‘Starting safety Taylor Rapp, who had an interception of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the first quarter of the Bills’ 27-25 win at Highmark Stadium, left the game in the second quarter with a hip injury that required him to be carted to the locker room.’
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Dawson Knox out snaps Dalton Kincaid for Bills against Ravens
‘For example: Against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, tight end Dawson Knox played 35 snaps (57% of the offensive total) compared to 31 for Dalton Kincaid (51%). At wide receiver, Keon Coleman (40 snaps, 66%) and Mack Hollins (32 snaps, 52%) played more than Amari Cooper (21 snaps, 34%) and Curtis Samuel (19 snaps, 31%).’
Position grades: Goal-line stand was key as Bills defense threw curves at Ravens
‘The Bills used their 4-3 front for the play against two backs and two tight ends. The Bills went with the 4-3 on 19 plays, the most in any game this season, according to Buffalo News charting. That included six plays when the Ravens had 21 personnel, with Rickard and Henry in the backfield and one tight end on the field. The Bills played nickel in those situations in the Week 4 loss at Baltimore.’
Joe Brady watch: Bills’ offense leaned on run out of spread, big personnel
‘For the second straight game, offensive coordinator Joe Brady threw a big menu of personnel groupings at the opposition. The Bills used eight different groups, not including the final kneel-down plays. The running game came through for Brady in a big way against the No. 1 rush defense in the NFL. The Bills ran for 4.5 yards per carry overall on 36 attempts. In 11 run plays with Alec Anderson on the field as the sixth offensive lineman, the Bills rushed 11 times for 63 yards, a 5.7-yard average.’
The Editorial Board: Community benefits from the Bills stadium still need targeting and transparency
‘As The News’ Mike Petro reported, the oversight committee did not start meeting until the beginning of 2024 – a half-year after construction began and about a year after initial construction projects were put out to bid. It was therefore difficult to advocate effectively for more involvement by minority, women and military service-disabled businesses at the outset of the project.’
Alan Pergament: CBS’ Nantz, Romo add to legacy addressing ‘The Decision’ and ‘The Drop’ in Bills’ win
‘As the game ended, Nantz noted that Allen was the one immediately consoling Jackson, his chief competition for MVP honors. “A touch of class,” said Nantz.’
Here’s the key to how the Bills can finally win a playoff game against the Chiefs
‘But in their 30-21 victory over the Chiefs in November, the Bills managed just 104 rushing yards and 3.4 per attempt with 26 yards coming on that incredible Josh Allen TD scramble late in the fourth quarter. In that game, Allen completed 27 of 40 passes for 262 yards and he needs to have a similar-type performance if the Bills are going to win.’
Bills get a concerning injury update: Star cornerback in NFL concussion protocol
‘If Benford can’t play, third-year cornerback Kaiir Elam, who the Bills drafted in the first round of the 2022 draft, could be next in line. Elam has struggled to earn a consistent role on the team, with starters Benford and veteran Rasul Douglas as Buffalo’s top boundary cornerbacks. Elam has been inactive five of the Bills’ last eight games. He played for an injured Douglas in Week 14 and 15, but went back to inactive the following week.’
Upon Further Review: Bills embrace growing playoff trend by grinding down Ravens
‘The last time the Buffalo Bills were in the AFC championship game, teams threw the ball to build a lead and ran it to kill the clock. Now offenses are simply building a lead and playing keepaway.’
The Bills get another postseason chance to topple the Chiefs’ dynasty
‘The Kansas City Chiefs’ dynasty has been built in significant part upon the anguish of the Buffalo Bills.’
Bills finally make it back to AFC title game, where their playoff nemesis awaits in Kansas City
‘If Josh Allen and these Bills are out to prove that this year’s different, and they’ve gained perspective from the scars — as coach Sean McDermott likes to call them — of their past, then Sunday’s game is Buffalo’s opportunity.’
Status of Bills DBs Benford, Rapp uncertain for Chiefs game
‘The Buffalo Bills have some defensive question marks going into Sunday’s AFC Championship rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs.’
Bills-Chiefs rivalry: This may be the secret weapon that helps Buffalo slay Kansas City, advance to Super Bowl
‘Through two games in the playoffs, the Bills have utilized six (or more) offensive linemen on 28.5% of their 80 rush attempts. That’s six more than the team — ironically the Ravens — in second in the usage of that jumbo set. On those plays, the Bills have averaged 4.9 yards per carry with seven rushing first downs.’
Lamar Jackson Reveals Powerful Message to Josh Allen After Bills’ Win Over Ravens
‘Jackson, while frustrated by the loss and the Ravens’ self-inflicted wounds, reveals he told Allen, “‘Man, go get something. Go win something. MVP or Super Bowl. Do something.’ I want him to be successful.”‘
Bills’ Plan to Beat Ravens Involved Ambitious Cataloging of Baltimore’s Entire Season
‘Heading into the divisional round matchup, McDermott left no stone unturned when it came to preparing for the game. After the Bills’ 27-25 win over the Ravens on Sunday, McDermott told Albert Breer that his staff, led by defensive coordinator Bobby Babich, went back and watched every play from the Ravens this season.’