Archives for January 8, 2026

‘You can be forgiven if you’ve blocked out the memories of what actually occurred that day at TIAA Bank Stadium – a 9-6 loss that stands as perhaps the ugliest of any with Josh Allen at quarterback for the Bills. The Bills entered the game as 14.5-point favorites against a team that proceeded to lose its next eight games after somehow beating Buffalo.’

‘“I feel great,” Prater said Wednesday. “You know, I’m just doing the rehab and should be kicking (Thursday) and go from there.”’

‘Hamlin, a fifth-year pro, missed all but five games in the regular season because of a pectoral injury, and the Bills have 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster. A starting role is not available for Hamlin because Cole Bishop and Jordan Poyer, but the Bills’ depth and special-teams units could benefit from an experienced player returning in the playoffs.’

‘Jackson, a six-year veteran with 31 career starts, will be needed Sunday for Buffalo’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC wild-card round because rookie Maxwell Hairston has an ankle injury.’

‘This truth requires backups to work on themselves – their footwork, mechanics and plays – and to be ready for each opponent without the physical preparation a starter enjoys. Trubisky has been sensational in this role for the Bills, and he showed us how good a player he can be when called upon.’

‘It won’t be a cheap trip, with the cheapest seats initially being priced at more than $335 on the secondary market and flights to the Jacksonville area starting at over $700. A two-night trip with flight, hotel and game tickets will likely cost over $1,100 and as much as $2,000.’

‘My father loved the Bills but never went to the games in person. I was shocked and surprised when he announced that he was buying season tickets in the old stadium for the 1972 season. His reasoning: “I want to make sure we are on the preferred list when the new stadium opens.” Back then, such tickets cost approximately $40 for the entire season.’