From These Patriots ‘GOATs’ As Rookie (NESN)
Christian Barmore Was ‘About To Cry’ After Jersey Swap With Chiefs Star (NESN)
Rob Ninkovich Campaigning For Patriots To Re-Sign Kyle Dugger (NESN)
New Patriots Cornerback Posts On Instagram After Waiver Claim (NESN)
Would Bill Belichick Accept This 2024 Proposal To Stay With Patriots? (NESN)
How much is playing for Belichick a motivating factor for Pats players? (NBC Sports Boston)
Two key factors driving Bailey Zappe’s recent success with Patriots (NBC Sports Boston)
Barmore was ‘about to cry’ after jersey swapping with this Chiefs player (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Mailbag: Under-the-radar free agents who could help in 2024 (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots Practice Report: Rhamondre Stevenson to IR, Marco Wilson claimed (WEEI-FM)
Patriots continue adding to injury report ahead of Bills matchup (WBZ-FM)
Ezekiel Elliott missed Thursday’s practice with an illness (WBZ-TV)
Rodney Harrison announced as finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (WBZ-TV)
Patriots’ special teamer Cody Davis gave Steve Burton an awesome gift (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Claim CB Marco Wilson off Waivers (Patriots.com)
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills (Patriots.com)
Week 17 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)