‘With an average blocking unit, Stefon Diggs, and a solid but inconsistent support cast beyond the elite receiver, this is what an offense is going to look like with Allen at quarterback. He’s doing what is most sensible in his mind to elevate this Bills team — sling rockets, often, all over the field, even if doing so is a little dangerous.’
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Dane Jackson day-to-day; Micah Hyde won’t play against Bengals
‘Jackson started the game and played 27 defensive snaps before being injured with 2:20 remaining before halftime. He did not return, and was replaced by rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam, who came up with a game-changing interception in the third quarter.’
Opinion: Sunday’s Bills playoff game made for stress-filled day
‘If the Bills offense would just stop giving the ball to the Dolphins, they would manage to put some touchdown drives together. They did exactly that, but the Bills offense kept both teams in this game due to its mistakes.’
Going to the Bills and Bengals Divisional game won’t be cheap, tickets start at $245
‘”There is huge demand out there”, said Nick Giammusso, President and CEO of VIPTIX, an online ticket marketplace based in Buffalo.’
“King Josh” artist speaks on inspiration for new Niagara Falls mural
‘Goodberry says the inspiration to paint a crown on Allen came from his love for 90’s hip hop and an iconic photoshoot of late rapper the Notorious B.I.G. In the photo, titled “The King of New York”, B.I.G wears a crown tilted to the side, similar to how Goodberry painted it on the mural.’
Buffalo businesses cashing in on historic Bills season
‘“But the football game and the Bills extending their playoffs,” says John Fortini, owner of Chick-N-Pizza. “It helped a lot with keeping the phones ringing and my drivers out on the road.”’
Sunday’s Bills game was longest home game in franchise history
‘Unofficially, Sunday’s game between the Bills and the Miami Dolphins checked in at 3 hours and 53 minutes, kicking off at 1:02 p.m. and unofficially finishing at 4:55 p.m. That number would make it the longest home game in franchise history and the fourth-longest in the history of the franchise.’
A new mural in Niagara Falls celebrates the Buffalo Bills quarterback
‘”King Josh” is on the corner of 24th Street and fittingly Allen Avenue in the Cataract City.’
New Damar Hamlin mural unveiled in Buffalo
‘”I got caught up as everyone did in the moment with this incredible story of Hamlin and his recovery. It became sort of this moment for the country of unity, it was just incredible. After he just made his full recovery and back to Buffalo, I was just inspired to capture this. The Buffalo Unity and the national unity.” Zyglis said.’
Bills fans willing to spend for playoff tickets
‘Nick Giamusso, president of VIP Tix, says tickets to Sunday’s game start around $240 right now. That’s still lower than most playoff games around the country.’
Bills survive and advance against Dolphins, turn attention to Bengals
‘”We understand the seriousness of the playoffs,” Josh Allen said. “It’s win or go home, and again guys just want to win and not hang up their cleats just yet. Like I said, we’ve got some goals to accomplish. Guys in that locker room love each other. They work extremely hard to go out there and execute and try to accomplish those goals that we set.”‘
Mitch Morse On Sticking Up For Allen In Spat: “That’s Your Quarterback”
‘“In the moment, you kind of lose consciousness for a little bit,” he said. “I mean, that’s your guy; that’s your quarterback. You just want to be there for him.”’
Bills S Micah Hyde won’t play vs. Bengals, Leslie Frazier wary of ‘overanalyzing’ brief MNF performance
‘On Monday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott only indicated CB Dane Jackson as a player who got dinged up against the Dolphins. Jackson left Sunday’s game with a knee injury and he’s listed as day-to-day, according to McDermott. Jackson could have returned against Miami if needed.’
Observations: Studying pays off as rookie Kaiir Elam makes key interception in Buffalo Bills’ wild-card victory
‘“That’s somebody who has been studying his film and knew what was going on,” Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson said. “He jumped that route. I always tell him, ‘Shoot, you’re a first-round pick – go out and be a dog.’ I’ve been preaching that, and I was proud when he got that pick because even though he’s a rookie, he’s been studying like he’s been in the league 3-4 years. When he jumped it, I said, ‘OK, that’s what his studying has come from.”‘
Ryan O’Halloran: Buffalo Bills good enough to beat Miami, but that won’t cut it next week
‘What the Bills put on video against the Dolphins won’t be good enough to win in the divisional round. Too many mistakes. Too many empty possessions. Too many missed tackles. No opponent should be shaking in their cleats about coming up to these parts to play the Bills.’