Dolphins at Bills highlights 3-game Week 15 Saturday slate
December 5, 2022 GMTThe NFL will feature three current division leaders playing on Saturday, Dec. 17, and highlighted by the Buffalo Bills hosting the Miami Dolphins in a prime-time showdown that could go far in determining who wins the AFC East.
Vikings hang on, again, for 27-22 victory over White, Jets
December 4, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the tension of these habitually tight finishes, the Minnesota Vikings have become quite the confident and comfortable team.
Justin Jefferson's touchdown catch with 8:33 left gave the Vikings a large enough lead to hang on for a 27-22 victory despite a relentless rally by the New York Jets on Sunday.
Bills looking to extend success against AFC East opponents
December 2, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills finally have a win over a divisional opponent -- and it couldn’t come at a better time.
Buffalo’s 24-10 victory over New England on Thursday kicked off a critical December stretch for the Bills.
Questions linger as Patriots’ offense falls short again
December 2, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass, (AP) — Quarterback Mac Jones was adamant his expletive-laced tirade on the sideline during the Patriots 24-10 loss to Buffalo was about motivating himself and not an emotional plea about the play calling or anything directed at his coaches.
Last-place Patriots lose 3d straight to Buffalo, 24-10
December 2, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Music by Eddie Murphy and Rick Astley played over the sound system. The throwback Pat Patriot uniforms were resplendent in red.
On the field, too, the New England players were reminding fans of a bygone era.
Josh Allen throws for 2 TDs, Bills beat Patriots 24-10
December 2, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills had done everything this season, except earn a victory in their division.
They're hoping their first will be the one that helps put them back on the path to winning it again.
Jets increasing tickets an average of 12% for next season
December 1, 2022 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' postseason hopes are rising — and so are their ticket prices for next season.
The Jets, who are 7-4 and in the middle of the AFC playoff hunt, are increasing prices of tickets an average of 12% next year.
Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games
November 30, 2022 GMTJosh Allen and the Buffalo Bills head to New England looking for their first division win of the season.
Week 13 is loaded with several playoff-type matchups, starting with the Bills (8-3) visiting the Patriots (6-5) on Thursday night.
Stakes high for Bills and Patriots entering latest matchup
November 30, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The most recent time the Bills faced the Patriots, they left little doubt about their status as the pacesetter in the AFC East.
Buffalo walked off the field with a 47-17 win in the wild-card round of the playoffs this past January, demoralizing a New England team that was celebrating being back in the postseason after a one-year absence.
Beasts of East: All 8 NFL teams in East divisions above .500
November 30, 2022 GMTTwo years after no team in the NFC East won more than seven games, all four have pulled off the trick with six weeks to go.
Cowboys, Vikings, Bills win on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28-20 on Thanksgiving Day.
Back at Ford Field, Bills face surging Lions
November 23, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are back in Detroit and this time, they’re facing the suddenly surging Lions on Thanksgiving.
Wilson’s struggles have playoff-hungry Jets in tough spot
November 21, 2022 GMTWell, that took a lousy turn in a hurry for the New York Jets.
From the possibility of sitting in first place in the AFC East to the bottom of the division standings — with some serious questions about the quarterback.
Jets face questions on offense after anemic effort vs. Pats
November 20, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Zach Wilson and the New York Jets had a chance to leave Gillette Stadium in first place in the AFC East.
Instead, they slid to the bottom of the division with another disappointing loss to the New England Patriots.
Jets can snap streak, take over 1st in AFC East vs. Pats
November 17, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jets center Connor McGovern has played only three seasons in New York.
But he's spent his entire career in the AFC, more than long enough to know what it has taken for teams to succeed in the conference over the past two-plus decades.
Jets WR Corey Davis has a chance to return vs. Patriots
November 17, 2022 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis could return Sunday against the New England Patriots after missing the last two games with a knee injury.
Davis sat out practice Wednesday and wasn't seen on the field during the portion open to the media.
