‘“It’s all love. I can’t even start to play that delusion of hatred,” Miller said Wednesday, with Buffalo (13-4) preparing to host Denver (10-7) in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.’
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Broncos’ first postseason berth in 9 years has them facing playoff-tested Bills
‘Key matchup: Bills O-line vs. Broncos D-line. Allen’s elusiveness combined with a line that’s featured the same five starters for all but two games this season led to Buffalo allowing a league-low 14 sacks — the fewest since Indianapolis allowed 13 in 2009. Meantime, the Broncos led the NFL with a single-season best 63 sacks, including 12 over their final two outings.’
Bills' Josh Allen jokes teams should 'stay away' from offensive coordinator amid head coaching interest
‘”He’s been fantastic, you know, coming into a situation last year, it’s not easy to switch play-callers’ mid-year, and he came in and from that day on, if you look at our splits, our success that we’ve had as a team, it’s noticeable. He’s one of the most positive guys in the building, he’s always got juice and energy for the guys. I think that’s something we love and appreciate about him, and he’s as real as they come,” Allen said.’
The quiet confidence of Amari Cooper
‘”Coop just got here, so the amount of trust that goes into that shows the type of program that we have here,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “That the guys can come in, in the middle of the season and build the trust that they can do things like that and feel confident in doing it. So, a lot of people see what Josh did, but Coop was the one who really had to trust it.”‘
Von Miller Had Emotional Message About Broncos Before Playoff Showdown
‘”It’s all love,” Miller said. “I can’t even start to play a delusion of it’s hatred … I can’t even start to play that game. I would put myself so far in a place that’s not even close to being reality. It would be hurtful to the way I want to play. I love those guys. I love everything about the Denver Broncos.”‘
Bills get positive update on secret weapon ahead of Wild Card matchup vs. Broncos
‘Codrington has been one of the most reliable kick returners in the league this season, so having his big play ability in the lineup would be a big plus for Buffalo.’
Tom Brady says Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has 'strong case' for NFL MVP
‘”He’s certainly made a strong case for his first MVP award,” Brady said.’
Codrington returns for Thursday's practice on limited basis
‘Codrington, who finished the 2024 regular season ranked fourth in the NFL averaging 11.6 yards a punt return, was officially listed as limited.’
Playoff fever! Excitement growing ahead of Bills' postseason run
‘”We see this energy around the team the last handful of years, it’s incredible to see,” said Scanlon during a playoff rally held at Seneca One Tower on Thursday. “You see people not just in the City of Buffalo, but around Western New York, when you’re traveling, you see people in airports that are fired up about the Bills. They’ve got their gear on, and it’s just incredible to see this team means so much for the people of this region. It really is one of the ways we identify ourselves, and to see their success this year and the last handful of years has been tremendous.”‘
Anticipation building around Highmark Stadium for another Bills playoff run
‘”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.”‘
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.”’