‘“The way that some of the receivers have stepped up for their team, it’s a big thing for Buffalo and definitely for those of us here in Rochester,” Bills fan Coleton Teeter said.’
BillsBeat - January 20, 2025
Impressive win over Ravens sends Bills to AFC Championship
‘The Ravens had one more drive to find the end zone and try to tie it up with a two-point conversion. Jackson took the Ravens down the field in eight plays and found Likely deep for a 24 yard touchdown. Baltimore went for two but Jackson’s pass to Anderson was incomplete, keeping the Bills out front 27-25.’
Bills fans react after divisional round win against Baltimore Ravens
‘”I told my brother I would never come to a winter game, and he got me out here,” said Ty Mitchell of Rochester. “Amazing, the experience, the atmosphere. I love it; I’m glad I was here to experience it. I’m glad my brother dragged me out. It was amazing; it was a great time.”‘
‘We’re internally driven’; Bills speak about playoff win against Ravens and preparing for Chiefs
‘Quarterback Josh Allen added, “We don’t listen to the outside noise, but everyone was saying this and that about us, and we didn’t have enough talent, weren’t good enough to be in these positions, and our guys just continue to work hard, and we’re internally driven. We love each other, and I think you saw how much we played for each other there.”’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Ravens | AFC Divisional Round
‘In a season in which the Bills offense often delivered the knockout punch, it was Buffalo’s defense that rose to the occasion in Sunday’s Divisional Round win over Baltimore.’
'We had unwavering belief in ourselves' | Bills players react to beating the Ravens and advancing to the AFC Championship Game
‘”Obviously, we’re not the same team as Week 4,” Johnson said. “We had a few ups and downs, had to figure out some things from Week 4… All week we chose us and that was the difference. We had unwavering belief in ourselves.”‘
Bills 27, Ravens 25 | Final score, stats to know + game highlights
‘The defense forced three takeaways, including two forced fumbles and an interception. S Damar Hamlin led the defense in tackles and had 1.0 sacks. DE Greg Rousseau had 1.0 sacks for the defense as well. S Taylor Rapp caught the interception, while Hamlin and LB Terrel Bernard each had one forced fumble.’
Buffalo Bills advance to face Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game
‘Buffalo will travel to face Kansas City Chiefs on Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. with a trip to Super Bowl LIX on the line. This marks the 4th time in the last 5th seasons that the Bills and Chiefs will meet in the playoffs.’
BillsBeat - January 19, 2025
The Bills have a (difficult) No. 1 mission: Slow down Derrick Henry. Time to 'put your big-boy boots on'
‘“What he’s done this year has been amazing to watch,” Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones said.’
Former NFL MVP Matt Ryan on Lamar Jackson-Josh Allen duel: 'This is what it’s all about'
‘“I thought he was outstanding,” former NFL MVP Matt Ryan, now an analyst for the “NFL on CBS,” said during a phone interview. “The way the Buffalo offense got him going in the game by running the football and then getting Denver to commit (to stopping the run) and then the pass game coming in as the game progressed, I thought his patience was on display and he was what he’s been all year – efficient, explosive and making great decisions.’
Here are the 4 keys for the Buffalo Bills to beat the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional round
‘The Ravens make use of their big guys. They frequently line up two tight ends (fifth-most in the NFL), and they’re no strangers to using a running back and fullback (third-most in the NFL). In fact, the Ravens are last in the league in their use of 11 personnel at just 27.8%, but don’t let that fool you. They’re fourth-best in the league in efficiency out of 11P. So, no matter how it lines up, Baltimore can be lethal. Bills coach Sean McDermott has a perfect formula, however, to stop the Ravens and running back Derrick Henry. “Well, if we had about five 300-pound linebackers, I think we’d be in pretty good shape, I think,” McDermott said slyly this week. Since that is not an option, the Bills’ defense will have to make do with the roster they have.’
Bills-Ravens numbers to know: These 4 stats could shape Sunday's playoff game
‘62% – The percentage Baltimore has used either two backs with a tight end, one back and two tight ends or two backs and two tight ends together. How will the Bills try to defend the Ravens’ “big personnel” packages?’
Bills-Ravens: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their predictions
‘The Bills have thrived on using slights − real or perceived − as motivation all season. Well, wouldn’t you know, but they’ve got plenty of those to choose from this week. Let’s start with being underdogs at home … despite being undefeated in Orchard Park this season. Or how about the result from Week 4? That alone should serve as motivation for a better showing. The Bills’ defense is getting Taron Johnson, Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard back for this game after they missed Week 4 against the Ravens. That shouldn’t be overlooked. Neither should the weather. Lamar Jackson has never played a game when it’s this cold. How he will handle it is a bit of an unknown. Give me Josh Allen putting the Bills on his back and carrying them to an AFC championship game appearance.’
Bills Mailbag: Who is the best defensive back of the Sean McDermott era?
“Best” is how you define it. Is it a player’s peak, or does longevity weigh more heavily in the discussion? Those four players all achieved All-Pro status (either first or second team) during their time in Buffalo. Johnson ultimately won the poll, which had more than 2,800 votes in 24 hours, with 48% of the votes. White was next with 25%, followed by Hyde (21%) and Poyer (6%).’
Sean Kirst: 60 years ago, Butch Byrd was among all-star Bills who took a risk, bigger than any game
‘Byrd – who wore 42 with Buffalo in honor of a childhood meeting with Jackie Robinson – was one of 10 Bills on that All-Star team. He was only 23, a rookie cornerback often paired with the great Booker Edgerson on a Buffalo squad that had just won its first AFL championship by defeating Mix’s San Diego Chargers.’