Dolphins clicking on all sides as they head into their bye
November 14, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins already built a formidable resumé before Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns.
A comeback victory against Baltimore. An upset win over their divisional opponent Buffalo.
Jets come off bye with chance to take over first in AFC East
November 14, 2022 GMTConnor McGovern has seen a lot on the football field during his seven NFL seasons.
There have been plenty of big wins, tough losses and impressive individual achievements. On Sunday, the New York Jets center has a chance to experience something new.
Tough stretch awaits as Patriots chase playoffs after bye
November 14, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots returned from their bye week very much in the AFC playoff picture.
But so is everyone else in an AFC East that suddenly has the most parity in the NFL.
Patriots head into bye with chance to make noise in division
November 7, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick believes he doesn’t truly get a clear picture of the identity or potential of his team until sometime around the Thanksgiving holiday each season.
New England isn’t quite to that point as it enters its bye week.
Wilson, Jets’ defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory
November 6, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The sky was falling for the New York Jets against the Buffalo Bills.
They were losing a close game to their AFC East rivals in the second half — and an overhead video camera malfunctioned, disrupting a promising drive and appearing to be a poorly timed omen.
Bills continue to show why they deserve to be AFC favorites
October 31, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — No one can accuse the Buffalo Bills of padding their record with weak opponents this season.
A year after taking advantage of a schedule in which they went 7-2 against teams parading out quarterbacks with 16 or fewer starts, the Bills have earned the right to be leading the AFC at 6-1.
Jets, Wilson miss chance to assert themselves in Pats loss
October 31, 2022 GMTThe New York Jets watched the film of their loss to the New England Patriots and the players were left with a feeling that gnawed at them a day later.
They didn't get blown out by their AFC East rivals — far from it.
Jets WR Corey Davis out vs. Patriots with knee injury
October 28, 2022 GMTNew York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will miss the game against the New England Patriots on Sunday because of an injured knee.
QB Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss
October 25, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones is back for the New England Patriots.
But his return hasn’t alleviated their uncertainty at quarterback.
In fact, it may have made it even murkier with the Patriots suddenly in the cellar of the AFC East they used to dominate.
Jets creating an identity by flourishing in 4th quarter
October 12, 2022 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are the best team in the NFL — in the fourth quarter of games.
They've had a knack for coming up big in crunch time, and it's a big reason why, at 3-2, they're over .500 for the first time since winning the 2018 season opener.
Jets say their fortunes are changing and it’s not just talk
October 10, 2022 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh and the New York Jets would tell anyone who'd listen over the past several months that things were changing with the franchise.
Negative energy was being replaced by positive vibes.
Jets run past Dolphins 40-17, snap 12-game skid vs. AFC East
October 9, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets got a big play on defense and then kept running on offense.
All the way to a blowout win — and against an AFC East rival, at that.
New York got a safety on Miami's first offensive play when Teddy Bridgewater was forced out of the game, and the Jets ran past the Dolphins 40-17 on Sunday.
Jets take on Dolphins, look to end 12-game skid vs. AFC East
October 6, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh had a clear message for his team when the New York Jets gathered for offseason workouts in April.
To become a winning franchise, he told them, they need to first start winning their games in the AFC East.
Dolphins stuff Bills, Allen late, hold on for 21-19 win
September 26, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ defense stopped Josh Allen and the Bills at the goal line late, then held again after punter Thomas Morstead bizarrely kicked the ball off a teammate and out of bounds for a safety in a 21-19 win over Buffalo on Sunday.
Dolphins halt Allen, survive ‘butt punt’ to beat Bills
September 26, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Morstead stepped into the middle of Miami's end zone, swung his powerful right leg and booted a punt.
Right into the backside of blocker Trent Sherfield.
Nearly the butt of a bad joke ending, the Dolphins held on for the last laugh against the reigning AFC East champions instead.
