Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season
3 days, 15 hours ago

Bills have turned the tables on former nemesis Patriots ahead of teams’ 1st meeting this season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Nothing has changed in coach Sean McDermott’s approach even as his Buffalo Bills have turned the tables and wrenched control of the AFC East from their longtime nemesis, the New England Patriots. We’ve just got to be better.” Though there are numerous concerns in New England, much of the Patriots’ future depends on rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s development. “We’re getting a chance to play against a playoff-level team and really see what it’s like to, ‘Hey, these guys are there and where we want to be at,’” Maye said. “It kind of gives us a level of, ‘Hey, who can make plays for us in these moments?’ and it checks the gas tank for ourselves, where we’re at and what we’re building on.” The challenge for the Bills, who maintain an outside shot at the AFC’s top seed, is not easing up following a four-game stretch in which they defeated Kansas City, Detroit and San Francisco while losing to the Rams. “There’s still a lot to play for,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said.

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Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots
13 hours, 39 minutes ago

Cook scores 2 TDs and Bills defense forces 3 turnovers in Buffalo’s 24-21 win over Patriots

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — James Cook scored two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three second-half turnovers and the AFC East champion Bills overcame a 14-0 deficit to pull out a 24-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. With trainers examining Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s right throwing elbow on the sideline, cornerback Taron Johnson secured the victory by recovering a …

5-time defending AFC East champion Bills face Pats in 1st meeting of season between division rivals
3 days, 19 hours ago

5-time defending AFC East champion Bills face Pats in 1st meeting of season between division rivals

Associated Press  

New England at Buffalo Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 14. Key injuries Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, running back JaMycal Hasty and cornerback Marcus Jones all sat out the first practice of the week.. Buffalo might play it safe with LB Matt Milano, who sustained a groin injury last week in his third game after missing …

QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season
2 weeks, 6 days ago

QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In a season that began with many questions and lowered expectations, it was apt watching Bills quarterback Josh Allen join coach Sean McDermott lay on the cold, wet sideline to make snow angels in celebrating Buffalo’s earliest clinching of a division title in team history. Without the two, the Bills wouldn’t be in this position in …

Another Patriots loss raises the question: How long can they wait for Drake Maye?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Another Patriots loss raises the question: How long can they wait for Drake Maye?

Associated Press  

— The clock is ticking for Drake Maye. After another lackluster performance by Jacoby Brissett and the Patriots’ offense — this one a 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins — coach Jerod Mayo took nothing off the table when looking for answers. “Every single week, or I should say every single day, we’re all being evaluated,” Mayo told reporters on …

Bill Belichick continues to strike defiant tone as Patriots fall to Bills
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill Belichick continues to strike defiant tone as Patriots fall to Bills

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bill Belichick wore a suit and tie as he made the slow walk to an idling bus outside Highmark Stadium, where he used to have so much success, winning 19 of his first 22 trips here with the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick Live Postgame Press Conference: https://t.co/kuUUYdWblP — New England …

Surging Bills can’t ease up with Belichick’s Patriots up next, having lost to them already
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Surging Bills can’t ease up with Belichick’s Patriots up next, having lost to them already

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Forget the myriad scenarios — 14 in total — that would give the Buffalo Bills their fifth consecutive playoff berth if they beat or tie New England on Sunday. “The one thing I’ve learned in this league is to expect the unexpected,” Morse said, dismissing speculation about Belichick’s tenure ending in New England after 24 seasons. …

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Broncos’ playoff hopes crash in stunning loss to Patriots. Now, major questions loom

New York Times  

Breaking: Patriots hire Jerod Mayo DENVER — The Christmas comeback was almost complete. After Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos stormed back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the score against the New England Patriots on Sunday night, all they needed were a few more big plays to move into range for a game-winning field goal. …

The Bills look like playoff contenders again. Now they have to prove it over their final 3 games
1 year ago

The Bills look like playoff contenders again. Now they have to prove it over their final 3 games

