‘Buffalo’s strong defensive performance comes at a critical time, with the Baltimore Ravens set to visit Highmark Stadium next week. Derrick Henry ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Steelers had 10 games in the regular season where they held teams under 100 yards rushing. Baltimore rushed for 299 in their playoff win Saturday and 220 in their Week 16 win.’
BillsBeat - January 13, 2025
Did Bills’ Josh Allen have 3-word message after getting snubbed for 1st-team All-Pro?
‘F— ‘Em All.’
Bills’ Von Miller shares savage response to Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II following 31-7 win
‘Following the win, Miller made sure to send a jab back to Surtain. In his Instagram story, Miller used a Michael Jordan clip to poke fun at Surtain’s pre-game comments.’
Bills score 31 unanswered in blowout win over Broncos on Wild Card Weekend (Encouraged/worried)
‘Matthew Smiley: Another game, another special teams gaffe.’
NFL playoff schedule: Date and time set for Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens divisional round matchup
‘As the premiere matchup of the divisional round, it’s no surprise that the NFL announced that it would be the finale of the weekend. Buffalo will host Baltimore on Sunday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. on CBS.’
Cook's heroics help Bills cruise past Broncos, set up Divisional Round matchup with Ravens
‘The play felt like a much needed shot of life for a Bills team who had failed to cash in on two previous red zone trips. Buffalo dominated the game in terms of time of possession and yardage, but lacked the explosive plays they needed to pull away. The Bills racked up 471 total yards and held the ball for 38:23, leaning on their ground attack that compiled 200 yards. James Cook headlined with 120 rushing yards, the first 100-yard rushing performance from a Bill in a playoff game since Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas had 158 yards in a win over the Dolphins in 1995.’
Milano rounding into form at just right time for Bills' defense
‘Milano made an impact on Sunday’s matchup early and often, first sacking quarterback Bo Nix to help thwart the Broncos’ second possession of the game before chasing down speedy wide receiver Marvin Mims on Denver’s next drive. While Milano, an aging player who has dealt with a couple of significant injuries, may never return to his All-Pro form, what we saw from the eight-year pro during the postseason’s first round was a player who is still capable of making a significant impact for a team chasing a Super Bowl championship.’
Five Takeaways: Cook cooks, Milano emerges, Allen takes back seat during Bills' WC win over Broncos
‘It’s been a long road back for Milano after the veteran linebacker sustained a season-ending leg injury that ended his 2023 campaign then endured an extended rehab following a preseason bicep injury. But now four games into his return, it appears the former All-Pro is beginning to return to somewhat of his old form. Milano finished Sunday’s game with 5 tackles and the sack.’
Sabato: Panic doesn't permeate through the Bills as AFC divisional round albatross looms
‘Whatever was said worked, because it was the only time the Broncos scored in the game. The Bills imposed their will, controlled the clock and pushed around the Broncos just as a veteran playoff team should do against a newcomer.’
A lesson from the Bills to the Broncos
‘The Bills easily won 31-7 in the first round of the playoffs and will continue their season next week when they host the Ravens. The Broncos, for their part, came to Buffalo to learn. And they learned…’.
