TEAM TALK
- Patriots - Bills Thursday Injury Report.
- Paul Perillo scouts the matchup: Avoiding the trap.
- Press Conference Transcripts: Duron Harmon and David Andrews.
- What they’re saying: Buffalo Bills.
- Coffee with the Coach: Clinching the division and facing the Bills. (2.55 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran helps us get to know the Buffalo Bills, who have plenty to play for besides revenge.
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots see plenty of differences from the Bills team they beat back on December 3rd.
- Adam Kurkjian talks about how the Patriots will aim to force Tyrod Taylor out of his comfort zone, to avoid another 13-play, 7:09 minute drive (granted it ended in an INT) like last time.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Patriots Gameplan: Week 16 vs Buffalo Bills. The Bills have one of the worst run defenses in the league and that should be the target.
- Thomas Murphy (SportsXMedia) Monster keys to Pats-Bills Part Two: Win the turnover battle.
- Glen Farley takes a look at Buffalo's effective run game and how the Patriots have allowed their opponents to run all over them.
- Danny Cox profiles the Bills: Late-season game is meaningful for both teams.
- Ryan Hannable warns that no matter what the Bills are saying this week, the Patriots should be aware of potential chippy play.
- Michael Hurley brings up how Tom Brady's statistical output has slipped dramatically over the past three weeks, and says not to expect a turnaround vs. the Bills.
- Mike Reiss reports that a victory against Buffalo will give Tom Brady his 12th season with 12 or more wins, and that's just one of his 12 Brady-based notes.
- Jeff Howe highlights how first-time captain David Andrews is emerging as the Patriots’ new-generational leader.
- Zack Cox notes the Steelers' late-game confusion made Duron Harmon appreciate the Patriots' coaching.
- Rachel Bowers tries to determine what the threat level is of the Patriots’ potential playoff opponents.
- Mike Reiss points out David Andrews showed great restraint after a Pittsburgh fan drilled him on the shoulder with a cup of coffee.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Dion Lewis may finally get goal line chances with Rex Burkhead battling injury; More.
- Jeff Howe goes three and out with his Friday Football Mailbag: Predicting a Patriots-Rams Super Bowl rematch.
- Doug Kyed Patriots Mailbag: Potential aftermath of Tom Brady-Bill Belichick rift?
- Greg A. Bedard (BostonSportsJournal) How much of a concern is this Alex Guerrero/Bill Belichick rift for the Patriots? /This article is unlocked.
- Jim Lazar says the Hate-triots Fan Club is losing their collective minds and souls when proclaiming how much luck one team possesses, and makes his Week 16 picks. Pats win 31-17.
- Michael Hurley makes his Week 16 picks against the spread.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Report (AP) What you need to know before Sunday’s Patriots-Bills game.
- Bucky Den (SportsXchange) Week 16 Game Scout: Bills at Patriots. Keys to the game, matchups to watch, prediction.
- Kyle Hightower (AP Pro32) Playoffs, Gronk hit backdrop matchup between Bills, Patriots.
- Sean Wagner-McGough (CBS Sports) NFL Playoff Picture: Zeke returns to save Cowboys, 7 stats to know for Week 16.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Playoff Projections: Falcons hold off Cowboys and Lions for final NFC spot.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Al Riveron tells referees not to use paper when measuring first downs.
- Jonathan Jones (SI) The MVP Award needs re-imagining -- and a new name.
- Albert Breer (SI) Everyone knows what a catch is. Here's how to fix the rule. /Make it more subjective? Yeah, fans will totally trust that.
- Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) The chain gang is football's silliest anachronism, and we must protect it at all costs.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) K.J. Wright suggests NFL require every concussed player to miss at least one game.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL preparing to take bids on Thursday night package.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) NFL Week 16 game picks. Pats win 34-17.
VIEW FROM BUFFALO
- Ryan Talbot (NewYorkUpstate) Did Buffalo Bills learn from first matchup, and 7 more things to watch vs. Patriots.
- Staff (BillsDaily) Week 16: Bills vs. Patriots game-day preview. Key matchups, keys to the game, more.
- Chris Brown (BuffaloBills) Remarkable results for Bills brand new secondary.
- Matthew Fairburn (NewYorkUpstate) Bill Belichick's 441-word explanation on why the Buffalo Bills' secondary is so good.
- Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) Bill Belichick has a genuine respect for Bills' pass defense.
- Matthew Fairburn (NewYorkUpstate) Buffalo Bills injury report: Updates on Kelvin Benjamin, E.J. Gaines and others.
- Nick Wojton (Batavia News) McDermott: No moral victories, Bills won’t overlook Pats despite postseason scenarios.
- Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) Here are the teams Buffalo Bills fans should root for to improve their NFL playoffs chances. /Hint: New England not on this list.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL fines Seahawks $100,000 for Russell Wilson concussion protocol violation.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL needs independent investigation of NFL Network.
- Michael Hurley reports Barstool Sports is prepared to sue the NFL over clear copyright infringement on 'Saturdays Are For The Boys' shirts.