‘Allen is fiercely competitive and has repeatedly said he will do whatever it takes for the Buffalo Bills to win a game. Wearing a smile, Allen shrugged off a left hand injury after leaping over Cardinals safety Budd Baker to score a touchdown in Week 1, only for it be revealed that Allen broke his hand on the play.’
BillsBeat - January 17, 2025
Friday's Baltimore Coverage
Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson emphasize turnover margin in Bills preparation (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens-Bills playoff game will be offensive line battle as much as QB showcase (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers again only player absent from Thursday’s practice (Baltimore Sun)
NFL quarterback rankings: Who’s No. 1 entering divisional round? The choice is clear. (Baltimore Sun)
Readers Respond: Here’s who fans are picking to win Ravens-Bills playoff game (Baltimore Sun)
Who’s got it better than us in the NFL playoffs? Nobody. | Editorial (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens history is filled with big road victories in the playoffs. Now they need another (AP)
Ravens’ Todd Monken: Timing of interviews ‘unfortunate’ (ESPN)
Ravens Assistant Interviewing for Two NFL Head Coaching Jobs Before Bills Showdown (SI)
Keyshawn Johnson Believes the Ravens Have Easy Defensive Game Plan for Bills (SI)
Ravens’ Marlon Humphrey Explained Why He Hates Playing Against Josh Allen (SI)
Lamar Jackson Gives Funny Reason Why He Won’t Wear Gloves in Cold Weather vs. Bills (SI)
Derrick Henry Had Funny Response When Asked If Ravens Seek His Stiff-Arm Advice (SI)
Zay Flowers injury update: Latest news on Ravens WR’s status for NFL playoff game vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson takes bold shot at Josh Allen ahead of showdown with Buffalo Bills (The Sporting News)
Cold temperatures ahead of Ravens/Bills playoff game (WMAR-TV)
Who is the NFL MVP? Ravens, Bills fans debate Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen. (WJZ-TV)
WR Zay Flowers only Ravens player sidelined at practice Thursday ahead of Divisional Round (WBFF-TV)
Ravens at Bills: How common are postseason home underdogs? (WJZ-FM)
Ravens Believe Their Offense is Built for Frigid Buffalo (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Lamar Jackson Is Motivated By Last Playoff Loss in Buffalo (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Derrick Henry Embraces His New ‘Lightning McQueen’ Nickname From Lamar Jackson (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Zay Flowers Misses Fifth Straight Practice (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: Todd Monken: ‘Do What You Do Well’ (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Transcripts: Press Conferences 1/16/25 (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Stage is set for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson to face Bills’ Josh Allen in divisional playoff at Buffalo
‘These are two division champions with a combined 27 wins two steps from a Super Bowl berth.’
Allen, Bills host Jackson, Ravens in highly anticipated matchup of AFC division winners
‘Key matchup – Ravens running game vs. Bills run defense. The Ravens topped 200 yards rushing eight times this season, including 271 against Buffalo, the most the Bills allowed this season. Buffalo’s defense was missing three starters — linebackers Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard and cornerback Taron Johnson — while starting safety Taylor Rapp played just 16 snaps before being sidelined by a concussion. All four players are scheduled to play Sunday.’
Bride's reaction goes viral after groom pulls out NFL tickets during vows
‘”I just really fell in love with this new wave of young quarterbacks that have come in. [They] have kind of changed the game up a bit, and Josh Allen is one of them,” Doiron said.’
Buffalo Joe! Bills linebacker and local legend: Joe Andreessen
‘”It was the body of work during the season,” Smiley said of giving Joe the job. “Stay plugged in, keep getting better, great energy, great, obviously, performance on the field, but great questions in the meeting room … It’s hard for rookies, this is a long season and for him, just every week it’s a little better, a little better, a little better. So, yeah, he was very deserving and we were all excited that he got to do it.”‘
Nova Scotia groom surprises bride with Buffalo Bills tickets during wedding vows
‘The video, which has since gone viral, captures a moment from Olivia Doiron and Sean Smith’s wedding ceremony last month. The couple, who live in Nova Scotia, share a memorable moment as Smith takes an unexpected turn in the middle of his vows.’
Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson: Which superstar QB has the edge between two MVP candidates?
‘The same area that gave Buffalo fits in the Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Bills in Baltimore in Week 4 remains an issue entering Sunday night: Baltimore’s multi-faceted run game vs. a Bills defense much more geared toward stopping the pass.’
Josh Allen Said His Goal For Bills-Ravens Showdown Centers Around Legendary Rock Song
‘While Allen is excited about the opportunity, he laid out what he hopes to have happen—and his goal might be a bit of a surprise for those who aren’t used to attending Bills games. The QB said on Wednesday that he hopes they get to the fourth quarter and Highmark Stadium is rocking with the Killers’ legendary song “Mr. Brightside” blaring from the speakers and all the fans are singing at the top of their lungs.’
The Bills Are Preparing for Lamar Jackson by Treating Him Like Kobe Bryant
‘“’He’s like Kobe Bryant. … Kobe Bryant’s gonna get his at some point.’ And that was a great analogy. Lamar’s gonna get his at some point. And we know that. And everybody watching knows that. We just have to limit him. But he’s going to get his.”’
Ravens Hall of Famer calls out Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen ahead of divisional round playoff matchup
‘”[The Ravens] could come at Josh Allen,” Reed said. “how me he can complete the football after he’s getting hit all day… it’s proven that he can’t.”‘
Maxx Crosby shows massive love to Josh Allen, picks Bills to win Super Bowl
‘”Bro, I don’t know what it is, and I respect the sh*t out of the Chiefs,” Crosby said. “I always give them their flowers. But I don’t know what it is, bro. I just have this weird feeling that the Bills are going to do it. I think the Bills are going to go on a run. Something about th energy they got over there or something. Whatever they’re doing, Josh Allen is in his bag. I just feel like they’re gonna beat Baltimore and low key it’s going to be a classic vs. the Chiefs and for some reason, I feel like they might pull it off.”‘
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott given Coach of the Year award
‘Because of these accomplishments, as well as several others, head coach Sean McDermott was named the 36th Greasy Neale Professional Coach of the Year by the Maxwell Football Club. Amongst the aforementioned accomplishments this season, McDermott also had several personal accomplishments. He became the fifth coach in NFL history with five consecutive 11-win seasons, and the Bills are also the first team in NFL history to defeat two 15-win teams.’
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson throws shade at Bills Mafia ahead of divisional round
‘”Hell yeah,” Jackson said. “I just see a little clip they always like to post. They like to throw out that interception return… that’s all I’m gonna say about that, though.”‘
Bills legend sends gift to ESPN's Adam Schefter, thanks him for helping start Bills Mafia
‘Last week, ESPN ran a story during Sunday NFL Countdown about how Bills Mafia came to be. It started with Stevie Johnson dropping a game-winning touchdown in overtime against the Steelers. After the game, he went on a tweet tirade asking God why he made that happen. Adam Schefter retweeted it, which sparked a lot of Bills fans coming at him. He went on a blocking spree, and in the process, helped create what he know today as “Bills Mafia.”‘