‘The NFL Foundation and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will be matching that donation, per the Bills, for a total of $300,000 benefitting the community. Funds will be allocated both for immediate blizzard relief efforts, as well for recovery efforts over the coming months.’
BillsBeat - December 30, 2022
Even Bills can admit importance of Bengals showdown
‘“I would be lying to you if we didn’t see what possible implications this game can play,” said Mitch Morse, who returned to practice on Thursday after clearing concussion protocol. “Does that change anything for us? How we do things around here? No. But it kind of heightens your senses.”’
Mitch Morse happy to be back after latest concussion
‘“At first it was a little emotional, but you kind of get out of that and you get into the protocol and you get into that everyday deal,” said Morse. “You start feeling better, you understand that it’s just one of those things. It’s part of my story, my football story. I’m feeling healthy. They’re not going to put me out there unless I am. Did everything that I had to do, went back out there, and had a lot of fun out there today.”’
Bills, Bengals prepare for Monday night showdown that could determine AFC's top seed
‘And while Allen has also had some struggles this year, throwing 13 interceptions, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he knows what he sees from Allen when he puts on the game film. “Really exciting player,” Taylor said. “Extends plays — the play is never dead. He’s got the arm strength to make every throw that you could possibly make. He brings an element to the quarterback run game that could possibly be a challenge as well, so there’s a lot of things that they do offensively that you’ve got to prepare for and be ready for.”‘
Bills deny requesting police escort from ROC, announce $300k donation to blizzard relief
‘New York State Police said they didn’t provide the Bills an escort home either, though a trooper did help lead buses from the airport to Interstate 490 at the request of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.’
Josh Allen's connection with Joe Burrow, Mitch Morse's return and Bills injury updates
‘Allen and Burrow have more in common than what immediately meets the eye as both signal callers have spent recent offseasons working with private quarterback coach and former NFL QB Jordan Palmer.’
Buffalo Bills Foundation, NFL Foundation, and Highmark support Buffalo Blizzard-relief efforts
‘The Buffalo Bills Foundation will donate $100,000 to blizzard relief efforts. The NFL Foundation will match the Bills Foundation’s donation. In partnership, Highmark BCBSWNY are committing $100,000 relief efforts. A portion of funds will be allocated immediately to region-wide storm-relief efforts to support the victims and all those affected by this once-in-a-generation storm. Funds will also be allocated to future needs of the community as recovery efforts continue in the coming months.’
BillsBeat - December 29, 2022
NFL Draft Look-ahead: Six players in this week's bowl games who could be on Bills' radar
‘Forget about Alabama outside linebacker Will Anderson or Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter – they won’t be around when the Bills pick late in the first round. And forget about trying to watch the myriad players who won’t play because of injuries or opt-outs from Utah (cornerback Clark Phillips), Penn State (cornerback Joey Porter Jr.), USC (guard Andrew Vorhees and receiver Jordan Addison), Clemson (defensive end Myles Murphy) and Tennessee (receiver Jalin Hyatt).’
Year in Buffalo Sports: Josh Allen leads another Super Bowl quest, stadium, RJ's farewell, lots of hoop dreams
‘The new season brought new hope, with the signing of Von Miller to a six-year, $120-million contract just a few months after the edge rusher led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl championship. Allen & Co. started the season 6-1, with a national televised whipping of the Rams setting an opening night tone. There have been injuries, weather issues that moved a game to Detroit, a stunning loss to Minnesota but valuable road wins over Kansas City and Baltimore.’
Thurman, Patti Thomas raise $50K to assist Buffalo in recovery from blizzard
‘But in less than 24 hours, the Thurman Thomas Family Foundation raised $50,000 through a viral fundraising campaign that began Tuesday as city, county and state officials continued recovery efforts. Donations are being collected in an online campaign through the organization’s website.’
Poloncarz, state police say Bills turned down for escort home; team says it never asked
‘”The Buffalo Bills asked state police to escort team buses from the airport in Rochester to Buffalo, and the State Police denied the request,” State Police public information director Beau Duffy said in an email to the News. “At the request of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a trooper did assist with briefly escorting the teams buses off airport property in Rochester, but discontinued the escort once the buses reached I-490.”‘
Buffalo Bills were ‘not allowed to travel’ during ban, Erie County executive says
‘“As much as they’re essential for our mental health when they win, they are not essential workers,” Poloncarz said. “If they got capabilities, a CDL license and want to get behind a rig, we’ll take them on. If Josh (Allen) and them want to start shoveling driveways, be my guest. But the Bills are not considered essential workers.”’
Football Family: Bills players, coaches lean on each other while away from family during holidays
‘“I think it’s doing stuff outside the facility,” said Allen on what has developed the close bond between teammates within the Buffalo locker room. “You saw that last night I was with Tanner, Stef, and Gabe, again, just having guys over and hanging out, watching TV, breaking bread together. And just being able to learn about them on a personal level and develop that trust and camaraderie off the field. I think it pays dividends on the field.”’
Thursday's Cincinnati Coverage
NFL Network’s Siciliano: Bills-Bengals might be best Monday Night Football game ever (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bass: It’s Bengals vs. Bills. It’s prime time. It’s about time. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Travis Kelce: Mac Jones probably got fed up with Eli Apple, who ‘talks a lot of s—‘ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Adeniji eager to step up for Bengals (Dayton Daily News)
Why the Bengals’ historic ATS run deserves more attention (ESPN)
Joe Burrow named Offensive Player of the Week, makes Bengals history (WCPO-TV)
Bengals linebacker Wilson set for ‘Wyoming Showdown’ with former teammate Allen (WKRC-TV)
Bengals QB Burrow earns AFC weekly honor for third time this season (WKRC-TV)
Bengals, Bills part of historic Monday Night Football matchup (WKRC-TV)
‘We’ve got good people in the building’: Zac Taylor responds to possibility of Whitworth reunion (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow garners third AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor this year (WLWT-TV)
Burrow named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (WXIX-TV)
Prices for Bengals-Bills skyrocket, most expensive home game in 2022 (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits With Zac Taylor Heading Into Monday Night Matchup Vs. Bills (Bengals.com)
Burrow Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16 (Bengals.com)
How Zach Wilson was part of Josh Allen’s free-agency pitch to Von Miller
‘When tasked by Bills GM Brandon Beane to contact Miller as part of the recruitment process, Allen not only got through to the linebacker over the phone but sent him a text message naming the three other quarterbacks in the Buffalo-dominated AFC East: the Jets’ Zach Wilson, the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones of the Patriots. “You get to play these guys six times a year,” Bills backup quarterback Matt Barkley recalled to The Athletic.’