‘“The Chiefs fired me after five years because some guy in the organization undermined me,” Levy said. “A little bit later, the owner Lamar Hunt, called Ralph Wilson and said, Ralph, I made a big mistake, and that’s why Ralph hired me with the Bills.”’
BillsBeat - January 24, 2025
Bills QB Josh Allen named finalist for AP 2024 NFL MVP, safety Damar Hamlin a finalist for AP Comeback Player of the Year
‘Quarterback Josh Allen is a finalist for the AP’s Most Valuable Player presented by Invisalign. Allen finished his 2024 regular season campaign near the top of several statistical categories. The QB had 41 offensive touchdowns (4th best), a 101.4 passer rating (8th) and only six interceptions (3rd least among QBs who played in 17 games).’
BillsBeat - January 23, 2025
Josh Allen leans on his experience to manage biggest moment of his career
‘“I think it’s maybe changed since I’ve gotten into the league,” Allen said, referring to his demeanor on a playoff week when he first led the Bills to the playoffs, in 2019. “Early on it was maybe anxiousness and eagerness. And while that’s maybe still there a little bit, but also gratefulness to be back in this situation of having a chance to play in the Super Bowl. But obviously, you’ve got to go put in the work and not cheat it and put your best foot forward to give yourself a shot.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: Patrick Mahomes knows his best will be required in latest duel against Josh Allen
‘“I’ve played against Josh enough times to know he’s going to come out and play great football, especially in those big moments,” Mahomes said. “For me, I have to play my best when I get the opportunity.”’
Bills notes: Amari Cooper eager for first conference title game; Injury report
‘In his 10-year career, Cooper has reached the playoffs five times. He’s played in seven total playoff games, with his previous furthest advancement in the 2018-19 season with the Dallas Cowboys. Then, he and the Cowboys made it to the divisional round, where they fell 30-22 to the Los Angeles Rams.’
Alan Pergament: Why Josh Allen and the Bills have a 'gigantic, surging national following'
‘Josh Allen is arguably the most beloved and likable athlete in Western New York history as he attempts to erase the demons and get the Bills back to the Super Bowl for the first time in more than 30 years. But you really need to get away from the Buffalo area to appreciate just how that likability has transformed the Bills from a national laughingstock that didn’t make the playoffs for 17 straight seasons into a team whose fans include broadcasters who are not supposed to have a rooting interest.’
Containing 'greatest tight end' may be Bills biggest challenge vs Chiefs
‘“Pray hard,” Babich said with a smile. “We just got to sit down as a staff and come up with a plan. You know this is the Kansas City Chiefs, and we know what they’ve done in the postseason. We know what they’ve done to us in the postseason, sent us home multiple times. So we got to do a great job of putting together the best plan, and not only to handle all the weapons that they do have because they have a tremendous amount of weapons, but one that our guys are able to execute.”’
Buffalo Bills injury report: Updates on key defenders worrisome
‘The team’s best cornerback, Christian Benford, remains in concussion protocol; perhaps its best linebacker, Matt Milano, is battling hamstring soreness; and its best safety, Taylor Rapp, has a hip injury.’
State & Union: Bills Mafia and what makes WNY truly great
‘“It is incredible to see that level of support and compassion. And we so appreciate the fundraiser for doing this. It’s incredible,” she added. “I know that must have been a very difficult situation, but I hope (Andrews) sees the good in that too. And we cannot thank him enough for how he has been such a strong supporter of our organization.”’
Matt Milano update: Bills star linebacker has sore hamstring ahead of AFC title game vs. Chiefs
‘The hamstring issue comes at a horrible time for the Bills and Milano, who has played excellent football in the past two playoff games. He made several important plays against the Ravens, including a pass breakup on Lamar Jackson’s two-point conversion attempt in the third quarter of Buffalo’s 27-25 victory.’
Why Peyton Manning hopes that this is the year Bills’ Josh Allen wins it all
‘“Josh, kind of like Lamar, I hate it because both of them can’t make it to the Super Bowl this year and I feel like both of them deserve to go,” Manning told Clark. “And people are going to say about one of them, ‘Eh, they can’t do it.’ I mean I lived that world, right? My first eight years, that’s what I lived, right? I know Josh hears that from time to time. ‘He does these great things, but…’ I’d love for him to get rid of the but and I’d love for him to get down to New Orleans… Both he and Lamar deserve that chance to play in the Super Bowl.”’
Updates on Milano, Benford, Rapp following Bills' first day of practice leading into AFC title game
‘Linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring) was a limited participant, as was cornerback Christian Benford, who continues to work through the concussion protocol. One player missed Wednesday’s practice, which was a walk-thru, as safety Taylor Rapp has yet to return to action since being carted off the field due to a hip injury sustained against the Baltimore Ravens this past Sunday.’
Bills run game riding a stop-us-if-you-can approach to the doorstep of the Super Bowl
‘“Joe just does such a great job of presenting a similar picture to the defense that ends up being very different,” said Edwards, who won a Super Bowl with the Rams in 2021. “So it could be one of multiple things that a defense has to prepare for. And I would even say from the start of this year to now, the run menu has expanded.”’
Bills WR Amari Cooper putting wins over production in first trip to an NFL championship game
‘“I’m very satisfied,” Cooper said Wednesday. “I’ve never been this far in the playoffs. Obviously every receiver wants to have 10-20 catches a game. But that’s not always how the cookie crumbles. And it’s not always the most beneficial thing for the team, force-feeding one guy the ball just for the sake of that. Winning is obviously way more important.”’
Buffalo Bills: Having another shot at the Chiefs
‘This year’s Bills have the ability. They can prove it to the nation this weekend. Get ready for the ride.’