‘”It’s just a mentality,” Matakevich said. “Everyone knows you don’t do anything different than what you’ve done during the season, but everyone does know that it’s cranked up. The intensity, everyone knows what’s on the line, so you just really got to be ready to go, really focused. I mean, bad stuff is going to happen during throughout a game, you can’t dwell on it too much. You just got to play one play at a time.”‘
BillsBeat - January 21, 2023
Carucci Take 2: Bills’ ability to exploit Bengals’ O-line should be a catalyst to another playoff win
‘The Bills’ most logical path to victory is generating an effective pass rush against a Bengals offensive line missing three starters. I fully expect them to follow it successfully.’
Bills vs. Bengals ticket price check
‘If the Bills win Sunday, first-hand tickets for Atlanta have been gobbled up, at least for the Bills section. If you’re going the resale route, expect them to start around $400, even in nosebleeds. One more game at Highmark Stadium would be even even pricier, with upper level seats starting at over $500.’
As Hamlin improves, Bills focus on preparing to face Bengals
‘”That experience, we’ll carry that with us,” McDermott said. “There’s a challenge to that, but there’s also a lot of good that came from that.”‘
Von Miller brings Super Bowl trophy to team facility to motivate Bills
‘”Von put the Super Bowl trophy out in the locker room, and put, ‘You said you’d do anything for it,’ [in writing],” Davis said. “It reminded me of what we need to do to get there, and I’m going to do my best to try to show the guys they can trust me.”‘
Bills injury report for AFC Divisional round vs. Bengals
‘After Friday’s practice, DT DaQuan Jones (calf), and DT Jordan Phillips (shoulder) are being listed as questionable for Sunday’s game. WR Isaiah McKenzie missed last week’s Wild Card round but has been a full participant in practice this week.’
Damar Hamlin named a finalist for NFLPA Alan Page community award
‘Jonathan Jones (New England), Charles Leno Jr. (Washington), Darren Waller (Las Vegas) and Devin White (Tampa Bay) also made the list of finalists.’
BillsBeat - January 20, 2023
Inside the Bills: Dawson Knox's current touchdown streak puts him in elite company
‘“He’s been great for us,” quarterback Josh Allen said of Knox. “The more that we can get him the ball, it seems like the better that we do. He’s so athletic. He’s so big. He’s so fast. He’s tough for smaller guys and quicker than some of the big guys that guard him. So, just trying to get everybody involved in this offense. When we’re spreading it around and getting everybody involved, I think we become very balanced, and I think that’s a sign of a good team.”’
PlayAction Column: Bills preach rally to ball to try to corral Ja'Marr Chase
‘Chase ranks 12th among NFL receivers in yards gained after the catch at 440, according to Pro Football Focus, and he’s 10th among wideouts in missed tackles forced with 14.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Future Wyoming governor Logan Wilson presently a key player for Cincinnati defense
‘In his phone contacts, Allen said, it’s not “Logan Wilson,” but “LJ Wilson The Governor.”’
Buffalo Bills to play in London next season
‘The most likely opponents from among the Bills’ scheduled home opponents could be the Giants, Cowboys, Broncos, Raiders, or Buccaneers. However, the Giants, Broncos and Buccaneers all played internationally in 2022.’
Bills' injury report: Safety Jordan Poyer does not practice Thursday; Dane Jackson up to full
‘Defensive tackles Jordan Phillips (shoulder) and DaQuan Jones (calf) were both limited for a second day. Phillips did not practice last week, but was active for the game against Miami.’
How we see it: News writers offer picks for Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals in AFC divisional playoff
‘I expect a great game. But I think the Bengals’ superior weapons will be the difference. Burrow can lob up enough throws to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to get his team over 30 points. Bengals 34-27.’
View from Vegas: Trends say Bengals, we say lay the points on Bills
‘Prediction: Bills over Bengals by 10.’
Want to go to the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game? Be prepared to pay
‘As of Thursday, tickets on StubHub for Bills-Bengals start at around $180 each, including fees, and there were about 4,600 remaining. To sit in the lower level from the end zone to midfield on Sunday, prices on StubHub range from about $250 to $650, with fees.’