‘Denver has the No. 1-ranked defense in the NFL, according to efficiency metrics, and good defenses tend to keep their teams in games.’
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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)
Allen leads Bills into playoffs for 6th straight year in overcoming his doubters -- Elway included
‘“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.’
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.’