‘Nearly half of all bets — 47% — on the odds to win the Super Bowl have been on the Bills at Seneca’s books. There are nearly five times more bets on the Bills than on the Kansas City Chiefs, the Super Bowl favorites and the second-most heavily bet. In comparison, at William Hill U.S. sportsbooks around the nation, five teams have attracted more Super Bowl bets than the Bills: the Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers. At Seneca, there are more Bills bets than those five teams combined.’
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Watch Bills vs. Colts: TV channel, live stream info, key matchups, prediction for AFC wild-card showdown
‘There are a couple things that may actually be working in the Colts’ favor here. The first is that the Colts are an extraordinarily zone-heavy team, and the Bills found their most passing success against man coverage. Indianapolis played zone on 77.7 percent of opponent dropbacks this season, per Pro Football Focus and Tru Media, one of the highest rates in the league. Meanwhile, take a look at these passing numbers for Allen.’
What channel is Bills vs. Colts on today? Time, TV schedule for NFL wild-card playoff game
‘It’s expected to be a cold day in Buffalo on Saturday, which will put both passers to the test in classic playoff conditions in western New York. Between that and the presence of Bills Mafia, it’ll certainly feel like home-field advantage for the Bills.’
Can Anybody Stop Stefon Diggs?
‘If Diggs got what he wanted, Buffalo did, too. By pairing Diggs with stud quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills built the NFL’s most explosive offense outside of Kansas City. Now they’ve won six straight games (by an average of 20 points) and head into the playoffs hotter than any other team in the league. If long-suffering Bills fans end their Super Bowl drought, they’ll have Diggs, his explosive route-running, and his clean teeth to thank.’
Stefon Diggs earns First-Team All-Pro honors
‘Diggs wrapped up his first season with the Bills by leading the NFL with 127 receptions for a league-high 1,535 yards. He set the franchise record in 2020 for both receptions and receiving yards, while also becoming the first player in team history to lead the NFL in both categories in the same year.’
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‘The Bills run defense has not been as stout as they’d like through much of this year, averaging 119.6 yards per-game allowed on the ground, which ranks 17th in the league, and ranking 26th with allowing 4.62 yards per-carry.’
Stefon Diggs becomes first WR in Bills history to be named a first team All-Pro by AP
‘Quarterback Josh Allen, wide receiver Cole Beasley, cornerback Tre’Davious White and wide reeiver Andre Roberts were named a second team All-Pro by the Associated Press.’
Bills RB Taiwan Jones gifts playoff tickets to Valentino Dixon, man wrongfully convicted of murder, ESPN reports
‘”I was already kind of emotional just with everything going on in the world,” Jones said to Louis-Jacques. “I was reaching out to different organizations within Buffalo to see what I could do to make a difference. When I first read his story, man, it was touching and heartbreaking. I definitely wanted to do something for him.”‘
Going to the Bills game? Here’s what you need to know
‘Every fan attending had to already have gotten a COVID-19 test. Once it is a confirmed negative, they can arrive at the parking lots starting at 10:30am. They must stay in their cars until timed entry begins at 11:30am. Proof of the negative COVID-19 test plus an ID must be shown.’
Tackling the new safety rules for the Bills’ first home playoff game in 25 years
‘Bills fans who have their ticket to the game and a parking pass will be allowed to access Lot 2 and Lot 6 from Abbott Road. The sheriff’s office is asking all other drivers to avoid the area entirely and find an alternate route.’
Meet Bills Mafia Superfan
‘The first one is: wear your mask and wear your gloves. He says we don’t want to get shut down again because we have two more important games after this one.’
Local credit union donating $125 per point Bills score in the playoffs to FeedMore WNY
‘“Hunger and food insecurity impact all communities, especially now, during the COVID-19 pandemic. SEFCU remains committed to doing all we can to help food pantries and shelters provide individuals and families with the support they need now, and hope for brighter days ahead,” said SEFCU President and CEO Michael Castellana. “Since Buffalo averages more than 30 points per game, we look forward to donating lots of money to FeedMore WNY as the Bills light up the scoreboard and make a deep run toward a championship!”’
WKBW sports staff predicts Wild Card matchup between Bills & Colts
‘I think the Bills will win, but I think it’s going to be a one score game.’
Stefon Diggs named AP First Team All-Pro
‘Diggs leads the league in receptions with 127, and yards with 1,535. Diggs also set the franchise record for receptions and yards with those numbers. The Bills have never had a receiver lead both categories in a single season.’
On the other sideline: Colts RB Jonathan Taylor
‘The two-time Doak Walker Award winning rookie out of Wisconsin exploded in the second half of the season, rushing for 741 yards in the final six regular season games, boosting himself to become the third leading rusher in the NFL this season with 1,169 yards.’