Bills Links, 10/27: Previewing the New England Patriots

The Buffalo Bills host the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football, and today’s links have plenty of information previewing the match-up. Highlights include updates on Charles Clay, LeSean McCoy, Micah Hyde, and much more. Check back with Buffalo Rumblings for all of the latest news and updates heading into Week 8 of the NFL season.

Is Charles Clay key to offensive success on MNF, and 8 more things to watch vs. Patriots | NewYorkUpstate.com
Charles Clay could be the Bills' most important player on offense.

Bills Trade Deadline Pros and Cons - The Bills Beat with Joe B. and Matthew Fairburn
At 2-5, and with a pretty good look at 2-6 on the horizon, the Buffalo Bills are now under a week away from the NFL trade deadline.

7 things to watch for in Bills-Patriots on Monday Night - BuffaloBills.com
The Bills are back home Week 8 to take on the Patriots on Monday Night Football. John Murphy offers his final thoughts as the Bills look to get their third win of the 2018 season.

'Optimism' surrounding LeSean McCoy's availability for MNF (Report) | NewYorkUpstate.com Ian Rapoport shared encouraging news on LeSean McCoy Friday morning.

Patriots' Bill Belichick gushes over Bills' Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, but safeties are skeptical | NewYorkUpstate.com
Jordan Poyer thinks Bill Belichick might be "gassing us up" with compliments ahead of Bills vs. Patriots on Monday Night Football.

Chatham: Why a game-day trip to Buffalo is a fun experience for a visiting player – The Athletic
I know, it’s crazy, right? An ex-Patriot actually looked forward to playing in Buffalo? I’m supposed to say I hate it, right? I’m supposed to mock the city? Not me. It’s actually a fun place to play. (Subscription required.)

Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills’ D more likely to rebound than Derek Anderson is – The Buffalo News
At least Bills fans will get to enjoy watching Thurman Thomas have his No. 34 retired at halftime. (Subscription required.)

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