‘”Just the way he carries himself as a professional, the way he works,” Shakir shared. “In the weight room, he gets in everything he needs to get done, he’s the hardest worker in there.”‘
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Top 6 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Chiefs | NFL Playoffs
‘Allen (24) and Mahomes (26) are the only two quarterbacks who have at least 24 total touchdowns in their first nine playoff games. In Allen’s nine career playoff appearances, he’s averaged 2.7 total touchdowns per game, 281.9 passing yards per game, 336.4 offensive yards per game (most in NFL history) and has a 101.6 passer rating.’
5 things to watch for in Bills vs. Chiefs | NFL Playoffs
‘Since Week 16, more than two thirds of the targets in Buffalo’s passing game have gone to five other receiving targets in the passing game not named Diggs. Rookie TE Dalton Kincaid and WR Khalil Shakir have been the most frequently used in that group as they’ve accounted for 23 and 16 percent of the targets over that four-game span.’
Game Predictions | Bills vs. Chiefs | NFL Playoffs
‘Walder’s pick: Chiefs 32, Bills 31.’
Bills vs. Chiefs | How to watch, stream & listen | AFC Divisional Round
‘Channel: CBS (WIVB in Buffalo). Time: 6:30 p.m.’
Falcons announce completed interview with Joe Brady
‘Brady is a respected offensive mind who has spent the last two seasons working with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills as the quarterbacks coach and, currently, the interim offensive coordinator. Brady made the jump back into the league – he was a Saints offensive assistant from 2017-18 – after helping lead LSU to a national championship as the passing game coordinator with Joe Burrow at quarterback in 2019.’
Bills notes: Four Buffalo players ruled out for playoff game vs. Chiefs because of injuries
‘McDermott said he expected the other players listed on the Bills’ injury report to be decided closer to the game. Linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle), cornerbacks Rasul Douglas (knee) and Taron Johnson (concussion protocol) and punter Sam Martin (hamstring) were listed as questionable.’
Ryan O’Halloran: For Josh Allen, Sunday is legacy-building chance
‘This is absolutely a legacy game for Allen.’
Cam Lewis’ versality key as Buffalo Bills defense juggles multiple injuries
‘Lewis played in all 17 games in the regular season, with 13% of defensive snaps and 75% of special teams snaps, but played 43% of the defensive snaps last week against Pittsburgh in the wild-card round, mainly because of the concussion suffered by nickel cornerback Taron Johnson.’
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is Issue No. 1 for Bills’ offense
‘In six career games against the Bills, Jones has eight tackles and one sack, but that obviously doesn’t tell the story. He has played at least 67% of the defensive snaps in each game and the Chiefs are creative in moving him around the line to get him one-on-one matchups.’
Roundtable: Other than Josh Allen, who needs to have a big day for Bills?
‘James Cook. The running back needs to be the best player on the field at his position Sunday. That won’t be easy, because Kansas City’s Isaiah Pacheco – who missed the first meeting between these teams because of injury – will be in the lineup.’
What’s going on with The Pit? An explainer – and a poem – on the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium
‘Let us start by saying this is an unsubstantiated rumor, and that The Buffalo News does NOT encourage anyone to jump into The Pit.’
Sean Kirst: At Bills playoff game, a grateful monsignor, a lost wedding ring and Steelers fans treated like kin
‘As the Buffalo Bills prepare for their American Football Conference showdown against Kansas City at Highmark Stadium – and as thousands and thousands of spectators reflect on watching Monday’s victory over Pittsburgh, from stands encased in snow – I’ve spent the week reading emails or taking calls about quiet and memorable tales involving the past few days. Here are a few, though I wish I could share them all…’.
Bills injury report brightens, but Stefon Diggs a surprise mention
‘And in a surprising development, McDermott added wide receiver Stefon Diggs would be “limited at best” in Friday’s practice due to a foot injury. The expectation is that he’ll play, but you have to wonder how problematic the injury is. Friday, Diggs did indicate in the locker room that he’d be fine.’
Rochester woman’s ‘See Ya Next Week Taylor!’ sign goes viral. Hear from woman behind it
‘The sign’s maker, Honeoye Falls resident and former Democrat and Chronicle reporter Georgie McKean, falls into both the Bills Mafia and the Swiftie ranks.’