‘The Broncos don’t stack the box much on defense, but might change that approach given the many injuries the Bills are dealing with at wide receiver. Next to Allen, Cook is the Bills’ best offensive threat, so it makes sense to try and limit him as much as possible. Overall, Denver ranked No. 2 in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game at just 91.1. That means the Bills will face the No. 1 and No. 2 rushing defenses in the league on consecutive weekends to start the postseason.’
Archives for January 16, 2026
When did Josh Allen’s teammates realize the Bills quarterback was this tough?
‘”He puts the team on his back, for sure, in critical moments,” Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II told reporters in Denver when asked about Allen. “He finds ways to come through in the clutch and, obviously, he has all the attributes. The one thing I picked up on is his toughness. How he’s able to lead his team into victory.”‘
Rookie Jordan Hancock prepares for anything: The Bills see ‘special things in me’
‘he Bills saw enough in Hancock that they entered the season giving him reps at safety and at nickel cornerback, immediately putting plenty on his plate. The plan was for Hancock to have time to develop, but injuries at safety have moved him quickly up the depth chart.’
Bills injury report: Jordan Poyer and Maxwell Hairston ruled out against Broncos
‘Running back Ty Johnson (ankle), who did not practice Tuesday or Wednesday, is still being evaluated, McDermott said. McDermott said that three players on injured reserve – defensive tackle Ed Oliver (biceps), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow) and safety Damar Hamlin (pectoral) – are still getting looked at, as well. All have practiced this week, though Oliver has been limited, while Samuel and Hamlin were full participants.’
On the road again: These fans are following the Bills on their playoff journey – regardless of the cost
‘“How many times are we going to get to do this and how long is this run going to last, so I figured I’ve got to do this,” Cercone said.’
Had dinner plans for Saturday evening? A concert? Well …
‘”Nobody’s going to your average restaurant to watch a game … certain Bills games actually kill us from a restaurant standpoint,” said Jay Manno, who owns several local restaurants including Frankie Primo’s +39 downtown and in North Tonawanda. “To lose the majority of a Saturday night is devastating.”‘
Alan Pergament: If you didn’t watch the Bills-Jags game, you didn’t have a lot of company
‘The Bills’ victory had a 47.1 and 86 share Sunday on local CBS affiliate WIVB-TV (Channel 4).’
Bills defensive depth may be stretched thin for Broncos playoff game: The latest
‘Defensive tackle Ed Oliver (biceps), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow), and safety Damar Hamlin (pectoral) all had their 21-day practice windows opened this week, but the Bills had just a walk-through practice Wednesday before a full session Thursday and one still to come Friday afternoon.’
How Buffalo opened final Highmark Stadium season with epic comeback
‘But for the first three-plus quarters the Ravens — who saw their 2024 season end in the venue nine months earlier in the divisional round of the playoffs — poured a gigantic tub of cold water on the festivities as they rolled to a 40-25 lead, leaving the usual sellout crowd in a stunned stupor.’
In a top Highmark Stadium game, Taron Johnson makes a defensive play for the ages
‘It was left to the defense to save the season against dangerous Lamar Jackson, and Leslie Frazier’s unit put forth one of its finest performances ever, keyed by one of the great plays in Bills history.’
This Bills safety played with 6 different partners this season and didn’t even realize it
‘The Bills were banking on returning starter Taylor Rapp to help bring Bishop along in 2025 after just five starts in his rookie season. But Rapp injured his knee early in the season and was put on injured reserve after just six games. Since then, Bishop has lined up opposite Jordan Poyer, Damar Hamlin, Jordan Hancock, Cam Lewis, and Darnell Savage.’
Hailee Steinfeld’s old Broncos tweet has Bills fans reeling: ‘Delete this now’
‘“Supports a better team now #billsmafia,” countered a second user.’
Josh Allen’s iron will to play through pain fuels Bills playoff run
‘“That guy’s made of iron,” Bills tight end Dawson Knox said. “He’s like the Terminator — the bad Terminator that gets shot a million times and blown up and the body just heals itself. I mean, he’s made of something different, man. The way he gets beat up and he just fights through it and puts on that Superman cape.”’
Cole Bishop remains steady in complexities of Bills defense no matter who plays next to him
‘“I’ve always tried to communicate very well,” Bishop told GNN Sports. “Whether that’s just our stuff or talking about what to anticipate from them. And sometimes you might see something that everybody else hasn’t seen yet or you just have a better point of view from it. So being able to just try to make sure everybody’s on the same page and put us in a good position.”’
Friday’s Denver Coverage
Broncos’ Sean Payton says he needs to be ‘quick and decisive’ heading into Broncos-Bills (Denver Post)
Broncos’ rush defense faces stiffest challenge yet: ‘We’d better stop the (freaking) run’ (Denver Post)
Broncos WR Pat Bryant has moved on quickly from scary Week 16 hit (Denver Post)
Five easygoing bars for great Buffalo wings during the Broncos-Bills game (Denver Post)
RTD promotes public transit to Broncos’ AFC divisional round playoff game (Denver Post)
Vance Joseph focuses on stopping Josh Allen, not head coaching opportunities (AP)
Why Josh Allen vs. the Denver Broncos could turn into a penalty-fest (The Sporting News)
Broncos May Have a ‘Joker’ Up Their Sleeve Against the Bills (The Sporting News)
Why Broncos, five other teams passed on Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft (The Sporting News)
Broncos fans face a familiar foe – and a former favorite – in playoff clash with Bills’ Josh Allen (KGMH-TV)
Broncos fans face a familiar foe – and a former favorite – in playoff clash with Bills’ Josh Allen (KGMH-TV)
Bills defense suggests Broncos need to feature Harvey and Jaleel (KUSA-TV)
Greenlaw or not, Strnad has proven to be a starting-caliber linebacker (KUSA-TV)
How have the Broncos changed since last loss to Bills? (KDVR-TV)
Denver Broncos home game set to be the coldest of the season (KDVR-TV)
Is actress Hailee Steinfeld, Josh Allen’s wife, a secret Broncos fan? (KDVR-TV)
Denver Broncos superfan battles debilitating condition, plans to attend Saturday’s game (KDVR-TV)
‘Look good, feel good, play good’: FOX31 catches up with the Broncos’ barber (KDVR-TV)
Meet Thunder: The Broncos’ most iconic athlete prepares for another playoff run (KDVR-TV)
Dre Greenlaw good to go for Broncos playoff game on Saturday (KKFN-FM)
Payton battles caution on play sheet ahead of Bills rematch (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton says ‘it felt like a playoff week’ in last comments before Broncos and Bills (KKFN-FM)
Broncos Notebook: Denver’s experience in two-minute situations creates ‘confidence, belief’ ahead of critical playoff moments (DenverBroncos.com)
Injury Report: LB Dre Greenlaw improves to full participant, not assigned game status for Divisional Round game vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)