Archives for January 19, 2023

‘“I think you understand what works for you in a regular season,” Morse said. “And anyone who tries to change that or coach differently, you understand the stakes are higher, you understand that mistakes are amplified because it is (the) playoffs. But if you let that tense you up or change your routine, then you kind of set yourself in a hole, especially if you know what you do works for you.”

‘Yes, Burrow is that good – 26 wins in 35 starts (regular season/playoffs) since returning from a torn ACL. Yes, Burrow’s collection of skill-position talent is that dangerous – Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving. And yes, the formula has worked – see Burrow’s 4-1 postseason record.’

‘“They’re the big dogs in the AFC, and rightfully so,” Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver said. “They went to the Super Bowl last year. To be the best, you gotta go beat the best. So I guess we gotta go beat the best.”’

‘Four players were limited: cornerback Dane Jackson (knee), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) and safety Jordan Poyer (knee). “The guys that are banged up, I think most of those guys, if not all of them, are improving,” coach Sean McDermott said before the walkthrough.’

‘”Just kind of get himself dipping his toe back in here and you know, getting on the road to just getting back to himself,” McDermott said on Hamlin being in the building.’

‘“There was some discussion,” Vincent said, “but membership thought it was best for (only) the championship game to be at a neutral site.”‘

‘Hundreds of Bills fans packed the lobby of Seneca One tower on Wednesday to get some free merchandise from M&T Bank, meet former Bills running back Fred Jackson and to show support for the team as it prepares for a game Sunday 3 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. The winner moves on to the AFC championship game.’

‘Josh Allen was equal parts method and madness in a dramatic Buffalo Bills’ playoff win against a well-matched Miami Dolphins team. The most important thing that Allen needed to do was protect the football and not give the underpowered Miami offense any help. As it sometimes goes with Allen, he did the opposite. His performance grade, an overall 88%, included 23 completions on 39 attempts for 352 yards with three touchdowns, two interceptions, a fumble that was recovered for a defensive touchdown and seven sacks.’