‘“It’s so exciting because this is what we grew up with, and this is what we grew up loving,” said Heather Ratka, the district coordinator for health and physical education at the school. “So to extend that to the kids and have them have the same passion for a team, for a community, for a city is just inspiring and exciting.”’
BillsBeat - January 25, 2025
Vintage memories from Buffalo’s road to the AFC title
‘That January, 36 years ago, only a small blizzard of Bills fans could get tickets to the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ the AFC Championship game in Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium that pitted the Bills against the Bengals. It was a first for the Bills and I was sent to cover the fans at the game.’
Bills provide an update on Taylor Rapp for the AFC championship game
‘Starting safety Taylor Rapp will not play in Sunday’s AFC championship game, the Buffalo Bills announced Friday.’
AFC championship game ticket prices are in high demand
‘If you don’t mind sitting up in the nosebleeds, you can get tickets for as little as $230. The better seats will run you more than $1,000, though.’
Buffalo, Kansas City mayors place friendly food wager on Bills-Chiefs game
‘Scanlon and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas announced the bet Friday afternoon.’
‘This is our year’: Bills fans share stories of dedication and hope for a Super Bowl win
‘Aidan Groeling reflected on the team’s journey, saying, “Just seeing the years of fans, what they’ve gone through, what I’ve gone through in my short life compared to most people, all that heartbreak, all that frustration turn into that, it would just be a great sight to see. But for now, I’m just focused on this game, can’t get ahead of ourselves and just embrace this opportunity.”’
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Chiefs | AFC Championship
‘LB Matt Milano (hamstring soreness) has been limited in practice this week, but has taken part in position drills during the media viewing portion of practice.’
BillsBeat - January 24, 2025
Inside the Bills: After a year of waiting, Terrel Bernard finally gets his crack at the Chiefs
‘The Buffalo Bills’ middle linebacker missed his team’s playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs because of an ankle injury, something that has gnawed at him for an entire year.’
Bills should expect wrinkles from mad scientist/Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo
‘Spagnuolo’s certain pattern of success: One Super Bowl win a coordinator for the New York Giants (over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots) and three with the Chiefs.’
PlayAction Column: Defensive play on third down to play important role in Bills vs. Chiefs
‘The Kansas City offense ranked No. 2 in the NFL in converting third downs this season at 48.4%. The Bills’ defense ranked 29th in preventing third-down conversions, allowing 43.7%.’
Bills QB Josh Allen a finalist for NFL MVP; Damar Hamlin a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
‘Quarterback Josh Allen was announced as a finalist for the award, which will be handed out at the NFL Honors ceremony Feb. 6, three days before the Super Bowl. The other finalists are Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow and Philadelphia running back Saquan Barkley.’
This season feels 'different' for hopeful Bills fans as Chiefs again loom
‘“I’m in the thick of Chiefs territory here,” Puccio said. “But I sense even with them that this year may be different.”’
Wings vs. burnt ends? As Bills and Chiefs face off, similarities found in cities' iconic foods and more
‘“I was talking to a friend of mine in Buffalo the other day,” said Sue Edward, a Kansas City resident and member of the barbecue club who spent a decade in Buffalo and goes by the nickname Buffalo Sue. “She’s like, ‘Aren’t you going to run out of places to go?’ I was like, ‘Running out of barbecue places here is like running out of wing places in Buffalo.’ Just impossible.”’
'You can't spell Super Bowl without' ... Josh Allen? Bills fan explains fun behind 'worst sign ever'
‘“I got the idea for this sign in particular because I saw a funny video that the Bills social media team posted interviewing different players about the New York Times Wordle game,” Rorick said, referring to the popular game where players guess a five-letter word. “So after watching that video, I knew that some of the players enjoyed word games, so I just thought they would get a kick out of it.”’
Alan Pergament: 'NFL Today' analyst Nate Burleson in a pickle with 'Bills Mafia' over K.C. game pick
‘Of course, Bills fans realize that Burleson’s prediction accuracy is shaky after he went on the CBS pregame program and predicted the Bills would lose playoff games to Denver and Baltimore.’