‘But with the Bills discussed among the best teams in the AFC while also sitting outside of the playoffs, have the problems of midseason truly been put in the past? Is this team back and primed for a run? Let’s take a look at the woes from midseason and see how they are trending.’
BillsBeat - December 22, 2023
Saturday’s Bills-Chargers Broadcast on Peacock to Feature Unique Wrinkle
‘As part of the announcement NBC stated that the planned a 40% reduction in ads will be replaced with more than 12 minutes of game content. While there won’t be commercials, there will still be scheduled breaks for the players throughout the fourth quarter like a traditional broadcast. But instead of airing commercials during these game breaks, Peacock will instead air special in-game content, studio updates and other analysis during the pauses in the action throughout the fourth quarter.’
Bills place Jordan Phillips on Injured Reserve
‘The move means Phillips in ineligible to play in any of the final three regular season games, and must also sit out the Wild Card Round of the players, should the Bills make it to the postseason. He would be first eligible to return in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.’
McDermott: Bills have to be ready for Chargers' best on Saturday
‘”There’s some unknowns, we’re not really sure what to expect schematically, there’s not much table quarterback. So we have to go out there expecting their best,” said McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “Typically teams bounce back from situations [like this], and we’ve got to be ready to play.”‘
Bills stadium construction progresses, remains on schedule heading into 2024
‘”There’s still some soil coming out as we’re doing other work, but for the most part, the major excavation and removal is complete,” said John Polka, vice president of stadium development for the Bills. “For folks who are either driving by on Abbott or here on game days, the walls that you’re seeing are steel piles that are driven, and then precast panels that go in those to hold back that excavation so that we can safely complete work inside. And some of the work that’s going on inside right now, or the majority of the work or the focus of the work is on the foundation’s that are going in preparation for structural steel to start here in the next 30-to-45 days.”‘
Two more arrests for trespassing stadium site
‘Chief Tim Carney says one incident happened pregame, the other before the end of the game. Those two face trespassing charges, and brings the total to 10 so far. “I think in probably more than half of the instances there was alcohol involved. In the other instances, I compare it to that big, shiny ball that kind of draws everyone’s attention,” says Carney. He believes the number will increase as construction draws closer to completion.’
IR move for Bills DT Jordan Phillips, S Micah Hyde ruled out vs. Chargers
‘Phillips, who started the past nine games for Buffalo before getting hurt during Sunday’s win against the Cowboys, would be eligible to return to the active roster if the Bills advance to the divisional playoff round, missing the minimum four games.’
Two more fans arrested for entering new Bills stadium construction site
‘Seven of the arrests, including last weekend’s, came after fans tried to enter the site for a photo opportunity, Garcia said.’
Bills fan allegedly assaulted by Cowboys fans, family looking for answers
‘From what she has since pieced together, Hartzell said three cowboys fans jumped her brother as he was walking to his truck. His friend was punched, but Russell suffered a dislocated ankle, as well as a fractured leg in two places. He had to be taken to the hospital via ambulance, and underwent surgery at ECMC to get pins put in his leg.’
Familiar face: Chargers' Mack gets ready to face the Bills in prime time
‘Linebacker Khalil Mack is a defensive star for the Chargers. He made a name for himself and helped raise the nationwide profile of the University at Buffalo football program.’
Where are the Bills in the AFC playoff picture entering Week 16?
‘Tiebreakers between and among teams are decided by several factors, including head-to-head outcomes, records against division opponents, records against AFC opponents, best win percentage in common games, and more.’
Could Bills-Dolphins game be moved to Sunday Night Football in Week 18?
‘The schedule for the next two weeks, and the quarterbacks each team plays, makes it a reasonable possibility given that the Bills need to be only a game back in the standings to remain in contention for the AFC East title.’
Orchard Park Police looking for witnesses to Bills game assault
‘Police also wrote in the post that the incident left the victim with broken bones. It was reported that it happened near 3892 Abbott Road at 7 p.m. while fans were leaving the game and a reference photo of the location is attached in the post below.’
Hyde, Phillips ruled out for Bills-Chargers game; Allen looks to continue offensive linemen ball-spiking tradition
‘Running back James Cook, who’s coming off the best game of his young and promising NFL career against the Cowboys, was a full participant Thursday after missing some practices with an illness.’
Saturday night's Bills-Chargers game on Peacock will not have commercials during fourth quarter
‘NBCUniversal says there will be a 40% reduction in the standard ad time for an NFL game which should result in at least 12 additional minutes of game-related content.’