‘The organization, which has a chapter in Louisville, works to feed elementary school children on weekends when they are not in school to receive federal assistance for meals. Jackson was a star at the University of Louisville and donated $25,000 in 2018 to help start a new program at a school there.’
Archives for January 2021
Bills fans euphoric with Super Bowl within shouting distance
‘”I was screaming, I lost my voice within 30 seconds,” he said. “I literally opened my window to go and yell some more. I haven’t screamed like that since ’94, easily. It’s been a long time.”‘
Alan Pergament: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth are sharp, especially in Minute that Rocked WNY
‘In a game that wasn’t as exciting as expected, the NBC duo was very entertaining, informative and even amusing at times, with Collinsworth clearly the TV star of the Bills’ 17-3 victory that earned them a spot in next Sunday’s AFC title game.’
Bills head to Kansas City for AFC title game, but Chiefs may not have Patrick Mahomes
‘So now, Mahomes will be in the league’s concussion protocol for at least the early portion of the practice week, and there’s a possibility that he might not be able to play when the Bills come calling. That would mean Chad Henne, who has never started a playoff game in his 13-year NFL career, would be at the helm for Kansas City.’
Bills defense should patent its defensive game plan against Lamar Jackson
‘“All throughout the week we had Isaiah run as our scout team quarterback,” said Hughes, who had big night with two sacks and six total pressures. “I think that gave us an excellent look. Somebody with the right amount of speed, because he’s probably just as fast, if not faster than Lamar. Throughout the week of practice it allowed us to really gauge our sights on how fast this quarterback will be and what he can do with his arm.”’
Bills vs. Chiefs set: 5 thoughts on AFC Championship game matchup
‘For the next five days at least the discussion around Mahomes’ availability for next week’s game is going to take center stage in the national conversation about this game. Mahomes took a hit to the back of the head on a tackle from Browns linebacker Mack Wilson during Sunday’s game.’
Bills vs. Chiefs: Opening line set for AFC Championship Game
‘Despite being one of the NFL’s hottest teams, Bet Online’s initial odds for the matchup has Buffalo as a four point underdog. This could change, however, based on Patrick Mahomes’ status for the game. The quarterback left Sunday’s matchup against the Browns with a concussion.’
How the Buffalo Bills beat Ravens to punch ticket to AFC Championship game
‘Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier devised the perfect game plan and called a legendary game on the defensive side of the ball to stop Ravens sensation Lamar Jackson. The reigning MVP ran for 136 yards last week against the Tennessee Titans, but the Bills held him to just 34 rushing yards on 9 carries.’
Ravens OL share how Bills Mafia affected their play
‘“Their fans got loud, especially when we got in the red zone or when we were backed up,” Mekari added. “They got loud and we heard them. That’s an adjustment we had to make and I had to be better with the adjustment.”’
Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey rooting for Bills rest of way; why fans want to send him chicken wings
‘That’s all Bills fans needed to hear to get their creative juices flowing. There’s now been a small movement started to get Humphrey to experience some Buffalo chicken wings for the first time.’
Bills’ Brian Daboll will not be next Chargers coach; L.A. set to hire Rams DC (report)
‘Staley had apparently set up an interview for the vacant Eagles job but the Chargers moved quickly to lock him up after getting a second interview done with him following the Rams’ loss to the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.’
Nick Wright, Bills hater and Syracuse grad, braces for ketchup and mustard shower after losing playoff bet
‘This is what my life has come to: Buying gallons of ketchup & mustard for a stupid bet with @ColinCowherd with “Take on Me” blaring in the background, taunting me.’
Sullivan: Dominant defense puts Bills one win away from Super Bowl
‘Frazier and McDermott were ready, and it shouldn’t have been any surprise. Since late October, the Bills’ defense has been as good as any in the league. They give up running yardage, but the secondary does not get beat deep. They’ve held down some of the best passers in the NFL over the last 12 games, dominating most of them in first halves.’
The Buffalo Bills are one win away from a trip to the Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes and the battered Chiefs suddenly look beatable
‘Josh Allen, viewed with suspicion as a decision-maker a year ago, is suddenly seen as one of the very best at his position. Not only is head coach Sean McDermott regarded as someone who understands how to unite athletes behind a single goal, his top assistants are similarly viewed as geniuses. Both offensive co-ordinator Brian Daboll and defensive coach Leslie Frazier are been sought by other clubs as possible head coaches.’
The curious case of all the Bills fans who are not from Buffalo
‘Again – there were 6,700 people in the stands, every one of them dressed up like they were attending a graduation ceremony at a clown college. Sixty-seven hundred is nothing. It’s as many people as used to watch third-tier rugby in Toronto. Bills Stadium can hold more than 70,000. But those ragged few created so much noise that Baltimore false-started, twice, back to back. It was glorious. In terms of fan impact, Charge of the Light Brigade stuff.’