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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Here are my five thoughts on the Buffalo Bills ’ game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night at Highmark Stadium: 1. With Miami’s Thanksgiving night loss, the table has been set for the Bills to clinch a fifth consecutive AFC East title in prime time on WGRZ-TV. Expect them to deliver ... in a big way. Let’s start with the fact the Bills are the better team. By a lot. The 49ers look nothing like the club that was expected to contend for another Super Bowl before the season. They’re ravaged by injuries, especially on defense, and generally performing as a mediocre (if not worse) team. On the other hand, the Bills have the look of team ready to go on a deep postseason run. They’ve won six games in a row since suffering back-to-back losses. They’re getting healthier and showing increasing cohesion with a roster that has undergone multiple changes. It makes sense for the Bills to wrap up the division and a playoff spot as early as possible because it potentially allows for them to ease back on the throttle through the rest of the season. It could allow for them to rest some starters periodically as their seeding status becomes better defined. They continue to trail the Chiefs for the top spot in the AFC. 2. Matt Milano’s return — he was activated from injured reserve Saturday after a week of fully participating in practice — figures to bring even more improvement to a defense that has played well without him. The Bills have been holding up well at linebacker, thanks to solid performances by Terrel Bernard and Dorian Williams. Adding Milano, who has tremendous ball instincts, to the mix gives the Bills a higher degree of opportunism. Defensive coordinator Bobby Babich should also be able to incorporate more wrinkles to his game plan because of Milano’s off-the-charts intelligence and knowledge of the scheme. “The way Matt plays the game, the way he has played the game is special,” nickel back Taron Johnson said. “So having a guy like that on the field is going to make our defense tremendously better. So, whether he’s here this week or whenever that time comes, I’m just excited to have him back. “Just his physicality and how fast he can see plays and just trigger, you know what I'm saying? I think he does such a good job with that. Also, blitzing and just making plays like he's made a ton of plays in his career with the with the Bills. And just having a guy like that out there is helps us a ton.” Having Milano back doesn’t mean Bernard or Williams will be relegated to lesser roles. If anything, Milano’s presence should help bring out the best in the rest of the linebackers as well as the defensive line. 3. Josh Allen should have no problem finding success against a Niners defense that hasn’t been getting good pressure on the quarterback. The 49ers’ greatest defensive shortcoming is the absence of star end Nick Bosa, who has been dealing with hip and oblique injuries. San Francisco has additional injuries in the front seven and secondary. Giving Allen time and comfort in the pocket is a recipe for disaster for a defense. Look for him to pick apart the secondary as he continues to involve his full array of available pass-catchers. Despite the loss of tight end Dalton Kincaid, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and the possible absence of wide receiver Keon Coleman, who is questionable with a wrist injury, Allen should have more than enough chances to make plays through the air. Amari Cooper is healthy from the wrist injury with which he was dealing. Look for him to make a significant impact with high-impact catches against deep coverage. Kahlil Shakir has emerged as one of the very best slot receivers in the game. His playmaking skills are an integral part of the Bills’ passing game, and the defensive attention he commands is helping to create room for other receivers. Dawson Knox should be able to continue to pick up the slack at tight end. Running backs James Cook and Ray Davis also figure to chip in as pass-catchers. 4. Brock Purdy missed last weekend’s loss against Green Bay with a shoulder injury and his status remains up in the air for Sunday night. That means the 49ers could again have Brandon Allen as their starting quarterback. Advantage Bills. The Bills still would probably have an edge even if Purdy plays. For one thing, there’s a decent chance he won’t be healthy enough to perform his best. For another, the Niners might be without offensive tackle Trent Williams, who continues to be bothered by an ankle injury. The Bills’ pass rush continues to be a force and look for it to generate considerable heat on whoever plays QB. 5. There’s a bye week factor to consider. It’s good news for the Bills, not so much for the 49ers. The Bills have won each of their last nine games, from 2015 to 2023, coming off a bye. Seven of those victories have been with Sean McDermott as coach. The success rate speaks highly of not only how well McDermott and his staff maximize the use of the extra time to clean up whatever short comings were identified in games played before the bye. Additionally, it shows how refreshed the players have been post-bye. “I mean, depending on your schedule, obviously we have some time off to just recharge our batteries, and obviously that plays a huge role this late in the season,” Shakir said. “So, yeah, I think it’s just more of guys detaching for a little bit and hanging with family, friends. Guys who’ve got kids, just getting some true family time, and then, you know, stepping away for a little bit and then coming back just with a fresh mind and just ready to go.” On the other hand, the 49ers have gone 4-4 in games against teams coming off a bye since 2022. No other team has played more than five such games since ’22, though the Rams will play their sixth Sunday.Last 2 defendants in Atlanta's Young Thug trial are acquitted of murder and gang chargesMet Eireann issues multiple Status Yellow weather warnings for New Year's Eve
