‘The first game against the Ravens didn’t go as planned for Buffalo, which was outgained 427 to 236 in that 35-10 loss on Sept 29. That included a 24-carry, 199-yard performance by running back Derrick Henry, who scored one touchdown.’
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'It was awesome' | A young Bills fan got to see his first playoff game
‘”He had a necrotizing pancreatitis and he was in liver failure. He was in the pediatric ICU twice that stay. I was told at one point he might need a liver transplant.” Bradley said.’
Is 'Mr. Brightside' fueling the Bills’ success this season?
‘“Mr. Brightside,” the iconic early 2000s party song, is now the anthem of the team’s success this season and played at Highmark Stadium each week in a moment fans say they most look forward to with the players and crowd joining in to sing.’
Bills run past Broncos, set up showdown with Ravens
‘The game was dominated by the Bills’ rushing attack. James Cook carried the ball 23 times for 120 yards and a touchdown. Ty Johnson had 9 rushes for 44 and Josh Allen added 8 more carries for 46 yards.’
Bills win battle ‘in the trenches’ to get past Broncos
‘“That’s a playoff win right there, you know, a good team going against a good team,” Brown said. “Playoffs are kind of run through the trenches, I believe. Defensive line and offensive line taking over. We did a good job today and hopefully we can do that going into next week.”’
Thad Brown: Bills other MVP provides Super Bowl hope
‘Sean McDermott said this week playoff games are won up front. The Bills offensive line didn’t just win against the Broncos. It was a thrashing.’
Buffalo Bills to host Ravens Jan. 19
‘The game will be televised by CBS and can be seen in Rochester on WROC News Channel 8. This is the fifth consecutive year the Bills will play in the divisional round of the playoffs, and the third consecutive year they will be at home. The game matches the two top candidates for NFL MVP, Quarterback Josh Allen for the Bills and Lamar Jackson for the Ravens.’
Bills fans jubilant at Bar Bill East as Buffalo dominates Broncos in wild-card victory
‘”There’s always just that sense of optimism,” said Scott Morse, general manager at Bar Bill East. “I think doubly so this year…just kind of across the board. So everyone’s super excited, super optimistic.”‘
Bills beat Broncos backed by stellar running back performances
‘The Bills rushed for 210 yards, 10 yards shy of the team’s season-high of 220 against the San Francisco 49ers.’
Josh Allen passes Jim Kelly for most postseason passing scores
‘Allen has played in just 10 career playoff games compared to Kelly’s 17. On top of that, Allen has thrown just four interceptions in the postseason compared to Kelly’s 28. However, Kelly’s 3,863 yards remain as the Bills record for now, Allen is just under 1,000 yards away with 2,995. Allen also has five rushing touchdowns in the postseason and one receiving score.’
Excitement builds at local bar as Bills fans celebrate win, look ahead to next game
‘“The room was full of excitement,” Kingsley said. Despite a slow start to the game, he quickly found himself clapping so hard that his hands hurt. “The atmosphere was electric,” he added, describing the scene of fans high-fiving and celebrating together.’
Bills 31, Broncos 7 | Final score, stats to know + game highlights
‘The Bills dominated in all three phases of the game. On offense, QB Josh Allen was surgical, completing 20-of-26 passes for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 46 yards on the ground. RB James Cook broke off several big runs on his way to 120 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown. WR Curtis Samuel led the receivers in yards with 68 and a touchdown, while WR Khalil Shakir led in catches with 6 for 61 yards.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Broncos | Wild Card Weekend
‘The Bills entered the playoffs as the top team in the league in second half scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game. Buffalo scored 21 points over the final two quarters in Sunday’s 31-7 win, Buffalo’s largest margin of victory in the postseason since their 2021 Wild Card win over New England.’
'Our guys just made plays' | How the Bills responded early in Wild Card win over the Broncos
‘”Anytime you can win, it’s a good win, especially in the playoffs,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “At home, great environment, appreciate the fans, they’re just incredible… I thought our players played extremely well, especially in the third and the fourth quarter, and played good complementary football. Took care of the ball, the line of scrimmage was the way it needed to be for us to win, and that’s an important facet for us every week.”‘
Buffalo Bills to host Baltimore Ravens at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 | AFC Divisional Round
‘Buffalo will host Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. The game will be broadcast by CBS with Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson on the call.’