‘”It’s crazy, man,” he said. “With Covid, with everything, I really didn’t expect to be here right now at this point in the season, and playing like I’m playing right now. I really didn’t. But I just kept my faith in God and always prayed. And I listened to my wife (Amber); she’s my No. 1 fan. She keeps me motivated. I just listened to them and I just kept on truckin’.”‘
Archives for December 23, 2020
Inside the Bills: Behind the scenes of hit Steve Tasker-narrated hype video
‘An aeriel shot of a snow-dusted Bills Stadium cuts to Tasker in the empty stands. Wearing a black paper boy hat and red scarf and holding a lit cigar, the Wall of Famer says, “So we’ll see you in Buffalo in January. Be ready, it might be chilly.” After a wink to the camera, he turns his back to the camera as the shot fades to a screen of the Bills’ logo beneath a 2020 AFC East champions graphic.’
State studies how to safely allow fans into Bills games
‘Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Monday said that if the Cuomo administration is going to allow fans to attend a home playoff game, which would be held the weekend of Jan. 9, the state would need to let the county and the Bills know this within the next week or so.’
Alan Pergament: Bills-Broncos is highest-rated game of season, approaching Super Bowl numbers
‘The game had a combined 48.8 rating on WKBW-TV (41.9) and the NFL Network (6.9).’
Ed Oliver a disruptive force again for Buffalo Bills defense
‘“A few weeks ago I was asked about Ed and how he was performing,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said Monday. “Although he may not have the statistics to show how disruptive he’s been for our defense, he’s played really well throughout the season. The splash plays haven’t been there, but that’s not because he hasn’t given the effort.”’
Bills are champs of AFC East for first time since 1995. Here’s a look back at past winners
‘But in 1980, everything changed in Chuck Knox’s third year as head coach. He built an outstanding defense led by the Bermuda Triangle of Fred Smerlas, Jim Haslett and Shane Nelson, and the offense thrived with quarterback Joe Ferguson, receivers Jerry Butler and Frank Lewis, and running back Joe Cribbs.’
What Bills’ Josh Allen said when team faced 1st and goal from the 30-yard line
‘When telling the story to Kyle Brandt of Good Morning Football and co-host Steve Tasker, Brown said, “When it was 1st and goal from the 30 his teammates said that Josh said in the huddle, ‘Hey, everybody calm down. We’re still going to score here.’”’
Buffalo Bills can lock up AFC’s no. 2 seed in Week 16 if all of these things happen
‘The Bills (-6) must defeat the New England Patriots + the Green Bay Packers must beat the Tennessee Titans + the Indianapolis Colts must beat the Steelers. If all three of those results happen, Buffalo will have secured the no. 2 seed and can conceivably rest their starters in Week 17 against the Miami Dolphins.’
Win heard around the world: Bills fans stationed at South Pole relish in AFC East Title
‘Temp: -14.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Windchill: -30.8 degrees Fahrenheit. But it’s sunny and our hearts are warm down here at the bottom of the earth… the Buffalo Bills are playoff bound! Wishing a very merry (and safe) Christmas to all!’
The Buffalo Bills won a contest to put a billboard anywhere. They chose down the road from Gillette Stadium
‘Located on Route 1 down the road from Gillette Stadium, the billboard reads “The best fans in football” and features photos of fans. It has quickly became a tourist destination for Buffalo diehards.’
Jordan Poyer’s wife Rachel Bush blasts NFL over Pro Bowl snub
‘“As frustrating as it is yet AGAIN for Jordan and his hard work to get overlooked.. we have so much to be grateful for. WE know how driven and hard working he is. Most importantly how humble. Don’t need votes and the approval of others to certify that. Alive and well. Blessed,” she continued in a separate tweet Monday evening.’
Jim Kelly feels like a kid watching Bills QB Allen perform
‘“I’ll put it this way, if Josh Allen is with us for 10-plus years, he will be breaking his own records,” Kelly said. “I pull for him every time. … I’m like a little kid.”’
McCoy: Trade from Philadelphia to Buffalo ‘hurt me a little bit deep’
‘”Those were some of my best years. Just from the city, the team. I live an hour away from Philadelphia so that was always like home to me. Lot of my most memorable moments and great times are from the Philadelphia area. I played with so many great players there like Mike Vick, [Brian] Westbrook, [DeSean Jackson], [Jeremy] Maclin, I could name guys forever. Philadelphia was always a special, special place. When I got traded, it hurt me a little bit deep. Andy Reid has always been great to me and my family. He took a shot on me in the second round and it worked out. Very thankful and grateful for that.”‘
State health department looking at ‘experimental model’ to bring Bills fans to stadium next month
‘“We are talking to the Bills,” Cuomo said. “We are researching teams and protocols across the nation. The Department of Health is looking at an ‘experimental model’ of working with data and testing to see if there’s any way we could safely allow some fans into the game. We’re working with the Bills. It’s all a work in progress.”’
Buffalo Bills billboard pops up near Gillette Stadium
‘This billboard is a result of Bills fans winning the NFL on FOX “Ultimate Fan Bracket” back on Twitter before the 2020 season in September. As a result, Bills fans were awarded a billboard that could be placed anywhere in the world, and, of course, they chose Foxborough, Massachusetts.’