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MMQB Week 11: Bills Dig Out of Snow and Get Back on Track, Commanders and Raiders Stay the Course

Links to all our coverage of NFL Sunday, including Albert Breer’s conversations with Dion Dawkins, Jordan Poyer, Josh McDaniels, Jared Goff, Cordarrelle Patterson, Ron Rivera, Tony Pollard, Brandon Graham and more.

Welcome to Week 11 of the NFL season here at The MMQB. We are trying things a little differently with Albert Breer’s Monday-morning column, publishing items as separate stories throughout the morning. Below are links to everything Albert wrote about Week 11, plus more from our staff.

How the Bills Dug Out of the Snow and Got Their Season Back on Track

Bills players celebrate in the end zone after a touchdown.

The Bills had a harder time getting to Detroit than finding the end zone once they were there.

From buried doors and missing snow boots to helpful neighbors and long-winding paths, the Bills’ players, coaches and staff escaped a storm then got the win they needed. Albert Breer gets the inside story.

Three Deep: How the Commanders Saved Their Season by Not Panicking

Ron Rivera looks out at the sideline during a Week 11 win for the Commanders.

Rivera's Commanders stand eighth in the NFC playoff race after their win over the Texans.

Albert Breer talks to Ron Rivera about staying the course even when the season got off to a rough start and the decision to go with Taylor Heinicke. Plus, he speaks to Tony Pollard about a big day for the Cowboys and Brandon Graham about moves paying off for the Eagles.

Ten Takeaways: How the Raiders Finally Closed a Game; the Lions Are Winning

Derek Carr celebrates after a win in Denver.

Albert Breer talks to Josh McDaniels about finally winning a close one, and talks to Jared Goff about being on a three-game winning streak. Plus, Patrick Mahomes becoming Brady-esque in late-game situations, Zach Wilson’s words troubling for Jets, Burrow’s carrying Bengals and much more.

Six From Saturday: USC Quarterback Caleb Williams Is Positioning Himself as a Prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft

USC QB Caleb Williams goes back to throw a pass against UCLA.

Williams has one more year to impress scouts before he is eligible to be drafted.

Plus more notes on Week 12 of the college football season, including thoughts on Michigan RB Blake Corum and Georgia lineman Jalen Carter.

More From The MMQB Staff

Bill Belichick looks out at the field showing no emotion

It remains true that no one can coach up a defense quite like Belichick.

Conor Orr: The 2022 Patriots’ Defense Is a Classic Bill Belichick Masterpiece

Conor Orr: Pros and Cons of Odell Beckham Jr. Picking Cowboys or Giants

Week 11 Game Balls: Recognizing the week’s top performers

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