‘The game will be played Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, regardless of the site and participants.’
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Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship Game would be played in Atlanta
‘The indoor stadium will have a different atmosphere than the outdoor, cold-weather environments of Highmark Stadium in Buffalo and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. But Mercedes-Benz Stadium has hosted major events, like the College Football Playoff title game and Super Bowl LIII, in recent years.’
The Coach Who Turned Around the Buffalo Bills—and Led Them Through Crisis
‘“I could see it in Sean’s eyes. I could see the anguish and concern,” says Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, who worked with McDermott in Philadelphia and Carolina. “He takes responsibility, and he’s accountable for things. When you’re willing to do that, when you’re willing to step up, in times of crisis you’ll step up naturally. And that’s what he’s done.”’
McDermott Hailed For Leading Bills Through Emotional Week
‘“I think the coolest thing about this is, more than anything, his vulnerability has been huge for us. This sport at times can be such a macho, tough-guy thing. And I think when you look at this team room, no one had any macho left to give,” Morse added. “He gave us the opportunity to just let our guard down.”’
Bills Turn Focus To Dolphins, With Hamlin Recovering At Home
‘Given the adversity the Bills have overcome — from two snowstorms, injuries and four four-quarter deficits — already this season, this is no time for a letdown or occasion to overlook an opponent that may well be down to its third-string quarterback in rookie Skylar Thompson.’
Bills Face AFC East Rival Dolphins In Wild-Card Playoff
‘Key Matchup: Bills secondary vs. Dolphins receivers. With Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa healthy, the Dolphins’ wide receiver tandem of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle had a combined 12 catches and 184 yards and a TD each in last month’s game. With Tagovailoa ruled out, backup Teddy Bridgewater’s status uncertain, and rookie Skylar Thompson set to start, the Bills’ injury-depleted secondary could get a break.’
Atlanta Will Be Site If Bills, Chiefs Meet For AFC Title
‘“We’re certainly ready to host it,” Cannon said Sunday when he confirmed Atlanta’s interest in the game. “Even though we’ve never hosted an AFC championship, that’s certainly who we are. Yes, and guess what, it’s going to be awesome. We’re going to do a great job, just like we did for semifinals of college football.”’
NFL selects Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship matchup
‘”We are also grateful to Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons for agreeing to host the AFC Championship Game in Atlanta should the Bills and Chiefs advance. We thank both of those clubs for their assistance in the planning process. We know, if necessary, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will provide a world class atmosphere for the competing teams, our fans and partners.”‘
Bills add wide receiver Cole Beasley to active roster ahead of wild-card matchup with Dolphins
‘Two months later, Beasley signed with the Bills practice squad, reuniting with quarterback Josh Allen following three seasons together from 2019 to 2021.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins has fun take on facing Dolphins: ‘We’re going on our third date’
‘”We just have history. It’s just the history that comes with it,” Dawkins told reporters.’
Atlanta would be neutral site for Bills-Chiefs AFC title game
‘The game would take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 29. All other potential AFC Championship Game matchups would take place at the home stadium of the higher seed, the league said.’
NFL chooses Atlanta as host site for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship Game
‘This of course, will only go into play if both teams advance to the conference championship. If the Chiefs advance and the Bills do not, the game will be held at Arrowhead Stadium. If the Bills advance and the Chiefs do not, the game will be held at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. If neither team advances, the game will be held in the location of the highest-seeded team.’
The Table-Slamming, Ketchup-Spraying, Life-Saving Bills Mafia
‘As a concept, however—as an ethos—Bills Mafia had not yet coalesced. Reid was working at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, in web development, upstream from the medical professionals giving hands-on care to patients. He also attended a men’s Bible study group that focused on male accountability. He likes to quote the overlapping wisdom of the gospel writer Luke (“To whom much is given much is required”) and Spider-Man’s Uncle Ben (“With great power comes great responsibility”). Now that Bills Mafia was gaining traction as a happy epithet, one of Reid’s original “cofounders” asked: “Should we do something with this?”’
Bills Add Cole Beasley to Active Roster for Playoffs
‘He likely will provide a depth option at receiver for Buffalo this postseason, but don’t discount additional snaps if they’re warranted, given his standing rapport with quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills offense.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins has hilarious dating analogy on playing Dolphins for third time: ‘Hopefully we can take them home’
‘”We just have history. It’s just the history, and that comes with it. And sorry to keep that answer so simple,” Dawkins said. “It’s just the history. If you go on a date with somebody three times, you should know he or she, whoever you’re with, likes a lemon drop, or a Shirley Temple. “But that’s what you should know. I kind of look at it for what it is. Like I don’t make it all these giant things. Like, we’re going on our third date. Hopefully, we can take them home.”‘