‘”If not now, then when?” seems to be the motto of the Buffalo Bills and Bills Mafia entering AFC Championship Game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs. After a 13-win season and two more playoff wins added to the portfolio of Josh Allen, Buffalo find themselves standing across from the demon in their dreams for the fourth time in the postseason, hoping to finally exorcise their past failures.’
BillsBeat - January 25, 2025
Buffalo Bills get devastating injury news ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Chiefs
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that starting safety Taylor Rapp is ruled out for Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hip injury. He was questionable to play but now officially won’t suit up.’
McDermott: Bills focused on fundamentals, playing a clean game against Chiefs
‘”The fundamentals are going to be important: The blocking, the tackling, the throwing, the catching, the kicking. All those areas are going to be important, which includes protecting the house, as far as taking care of the football,” said McDermott on Friday during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR.’
Opinion: Time for Bills to slay the beast
‘In the five regular season meetings against the Bills, Mahomes is 1-4 with 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions. But in the postseason, Mahomes is a perfect 3-0 with eight touchdown passes and no picks.’
Thousands of fans expected to greet Bills at Buffalo airport early Monday morning
‘”We always do encourage fans to enjoy the game, enjoy the victory at home and a nice, warm comfort of your home with your family and friends. We encourage that, but we are planning for those who do come out for a very safe experience, and safety is first for us. It’s a lot of people in a small area, but we know it has become tradition, and we are all Bills fans, so we want to give the team as much luck as possible, because we’re not really sleeping a lot. We’re all anxious like everyone else for this big game,” stated Tederous in an interview with WBEN.’
Big opportunity for Buffalo Bills rookie safety Cole Bishop ahead of AFC Championship
‘It’s a big opportunity for the young safety but the Bills have this guy named Micah Hyde and he’s a reliable figure for Bishop to lean on as he prepares for the most important game of his NFL career.’
Buffalo Bills fans rally ahead of AFC Championship showdown against Kansas City Chiefs
‘”I can’t even really explain the feeling,” said Irma Cortes with the Buffalo Water Club. “The last time we were in this situation, I was living in Arizona, so it feels great to be at home during the Super Bowl era. For us this time, the only difference is, we’re going to bring it back this time.”‘
In Enemy Territory: The life of a Bills fan in Kansas City and a Chiefs fan in Buffalo
‘Grant Tower, a lifelong Bills fan, resides in Kansas City, where he embraces his team’s rivalry with the hometown Chiefs. Meanwhile, Brian Marek, a diehard Chiefs fan, navigates life in Buffalo, surrounded by Bills supporters.’
'Go Bills!': WNY businesses gear up for Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game watch parties
‘New York Beer Project in Orchard Park is offering a free beer for a year giveaway at halftime, while Southern Tier Brewing Company in Buffalo boasts nearly 100 TVs and exclusive brews. Wingnutz in Williamsville is ready for a packed house with numerous large table reservations.’
Bills safety Taylor Rapp ruled out for AFC championship game vs. Chiefs
‘With Rapp out, rookie safety Cole Bishop will start at safety alongside Damar Hamlin.’
Viral superfan heading to AFC Championship game
‘“People are deeming me a local celebrity around here,” said Staffone. “It’s kind of fun now that I’m used to people stopping me for photos and kids wanting to try the jacket on.”’
‘Brightside Bar’ in Miami celebrates Bills and their new anthem
‘Whistler, who’s from Orchard Park, and Radigan, who married into the fandom, said on gamedays they light a Josh Allen candle, celebrate big plays with big player heads and, of course, serve up Western New York favorites including wings, beef on weck and loganberry.’
Bills fans depart for Kansas City ahead of AFC championship game
‘“A lot of people were looking for direct flights — those don’t exist from Buffalo to Kansas City. So a lot of connections through places like Chicago, Detroit, but also people flying to St. Louis and driving to Kansas City,” said Elizabeth Carey, a spokesperson for AAA of Western and Central New York.’
Meet the artist behind many of Bills Elvis’ guitars
‘“A lot of them have been painted, but there’s also been some last-minute, at the stadium, just drawing with a Sharpie,” said Austin Hinton, one of the artists who designs his guitars. “They range in effort, but there have been a lot over the past seven or so years.”’
Hoover Elementary holds Bills pep rally
‘“It’s so exciting because this is what we grew up with, and this is what we grew up loving,” said Heather Ratka, the district coordinator for health and physical education at the school. “So to extend that to the kids and have them have the same passion for a team, for a community, for a city is just inspiring and exciting.”’