‘The game was previously scheduled to be played at 1 p.m. but it was announced Sunday it would be flexed.’
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Bills clinch playoff spot with 29-15 win over Falcons
‘The running game stood out for the Bills against the Falcons on Sunday. Devin Singletary rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Josh Allen ran for 81 yards with two touchdowns and threw for 120 yards and three INTs in the win.’
Making the playoffs is the norm, standard and expected for the Bills since the Sean McDermott era began
‘“It’s pretty special, man. Being here since 2017, being with this guy right here [Micah Hyde] and just seeing how everything’s, obvioulsy the job’s not finished, we want to continue to work but to be where we came from and to be leaders on this team and have us go to the playoffs, this is our three out of four years?,” Poyer asked Micah Hyde during their postgame press conference on Sunday.’
Devin Singletary sparks Bills running game with career day vs. Falcons
‘“Every single play you see him doing the right thing and when you’ve got a guy that just wants to do the right thing and help the team win, typically those guys are gonna make the plays when they’re called upon,” Josh Allen said after the game.’
Buffalo Bills fans reflect on 2021 and have high hopes for the team in the new year
‘“That we can go to the game, because you couldn’t last year, and that we have Josh Allen,” said Buffalo Bills fan Mary Gaca after being asked what her favorite memory of the team was in 2021.’
Bills fans who got engaged at December game speak on viral proposal video
‘Both were born and raised in Buffalo and had family with them at the game. Deal got down on one knee after the Bills’ first touchdown and both have said it was the perfect place for them to get engaged.’
Bills use 2nd-half surge to ground Falcons, clinch playoff berth
‘Singletary finished with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries on a day when the Bills passed for only 120 yards.’
Carucci Take2: After first-half doldrums, Bills let superior talent take over to land playoff spot
‘They gave the sort of sloppy, low-energy performance we’ve seen before this season, sinking to the level of an opponent they were heavily favored to beat. They continually found ways to allow the Falcons to stay in the game – even allowing them to take a 15-14 halftime lead – and actually believe they had a shot at coming away massive upset win.’
Time moved for Bills vs. Jets game
‘With the win, combined with a loss by the Baltimore Ravens, the Bills have clinched a berth in the AFC playoffs. Next week’s game will determine whether the Bills will go in as AFC East champions or as a wild card.
Bills overcome turnovers, clinch playoff spot with win over Falcons
‘The fourth playoff berth in five seasons came with little fanfare. That’s what happens when you’re expected to make deep playoff runs.’
Bills ground and pound to ‘ho-hum’ playoff berth
‘The Bills did not play particularly well. If I showed you Josh Allen’s passing line before the game, you would have wondered why he was throwing the ball left-handed. Buffalo got the job done and that’s all that matters this time of year. Even against a fairly middling at best team like the Falcons.’
Devin Singletary’s career-best day punches Bills’ ticket into playoffs
‘“I think there were some muddy holes in there and he made us right, a few times,” said Mitch Morse. “That’s all you can ask for in a running back and then he brought the juice. When you finish a play he’s the first one to pick you up even if he’s the one that had a big gainer. That’s something that just fuels the offense.”’
Bills regular season finale flexed to 4:25pm
‘The NFL announced late Sunday that the Bills game vs. the Jets in week 18 will kickoff at 4:25pm. Since the Buffalo game directly impacts the Patriots (New England needs a win and a Bills loss to earn the AFC East crown), the Patriots and Dolphins will also play at 4:25pm.’
Bills rally to beat Falcons and clinch playoff berth
‘he Bills win over the Patriots last week put them in a position to win out and repeat as AFC East Champs. But in the first half against the Falcons, the Bills did not play like champions of anything . The special teams started out with a brutal play early when Marquez Stevenson fumbled a punt and it resulted in a safety.’
Bills 29, Falcons 15 | Game recap, highlights & photos
Josh Allen became the second quarterback in franchise history with three consecutive seasons of 10+ wins (Jim Kelly – 6).’