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CNN panelist's embarrassing takedown after praising Biden's Middle East 'accomplishments' By EMMA RICHTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:54, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 22:56, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments A panelist was embarrassingly taken down by CNN pundit Scott Jennings after she praised President Joe Biden for his 'accomplishments' in the Middle East. Karen Finney, a US political consultant and Hillary Clinton's former spokesperson during her 2016 campaign, told Jennings that those 'accomplishments' will 'also stand the test of time.' As she said this, Jennings, who has become known for his dissonance from the network's progressive stance, quickly shot her down and corrected her statements. In reference to Biden, Finney said: 'I think he still, look, he showed up for the job. He got the work done. 'I think some of the accomplishments also, in the Middle East and foreign policy will also stand the test of time,' she added. 'You think the Middle East is in better shape today than when he took office?' Jennings asked Finney as he smirked toward the camera. 'Well, I think he got our hostages home. I think that's a big deal. I think it's important..' Finney said as Jennings cut her off and looked at her in awe. 'I'm sorry, which hostages?', he questioned. Finney then said Biden 'has gotten a number of people home,' as she stumbled on her words. Karen Finney, a US political consultant, was quickly shot down by CNN pundit Scott Jennings after she hailed President Biden has 'accomplishments' in the Middle East Jennings corrected Finney as she said that Biden has 'gotten a number of people home' from the war, as he butted in and said that 100 people are still trapped in Gaza 'There's still 100 people over there,' Jennings said, referring to the hostages still trapped in Gaza as the Israeli-Palestinian war continues more than a year later. In an effort to save herself, Finney told Jennings: 'Well, there were more than that,' just before he makes it clear that some of the hostages are Americans. Jennings quickly changed the subject and looked away from Finney as he discussed his predictions for Biden after he's booted from the White House in a couple weeks by President-elect Donald Trump. 'Look, I think he's gonna leave office in disgrace. The Hunter Biden pardon was disgraceful. 'He's going to be remembered largely for inflation and for the disastrous Afghanistan pullout,' Jennings noted, adding that the 'massive cover-up' reportedly made by Biden's administration has led him to a 'diminished presidency.' Jennings also highlighted his rage with the 'massive cover-up' that reportedly went on by Biden's family and administration 'But as we continue to learn about the massive cover-up that went on, not about his health, but about this mental acuity, to cover that up - the efforts that were undertaken by the White House staff, by his [Biden's] family - not in the last couple of months, but for all four years, I think it's gonna be a really ugly chapter. 'It's a diminished presidency because of it,' Jennings said, adding that 'we don't know the full extent' of what Biden's team did to 'try and hide what they've been doing over in the west wing.' A recent bombshell report by The Wall Street Journal revealed that the White House tried to hide from the public Biden's rapidly diminishing mental condition for his entire presidency. Biden's team hired a vocal coach, put other officials into roles usually occupied by the president, scrapped meetings on his 'bad days', and kept him at arm's length from his own Cabinet members, the outlet reported. The explosive investigation has exposed an extensive, deliberate and years-long cover-up that also saw the administration gaslighting those who dared to claim Biden's abilities had deteriorated since he was Barack Obama's vice president. Despite the efforts of 'eager beaver hand-holders', Biden's decline became increasingly obvious, especially after Special Counsel Robert Hur last year released a report depicting a forgetful and frail then-81 year old. Hur decided not to charge Biden for keeping classified documents in his Delaware garage because he 'would likely present himself to a jury' as a 'sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.' Among the many struggles Biden has faced as president, inflation and the Middle East conflict reflect Jimmy Carter's time in the White House. President-elect Donald Trump has often compared the Democratic presidents, and has even labeled them two of the worst. 'Jimmy Carter's happy because he's had a brilliant presidency compared to Biden,' Trump joked on the campaign trail in April. Carter only served one term due to losing his 1980 reelection bid to Republican President Ronald Reagan. The former president died on Sunday, at the age of 100. Biden dropped his reelection bid in July after a disastrous June debate performance with his successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, losing to Trump in the general election last month. As Biden nears the end of his term, his poll numbers are closing in on Carter's as well. Biden's approval rating stands at 37 percent but is trending downward, so he's likely to leave with the same - or worse - numbers than Carter. What's more, is that a couple weeks ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 267 points or .6 percent down for the ninth straight day in a row - something that hasn't happened since February 1978, when 100-year-old President Carter was in office, CNN reported using FactSet data. CNN Joe Biden Share or comment on this article: CNN panelist's embarrassing takedown after praising Biden's Middle East 'accomplishments' e-mail Add comment
https://youtu.be/VwUt63lk0Zw In an exclusive interview with Kashmir Times, Waheed Ur Rahman Para shared his views on the first phase of the UT J&K Legislative Assembly session. He acknowledged that, while the current assembly is one of the weakest in the history of Indian democracy, it is still important to make the best use of it. Para highlighted the differences between the National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) resolutions on Article 370 and emphasized the need for a unified approach. He also addressed key issues such as unemployment, the reservation crisis, and the release of political prisoners, which remain major concerns in the region. Additionally, Para noted that, despite the National Conference’s limited powers, meaningful changes can still be brought about under the current circumstances. His remarks emphasized the need for collective efforts and practical decision-making to tackle the challenges faced by the region. (Multimedia Team: Mehroob Mushtaq, Numan Bhat, Syeda Sakeena & Suhaib Ibn Rafiq) Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEemMs6W6-rq1G15zbOLEkQ/join —–Grieving father issues plea to Laos government after daughter's death
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