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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 1d

The Bills have re-signed LB Baylon Spector and CB Jalen Kimber to the practice squad. LB Otis Reese IV released from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

There was an open spot after LB Jimmy Ciarlo was signed to the active roster.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

This is stemming from something that happened during the week leading up to the game. McDermott said that Coleman has shown growth, but that "we're looking for more consistency."

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills coach Sean McDermott said that WR Keon Coleman sat out the first offensive series of last night's game due to disciplinary reasons. He did not get into specifics, but said they are looking for more consistency.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Rookie cornerback Dorian Strong is going to see a specialist for his neck injury. Placed on IR on Saturday, McDermott said nothing can be ruled out yet with the injury when it comes to the possibility of it being season ending.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills coach Sean McDermott said that linebacker Matt Milano will be week to week with his pec injury.

On DT Ed Oliver, McDermott said that they are hopeful.

DT T.J. Sanders (knee) is day to day, not ruled out for this week

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Diggs he was staring at him for a second at the time because he was thinking about how that was his brother. “Staring at him for a second when he was waking away, like, damn, that was my guy.”

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Stefon Diggs was asked about his relationship w/ Josh Allen and made a point of clarifying the screenshot from after Bills-Texans. He said it’s something he’s wanted to speak on and that it was taken out of context. “That’s my dog … I got a love and respect for that young man.”

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

The Bills lose to the Patriots 23-20 and fall to 4-1. First loss of the season and ends a 14-game home winning streak.

Historic streak of 26 straight games winning the turnover margin comes to an end. WR Stefon Diggs had an impressive game in his return.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Milano has been standing on the sideline this half, helmet on or halfway on his head. No athletic trainers around him

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills linebacker Matt Milano (pec) is questionable to return. Did not play on the Patriots first drive of the half. Shaq Thompson in for him

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Josh Allen throws an interception in the red zone and that is the Bills third turnover of the day. Second interception of the season for Allen.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

The first touchdown of the game comes on a short pass from Josh Allen to Curtis Samuel. Samuel's first TD of the season.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Per ESPN Research: The Bills 8 accepted penalties are tied for their second most in the first half of a game under Sean McDermott (2023 Week 12 at Eagles, 10).

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

McGovern is on the field, didn't miss a snap.

Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills center Connor McGovern is back on the sideline, but questionable to return with a hand injury.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills center Connor McGovern is back on the sideline, but questionable to return with a hand injury.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

And now McGovern runs back out from the locker room

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Bills center Connor McGovern is running to the locker room

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

Now up to five first quarter penalties

Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

This is a very uncharacteristic start for the Bills. Now two fumbles lost with Keon Coleman's fumble and four penalties, all in the first quarter.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 2d

This is a very uncharacteristic start for the Bills. Now two fumbles lost with Keon Coleman's fumble and four penalties, all in the first quarter.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

And the Bills immediately return the fumble favor with a recovery. Turnover margin back to even.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

Botched handoff has been credited as fumble by Josh Allen for now. Trying to get the ball to Dawson Knox and ended a promising drive. Second straight game with a turnover for the Bills after none in the first three games.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

Big sack for Greg Rousseau on third down to force the Patriots to punt. His first full sack of the season.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

First play of the game for the Patriots is a 15 yard pass to Stefon Diggs

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

White out did pretty well overall. Jerseys look nice under the lights. Almost time for kickoff.

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Alaina Getzenberg @agetzenberg.bsky.social · 3d

Bills rookie DE Landon Jackson is active for the first game of his career.

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