‘During last Sunday’s victory against the Ravens, Bills Cornerback Christan Benford sustained a concussion, and safety Taylor Rapp had a hip injury that forced him out of the game. Coach McDermott said Rapp will not practice and Benford will be limited along with Matt Milano.’
BillsBeat - January 23, 2025
'Love the opportunity that we have' | How the Bills are preparing for the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs
‘”Every year that you go through in this league, you learn more things about yourself, about your team, about the game of football,” Allen said. “We’re just grateful and humbled to have another opportunity at it. It’s another week that we get to play. There’s only four teams playing right now, so we look at that and we just love the opportunity that we have.”‘
BillsBeat - January 22, 2025
Analysis: Bills face third tough run defense in a row in Kansas City
‘Kansas City’s defense isn’t ranked as highly as Denver’s or Baltimore’s but it’s good by most measures. The Chiefs ranked No. 8 in rushing yards allowed (114 a game) and No. 7 in yards per carry allowed (4.14). They were 11th in defensive efficiency against the run.’
Ryan O'Halloran: After so many prior disappointments, Bills will dethrone Chiefs this time around
‘This Bills team is built better than the previous editions to continue to advance. The Bills have a 1,000-yard running back in James Cook. They have a reliable receiver in Khalil Shakir. They have an underrated offensive line. They have a defense that has created 36 takeaways in 18 games. And they have Allen, who showed Sunday night he should have been the first-team All-Pro quarterback and not Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson.;
Bills fans say it's worth the effort – and expense – to get to Kansas City for AFC championship
‘“It comes with the gravity of the game,” said Matt Puccio, a Buffalo native who co-founded the 417 Mafia, a Bills fan group based in Missouri. “I think there’s going to be an excellent showing from the Mafia,” he added. “There will be plenty of folks coming from Western New York, but the Mafia is everywhere now.”’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen wasn't Superman vs. the Ravens. He and the Bills beat Baltimore with smart football
‘Allen was spectacularly efficient as he completed 16 of 22 passes for 127 yards with no passing touchdowns or turnovers. He also scored two rushing touchdowns. His presence, his wise throwaways and his key rushing attempts were enough to keep drives going.’
'Everyone eats' is Bills mantra on offense but key wide receivers seem to be starving
‘You can’t tell by looking at his diminutive 190-pound frame, but wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been gorging himself at the Bills’ buffet as he led the team with 76 catches for 821 yards, and has since added 12 catches (tied for the most in the NFL this postseason) for 128 yards in Buffalo’s two playoff victories.’
Amid QB duel, playing it safe worked for Bills
‘“We’re having success in the running game,” Allen told reporters in the Bills’ media room. “Obviously, when your defense forces turnovers like they did tonight, it puts you in (a) favorable position where you don’t have to throw all that much. Again we’re just relying on our back. (We) relied on our O-line, they did a heck of a job.”’
Ravens star rooting for Bills to beat Chiefs: We can’t let them keep getting away with this
‘On Tuesday, Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey admitted publicly that he’s rooting against the Chiefs. Referring to himself as a “hater,” Humphrey said he is cheering for the Bills this weekend or whatever team comes out of the NFC in the Super Bowl if the Chiefs advance to the big game.’
Bills fans start GoFundMe for charity supported by Ravens TE Mark Andrews
‘Nicholas Howard and Ryan Patato started a GoFundMe on Monday morning with the goal raising $5,000 toward, Breakthrough T1D, raising money to cure, prevent and treat Type 1 diabetes. Andrews, who has Type 1 diabetes, supports the charity.’
Bills fans donate over $30K to Mark Andrews’ charity days after his Ravens drop
‘Andrews has faced a wave of negativity following his drop that would have tied the score and in response, Bills fan Nicholas Howard set up the GoFundMe to support the charity the Ravens tight end has been linked to in the past.’
Bills fans start GoFundMe to donate to Mark Andrews' charity after crucial drop
‘”We want Bills Mafia to donate to Marks charity for Juvenile diabetes. Let’s reach a goal of at least 5k. Please repost this! LINK TO DONATE WILL BE IN OUR BIO @thebuffalobrief on IG.”‘
Bills fans raise money for Mark Andrews-backed charity after drop
‘One Bills fan, Nicholas Howard, set up a GoFundMe to support Breakthrough T1D, a global Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization that Andrews has been connected to in the past. Andrews was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child.’
Bills fans donate thousands to charity of Ravens TE Mark Andrews following dropped pass
‘Bills Mafia has a long history of supporting players on other teams. In 2018, Buffalo’s passionate fan base donated over $250,000 to then-Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and his wife’s foundation after Dalton helped Buffalo clinch a playoff berth by leading a game-winning drive that knocked Baltimore out of the playoffs.’
Here's what Lamar Jackson said to Josh Allen after Ravens' heartbreaking NFL playoff loss to Bills
‘”Great players recognize greatness,” Jackson said, via Sarah Ellison. “And we both recognize each other, but I told him, ‘Man, go get something. Go win something.’ MVP or Super Bowl, do something. I want him to be successful.”‘