‘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.’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2025
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.’
New Bills stadium renderings bring open-air concept to life for fans, industry expert says
‘”They’ve really designed this for the Buffalo Bills Mafia,” Ganis said. “It’s not just a place to watch a game; it’s about creating an experience that feels connected to the fans.”‘
Bills ‘staying with the process’ to find success this postseason
‘“I’m a Heat fan, and I used to watch the Heat lose to the Pistons over and over. When they won in 2006 when they ended up beating the Mavericks, it’s not like they did anything different to get over the hump,” Rousseau said. “Dwyane Wade was still playing good ball, they kind of had the same pieces. So you just have to keep on staying with it, staying with the process.”’
Bills News: No Bills players in All-Pro, more players signed to practice squad
‘Coach McDermott began Wednesday’s news conference by announcing that Ja’Marcus Ingram and Brandon Codrington were not practicing — Ingram on personal reasons and Codrington due to a hamstring injury.’
Buffalo Bills injury updates ahead of Broncos playoff matchup
‘While Bernard returns to play, return specialist Brandon Codrington suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday and will not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice. Ty Johnson is listed as the team’s backup kick returner on the public depth chart.’
'It's all love at the end of the day' | Von Miller and the Buffalo Bills on playing the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card Round
‘Miller said that although he has only had two days to think about his emotions of playing his old team, he is excited at the prospects of competing against them. He also added that he keeps in touch with some of his old teammates like T Garett Bolles and although he may not know everyone on the team anymore, he feels like he knows them.’