‘”A game like this is an extra bonus game to have for the whole area,” said Mark Ebeling, owner of Danny’s South at the corner of Big Tree Road and Abbott Road. “We do exactly the same thing we’ve always done. We’re selling our wings, we’re selling everything from parking to anything you can imagine is going on. But what happens is the people all come down earlier now. Our lot opens up at 6:30, the game is at 1 o’clock. If it was an 8 o’clock game, people would be down here at 6:30 in the morning anyways, they don’t care.”‘
BillsBeat - January 10, 2025
From Boise to Buffalo: How 'blue-collar' mentality paved the way for Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir
‘”For me, it was just put my head down and go to work,” Shakir said. “I don’t think I ever changed my approach to any other day to try and do more and get outside of who I am.”‘
Waffle Fry Battle Boat and more: Specialty concessions unveiled ahead of Buffalo Bills playoff game
‘Chef Steve Norman walked me through each meal and first showed me a Waffle Fry Battle Boat which can be found in the Miller Lite Brew Pub.’
Bills rally towels to be handed out at Sunday’s playoff game
‘Each fan attending Sunday’s playoff game against the Denver Broncos will receive a towel. The design includes iconic Bills and Buffalo imagery including Bills mascot Billy Buffalo, 1 Bills Drive, wings and blue cheese, and, of course, the charging Buffalo logo.’
'Billieve Together': Bills fans gather for downtown Buffalo rally
‘The rally helped get the community hyped up for another Bills playoff run. Buffalo legend Eric Wood — along with the team’s Stampede Drumline, Billy Buffalo, and DJ Milk — were there to help the crowd get into the postseason spirit.’
Bills O-line ready for battle up front with Broncos
‘“To hear some of the things they talk about right before the ball is snapped, it’s very impressive,” Allen said. “We’ve got five guys that are extremely smart, that are talented, obviously. You don’t have that type of success without a good O-line.”’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2025
Mark Gaughan: It's time for Bills fans to get nervous and players to stay calm
‘Denver has the No. 1-ranked defense in the NFL, according to efficiency metrics, and good defenses tend to keep their teams in games.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen pleads with other NFL teams: 'Stay away' from Joe Brady
‘“Nothing, nothing,” Allen said with a telling smirk. “He hasn’t done anything for us. Teams should stay away from him.”’
Renderings show open, roomier concourses in new Bills stadium
‘The team released seven new renderings of the $2.1 billion stadium this week, showcasing details of the lower bowl seating, as well as the concourse areas on the first level.’
Latest on Bills WR Amari Cooper & injured LB Terrel Bernard, KR/PR Brandon Codrington
‘Fans expressed concern last week when Cooper was excused from the team on Saturday and didn’t travel to New England for the regular season finale against the Patriots. Not having him for Sunday’s playoff game is one concern, but the larger sentiment has been for Cooper and the well-being of his family.’
Stay away: Bills’ Josh Allen has perfect response for teams interested in interviewing OC Joe Brady
‘“Nothing,” Allen smirked. “He hasn’t done anything for us. Teams should stay away from him.”’
As the Bills begin postseason, is it Super Bowl or bust?
‘The Bills turned expectations on their head throughout a transitional campaign that saw many new faces fill roles left behind by veteran players who, for one reason or another, departed the organization during the offseason. Despite the distinct changeover throughout various levels of the franchise, one thing remained intact — the team’s championship culture.’
Analyzing Bills-Broncos Wild Card matchup
‘If history tells us anything, Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix could be in for a long day on Sunday afternoon. Historically, Sean McDermott is 9-4 against rookie quarterbacks during the regular season, limiting those signal callers to record just 7 touchdown passes against a whopping 17 interceptions in those 13 games.’
Bills receivers are eager to play against the NFL's best in Denver's Patrick Surtain II
‘It’s Surtain who is the biggest piece to an aggressive Broncos defense. Denver plays the most man-to-man coverage in the NFL (56%) and holds the fifth-highest blitz rate (29.3%) and Surtain’s play allows both.’
Thursday's Denver Coverage
Broncos and Bills enter Wild Card weekend as two of the NFL’s elite teams in one of Sean Payton’s favorite stats: Sack differential (Denver Post)
Renck: Broncos’ Bo Nix has finally exorcised demons of John Elway not drafting Josh Allen (Denver Post)
Bills’ Von Miller on facing former team in Wild Card: “I love everything about the Denver Broncos” (Denver Post)
The 10 moments that made the Broncos’ playoff return a reality (Denver Post)
Denver, Buffalo sheriffs wager local eats ahead of Broncos vs Bills wild card game (Denver Post)
Ending 8-year playoff drought is sweet for Broncos veterans Sutton and Bolles (AP)
Broncos add familiar face to practice squad ahead of Wild Card playoff game (The Sporting News)
Which Denver Broncos made the Player’s 2024 All-Pro Team? (The Sporting News)
Von Miller may not be the same, but he can still bring it (KUSA-TV)
Bo Nix finishes regular season as AFC Offensive Player of the Week (KUSA-TV)
Airline adds Denver flight to Buffalo ahead of playoff game (KUSA-TV)
Ending 8-year playoff drought is sweet for Broncos veterans Sutton and Bolles (KDVR-TV)
Nix becomes 1st Bronco since Manning to win this weekly award multiple times (KDVR-TV)
Broncos Country prepares to invade Buffalo (KDVR-TV)
Headed to Buffalo for Broncos vs. Bills matchup? It will cost you (KDVR-TV)
How many quarterbacks have the Denver Broncos had since their last playoffs? (KDVR-TV)
‘Totally dialed in’ Bo Nix’s barber reflects on quarterback’s pre-playoffs demeanor (KDVR-TV)
Wings vs. steaks: Denver and Buffalo sheriff’s departments bet on playoff game (KDVR-TV)
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for second time in his young NFL career (KCNC-TV)
Denver sheriff’s wager puts steak against wings ahead of Broncos-Bills Wild Card matchup (KCNC-TV)
For Vele, touchdown wasn’t enough to avoid Payton’s ire (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton stresses playoff mistakes can have big consequences (KKFN-FM)
Von Miller says it’s all love with Broncos, but still really wants to win (KKFN-FM)
Broncos practice Wednesday with only one player out (KKFN-FM)
Nix does something no Bronco had done since Manning (KKFN-FM)
‘These are the moments that people remember you by’: QB Bo Nix, CB Pat Surtain II among Broncos readying for first playoff starts (DenverBroncos.com)
‘If we’re going to make it, we might as well go win some games’: Broncos avoiding complacency, chasing bigger goals ahead of Wild Card Weekend matchup vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Injury Report: G Ben Powers among Broncos limited in Wednesday’s practice ahead of wild-card game vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
QB Bo Nix named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following Week 18 win over Chiefs (DenverBroncos.com)