Bills rule out 4 defensive regulars against Dolphins
September 23, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills will be missing four defensive regulars — and potentially more — for their AFC East showdown at the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Safety Micah Hyde, cornerback Dane Jackson, tackle Ed Oliver — all starters — and backup tackle Jordan Phillips were ruled out from playing Friday.
Bills’ secondary faces challenge in Dolphins’ Hill, Waddle
September 22, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Kaiir Elam has lost track of just how many friends and family members will be at Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
“So many I can’t even count,” Elam said.
The homecoming for Buffalo’s first-round pick has the potential to be both special and quite the test.
Undefeated Bills, Dolphins face off in AFC East showdown
September 22, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Two games into the season, the Super Bowl appears to be an attainable goal for the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills returned mostly the same offense that fell just short against Kansas City in a divisional-round thriller last year and retooled their defensive front with additions including Von Miller.
McDaniel era starts with a win, Dolphins top Patriots 20-7
September 11, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — After leading the Miami Dolphins on an unlikely turnaround last season, the Dolphins defense needed just one game to show that it might be one of the top units in the AFC East.
Bills kick off NFL season playing up to high expectations
September 9, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — For one night — and a big one, no less — the Buffalo Bills played up to the weighty expectations many had hung on them this offseason.
Josh Allen was in command of an offense, which scored on three straight second-half possessions.
NFL welcome: Up 1st for McDaniel, a matchup with Belichick
September 8, 2022 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — For Bill Belichick and Mike McDaniel, the 2000 season was a big deal. Belichick was starting his run as coach of the New England Patriots. McDaniel was starting at wide receiver for Smoky Hill High School.
Bills rule AFC East, with Dolphins, Jets, Pats far behind
September 1, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Josh Allen refuses to live in anything but the present.
The fact the Buffalo Bills have won the AFC East the past two years is nice, and so is having made the playoffs three straight seasons while building a bright future.
With Josh Allen at QB, expectations are high for Bills
July 15, 2022 GMTBUFFALO BILLS (12-7)
CAMP SITE: Pittsford, New York
LAST YEAR: A mere 13 seconds separated the Bills from reaching the AFC championship game for a second straight year. Instead, Buffalo squandered a three-point lead in a heartbreaking, yet thrilling 42-36 OT loss in being eliminated by Kansas City for a second straight playoff.
Bills draft Georgia RB Cook, Baylor LB Bernard; Elam arrives
April 30, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Having addressed Buffalo’s key need at cornerback in the first round of the draft, Brandon Beane was comfortable playing a prolonged waiting game Friday night.
Frugal Patriots look to use draft to get faster at LB, WR
April 22, 2022 GMT21. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-7)
LAST SEASON: The Patriots spent heavily in free agency last offseason and got great production in return from new additions Matt Judon, Davon Godchaux and Hunter Henry.
Bills have plenty of depth options to address in NFL draft
April 22, 2022 GMT25. BUFFALO BILLS (12-7)
LAST SEASON: A mere 13 seconds separated the Bills from reaching the AFC championship game for a second straight year. Instead, Buffalo allowed the Chiefs to gain 44 yards on two plays to set up Harrison Butker’s tying 49-yard field goal as time expired.
Bills sign WR Crowder, RB Duke Johnson to 1-year contracts
March 22, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills added to their offensive depth by signing receiver Jamison Crowder and running back Duke Johnson to one-year contracts on Tuesday.
Crowder joins the Bills after spending the past three seasons with the AFC East rival New York Jets.
Daboll gets 2nd interview for Giants job, Quinn, his first
January 24, 2022 GMTBuffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is getting a second interview for the vacant New York Giants head coaching job before some candidates have gotten a chance for a first meeting.
The Giants confirmed on Monday that Daboll will meet with co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch and new general manager Joe Schoen on Tuesday at the team's headquarters in the Meadowlands sports complex.
Giants interview Bills Leslie Frazier for vacant coach job
January 22, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New general manager Joe Schoen and ownership interviewed Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier for the vacant opening as New York Giants head coach.
