‘“Refs. Refs. Refs. That’s the only thing on my mind,” Pickens told a group of Pittsburgh media members. “You not going to win a game when you have to beat the Bills and the refs… That’s what I really feel happened to us today.”’
Archives for January 16, 2024
Is Taylor Swift coming to Buffalo? Bills host her beau’s Chiefs next weekend
‘Singer-songwriter and worldwide megastar Taylor Swift is famously dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. She’s attended eight Chiefs games this year, including six of their last seven games. She watched live as the Bills beat the Chiefs 20-17 in Week 14 at Arrowhead.’
Bills’ Terrel Bernard carted off field in Wild Card matchup vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
‘Bernard injured his ankle while attempting to make a tackle on Diontae Johnson. At the conclusion of the play, Bernard was seen clutching his ankle. After being carted off, the Bills announced that Bernard was getting an x-ray done on his ankle.’
Bills sustain significant injuries en route to wild-card win over Steelers
‘Buffalo’s defense was plagued by injury throughout the contest, most notably that sustained by linebacker Terrel Bernard, who was carted off the field midway through the third quarter before being declared out with an ankle injury. Still, the Bills held down the Steelers’ offense while punching their ticket to a fourth consecutive divisional round matchup, where they will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Highmark Stadium.’
7 Takeaways: Bills crush Steelers, sustain significant injuries in wild-card victory; Buffalo eyeing matchup with Chiefs
‘Mounting injuries are certainly a concern for this unit, but as it has proven time and again this season, the next-man-up mentality established within the Bills’ locker room has worked wonders over the past couple of seasons, with those initially assigned with depth roles filling in admirably when their number is called. The most recent case was the performances of Klein and Elam on Monday night.’
Bills erase doubts they can play physical by pushing Steelers around with game on the line
‘That idea, though, was built more on myth than any facts to support such a claim. Some of it is an assumption that the Bills are a high-scoring offense centering on the quarterback, so they can’t run the ball, while the Steelers averaged 155.7 yards rushing — on just 4.1 yards per carry — in their three wins to end the regular season and some of it is simply the Steelers logo because of course, they must be a good running team.’
Sabato: Best chance for Bills to survive injury-riddled defense is to put the game in Josh Allen’s hands
‘If the Bills want to win Round 3 with the Chiefs, putting the ball in Allen’s hands seems to be the most logical solution.’
Bills Mafia braves snow, breaks tables before wild card clash with Steelers
‘Buffalo Bills fans are just built different.’
‘I was frozen.’ How Buffalo Bills fans made their snow-covered stadium playoff ready
‘“I don’t know about being a hero,” said Dedie, who drove 90 minutes from his home in Rochester, N.Y., to the stadium at around midnight on Monday to help shovel out the stadium of his favourite football team. “But I will say, I was frozen. I was completely and utterly frozen.”’
Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Instant analysis: Steelers stagger early and stumble late as season ends with playoff loss in Buffalo (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
‘We need more discipline’: Steelers RB Najee Harris opens up as playoff drought continues (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
A ‘big offseason’ awaits the Steelers following playoff loss in Buffalo … and they know it (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Gerry Dulac: Steelers disappoint in Buffalo, continuing troubling postseason trend for Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Ron Cook: It’s time — Mike Tomlin needs to leave the Steelers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Joe Starkey: Steelers’ quarterback uncertainty has them on the outside looking in (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Cam Heyward’s future in doubt after his 13th NFL season ends with yet another playoff loss (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers-Bills: Gerry Dulac’s quarterly analysis (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers report card: Early mistakes spell doom once again in the playoffs (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers go cold in Buffalo, lose 5th consecutive playoff game (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ George Pickens: ‘Not gonna win a game when you have to play the refs and the Buffalo Bills’ (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Airing of Grievances: Predictable problems end Steelers’ season without a playoff win yet again (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mike Tomlin’s future among many pressing questions as Steelers enter offseason (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers QB Mason Rudolph faced with questions about next season (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mark Madden: Steelers going nowhere with Mike Tomlin, overpaid defense (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Tim Benz: Mike Tomlin’s abrupt press conference exit felt calculated. So what’s he calculating? (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers notes: Joey Porter Jr., Allen Robinson in concussion protocol; 13 set for unrestricted free agency (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
George Pickens blasts refs after Steelers’ playoff loss: ‘Only thing that’s on my mind’ (New York Post)
Steelers make another early exit in the playoffs with an opening-round loss to Bills (AP)
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin walks out of press conference in middle of question about contract (Fox News)
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin walks off podium amid question about contract (ESPN)
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin walks off podium when asked about his future with team following playoff loss to Bills (CBS Sports)
What will Steelers do at QB in 2024? Examining team’s options from keeping Kenny Pickett, adding veteran, more (CBS Sports)
George Pickens slapped with six figures in financial punishments this season by Steelers and NFL (CBS Sports)
Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Walks Out of Press Conference When Asked About Future (SI)
Steelers’ George Pickens Hurls Helmet on Sideline After Missed Pass Interference Call (SI)
Mike Tomlin’s future with Steelers: Pittsburgh coach storms out of press conference when asked about contract (The Sporting News)
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin walks off podium after being asked about his contract (KDKA-TV)
Steelers fans left disappointed after playoff loss to Bills (KDKA-TV)
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Photo gallery (WPXI-TV)
When asked about his future, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin leaves the room (WTAE-TV)
Steelers 2 turnovers, Allen with 2 touchdowns in 1st half (KDKA-FM)
Will Mason Rudolph be back next year? (KDKA-FM)
Harris says Steelers lack in-house discipline and need change (KDKA-FM)
Bills fans getting ready for Steelers game by jumping through burning table (KDKA-FM)
Steelers fall to Bills in AFC Wild Card game (Steelers.com)
10 Thoughts: Steelers were one superstar short (Steelers.com)
Labriola on the loss to the Bills (Steelers.com)
From the Press Room: Steelers at Bills (Steelers.com)
Rowe is Digest Player of the Week (Steelers.com)
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Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
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Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (WHAM-TV)
Josh Allen’s brilliance is fueling resilient Bills run that represents its fan base
‘There aren’t many more resilient communities than Western New York, where the Bills reside and, more often than not, lift spirits on Sundays.’
Snow doesn’t stop Bills Mafia from jumping through flaming table before playoff game
‘Fans jumping through flaming tables during tailgates is nothing new in Orchard Park, and the weather didn’t deter a group of Bills fans from jumping through a table that was lit on fire Monday afternoon before the Bills’ playoff game against the Steelers.’
Josh Allen, Bills eliminate Steelers in NFL playoffs
‘Six players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field in the Pittsburgh-Buffalo game:’
How the Bills navigated winter weather to make Monday’s playoff game against Steelers possible
‘The Bills offered fans $20 per hour to shovel snow at the open-air Highmark Stadium overnight Sunday into Monday morning, with those who signed on to do so exempt from the travel ban. Photos and footage taken at the stadium showed the field was cleared by Monday morning, while piles of snow still filled the stands.’
Bills ask for help shoveling snow, and their fans are digging it
‘“It’s overwhelming,” a Canadian caller, who said he helped shovel out the stadium for a Bills-Cowboys game in 2015, told WGR Monday morning. “It’s a lot to be able to get that taken care of.”’