‘“It’s fun to go back and just see the reaction and see what all happened from that play and from that game,” Dalton said. “For us to score that touchdown, win that game at the end and to get Buffalo in the playoffs, I think [it means] so much because the Buffalo fans have been so generous and have been very charitable with all their donations that they gave to me but also to other things, especially with [Bills quarterback] Josh Allen’s grandma this year.”‘
Archives for January 1, 2021
Gov. Cuomo slammed for green-lighting Bills game during lockdown: ‘Making new rules up as he goes’
‘New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing backlash for moving forward with a plan to let 6,700 people, including himself, attend the Buffalo Bills’ home playoff game next month despite a continued ban on indoor dining and mass gatherings.’
Gailey’s Soft Spot For Buffalo Ends With Miami Needing A Win
‘“You make a lot of statements when you’re young that you wish you had back,” he said. “That said, I love the people up there, they’re great people. But I want to beat their butts this weekend.”’
Dolphins Seek Win In Finale At Bills To Clinch Playoff Spot
‘Buffalo’s 445 points scored are 13 short of matching the single-season team record set in 1991.’
Stefon Diggs by the numbers: Bills receiver having one of best first seasons for pass catcher on a new team
‘Diggs is clearly one of the top two wide receivers in football — depending on which fan base is asked is No. 1 — in 2020, showcasing how dominant he’s been at the position. Diggs only had over 100 catches in a season once before the trade to Buffalo and his highest receiving yardage total was 1,130 last season (he’s had two 1,000-yard seasons prior to the trade).’
NY business owners slam Cuomo for allowing Bills fans into stadium but not restaurants: ‘Totally unfair’
‘”I want the same opportunity to have people come into the restaurant and dine. It’s a personal choice. If people feel comfortable about going to the Bills game in a safe manner, and we’re following the CDC guidelines, that Rochester City, the County of Monroe also set up some guidelines for us to follow, I want people to be able to make the same choice and come and support us, just as they’re going to go root on the Buffalo Bills,” Swartz said.’
Report: Ryan Fitzpatrick out against Bills after testing positive for COVID-19
‘Pelissero also reports that the NFL conducted its usual contact tracing after the positive test, and no other Dolphins players were deemed as being a close contact of Fitzpatrick, including Tagovailoa.’
McDermott: ‘Happy to have our fans any time we can get them’
‘”I think it’s exciting news. We’re certainly happy to have our fans any time we can get them. I know there was a lot of hard work that was put into this with Governor [Andrew] Cuomo and his office, and Terry and Kim [Pegula] and our office over here and the organization as well. A lot of hard work, and we’re just thankful for it.”‘
Dolphins QB Ryan Fitzpatrick out against Bills after testing positive for COVID-19
‘According to multiple reports, Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is out for Sunday’s game against the Bills after testing positive for COVID-19.’
Select Bills fans purchase playoff tickets
‘“It’s a nice tradition to keep it in the family and keep it going,” he said. “He went to every single game, and never left early,” he said of his grandfather, who passed away about three years ago.’
How strict are the Bills fan policies?
‘”We’re going to have social distancing at the gates,” Andy Major, VP of Operations for the Bills, said “have everyone spread out for different arrival times to their gates to avoid any congestion.”‘
ECSO ‘will continue its usual role for games at the stadium’ for Bills playoff game
‘The Erie County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Thursday saying in part that it will continue its usual role in regard to the upcoming Buffalo Bills playoff game at Bills Stadium.’
Head Coach McDermott excited to have fans back in Bills Stadium
‘“It’s great, I think it’s exciting news, certainly always good to be able to have our fans watch us play in person and I understand that it’s just a small amount. I can empathize with the fans that aren’t going to be able to see us alongside those people. And listen, there’s been a lot of hard work that’s gone into this this wasn’t a couple of days project, it’s been going on all year.”’
Bills season ticket holders reflect on what attending a home playoff game means to them
‘“There’ll be real people and I think the Bills will appreciate that.”’
Nine months after Covid death, the Bills help ease the pain
‘“We’re trying to chug along and find happiness when we can,” she said, “and the Buffalo Bills are a big part of that happiness. But it’s tough for us. Brett was a huge presence in all of our lives.”’