Frazier, 62, spoke via video conferencing with co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch and Schoen, the former Bills assistant general manager who was hired Friday to replace the retired Dave Gettleman.
Patriots, Jones end season with a dud in 47-17 loss to Bills
January 16, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — After gaining so much ground during Mac Jones’ rookie season, the New England Patriots faltered at the finish.
Throttled 47-17 by the Buffalo Bills in a wild-card playoff game on Saturday night, the loss showed how much progress the Patriots still need to make to close the gap on their AFC East rivals.
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17
January 16, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The lingering sting of being embarrassed on home turf by the New England Patriots didn’t sit well with defensive end Jerry Hughes and the Buffalo Bills.
On Saturday night, the Bills did something about it by erasing any doubt of who now rules the AFC East.
Dugger, Hightower active for Pats’ playoff game versus Bills
January 16, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — New England defensive back Kyle Dugger and linebacker Dont’a Hightower returned to the lineup for the Patriots' wild-card playoff game at the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night after missing last week’s regular-season finale.
Bears interview Flores for coach job, Ireland for GM opening
January 15, 2022 GMTLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores and New Orleans Saints assistant general manager Jeff Ireland for their vacant coach and GM jobs on Friday.
Hot rivalries spice NFL’s wild-card weekend
January 14, 2022 GMTNot only do NFL fans get three night games to savor during wild-card weekend, but they also can revel in the rivalries.
AFC East foes New England and Buffalo, who split victories on the road during the season.
Bills’ running game giving offense late-season new dimension
January 13, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Having played with both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, Mitch Morse knows a thing or two about a pass-happy offense.
He also knows the value in running the ball.
“Every team that you see makes the Super Bowl or makes a run for it has to have that dimension of the ground game,” Morse said.
Bills’ D has reason to crow while challenges lie ahead
January 10, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Still stung after being overlooked in the Pro Bowl voting, and seven weeks after one of their lowest moments of the season following a 14-10 loss to New England, Buffalo safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde decided to get in the last laugh.
From north to east, NFL firings begin on day after finales
January 10, 2022 GMTFrom the NFC North to the AFC East, the firings began almost immediately after the NFL's first 17-game season concluded.
The Vikings fired coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman on Monday following an 8-9 season.
Bills clinch AFC East title with 27-10 win over Jets
January 10, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Safety Jordan Poyer and the Buffalo Bills persevered through a bumpy season to put themselves in a position to win their second consecutive AFC East title.
Not the gusting winds, the many doubters they’ve picked up, and especially not the injury depleted New York Jets were going to stand in their way from completing the job of clinching Buffalo's first division title at home since 1995 on blustery Sunday.
Redemption in hearts of Jets’ improved defense vs. Bills
January 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Sheldon Rankins and the New York Jets' defense walked off the field the last time they faced Buffalo feeling angry, frustrated and downright embarrassed.
They had just given up 489 yards in a 45-17 loss, with Josh Allen carving them up for 366 yards and two touchdowns.
Bills seek to clinch AFC East in season finale against Jets
January 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK JETS (4-12) at BUFFALO (10-6)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS
BETTING LINE: Buffalo by 16 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Bills ride bumpy road with AFC East title in reach vs Jets
January 7, 2022 GMTORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — If not for the sheer fact of being bald, Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledges what hair he could grow would have turned grayer during a season in which Buffalo teetered on the brink of collapse before clinching a third consecutive playoff berth.
NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 18
January 4, 2022 GMTNFL Playoff Scenarios entering Week 18:
Patriots’ confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot
January 3, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots’ one-year, post-Tom Brady postseason drought is over because of their 50-10 rout of the Jaguars on Sunday.
Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth
January 3, 2022 GMTFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots squandered an opportunity to lock up the AFC East title in a humbling loss to the Bills last week.
They took out their frustrations on the lowly Jaguars to earn their way back into the postseason.