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Given up for done after consecutive losses in early November, the Buffalo Bills have their fans clambering back onto the bandwagon and checking out the latest playoff projection simulators to verify what their eyes apparently fail to see: a bona fide contender. And the team could have made it easier by not blowing late leads to …

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick
1 year ago

Analysis: Patriots’ problems are bigger than quarterback, blame starts with Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The New England Patriots fell to 2-10 following a 6-0 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers that saw their offensive futility sink to historic levels. It’s been 85 years since a team lost three straight games in which it allowed fewer than 26 points combined. New …

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR
1 year, 1 month ago

Things go from bad to worse for Patriots, who are at the bottom of the AFC and without their top WR

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Bill Belichick has said he usually gets a pretty good idea of what kind of football team he has around this time of year. “He’s been in a lot of games, and he knows what it takes to be successful in this league,” tight end Hunter Henry said of his coach. “So you’ve got to rely on …

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next
1 year, 1 month ago

Patriots look to build on offensive performance with some of NFL’s most generous defenses up next

Associated Press  

— The seat under Bill Belichick isn’t as warm as it seemed just a week ago. “We moved the ball, we scored points, we changed field position.” It’s the kind of efficiency that New England will look to continue to cash in on over the next three games. “It just builds confidence and we’ve got to keep it rolling.” The …

Bills hope to sharpen their offense, add to recent success over floundering Patriots
1 year, 2 months ago

Bills hope to sharpen their offense, add to recent success over floundering Patriots

Associated Press  

— There was a time in the not too distant past when the Buffalo Bills traveled to New England looking to prove they could give the Patriots a fight at the top of the division. “I think it’s a mindset change and just knowing each and every week you can beat anybody you get on the field with.” Losers of …

Bills are a bewildering team with issues to address after nearly losing to Giants
1 year, 2 months ago

Bills are a bewildering team with issues to address after nearly losing to Giants

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are a bit of a bewilderment a third of the way through the season. Perhaps, some context is in order but clearly the Bills couldn’t use jet lag as an excuse for a second consecutive weekend following a 25-20 loss to Jacksonville in London in Week 5. Perhaps, it was McDermott’s way of …

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board
1 year, 2 months ago

The Pats, at 1-5 for 1st time under Belichick, taking small improvements back to the drawing board

Associated Press  

— Over three weeks and three straight losses, Mac Jones has walked into the Patriots team facility ready to face the kind of truths only game film can reveal. Yet as much as the season seems to be slipping way with each passing game, it hasn’t affected the third-year quarterback’s resolve to help his team find a way out of …

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next
1 year, 2 months ago

Bills have little time to enjoy rout over Commanders with high-scoring Dolphins up next

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Sean McDermott had little time savoring a blowout win in his 100th game as the Buffalo Bills head coach. Dominating as his defense performed in forcing five turnovers and getting nine sacks in a 37-3 victory at Washington on Sunday, McDermott was already focused on Buffalo’s next opponent: the Miami Dolphins. Through three outings, Buffalo has …

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss
1 year, 3 months ago

Patriots look to get their first win and face a Jets team trying to rebound from an ugly loss

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND at NEW YORK JETS Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Patriots by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. SERIES NOTES: The Patriots have won 14 straight meetings, with the Jets’ most recent win coming Dec. 27, 2015, when Ryan Fitzpatrick connected with Eric Decker for a 6-yard TD in overtime that won it 26-20 in Week 16.. …

Patriots fall to Bills, miss playoffs as disappointing season concludes with 8-9 record
1 year, 11 months ago

Patriots fall to Bills, miss playoffs as disappointing season concludes with 8-9 record

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Matthew Slater sat at his locker in the cramped visiting room and grabbed a white towel to dab the tears from his eyes. 📺: #NEvsBUF on CBS 📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/Zuxd3911Wt pic.twitter.com/MMXUtv5cjv — NFL January 8, 2023 And then there were the New England special teams, the phase coach Bill Belichick has long valued more …

Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10
2 years ago

Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10

Associated Press  

— Music by Eddie Murphy and Rick Astley played over the sound system. Josh Allen threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night to lead the Buffalo Bills to a 24-10 victory over the Patriots, their third straight victory over New England. It’s the first time the Bills have beaten the Patriots three times in a row since …

Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10
2 years ago

Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10

Associated Press  

— The Buffalo Bills had done everything this season, except earn a victory in their division. Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and the Bills beat the New England Patriots 24-10 on Thursday night for their first AFC East win of the season. Despite playing without top pass rusher Von Miller, who suffered a knee injury in a Thanksgiving win …

7 observations from Bills’ Thursday night handling of Patriots: Finally — an AFC East win
2 years ago

7 observations from Bills’ Thursday night handling of Patriots: Finally — an AFC East win

New York Times  

— The Bills arduous — and slightly unexpected stretch on the road is done at last. Diggs was a cut above the rest as the offense won in a new way While the Bills didn’t quite put together the offensive explosion they did against the Patriots last season over their previous two games, they thoroughly dominated the game from start …

5 Bills thoughts vs. Patriots: Matt Milano may be the key as pivotal AFC East stretch begins
2 years ago

5 Bills thoughts vs. Patriots: Matt Milano may be the key as pivotal AFC East stretch begins

New York Times  

As the Bills approach a pivotal three-week stretch, the overall health of their roster has improved dramatically this week. Especially without star pass rusher Von Miller available this Thursday night against the Patriots, the Bills are trending toward getting four starters back in time for a pivotal AFC East clash. Milano may be the key without Miller As the Bills …

Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink
3 years ago

Bills appear in denial as playoff hopes begin to sink

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills appear to be in denial identifying their shortcomings and the challenges ahead in staying afloat in the AFC playoff picture. Though the signs have been apparent for much of the season, the lack of self-awareness became evident following a 14-10 loss to New England on Monday night, when the Bills withered in the …

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions
3 years ago

Patriots out-run Bills in 14-10 win in blustery conditions

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Linebacker Matt Judon praised the Patriots offense while taking a playful swipe at rookie quarterback Mac Jones. With 40 mph wind gusts placing an emphasis on running the ball, Jones was more than content in being relegated to handoff duty in New England’s 14-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Jones completed just two …

Bills wake up in second half to beat Dolphins 26-11
3 years, 1 month ago

Bills wake up in second half to beat Dolphins 26-11

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott isn’t exactly certain what Josh Allen meant about finding his inner Zen to shrug off a shaky start. After going 10 of 19 for 80 yards through Buffalo’s first series of the second half, Allen closed 19 of 23 for 169 in blowing open a game that had been tied at 3. …

Bills’ rout of Patriots punctuates breakthrough season
3 years, 11 months ago

Bills’ rout of Patriots punctuates breakthrough season

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Don’t let the Buffalo Bills’ polite talk about how the Patriots were merely the next opponent on their schedule fool you. For the team’s longest-serving players who have known mostly failure when facing New England, Buffalo’s 38-9 primetime beatdown of the Patriots on Monday, bore the resemblance of unfinished business in a season the Bills have …

Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since ’99 with 38-9 win
3 years, 11 months ago

Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since ’99 with 38-9 win

Associated Press  

— The Buffalo Bills put a cherry atop the changing of the guard in the AFC East. A week after unseating the Patriots as division champions, Buffalo became the first AFC East team in two decades to sweep New England in a season series with a 38-9 victory Monday night. It doesn’t mean much if we can’t get it done.” …

Bills fall flat again against AFC’s elite, still lead East
4 years, 2 months ago

Bills fall flat again against AFC’s elite, still lead East

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Coach Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills had an opportunity to measure themselves against the AFC’s elite over the span of a week. “That’s where we want to be, and we’ve come up short these two games, and so we go back to the drawing board.” The Bills at least were in contention against the defending …

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