‘Empire State Development announced Thursday afternoon that the directors for their subsidiary, Erie County Stadium Corp., will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the University at Buffalo’s Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences.’
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Buffalo Bills to play in London next season, NFL announces: What we know
‘It has already been determined that the Bills will play their game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Titans will also host a game there, while Jacksonville — as it has for nearly a decade — will play at Wembley Stadium. The Chiefs and Patriots will host games in Germany.’
Frozen feet and further review: Delays are no fun for any Bills fan in frosty Buffalo
‘It keeps happening. The Bills do something wonderous. Time stops. One official walks to the sideline. It used to be that the official went into a kind of half-booth, stared at a screen. Now the official takes a long, long look at a Microsoft tablet.’
Buffalo Bills to play home game in London in 2023 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
‘“The Bills’ London game will replace one of the team’s designated nine home games on the 2023 schedule. The Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are among the other teams selected for the international games.”’
Keeping Joe Burrow on the run critical for Bills pash rush to slow down Bengals offense
‘The Bills defensive line has more depth and talent than it did in the AFC Divisional round last season, but sacks have dipped in Miller’s absence from 2.5 per game to 1.5. But with the Bengals projected to be without three starting offensive linemen and an offense that has shifted to quick throws to alleviate early-season protection issues, pestering Burrow off his spot and forcing him to extend plays may be more important than sacks on Sunday.’
Buffalo Bills flair added to iconic Frewsburg barn
‘Gage wasn’t as keen to adding the same banner this year; however, he decided to put it back up along with a large “3” and “Billieve Together” sign following the injury Jan. 3 to Bills safety Damar Hamlin.’
Friday's Cincinnati Coverage
Jackson Carman is back in the spotlight on the Bengals offensive line (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘Lots of love and respect:’ Looking back on the night that connected the Bengals and Bills (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Eric Weddle on Cincinnati-Buffalo: Bengals have ‘zero chance against the Bills’ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Colts request interview with Bengals OC Brian Callahan for vacant head coach job (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Burrow on road playoff games: ‘It feels like it’s you against the world’ (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals stinginess in red zone no accident (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals vs. Bills preview: An inside look at what goes into Cincinnati’s defensive red-zone preparation (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals’ Joe Mixon says presale tickets of potential Bills-Chiefs AFC championship game is ‘disrespectful’ (Fox News)
Tee Higgins looking forward to ‘happy’ reunion with Damar Hamlin, sharing ‘laughs and giggles’ (Fox News)
Tee Higgins promises ‘laughs and giggles’ if he sees Damar Hamlin (ESPN)
Bengals’ Joe Mixon not happy that NFL is already selling tickets to potential Chiefs-Bills AFC title game (CBS Sports)
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Believes He’s NFL’s Best Wide Receiver (SI)
Graeter’s sending ice cream truck to Buffalo for Bengals-Bill playoff game (WCPO-TV)
NFL reportedly had discussions of Bengals-Bills playoff game at neutral site (WKRC-TV)
Colts reportedly request to interview Bengals assistant coach for head coaching spot (WKRC-TV)
A house divided: Brothers on either side of Bengals vs. Bills playoff game (WKRC-TV)
Experts split on picks for Bengals-Bills matchup (WLWT-TV)
3 Bengals opponents named designated teams for 2023 international games (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow book about story of his hometown set to be released in spring (WLWT-TV)
Buffalo chicken wings restaurants prepare for Bengals vs. Bills game (WLWT-TV)
Who Dey Nation surprises hospitalized child with signed Bengals gear (WLWT-TV)
Jessie Bates says Bengals-Bills game should be played at neutral site (WXIX-TV)
Letters for Damar Hamlin pour into Corryville post office (WXIX-TV)
Who Dey Nation invades Buffalo (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits: Jackson Carman’s Potentially Unique Birthday; Jim McNally At Another Bengals-Bills Playoff Game; Role Model; Big Game Tee Time (Bengals.com)
Stefon Diggs mystified by Power Slap League: ‘What am I watching?’
‘“What am I watching? I never watch TV anymore only Netflix and this what be on TV Jesus Christ,” Diggs wrote on his Story. “Is this a real sport?”’
Bills' Hamlin Faces Long Recovery, Family Spokesman Tells AP
‘“Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects,” Jordon Rooney said. “Though he is able to visit the team’s facility, Damar is not in position to travel often, and requires additional rest to help his body heal.”’
Disrespected Bengals, Driven Bills Set For Playoff Showdown
‘Two teams that bonded three weeks ago in Cincinnati in deciding their since-canceled game could not proceed after Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field have much to prove in an AFC divisional-round playoff showdown in Buffalo on Sunday.’
Damar Hamlin Gets Call Of Support From New York Gov. Hochul
‘The two spoke by phone, with Hochul posting a note on her Twitter account referring to Hamlin as “an inspiration.” Hochul added that she let him know “the hopes and prayers of 20 million New Yorkers have been with him throughout his recovery,” and closed the message with #LoveForDamar.’
Bills Host Bengals In Playoffs 3 Weeks After Game Canceled
‘Key Matchup: Bills secondary versus Bengals WRs. The Bills secondary is young and dealing with injuries, while facing a potent Burrow-led passing attack. Starting CB Tre’Davious White has been eased back in after missing a year because of a knee injury, and has appeared in seven games — the past five in which he’s played a majority of the defensive snaps. CB Dane Jackson’s status is uncertain after hurting his knee last weekend, leaving the possibility of rookie Kaiir Elam taking over. Starting S Jordan Poyer is playing through a series of injuries. And Buffalo is down to its third safety opposite Poyer, with Micah Hyde (neck) not ready to return and Hamlin on IR.’
Bills' Stefon Diggs appears astonished while watching Power Slap League: 'Is this a real sport?
‘Diggs was watching the slap match between Kortney Olson and Sheena Bathory and was shocked.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin faces 'lengthy recovery,' spokesman says
‘In a statement, Hamlin’s longtime friend and business partner, Jordon Rooney, said: “Despite being out of the hospital, Damar still has a lengthy recovery. Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly. He has visited with the team a few times but he still gets winded very easily.’
NFL botched the handling of Bengals-Bills divisional playoff game: Why it should be at a neutral site
‘It seems that a few owners realized that the new rules weren’t fair, which might explain why the proposal only passed by ONE vote. It needed 24 votes to pass and it got 25 (According to NBC Sports, the Bengals, Bears and Dolphins voted against it while the Chiefs, Bills, Raiders and Chargers all abstained).’