‘”PLEASE,” Baldinger said in all caps. “You cannot flag great technique. This cannot be a hold against an OL when they use great technique.’
BillsBeat - January 22, 2025
Bills Mafia show heartfelt support to Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews they only way they know how to
‘Andrews is a diabetic and has spoken about living with diabetes on multiple occasions. After the game, Bills fans flooded money to Andrews’ charity for juveniles with diabetes with a goal of $50,000. At the time of writing, just north of $34,000 has been raised.’
Buffalo Bills players say they wanted ball in Lamar Jackson's hands, planned to stop Derrick Henry
‘”Inside the winner’s locker room – their ticket to the AFC Championship Game punched – Bills players were frank: They wanted to put the ball in Lamar’s hands,” Dunne writes. “Head coach Sean McDermott instructed the defense to sell out on Derrick Henry and the Ravens rushing attack to win first down and make Baltimore one-dimensional.”‘
Bills Mafia donations, explained: Why Buffalo fans are raising money for Ravens' Mark Andrews' GoFundMe after brutal drop
‘In the aftermath of Sunday’s game, Bills fans sprang into action, starting up a GoFundMe in Andrews’ honor. The page, made by Nicholas Howard, aims to donate $18,000 to a charity Andrews holds near and dear to his heart, the Breakthrough T1D fund, a global organization that funds research and advocacy for those living with Type 1 diabetes.’
Local businesses preparing for Bills' hopeful Super Bowl run
‘”What we’re going to do is a day that follows the Super Bowl, we’re going to delay the start of the work day by two hours. That takes the start of our first shift from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.,” said Bob Confer, president of Confer Plastics. “That gives them a chance to sleep off the partying that was the night before, or it gives them a chance to continue their adulation, or maybe drown their sorrows, depending on the outcome of the game.”‘
Bills fan goes viral for homemade sign at Sunday’s playoff game
‘“When something is posted online, it sometimes reaches an audience it wasn’t intended for,” Rorick said. “So, people who aren’t Bills fans and they don’t understand who Josh Allen is or why the sign might be funny.”’
Bills Mafia pep rally Friday on the steps of City Hall
‘There will be special appearances by City of Buffalo acting Mayor Scanlon, Bills Mafia superfans, and more.’
Bills AFC Championship guide: How to watch and what to know if you’re heading to K.C.
‘You can get tickets to the game on StubHub, Ticketmaster, or Vivid Seats. The game will be at Arrowhead Stadium at 1 Arrowhead Drive in Kansas City.
What they're saying | NFL analysts react to Bills reaching AFC Championship Game
‘”The Bills had lost in the Divisional Round in each of the past three seasons. Allen made sure it did not happen again to set up a rematch with the Chiefs. When the Bills beat them in November, Allen made clear that the only thing that really mattered was if Buffalo could do it in January. In what will be a legacy-defining game for Allen, we’re about to find out.”‘
BillsBeat - January 21, 2025
Upon Further Review: Cole Bishop could be called upon to fill a much larger role on the Bills' defense
‘Starting safety Taylor Rapp, who had an interception of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in the first quarter of the Bills’ 27-25 win at Highmark Stadium, left the game in the second quarter with a hip injury that required him to be carted to the locker room.’
Dawson Knox out snaps Dalton Kincaid for Bills against Ravens
‘For example: Against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, tight end Dawson Knox played 35 snaps (57% of the offensive total) compared to 31 for Dalton Kincaid (51%). At wide receiver, Keon Coleman (40 snaps, 66%) and Mack Hollins (32 snaps, 52%) played more than Amari Cooper (21 snaps, 34%) and Curtis Samuel (19 snaps, 31%).’
Position grades: Goal-line stand was key as Bills defense threw curves at Ravens
‘The Bills used their 4-3 front for the play against two backs and two tight ends. The Bills went with the 4-3 on 19 plays, the most in any game this season, according to Buffalo News charting. That included six plays when the Ravens had 21 personnel, with Rickard and Henry in the backfield and one tight end on the field. The Bills played nickel in those situations in the Week 4 loss at Baltimore.’
Joe Brady watch: Bills' offense leaned on run out of spread, big personnel
‘For the second straight game, offensive coordinator Joe Brady threw a big menu of personnel groupings at the opposition. The Bills used eight different groups, not including the final kneel-down plays. The running game came through for Brady in a big way against the No. 1 rush defense in the NFL. The Bills ran for 4.5 yards per carry overall on 36 attempts. In 11 run plays with Alec Anderson on the field as the sixth offensive lineman, the Bills rushed 11 times for 63 yards, a 5.7-yard average.’
The Editorial Board: Community benefits from the Bills stadium still need targeting and transparency
‘As The News’ Mike Petro reported, the oversight committee did not start meeting until the beginning of 2024 – a half-year after construction began and about a year after initial construction projects were put out to bid. It was therefore difficult to advocate effectively for more involvement by minority, women and military service-disabled businesses at the outset of the project.’
Alan Pergament: CBS' Nantz, Romo add to legacy addressing 'The Decision' and 'The Drop' in Bills' win
‘As the game ended, Nantz noted that Allen was the one immediately consoling Jackson, his chief competition for MVP honors. “A touch of class,” said Nantz.’