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Archives for January 7, 2026

Scouting the Jaguars: How the Bills stack up against third-seeded Jacksonville

‘The Jaguars’ top-ranked run defense allowed 100-plus yards just five times in 17 regular-season games, and it doesn’t need to stack the box to stymie opponents. Jacksonville deployed a light box (six or fewer defenders) on 44.2% of run plays, the ninth-highest rate in the NFL, according to Next Gen Stats. It gave up just 85.9 yards per game and the third-fewest runs of 10-plus yards (34). None of the Jaguars’ opponents ran the ball like the Bills, though.’

Bills notebook: Joe Brady reflects on James Cook’s rushing title

‘“I couldn’t be happier for him,” Brady said Monday. “Personally, you know, you think back to … look, we’re in a team sport, right? And all we ever care about is winning football games as a collective team. But you think back to the training camp, you know, sitting up here during these press conferences talking about James Cook, you know, is he a diva? … And all he’s done is just showed up to work and absolutely put on an incredible performance this year, and I couldn’t be happier for him.”’

Bills Mailbag: Why was Maxwell Hairston in the game so late against the Jets?

‘Injuries elsewhere on the roster, including to linebacker Terrel Bernard, and the desire to rest defensive ends Joey Bosa and Greg Rousseau, led to the team promoting edge rusher Matthew Judon and linebacker Keonta Jenkins from the practice squad. Those promotions made sense, but the Bills really needed another cornerback for this game. Of course, they had one on the active roster, but lost Ja’Marcus Ingram to the Texans when they attempted to claim Darius Slay off waivers, only to have him not report to the team. Now, the Bills will go into the playoffs with Christian Benford and White as the starters. Dane Jackson will almost assuredly be promoted from the practice squad to be their backup.’

Orchard Park gets funding for safe streets study around Bills stadium

‘The town has been awarded $120,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop a plan to assess existing conditions and recommend targeted infrastructure improvements. That could include wider sidewalks, upgraded curb ramps, and enhanced crosswalks, with an emphasis on reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes.’

It may seem the Bills have an easier playoff path this year, but do they?

‘Like all NFL head coaches, McDermott is often prone to hyperbole when speaking of opponents, but it’s hard to argue with any of the points he made. The Jaguars, a 4-13 doormat in 2024, improved by nine wins in 2025 and went worst-to-first with their new, energetic, and offensive-minded head coach Liam Coen. He was able to extract and bring to the forefront whatever was holding back quarterback Trevor Lawrence, while also putting together a defense that finished eighth in the league in points allowed at 19.8 per game.’

Bills add kicker as uncertainty grows before playoffs

‘Wright has kicked in the NFL for eight different teams since entering the league in 2019, most recently for the Titans, Commanders and Texans this season and made all five field goals and four extra points that he attempted. For his career he has made 60 of 68 field goals.’

A farewell to Highmark: Layers, memories and one last win

‘When I was a real reporter working the crowds at what was then Rich Stadium and is now Highmark Stadium, my ice breaker (pun intended) when interviewing fans in December or January was to ask them how many layers they were wearing.’

Buffalo Bills sign journeyman kicker as insurance policy with Matt Prater’s status up in the air

‘On Tuesday, the Bills announced that they signed Matthew Wright to their practice squad. Wright, 29, has made his way through the league in his career. Between offseason stints and main roster jobs, Wright has played for the likes of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders and Houston Texans. He also had a stint in the then-XFL with the Tampa Bay Vipers in 2019.’

Bills begin playoff run on path not traveled before

‘”Playing on the road anytime is rough, in particular in the playoffs against a good playoff team,” he said. “Usually, you’re playing a good football team, and we are playing a heck of a football team this week. We know that. We’ve got to be dialed in on the challenge that’s in front of us and be ready for the challenge. You’ve got to start by coming in and playing with great fundamentals, not beating yourselves, taking care of the ball. Those things that are important to us as a football team and the discipline that goes with that.”‘

Why it is now or never for Bills’ Josh Allen in Super Bowl quest

‘“Two words: Josh Allen,” Bhanpuri wrote. “No disrespect to any of the other QBs in the AFC playoff bracket, but none has proven to be as dangerous as the reigning MVP when the calendar flips to January. The only thing that’s consistently prevented him from a shot at a Lombardi Trophy has been Patrick Mahomes — and Allen doesn’t have to worry about the three-time champ in this year’s tournament.”’