‘It’s a game between two teams for whom anything short of a Super Bowl berth will be an abject failure.’
BillsBeat - January 14, 2025
McDermott, Allen get latest chance to change Bills’ early exit playoff history in hosting Ravens
‘Buffalo has been eliminated in the divisional round in each of the past three years — twice by Kansas City and once by Cincinnati — since losing to the Chiefs in the AFC championship game in the 2020 season.’
Why the MVP race between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson is such a tough choice
‘But the truth is, there’s no wrong answer. Allen and Jackson are so similar. In every sense, that’s what makes this rivalry so fierce.’
Ravens reporter calls Buffalo 'city of losers' ahead of facing Bills in divisional round
‘”[Bills fans] didn’t like what I said about them a few years ago,” Coleman told Harbaugh. “I called them the city of losers… I mean I was just stating the facts.”‘
'Thrilling for our community': WNY businesses prep for Buffalo Bills Divisional round playoff game
‘“The phone has been ringing off the wall since we got in here today about parking and the next game, so that’s what we’re preparing for now,” owner Marc Ebeling said. “It’s a bonus now, now everything we get is a bonus.”’
Murphy: Bills tame Broncos to set up Ravens rematch ‘everyone’s been waiting for’
‘Josh Allen knows it. “We got a really good Baltimore team coming in here,” he says. “They put a thumpin’ on us earlier in the year — we know that. We understand that.”’
Shops in East Aurora cash in on another Bills win
‘“The whole community has been amazing. Obviously when the Bills do well, I feel like all businesses do well,” said Cody Michels, the co-owner of Leveled Up Buffalo on Main Street in East Aurora. “The restaurant community, the bar community, retail community, everybody does really well.”’
Groom surprises unsuspecting bride with her first-ever Bills tickets
‘“I just fell in love with Josh Allen and his ability to run the ball and get it done for his team,” Doiron said.’
Preview: Bills at full strength ahead of divisional round rematch against Baltimore
‘When Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson first battled on September 29, the Bills played without starting linebackers Matt Milano and Terrell Bernard and starting cornerback Taron Johnson. Since returning from injured reserve in week 13, Milano has recorded 21 tackles in five games. Bernard and Johnson, who both have 60-plus tackles this season, have played every game but one since week 9.’
Bills quickly turn their attention to game planning for the Ravens
‘”Ray Davis is in concussion protocol. Alec Anderson has a calf, will be listed as day to day and Brandon Codrington has a hamstring. He is improving,” McDermott said.’
BillsBeat - January 13, 2025
The Bills' defense got punched in the mouth early vs. Denver. Here's how they punched back
‘“It’s the playoffs, man. People are going to score. They’re going to make plays,” defensive tackle DaQuan Jones said. “We’ve got to rally. I mean, it’s (bleeping) football, you know? They’re going to make plays. No matter who we play, go out there, execute, get the adjustments and go on from there.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: Bludgeoning the Broncos? Check. Now time for Bills to do same against Ravens
‘The Bills were going to run it, run it a lot and run it some more to combat the Denver Broncos’ NFL-best pass rush in Sunday’s AFC wild-card game. And run it really, really well.’
Ty Johnson's touchdown catch was a memorable moment in the Bills' win over Denver. Here's how it unfolded
‘“I had an out-breaking route,” Johnson said. “I had my protection, got out, out-breaking route, and then I saw Josh scramble, and so I just turned upfield. Saw he was on the other side of the field. So, really, just replace middle of the field, because it was the open area.”’
Three questions: The big key, unsung Bills heroes and a look ahead to Baltimore Ravens
‘The Bills’ ability to run the ball against a strong Denver defense set the table for the blowout.’
Takeaways, game balls, gassers from Buffalo Bills' playoff win over Denver Broncos
‘The Broncos’ first touchdown was schemed up well by coach/play-caller Sean Payton. On second-and-4, rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin lined up in a tight split next to the offensive line. At the snap, Franklin ran straight downfield, splitting safety Taylor Rapp (inside) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (outside) to get open for a 43-yard touchdown catch. Franklin’s previous long catch was 30 yards.’