‘“It was a little scary, but hopefully it wasn’t as bad as what it could have been,” Bernard told The Buffalo News on Thursday. “(The athletic training staff) showed me the video and they said my ankle was loose (from the original injury) and when it hit the ground, it shifted out. It didn’t look crazy.”’
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Bills can thank Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney for helping land home game
‘The Bills wouldn’t have just missed out on the No. 2 seed had that flag not been thrown. They wouldn’t have made the playoffs at all. Buffalo’s win over Kansas City started a five-game winning streak to end the regular season, and a loss in any of them would have meant the Bills missed out on the postseason field.’
How we see it: News writers predict Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs in AFC playoffs
‘I think the Chiefs’ defense, ranked second in yards, points and sacks, is better than the Bills’ banged-up defense. I think Kelce, Rice and cornerback Trent McDuffie produce enough plays to make the difference. Chiefs, 25-23.’
View from Vegas: Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes has thrived as underdog
‘Prediction: Kansas City by 3.’
Bills’ playoff victory over Steelers attracts huge local and national audience
‘The game had a 56.7 rating and 85 share on WIVB-TV (Channel 4), the local CBS affiliate. That was higher than the local rating for all the Super Bowls played since 2000, except for one.’
Erik Brady: Dear Taylor Swift: We hope you’re coming to Buffalo – and we have a request
‘As it happens, the stadium is less than four miles from the fairgrounds, where you sang “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” long before you sang it on your Eras tour.’
Bills want to be the Chiefs: 3 questions Buffalo must answer to beat the defending champs
‘Diggs will have to, no pun intended, dig deep in this game because the Bills are going to need their playmakers to be on point. But if Sneed takes away Diggs, then it will fall to players like Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox to give Allen viable targets.’
Dolphins starter prays Buffalo Bills beat Kansas City Chiefs ‘like they stole something’
‘Elliott wrote in an Instagram story, “I pray by the Grace of God on the Chiefs downfall. I hope Buffalo beats them like they stole something.”’
Popular Buffalo attorney warns Bills Mafia: Do not feed the pit
‘Mattar’s tweet garnered plenty of responses from Bills fans and he seemed to enjoy interacting with the fan base.’
Towing service gave Bills guard David Edwards special escort to bring newborn home during snowstorm
‘Edwards was 2 miles from the stadium and 3 miles from the hospital on Abbott Road, thinking he was driving along the right side of the road. The snowbank he crashed into at no more than 10 mph told him otherwise.’
Friday’s Kansas City Coverage
Why the Chiefs’ playoff path is a legacy opportunity that Patrick Mahomes should covet (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs’ receiver options grow as 3 return to practice ahead of game in Buffalo (Kansas City Star)
The cold case of Patrick Mahomes’s cracked helmet (Washington Post)
Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes sounds ready for trash-talking Bills fans in first road playoff game of his career (CBS Sports)
Travis Kelce Fought the Cold During Game vs. Dolphins by Screaming (SI)
Video Shows Chiefs’ Chris Jones Emotionally Taking the Field in Potentially His Last Game at Arrowhead (SI)
Kansas City’s coordinators talk ahead of Chiefs’ playoff matchup with the Bills in Buffalo (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs fan goes all out to create a huge mural celebrating both his team and Kansas City (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs defense ready to face Bills QB Josh Allen and dynamic offense (WDAF-TV)
Western New York bar ready to cheer on Chiefs against Bills for playoffs game (WDAF-TV)
Divisional Playoff Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen: History of the NFL’s new quarterback rivalry
‘The two stars already have an established history in their careers with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Although they are fierce competitors on the field, they have established a friendship off of it. They even played golf together in The Match where they lost to Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.’
Buffalo Bills calling on volunteers again to shovel snow at stadium ahead of Chiefs game
‘”We’re going to need some snow shovelers (again)!” the Bills wrote on social media Thursday. “Help get Highmark Stadium ready for our Divisional Round playoff game.”‘
Allen, Bills hope home-field edge will help them avoid another playoff loss to Chiefs
‘“We don’t need to bring that up,” Allen said Wednesday. “I’m sure people will bring up what I’m afraid of but, nah, I got a lot of respect for him and his game and who he is off the field.”’
Mahomes vs. Allen showdown highlights AFC divisional round matchup between Chiefs and Bills
‘Key Matchup: Bills D vs. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. As a result of injuries, it’s yet to be determined who on Buffalo’s depleted defense is going to draw the daunting challenge of covering Kelce. In two playoff meetings, Kelce has 21 catches for 214 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winner in overtime two years ago. Kelce could have been a key factor in the Chiefs’ loss to Buffalo last month. A rare offensive offside penalty on Kadarius Toney wiped out the tight end’s lateral to Toney for a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.’