‘When the Kansas City Chiefs came to Buffalo in January to face the Bills in the playoffs, Bernard was dealing with an ankle injury. He did not practice the week leading up to the divisional matchup, but still he was listed as questionable for the game and tried to take the field. Ultimately, he was unable to play. He instead watched the game as he gave as much information to his teammates as he could about what he was seeing on the field.’
Archives for November 16, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: 2019 Chiefs season was graduate school for Bills assistant Kyle Shurmur
‘“It was an amazing experience and I learned so much,” Shurmur told me after emerging from a staff meeting Thursday night. “It really opened my eyes to playing the quarterback position in a place like Kansas City, which has always had a rich quarterback culture.”’
Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid will not play Sunday against Kansas City
‘Kincaid will miss the second game of his two-year career; he sat out last October’s win over the New York Giants with a concussion.’
Alan Pergament: The history-making ‘joy ride’ continues for Jim Nantz covering Allen-Mahomes
‘“This is a big deal,” said Nantz in a telephone interview. “That show is about 50 years old overall and to my knowledge − and if I don’t know no one else would − they’ve never taken the show on the road for a regular season game.”’
Price of new Buffalo Bills stadium jumps to $2.1 billion – 50% more than first estimate
‘Most of the cost overruns are a product of market conditions – increasing prices for materials, like structural steel, and for workforce, according to the team.’
Erik Brady: Hi, Bills Mafia, it’s me, Dorothy. Yes, that Dorothy. I’m in Kansas (City). Let’s talk
‘I’m a big Kansas City Chiefs fan. In my defense, I am from Kansas. Like, famously from Kansas.’
Voice of the fan: One team, one-eleventh, one play: This is how seemingly every Bills player stands out
‘Beane and McDermott demanded that their guys practiced and played at a playoff level each and every day, not just in big games. The new attitude helped the team stay determined and disciplined, and Buffalo has dominated the AFC East as perennial NFL contenders since then.’
Bills make a decision on Dalton Kincaid’s availability vs Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that Kincaid is ruled out for the game after suffering a knee injury early in last week’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts.’
Bills get potentially good news on availability of two starters on offense vs Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that Cooper and offensive tackle Spencer Brown will be limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for the game.’
Of course, Bills-Chiefs remains a massive game
‘Buffalo and Kansas City have played in the playoffs three of the last four years, and with both teams well on their way to division titles, that number may well become four out of five.’
Bills preparing the same as any other game while knowing Chiefs aren’t just another opponent
‘“We focus on what we focus on, and our controls are things that we can control,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “We don’t focus on things we can’t control. We certainly understand the situation and respect it, two good teams, and the most important thing we can be is consistent with our preparation, and that’s really the main thing that’s within our control.”’
Saturday’s Kansas City Coverage
Here’s what Jets special teams coordinator said about the new Chiefs kicker (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs K Harrison Butker has meniscus surgery in left, non-kicking knee, could be back this season (AP)
Donna Kelce says Taylor Swift might be too ‘busy’ to join in on family Thanksgiving plans (Fox News)
Chiefs to have new kicker vs. Bills in Week 11 after Harrison Butker lands on injured reserve with knee injury (CBS Sports)
Breaking down the grind-it-out Chiefs offense, and why it’s better than you think (CBS Sports)
Larry Csonka sees similarities between 9-0 Chiefs and his 1972 undefeated Dolphins team (CBS Sports)
Chris Jones Responds to Getting ‘Dunked On’ by Travis Kelce in Chiefs Practice (SI)
Is Isiah Pacheco playing this week? Latest injury news, updates on Chiefs RB for Week 11 vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Taylor Swift, Kelce family did not have great experience in Buffalo last time Chiefs faced Bills (The Sporting News)
Chiefs’ Harrison Butker said Friday morning surgery on his left knee ‘went great’ (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs rule Omenihu, Pacheco out, greenlight return of Smith-Schuster for Bills game (KCTV-TV)
Butker undergoes surgery to repair left knee injury (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs fans embark on Buffalo trip ahead of AFC showdown (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs K Harrison Butker on the mend after left knee surgery (KDAF-TV)
Chiefs team up with research firm to look into Arrowhead’s future (KDAF-TV)
Week 11 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Bills rule out tight end Kincaid from playing against Chiefs, receiver Cooper listed as questionable
‘Kincaid’s absence further depletes the Josh Allen-led passing attack, which will already be without rookie receiver Keon Coleman, who will miss his second straight game with an injury to his right wrist.’
Bills’ new stadium costs balloon to $2.1 billion, $560 million over initial estimate, team tells AP
‘Bills president Pete Guelli said he was not surprised by the amount, given how the numbers have been tracking up since construction began 16 months ago. And he said the projected total represents the commitment the Pegulas have to the community because they are sticking to their vision for the facility without cutting corners to reduce costs.’
Rob Gronkowski explains what Bills must do to take down undefeated Chiefs in rivalry game
‘”The Bills need to play a complete game. All four quarters, there’s no doubt about that,” Gronkowski told Fox News Digital at Great Wolf Lodge’s grand opening in Naples, Florida, on Thursday. “And when it comes to crunch time, they cannot make any mistakes because Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, they don’t make mistakes when it comes to crunch time. They know how to win, no matter what type of game it is.”‘