‘”Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great,” Dawkins said. “There’s not a Protector of the Year Award. I’m knocking at so many doors now to get this award going. And I’m going to head spear it and make sure this gets done before I’m done playing.”‘
BillsBeat - January 24, 2025
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, set an initial goal of donating $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.’
X-Files actor lifts curse off Buffalo Bills ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Kansas City Chiefs
‘William B. Davis played “Cigarette Smoking Man” in the hit Science fiction TV series The X-Files. There is a scene where his character says he doesn’t want to see the Bills win the Super Bowl as long as he’s alive. Well, the actor took to Facebook to lift the curse personally.’
Rob Gronkowski warns Buffalo Bills to be wary of bias officiating in favor of Chiefs ahead of AFC Championship Game
‘”I know how the Bills can win,” Gronkowski said. “When they sack Patrick Mahomes, just touch him. Don’t throw him down too hard, you might get a penalty.”‘
Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes record: How Bills QB has failed to beat Chiefs rival in NFL playoffs
‘Everything seemed set up perfectly for the Bills to finally dethrone the Chiefs in the playoffs, with Buffalo home in the divisional round against a Kansas City team that looked vulnerable late in the season. It still wasn’t enough. Buffalo held four different leads but never scored after the third quarter. Isiah Pacheco put the Chiefs in front early in the fourth quarter, and a late Bills drive ended when Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal.’
Three players limited on Thursday, Rapp still not practicing
‘Linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring) and cornerback Christian Benford (concussion protocol) were both limited for a second day in-a-row. Cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) was also limited after being a full participant on Wednesday.’
SPCA Shelter Showdown energizes Bills fans ahead of Championship game
‘”It’s the Shelter Showdown. We’re competing against the Great Plains SPCA in Kansas City, The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, D.C. We’re competing to see who will be crowned the ultimate fan base. With the Bills Mafia on our side, how could we say no?,” asked Lattuca.’
Watch: Father Baker dons Josh Allen jersey in Lackawanna
‘”He’s donning Josh Allen’s jersey, No. 17, and we believe that on this corner where it shouts victory, that this is a good place to root our team on, and Father Baker certainly would be the one to say, go for it,” said LiPuma with WBEN.’
What you need to know if you plan to travel to the AFC Championship game in Kansas City
‘”We know a lot of Bills fans want to be there,” said Elizabeth Carey, AAA public relations director. “They want to be loud. They want to support the team. Of course, less than a week to plan. That means prices are high. Flights are over $1,000 round trip to get there.”‘
Shelter showdown: Bills Mafia and Chiefs Kingdom compete in fundraiser
‘The SPCA Serving Erie County is participating in the Shelter Showdown, a friendly competition among animal shelters from NFL playoff cities to raise funds for animals in need.’
Father Baker 'Billieves' in the Buffalo Bills as team prepares for AFC Championship game
‘In Lackawanna, at the corner of Ridge Road and South Park Avenue across from the OLV National Shrine & Basilica, the Father Baker statue is now wearing a Josh Allen jersey “in the hopes of helping the Bills get the victory this Sunday over Kansas City,” an OLV spokesperson said.’
Bills fans in Southern Canada hope the team’s playoff run goes all the way
‘Love for the Bills emerged there over 25 years ago, when an original founder of the restaurant, Ralph Biamonte, would charter buses for fans from the restaurant to the Bills stadium for games. Pictures from those days have been turned into a wallpaper that coats a portion of the ceiling inside Mick & Angelo’s.’
Members of Buffalo Bills named finalists for Associated Press awards
‘Joe Brady has been chosen along with Vic Fangio, Brian Flores, Aaron Glenn, and Ben Johnson for the AP’s Assistant Coach of the Year.’
Do Mahomes and the Chiefs really get all the calls?
‘Another NFL writer, Warren Sharp, dug up info from the past four postseasons that seem to indicate that Kansas City does get a break or two. He points out that there have been 22 roughing the passer, unnecessary roughness, or defensive pass interference penalties against opponents, compared to only four such calls against the Chiefs.’
Bills points will spur Peace Bridge light shows on Sunday
‘Sunday’s AFC championship game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are another such occasion. The Peace Bridge will be lit in Bills colors each night, starting Thursday and running through Sunday.’