‘They’ve gotten national recognition, players have broken numerous franchise records, but it’s about what you do in the postseason. And don’t forget, the team has done all of this season without any fans at home games to cheer them on.’
Archives for January 2021
Catching up with former Bills QB Drew Bledsoe ahead of Buffalo’s Wild Card game vs. Colts
‘“It’s been exciting to see him go from a guy that in his first couple years, you know obvious talent but maybe inconsistent, turned the ball over a little bit, some of those things, to now a guy that can still do the big time things, he can make the big time throws, he can make plays with his legs but he’s also remarkably efficient,” Bledsoe explained.’
Bills Make me Wanna Hope: Diehard Bills fan reflects on team, feels inspired by team’s success
‘Hanavan said he has a family connection to the Bills too, “my uncle Rosie Ryan was the head groundskeeper at the old Rockpile.”’
Extreme Bills fan tests positive for COVID-19, unable to attend playoff game
‘Although devastating, they are thankful for their health and for how good the Bills are.’
Gov. Cuomo announces ECMC nurse who will take his Bills playoff ticket
‘Brianna works in the intensive care unit at ECMC.’
M&T Bank and the Bills gave away playoff scarves to 4,000 fans
‘Pegula Sports and Entertainment tells us M&T Bank and the Bills teamed up to give 4,000 fans a specially designed playoff scarf in honor of Saturday’s Wild Card game.’
Here’s what fans can expect at Bills Stadium on Saturday
‘If you have a ticket to the game, the information as to which gate and at what time you can enter should be clearly identified. Ticket holders will have a 10-minute window to enter the stadium. The various gates are set up for social distancing so clustering doesn’t become a problem.’
Nearly 7,000 Bills fans tested for COVID ahead of playoff game
‘Just under 2 percent of Bills fans selected to go to the game on Saturday tested positive for COVID and will not be able to attend the game.’
Meet the ECMC nurse going to Bills playoff game courtesy Cuomo
‘Brandon has been a nurse at ECMC since 2018. She has been working on the front lines of this pandemic in the Intensive Care Unit. Her mother, Leah, also works at ECMC as a respiratory therapist.’
Wild Card: Buffalo Bills host Indianapolis Colts
‘As great as the Bills have been, an area concern is the run defense. They rank 17th in the NFL allowing 119 yards per game and that won’t hold up against rookie Jonathan Taylor who averages 123 per game and has 10 touchdowns on the season.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs named first-team All-Pro
‘This is the second straight year a member of the Bills has earned that honor. Cornerback Tre’Davious White was first-team All-Pro in 2019.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Colts
‘It is the playoffs. Beasley is going to make every effort to contribute. I think the most likely scenario is that he plays, but is limited in some way.’
Local Bills fans, businesses prepping for game day
‘Petzing is actually going to the game. But he wishes this were a time where his staff could open the doors to all. “I feel bad because we will get full and then people get upset when they come in and there’s no room,” he says.’
Diggs earns First-Team All-Pro honors
‘Diggs became the first wide receiver in franchise history to be named First-Team All-Pro.’
Josh Allen’s journey to MVP candidate leads to big playoff expectations
‘”Obviously, I’m super excited for the chance to start for this team, something that I dreamed of for a long time,” said Allen beforehand.’