‘“I think there was a realization that we were on the brink of becoming a damn good football team,” Smith said of the Bills who would go on to lose the AFC championship game to Cincinnati. Two years later, Buffalo began a run of making — and losing — four straight Super Bowl appearances.’
Archives for January 22, 2021
Hey, Bills Mafia — some stores are selling tables in your fan section
‘Superfans of the team, dubbed “Bills Mafia” because of their antics before, during and after games, have been known for jumping through plastic folding tables for years. Some DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in upstate New York are stocking up with center folding tables in hopes that Bills fans have something to celebrate after Sunday’s playoff game against the Chiefs.’
Bold predictions for AFC, NFC title games: Josh Allen, Bills top reigning champs to advance to Super Bowl
‘Andy Reid’s squad is superior on paper, but this feels like the season where Sean McDermott finally and fully rises to the occasion.’
Bills vs. Chiefs picks, predictions against spread: Why Kansas City will advance to Super Bowl 55
‘Chiefs win 30-17 and cover the spread.’
Butler, Davis miss second straight day of practice
‘For the second straight day, neither Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (ankle) nor defensive tackle Vernon Butler (quad) participated in practice, as the team gets set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for the AFC Championship.’
Bills general manager Brandon Beane named Sporting News, PFWA Executive of the Year
‘In Beane’s fourth season as general manager, the team went 13-3 in the regular season and is playing in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. It will be Buffalo’s first appearance in the AFC title game in 27 years.’
Lessons Learned: Bills look to Week 6 loss to Chiefs ahead of rematch
‘”They showed a couple different things on defense, and stuff we weren’t expecting,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “We’ve gotten a lot better since that game, but they could probably say the same thing.”‘
Bills receive several awards including GM Brandon Beane as Sporting News Executive of the Year
‘In addition, Beane won the PFWA Executive of the Year for his role in building the Bills, which included an offseason trade for wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings.’
Bills fans struggle to find Bills Jerseys, AFC East Championship shirts and more
‘Finley says his sells have soared 65%.’
Local businesses make Buffalo Bills treats for AFC championship
‘They’ve got snacks and coffee covered for your Bills watch party. With football-shaped macarons, ‘Make me wanna shout!’ cookies, and Bills lattes.’
Dunder Mifflin CFO rooting for the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship
‘Wallace (Buckley) made the announcement on Twitter Thursday, also saying he made a mistake a number of years ago when he shut down the Dunder Mifflin Buffalo Branch and he is doing what he can to reopen it.’
Josh Allen is not going to let Sunday’s AFC Championship be too big for him
‘“It’s one of those things where you try not to think about it and not make it a bigger deal than it needs to be. That’s coming with the coaching staff here, Daboll and Dorsey have been in positions like this and are telling me what to expect, how to handle myself,” Allen said. “I’ve played in some big games, and as we go on the games are going to get bigger than the last one.’
Bills defense looks to slow down Chiefs TE Travis Kelce
‘“He’s just a big body, he’s been playing for a long time, he understands the game very well, he understands how to beat man to man and use his size as a strength. If there’s a zone he’s able to find the holes, they run a lot of stuff scheme wise for him and he’s hard to get down,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said.’
Bills Injury Report: January 21st
‘WR Stefon Diggs (oblique).’
Brandon Beane named Sporting News Executive of the Year
‘In his fourth year as GM of the Bills, the team increased their points per game by a league best 11.7 points, and tied a franchise-best 13 regular season wins in 2020.’