‘“Whether it was two holes or two shots in on the driving range, I brought it up pretty quickly,” Allen said Wednesday, recalling questioning Elway on why the then-Denver GM passed on selecting him at No. 5 in the 2018 draft — two picks before Buffalo traded up to choose the raw but athletic prospect out of Wyoming.’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2025
CBS Sports' Jim Nantz to reach incredible career milestone during Broncos vs. Bills wild-card showdown
‘Nantz will call his 500th came with CBS, an incredible milestone that is a testament to Nantz’s continued excellence and tireless dedication to his craft.’
Josh Allen Has Perfect Plan to Keep Teams From Hiring Bills OC Joe Brady
‘When asked what Brady brought to the team’s offense this year, Allen made a bold decision. He lied. Shamelessly.’
Josh Allen tells rest of NFL to stay away from OC Joe Brady
‘”Nothing,” Allen said. “Teams should stay away from him.”‘
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky hints at becoming Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator
‘ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky commented on a “X” post about how he should be considered for offensive coordinator jobs in the NFL. Someone replied to the post saying to come to the Bills if Brady leaves, and Orlovsky responded with a handshake emoji.’
Bills have one glaring injury heading into wild-card matchup vs Broncos
‘The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for their wild-card game against the Denver Broncos, but there’s some concern heading into the weekend. Cornerback Brandon Codrington missed Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury, and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to play on Sunday. For a team looking to make a deep playoff run, this isn’t the kind of news you want to hear.’
Bills QB Josh Allen named 2024 NFL MVP by SI's MMQB
‘Though Allen doesn’t lead the league in any major statistical category, it’s challenging to argue that he’s done more with less than any other candidate in the running, carrying Buffalo on his back to a 13-4 finish. Following the departure of Stefon Diggs this offseason, Allen made things work with Khalil Shakir as his leading receiver with a 76-821-4 line. He spread the ball to his various playmakers and continued making magic with his legs; it just worked.’
Brandon Codrington misses Wednesday's practice with hamstring injury
‘Codrington is fourth in the National Football League, averaging 11.8 yards per-return. His return ability has helped the Bills lead the league in average starting field position per-offensive drive (33.4-yard line).’
Battle in the Trenches: Buffalo Bills embracing challenge of Denver Broncos defensive line
‘”They’re a top team in the NFL in terms of rushing the passer,” McDermott said on Wednesday. “You turn the film on and it pops how quickly they get off the ball and how fast they play.”‘
Buffalo Bills adamant now is not the time to change who they are ahead of Wild Card Round
‘”You dance with who brung ya, and we’re not going to try and change anything,” Allen said after practice on Wednesday.’
Bills LB Terrel Bernard ‘good to go’ for playoffs
‘The starting middle linebacker participated in Wednesday’s walk-through practice after missing the regular season finale with a quadriceps muscle injury and “should be good to go,” for the game against the Denver Broncos, coach Sean McDermott said. Bernard missed games earlier this season with ankle and pectoral muscle injuries.’
‘It’s an honor to be chosen:’ ‘The Chefs’ to represent Bills Mafia at the Super Bowl
‘Derrick Norman and Richard Peterson are hard to miss at a Buffalo Bills game. The two can usually be seen near the front row wearing their signature chef hats. They’re known to Bills Mafia as “Chef Norm” and “Chef Poo,” a play on Winnie-the-Pooh.’
Local retailers feel the impact of Bills in the playoffs
‘“Our biggest time of year is playoff time,” said Nathan Mroz, the owner and founder of The BFLO Store, “When it comes to the springtime, usually right after the Bills lose in the playoffs, we see a big dip, however, this year being the Super Bowl year, which I’m calling it, I think we’re going to be busy all year round.”’
Bernard good to go ahead of Bills playoff opener
‘Head coach Sean McDermott said before practice on Wednesday that Terrel Bernard is good to go to play against the Broncos Sunday afternoon.’
33 years later, the Bills and Broncos will meet again in the playoffs
‘In fact, the two teams have met just once in the playoffs during the Super Bowl era. That meeting happened on Jan. 12, 1992, in an AFC Championship Game played at Rich Stadium.’