Monday's Denver Coverage
Broncos defense bullied by Bills’ rushing attack in wild-card round loss: “We never had an answer” (Denver Post)
Broncos’ Pat Surtain II on Josh Allen’s fourth-down touchdown pass: “I thought it was out” (Denver Post)
Keeler: Sean Payton let Bo Nix, Broncos down in humbling NFL playoffs loss to Buffalo (Denver Post)
Renck: Playoff blowout to Bills shows how far away Sean Payton’s Broncos are from being contenders — botched call or not (Denver Post)
Broncos four downs: Buffalo delivers Sean Payton, Denver season knockout and clinic on how to win in the playoffs (Denver Post)
Turning point: Bills QB Josh Allen’s controversial fourth-down touchdown pass sinks Broncos for good in Buffalo (Denver Post)
Broncos report card: Offense fizzles, Vance Joseph’s defense overwhelmed in blowout wild card loss to Buffalo (Denver Post)
Photo gallery (Denver Post)
Broncos execute fake punt to perfection — and then completely waste it (New York Post)
Broncos WAGs skip chilly Buffalo for cozy wild-card watch party (New York Post)
Broncos QB Bo Nix after playoff loss: ‘We got a lot of building and learning and growing to do’ (Birmingham News)
Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix learns difficult, but valuable lesson in losing playoff debut against Bills (AP)
Sean Payton, Broncos frustrated by losses to Bills, AFC elite (ESPN)
Bo Nix touchdown pass gets Broncos off to fast start vs. Bills (ESPN)
Sean Payton and Vance Joseph Had Heated Exchanged During Broncos’ Playoff Loss to Bills (SI)
Cameras Caught Broncos Tackle Hilariously Getting in Some Extra Reps After Scuffle vs. Bills (SI)
Bo Nix, Troy Franklin Made Wild NFL Playoff History on Broncos’ Long TD vs. Bills (SI)
Tony Romo Claimed He Predicted Broncos’ Fake Punt Before Game Even Began (SI)
Brazilian Radio Call of Denver’s Doink FG Miss vs. Buffalo Was Absolutely Electric (SI)
Peyton Manning Had Frank Advice for Bo Nix Ahead of First Broncos Playoff Start (SI)
Broncos DB Makes Makes Day of Fan Brave Enough to Wear His Jersey in Buffalo (SI)
4 major takeaways from Broncos’ Wild Card loss to Buffalo Bills (The Sporting News)
Broncos make NFL history in first half of Wild Card game vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Denver Broncos’ ideal offseason haul to push offense over the top (The Sporting News)
4 Denver Broncos players who definitely won’t be back in 2025 (The Sporting News)
Bills dominate the clock, stymie Denver offense to win playoff opener 31-7 and end Broncos’ season (KMGH-TV)
Broncos fans remain optimistic after playoff loss to the Bills (KMGH-TV)
Broncos season ends with 31-7 loss to Bills in first-round playoff game (KUSA-TV)
Denver Derailed: Buffalo Bills stampede past Broncos in playoffs (KKFN-FM)
Broncos have come so far, but Bills loss shows they have so far to go (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton takes the blame for Broncos laying an egg in Buffalo (KKFN-FM)
Bo Nix talks rookie year after loss, ‘we didn’t win a Super Bowl’ (KKFN-FM)
Javonte Williams on future: ‘Everything happens for a reason’ (KKFN-FM)
‘It’s got to fuel you and light a fire’: Broncos lament season-ending loss to Bills, plan to use experience to fuel future success (DenverBroncos.com)
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Monday's Baltimore Coverage
Ravens to face Bills in AFC divisional round matchup between MVP candidates (Baltimore Sun)
5 things to know about the Buffalo Bills, the Ravens’ divisional round opponent (Baltimore Sun)
Baltimore Ravens to play at Buffalo Bills in AFC divisional playoff game (WJZ-TV)
Ravens Face Bills on Sunday Night in Divisional Playoffs (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Bills’ win sets up the MVP showdown that ‘everyone’s been waiting for’
‘The NFL’s most valuable player might have been on the field Sunday afternoon during the Bills’ comprehensive, 31-7 first-round victory over the Denver Broncos. He definitely will be there next weekend, when two supernova quarterbacks collide in the AFC’s divisional round. Allen and Lamar Jackson traded the title of MVP front-runner all season. Voting is complete. They will settle their rivalry three weeks before the announcement, on the field. The winner will earn something better than a trophy: a trip to the AFC championship game.’
Viral Josh Allen-referee interaction wasn’t what it looked like
‘When asked directly if Vinovich had apologized, Allen was a bit more coy. “I won’t say anything about that,” he replied with a smirk.’
Bills overpower Broncos, set up NFL playoff divisional-round showdown with Ravens
‘Cook rushed for 120 yards on 23 carries on the day. He was the early offensive focus of a methodical attack, as his 5-yard touchdown early in the second quarter punctuated a 13-play, 81-yard drive.’