We’re a little late to the party here this week, as it’s been a busy Christmas week with the family etc, but let’s get a quick #pregamedump in before kickoff..
Feast Blood
Patriots RB Damien Harris hampered since sunning his hammy ragged in Orchard Park a few weeks back. No Nelson Agholar, no Rhamondre Stevenson. Kendrick Bourne has been good for the Pats, has been on COVID list. The Patriots are also down 2 lineman.
OUT
WR Nelson Agholor, Concussion
S Joshuah Bledsoe, Calf
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Illness
QUESTIONABLE
C David Andrews, Shoulder
DL Christian Barmore, Knee
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley, Ribs/Ankle
RB Brandon Bolden, Knee
K Nick Folk, Left Knee
RB Damien Harris, Hamstring
WR N’Keal Harry, Hip
S Adrian Phillips, Knee
It’s time for Mac Jones to get his medicine.
Josh, Just Be Josh.
With these many injuries and issues for the Patriots offense, there is no excuse for the Bills to lose this game. This isn’t Tom Brady under center for the Pats, and even though you should see a WHOLE lot of the TEs getting action, the defense should feast on the young QB with meager weaponry. The defense should be circling young Mac in the water right NOW, and be ready to get a little payback for the “bully” ball in Buffalo on Mondee Night.
This means Josh Allen should be able to thrive, despite himself having 2 WRs out. He should be fine with managing this one to a decisive victory. Brian Daboll can earn his bacon today, and show people why “experts” have touted his name amongst hot Head Coach candidates. We can be sure Coach Mac wants to finish this one nasty. Regardless of the meager offense for New England, Bills O Line will still need to keep their eye on Monster Matt Judon.
Final Prediction
The Bills better beat this team down and take this one deep into the postseason. Judon is tough but so many offensive players out for Pats means Bills must smell blood. Keep 17 upright and score. Repeat.
Bills 31
Patriots 17
#bookit
