‘Volunteers at Smile Mail Inc., inside the Eastern Hills Mall, spent Tuesday boxing up thousands of cards, notes, and posters from across the country wishing Hamlin a speedy recovery. Those boxes will be delivered to Hamlin at One Bills Drive this week.’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2023
Damar Hamlin mural unveiled in Larkin Square
‘The mural depicts the Bills safety in full uniform, making a heart with his hands.’
Bills look to clean up mistakes ahead of showdown with Bengals
‘You get that feeling about Allen, but then you realize he becomes that quarterback that can keep both teams in the game at the same time.’
Ticket details released for potential Bills-Chiefs playoff game in Atlanta
‘All other fans will have to participate in a pre-sale that begins at 10 a.m. Friday. Interested fans can click here to receive more information.’
Bills playoff tickets range from less than $200 to more than $900
‘On the Ticketmaster website, the lowest price for tickets is $192 with fees as of Tuesday at noon. For the seats closest to the action, prices are over $900 with fees.’
Tickets for potential neutral site of AFC Championship Game set to go on sale
‘Season Ticket Members for both teams who previously opted-in to purchase AFC Championship Game tickets will have an exclusive presale opportunity to buy tickets to the potential AFC title game in Atlanta at a preferred rate beginning at 10 a.m. on January 18. Season Ticket Members will be provided unique passcodes tied to their season ticket account. Season Ticket Members will be contacted via email by each club with additional information on how to participate.’
"For the boys" | How Sean McDermott's leadership has shifted in his six years as Buffalo's head coach
‘”You talk about that first playoff game, you think you’re ready,” McDermott said of the 10-3 loss to the Jaguars. “And then six years later, what I know now versus what I knew then, maybe. So, I think that’s what makes it a little bit fascinating. You’re always growing, you’re always trying to improve yourself, and you think you’re at a certain spot, but you’ve never really arrived. You’re always just trying to work to improve every day.”‘
BillsBeat - January 17, 2023
Observations: Bills know the turnovers can't continue as they get deeper into the postseason
‘The Bills lost the turnover battle for the eighth time Sunday, including the regular season. Somewhat amazingly, they’re 5-3 in those games. All three of Buffalo’s turnovers Sunday were committed by quarterback Josh Allen – two interceptions and a lost fumble. On the first interception, Allen attempted to get the ball deep down the field to John Brown. On the second, he was throwing for Cole Beasley. The lost fumble came early in the third quarter when the Bills didn’t pick up a blitz and was sacked from his blind side.’
Analysis: Josh Allen had just enough 'boom,' a few big 'busts' vs. Miami's heavy blitzing
‘Miami blitzed Allen 20 times in 49 dropbacks (40.8%), the highest rate of blitzes the Bills’ QB has seen all season, according to Buffalo News charting.’
Ken Dorsey Watch: Buffalo Bills' empty sets, big run personnel worked well vs. Dolphins
‘The Bills stuck to their personnel script in the wild-card playoff game, using 11 personnel 69% of the plays. Their season average was 70%. Empty backfield sets, which tend to simplify protection, worked. Josh Allen was 5 of 7 passing out of empty for 89 yards and a touchdown. He was 4 for 4 in the second half out of empty.’
Upon Further Review: Tre’Davious White continues to round into form as secondary plays active role in Buffalo Bills' win
‘“He’s worked hard, he really has,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of White. “Give credit to our training staff, as well. But his mindset appears to be in a totally different space right now. He’s confident making plays on the ball and I would say our secondary made some key plays on the ball. Taron Johnson is another one that comes to mind, Kaiir (Elam), and that’s important. You’ve got to be able to make plays on the ball, and we’re starting to do that.”’
Boogie Basham makes the most of increased playing time in Bills' win over Dolphins
‘The team’s second-year defensive end finished with five tackles, one sack and two quarterback hits during his team’s 34-31 victory over the Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card playoff game at Highmark Stadium. Basham played 35 defensive snaps, which was 49% of the team’s defensive total. Basham had played more than 35 snaps in a game just three times during the regular season.’
Cincinnati Bengals up next for Buffalo Bills: Here’s what to know
‘WR Tee Higgins: He’s a big, (6-4, 215 pounds) physical player with speed who is a great No. 2 to Chase as he had 74 receptions for 1,029 yards and seven TDs. The Bills did great against the Miami duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but they had Skylar Thompson pitching, not Burrow.’
This wasn’t the easy victory Bills expected
‘The Bills are home courtesy of being the No. 2 seed to Cinci’s No. 3, a seeding that could have been reversed had the regular-season meeting not been wiped out and the Bengals, leading at the time, gone on to win. Given the seriousness of Hamlin’s health crisis, it’s a break Buffalo probably deserved.’
Did Bills rookie CB have coming-out-party vs. Dolphins? Inside Kaiir Elam’s big performance
‘Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are two of the most dangerous weapons in the NFL and now the Bills needed their first-round draft pick to grow up in front of everybody’s eyes inside Highmark Stadium. Elam was up to the challenge.’