‘The Buffalo Bills kicked off their playoff push in impressive fashion, utilizing a dominant second half to eliminate the Denver Broncos, 31-7, in the AFC Wild Card Round on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.’
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McDermott knew 'it was going to be a battle' to beat Broncos on Sunday
‘”Anytime you can win, it’s a good win, especially in the playoffs. At home, great environment. Appreciate the fans, man, they’re just incredible. Every week, every time we play here, it was good to see our team come out. We knew it was going to be a battle, and it was”, McDermott told the media.’
Allen: Bills had 'so much faith' within their group against Denver
‘”Our offensive line did a great job of getting looks that we liked and taking advantage of it. And they moved guys off the ball today. ‘Jimbo’ [James Cook] ran the ball hard, or the all of our backs ran the ball hard, and then you incorporate some of the quarterback run stuff, and I think that really messes with the defense”, Allen told the media.’
Opinion: One down, three to go for Bills
‘By halftime it was still a close game with the Bills up 10-7 thanks to the Broncos missing on a 50 yard field goal attempt right before the intermission. When the Bills got the ball with 8:40 left in the third quarter they led by just six points, 13-7. There wasn’t a single moment where I thought they might actually lose this game but I didn’t anticipate sweating this one out as long as I did either.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Broncos at Bills
‘Despite scoring 31 points, the Bills were a dreadful 1-for-5 (20%) scoring touchdowns once inside the Broncos red zone.’
Bills fans elated in win over Broncos, shift focus to Ravens next weekend
‘”Relief is my first reaction, because I was worried about the Bronco offense and how they manhandled the second-string Chiefs defense last week. I was a little concerned, but our defense held up, and they came through. I was impressed,” said Bills fan Mark Grimmer from Lockport.’
Buffalo Bills make statement with dominant win over Denver Broncos
‘On offense, the Bills had 471 yards and no turnovers. Both the rushing attack and passing game were efficient and effective, against a defense some people believed was the best unit the Bills have faced this season.’
Bills to host Ravens in divisional round
‘The game’s on 4! It will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19.’
Wild card weekend: Bills throttle the Broncos, set up rematch with Baltimore
‘The Denver Broncos scored first. Buffalo responded by scoring the next 31 points, and winning 31-7, while setting up a rematch with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens next weekend in an AFC Divisional Round game.’
Carucci Take 2: Offensive balance shines in the Bills’ dominant wild-card playoff win vs. Broncos
‘There wasn’t a spectacular performance by any individual, including Josh Allen. He threw for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns. James Cook’s 120 yards and 5.2 yards per attempt led a rushing attack that produced 210 yards and a TD. Allen accounted for 46 yards on the ground, averaging 5.8 yards per carry.’
Bills' Ray Davis leaves wild card game after violent helmet-to-helmet hit
‘The injury happened on a second-and-13 play from the Buffalo 38. Quarterback Josh Allen attempted to connect with Davis on the right side when Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones made contact to the head.’
Taron Johnson injury provides scare for Bills during wild card game
‘Johnson left the game and was evaluated for a head injury. He cleared concussion protocol, but he was listed as questionable to return with a neck injury.’
NFL playoffs: Bills-Ravens playoff game date, time revealed
‘The first game against the Ravens didn’t go as planned for Buffalo, which was outgained 427 to 236 in that 35-10 loss on Sept 29. That included a 24-carry, 199-yard performance by running back Derrick Henry, who scored one touchdown.’
'It was awesome' | A young Bills fan got to see his first playoff game
‘”He had a necrotizing pancreatitis and he was in liver failure. He was in the pediatric ICU twice that stay. I was told at one point he might need a liver transplant.” Bradley said.’
Is 'Mr. Brightside' fueling the Bills’ success this season?
‘“Mr. Brightside,” the iconic early 2000s party song, is now the anthem of the team’s success this season and played at Highmark Stadium each week in a moment fans say they most look forward to with the players and crowd joining in to sing.’