‘Now seven days into his 21-day window to be taken off injured reserve or be lost for the season, Elam feels healthy. Once dour and lacking confidence, Elam is more upbeat, even if it means facing the daunting task of cracking the gameday lineup with a cornerback group more crowded than when he left.’
BillsBeat - December 14, 2023
Thursday's Dallas Coverage
While Jerry Jones stays positive, North Texas’ Super Bowl exclusion has to be frustrating (Dallas Morning News)
Johnathan Hankins’ injury opens door for Cowboys’ first-round pick Mazi Smith (Dallas Morning News)
Will the Dallas Cowboys play in Brazil in 2024? Jerry Jones makes his preference known (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Jerry Jones says new deal inevitable for Dallas Cowboys QB, MVP favorite Dak Prescott (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘doesn’t have a problem’ with the ‘tush push’ QB sneak play, sees no need for ban (CBS Sports)
Dak Prescott May Become First Dallas Cowboys Quarterback To Win MVP (Forbes)
Gilmore on return to Buffalo, covering Stefon Diggs (DallasCowboys.com)
Hankins ‘hard-pressed’ to be available vs. Bills (DallasCowboys.com)
Aubrey named Special Teams Player of the Week (DallasCowboys.com)
Jerry Jones has preferred int’l destination for Cowboys (DallasCowboys.com)
Three things Jerry Jones said at NFL League Meetings (DallasCowboys.com)
Mick Shots: The rest of “Butta’s” dream story (DallasCowboys.com)
Mailbag: Has McCarthy now secured his place? (DallasCowboys.com)
Ed Oliver solidifying his role and validating his paycheck in anchoring Bills’ defensive front
‘Three months into the season, the fifth-year player has solidified his role and validated his paycheck by nearly becoming an every-down player in anchoring Buffalo’s defensive front. Oliver leads Bills defensive linemen in having played 67% of this season’s snaps, and he’s given the pass rush an added dimension with his ability to pressure the pocket from the middle.’
Bills' Josh Allen responds to Patrick Mahomes' comments about officials during postgame exchange
‘”He reached out to me, and I was just like, ‘It’s football. It’s a game of emotion.’ I know he didn’t mean anything by it,” Allen said. “I know the cameras kinda caught the last few seconds of what we were talking about. He’s an ultimate competitor. He wants to win, and that’s why he is who he is.”‘
Roger Goodell Says Controversial Offsides Call in Chiefs-Bills Was ‘Absolutely Correct’
‘”I think almost everybody has acknowledged that the officials are absolutely correct,” Goodell told reporters Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings, per ESPN. “That’s their job to call it a foul. … I think it shows you how difficult it is to do their job.”‘
Josh Allen Says Patrick Mahomes Apologized for Comments After Bills-Chiefs Game
‘Allen addressed the situation on Wednesday, telling reporters that Mahomes reached out to him via phone call in order to apologize, though Buffalo’s quarterback didn’t consider it to be a necessary gesture.’
Bills open 21-day practice window for wide receiver Justin Shorter
‘Defensive end A.J. Epenesa, who suffered a rib injury in last Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, along with safety Micah Hyde, who suffered another neck/stinger injury in the contest, were unable to practice.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 14 at Chiefs
‘It took three weeks and a very stout Kansas City defense to see some of the inconsistencies of the Bills offense appear again.’
Buffalo Bills look to power through 'red hot' Dallas Cowboys defense
‘The biggest obstacle standing in Buffalo’s way is Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. “He’s a heck of a challenge,” said Josh Allen. “Their D-line is really damn good.”‘
Stefon Diggs partners with M&T Bank to give back to underserved families for the holidays
‘The event took place at the Northland Workforce Training Center in Buffalo where at least 280 children received early Christmas gifts and met Diggs.’
‘It’s a game of emotion’: Josh Allen accepts Patrick Mahomes’ apology
‘“He reached out to me,” Allen said after the Bills held a walk-through practice in preparation for this week’s home game against the Cowboys. “I’m just like, ‘It’s football; it’s a game of emotion.’ I know he didn’t mean anything by it. I know the cameras kind of caught the last few seconds of what we were talking about. He’s an ultimate competitor. He wants to win. That’s why he is who he is.”’
Bills prepare to host high-flying Cowboys offense in Week 15 showdown
‘Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown for 3,505 yards (fourth most in NFL) and leads the league in passing touchdowns (28), all while leading a Dallas offense that is averaging 40.2 points per game over its past 5 games.’
‘Game’s on the line’: Bills prepare to face the Cowboys
‘McDermott explained to prepare for a strong team like the Cowboys, they have to start with themselves to ensure they are fundamentally strong before the game. With AJ Epenessa potentially out due to a rib injury, he said someone like Von Miller may need to step up for the team.’
Improved Bills offensive line ‘rolling’ at right time
‘“Most of us have never played together until this year,” said Bills guard Connor McGovern. “I think communication and just playing together for so long. Now we all trust each other.”’
'We have to start with ourselves': Bills gearing up for crucial showdown with red-hot Cowboys
‘”We have to start with ourselves and making sure that we’re fundamentally strong,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “They’re a tough matchup, and it’s a matchup game. They’re tough because of the skills that they possess.”‘