‘The Bills traded Nos. 28, 133 and 248 to Kansas City for Nos. 32, 95 and 221. The Chiefs picked Worthy. As the Bills prepared for one more trade down (from No. 32 to 33 in a trade with Carolina), Worthy was called by Chiefs general manager Brett Veach.’
Archives for January 2025
Bill Cowher’s advice for Sean McDermott, Andy Reid: ‘Take calculated risks’
‘“(A rematch) does not surprise me to say the least,” he said. “When that game took place, you saw the quality of the two teams. We’ve been waiting for the shoe to drop on Kansas City all season long, but they continue to win these one-score games (11-0) and they don’t beat themselves. And I think you’ve seen the Buffalo Bills mature into the team they are right now. It’s been fun to watch.”’
In Kansas City, it’s already the Super Bowl for Bills backer bars
‘The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have formed a somewhat benevolent rivalry over the past few years, which means that Alan Burns’ Bills backer bar in Parkville sees its highest-grossing weekends when Bills fans travel to the area for the football game. Al’s goes from a neighborly townie bar to a shoulder-to-shoulder party. Stuffed with red-white-and-blue-clad Bills fans, the bar feels like St. Patrick’s Day and looks like the Fourth of July.’
What does snow in the Super Bowl host city mean for the Buffalo Bills? New Orleans psychics weigh in
‘But what does unprecedented snow in the Super Bowl’s host city really mean? The Buffalo News talked to five psychics and astrologists based in New Orleans to learn more.’
My View: Bills are emblematic of Buffalo pride
‘Throughout the years, I have come to thoroughly enjoy the Bills the most at Christmas time. Why? It’s fun to watch the family open gifts and be totally delighted as they trade Bills gear. This gift exchange seems to transcend generations and seasons.’
Jim Kubiak: The Bills are underdogs, but they can beat the Chiefs. Here’s the strategy and (upgraded) cast
‘The Chiefs are excellent at surviving these situations and winning one-score games. However, it remains true that the Chiefs are exposed and more vulnerable in each of the games in which they had 19 or fewer rushing attempts and fewer than 100 yards rushing.’
Scanlon answers KC mayor’s BBQ bet with offer of wings and beef on weck
‘Scanlon took some heat on social media for his wager last week with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott because Scanlon requested that Scott send him chicken wings from Forty Thieves pub, which is co-owned by Scanlon’s brother, instead of asking for wings from one of the more well-known wing spots in Western New York.’
Trip to the Super Bowl is on the line and Bills linemen could be deciding factor
‘“They’ve been great, they really have, led by Connor (McGovern) at the center position and having those guys pretty much all season long working hip-to-hip, side-by-side all year has been tremendous for our offense and for our team,” McDermott said. “I just can’t say enough about their brotherhood, their camaraderie if you will, and I think that just fosters into the rest of our team.”’
Buffalo Bills injury report update: Key defender ruled out for Chiefs game
‘Elsewhere, the news was mostly promising as linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring), cornerback Christian Benford (concussion), and nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) were not ruled out, though there is some mystery surrounding Benford.’
Are Bills finally on verge of KC breakthrough?
‘Peyton Manning didn’t beat Tom Brady in the playoffs until his third chance, winning the AFC Championship in 2007 on the way to Super Bowl XLI. Can Allen beat Mahomes in his fourth chance? The Chiefs, aiming for the first-ever Super Bowl three-peat, have seamlessly assumed the same dynastic, love-them-or-hate-them role of those Patriots. The Pistons bounced Michael Jordan from the playoffs three times before he and the Bulls overcame their boogeyman en route to winning the 1991 NBA title.’
How Bills’ Micah Hyde is helping Cole Bishop prep for Chiefs with Taylor Rapp out
‘Starting Bills safety Taylor Rapp left last week’s divisional round playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens with a hip injury. On Friday, McDermott ruled him out for this week’s AFC title game against the Kansas City Chiefs, meaning rookie Cole Bishop will make his first career playoff start on the league’s biggest stage.’
Hochul shows off Bills memorabilia, gives prediction vs. Chiefs during special appearance on ‘Shout!’ podcast
‘There’s an empty space on the wall next to the jersey where Hochul once had Marv Levy quotes signed by the Bills iconic coach.’
Buffalo Bills flag somehow survives massive fire that takes out entire block in Ovid, N.Y.
‘When 200-plus firefighters finally put out the fire in just under 12 hours, all that remained of the buildings on the block were rubble, bricks and debris. Yet, one thing was still standing around the burned remains.’
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant says he gave baby a ‘Buffalo Bills baptism’
‘“Even though I haven’t been back for a little while, Buffalo still runs pretty deep in my veins,” Shah said. “So much so that when my daughter was born, it was the day of the Bills game and to celebrate the Bills’ victory, I constructed a very small folding table out of pencils and styrofoam, then very gently lowered her through it, like (it was) her Buffalo Bills baptism.”’
Brasky: Bills fans — all you can ask for is a chance
‘There is a long list of questions to answer when it comes to this titanic matchup between the Bills and the Chiefs. But perhaps the question burning with the most intensity is: Who will leave their legacy?’