‘If Davis cannot play against the Ravens, the Bills could look to their practice squad. Rookie Frank Gore Jr. was a fan favorite during training camp and could get a playoff opportunity if Davis can’t make it back in time.’
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Von Miller, Matt Milano turn back the clock in Bills’ win over Broncos (PFF grades)
‘Few saw Curtis Samuel’s 3-68-1 stat line coming, but the wide receiver showed off his separation ability against the Broncos. He earned an 81.5 pass catch grade in the win. Samuel could end up being an X-factor for Buffalo in their playoff run.’
Inside Ty Johnson’s 24-yard TD reception against Broncos, playmaking ability
‘“Yeah, fourth down, just need to make a play there,” said the Bills quarterback. “Man-to-man, they played pretty good coverage on some of our underneath routes, I just extended. Ty did what Ty does and made a heck of a play for us.”’
Upon Further Review: Technique adjustment allowed Dion Dawkins, Bills to shut down Broncos pass rush
‘Not only did Dawkins keep Bonitto off Josh Allen most of the game, but he often beat him before the ball was snapped and it started with his alignment. Most offensive linemen use a split — the distance between them and the next lineman — that’s typically a yard or two in width, but Dawkins frequently uses nearly a 3-yard split and took a step further against the Broncos.’
Opinion | The Bills lost the first round against the Ravens this season, but they’ll fight a different fight this weekend
‘It’s a game between two teams for whom anything short of a Super Bowl berth will be an abject failure.’
McDermott, Allen get latest chance to change Bills’ early exit playoff history in hosting Ravens
‘Buffalo has been eliminated in the divisional round in each of the past three years — twice by Kansas City and once by Cincinnati — since losing to the Chiefs in the AFC championship game in the 2020 season.’
Why the MVP race between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson is such a tough choice
‘But the truth is, there’s no wrong answer. Allen and Jackson are so similar. In every sense, that’s what makes this rivalry so fierce.’
Ravens reporter calls Buffalo ‘city of losers’ ahead of facing Bills in divisional round
‘”[Bills fans] didn’t like what I said about them a few years ago,” Coleman told Harbaugh. “I called them the city of losers… I mean I was just stating the facts.”‘
‘Thrilling for our community’: WNY businesses prep for Buffalo Bills Divisional round playoff game
‘“The phone has been ringing off the wall since we got in here today about parking and the next game, so that’s what we’re preparing for now,” owner Marc Ebeling said. “It’s a bonus now, now everything we get is a bonus.”’
Murphy: Bills tame Broncos to set up Ravens rematch ‘everyone’s been waiting for’
‘Josh Allen knows it. “We got a really good Baltimore team coming in here,” he says. “They put a thumpin’ on us earlier in the year — we know that. We understand that.”’
Shops in East Aurora cash in on another Bills win
‘“The whole community has been amazing. Obviously when the Bills do well, I feel like all businesses do well,” said Cody Michels, the co-owner of Leveled Up Buffalo on Main Street in East Aurora. “The restaurant community, the bar community, retail community, everybody does really well.”’
Groom surprises unsuspecting bride with her first-ever Bills tickets
‘“I just fell in love with Josh Allen and his ability to run the ball and get it done for his team,” Doiron said.’
Preview: Bills at full strength ahead of divisional round rematch against Baltimore
‘When Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson first battled on September 29, the Bills played without starting linebackers Matt Milano and Terrell Bernard and starting cornerback Taron Johnson. Since returning from injured reserve in week 13, Milano has recorded 21 tackles in five games. Bernard and Johnson, who both have 60-plus tackles this season, have played every game but one since week 9.’
Bills quickly turn their attention to game planning for the Ravens
‘”Ray Davis is in concussion protocol. Alec Anderson has a calf, will be listed as day to day and Brandon Codrington has a hamstring. He is improving,” McDermott said.’
The Bills’ defense got punched in the mouth early vs. Denver. Here’s how they punched back
‘“It’s the playoffs, man. People are going to score. They’re going to make plays,” defensive tackle DaQuan Jones said. “We’ve got to rally. I mean, it’s (bleeping) football, you know? They’re going to make plays. No matter who we play, go out there, execute, get the adjustments and go on from there.”’