‘“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.’
BillsBeat - January 13, 2025
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.’
BillsBeat - January 12, 2025
Class is in session: Inside Bills' Friday offensive meeting led by quarterback Josh Allen
‘ All offensive players – starters, backups, practice squad members and those on injured reserve – attend. No coaches are in the room. Allen runs the meeting.’
Broncos have no-doubt No. 1 cornerback in Pat Surtain II
‘ “He’s a No. 1 corner,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “He does a great job of locking up either side of the field or your best receiver.”’
Four keys for the Buffalo Bills to beat Denver Broncos, notch first win of playoffs
‘ Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady knows what he’s up against. The Broncos lead the league with 63 sacks this season.’
Bills-Broncos numbers to know: These 4 stats could shape Sunday's playoff game
‘59.1 – The quarterback passer rating on throws targeted at Denver cornerback Patrick Surtain II, fourth lowest among all NFL cornerbacks, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Surtain is a Pro Bowl starter.’
Bills-Broncos: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their predictions
‘With the division wrapped up on Dec. 1, Bills fans have had more than enough time to start thinking about the potential playoff matchups. Perhaps too much time, because you can start to worry yourself about any opponent. That’s true of the Broncos, who truly have no pressure on them in this game. That makes for a dangerous team. Bills fans should be encouraged by head coach Sean McDermott’s record against rookie quarterbacks, though. The Bills also are as healthy as they’ve perhaps ever been going into the playoffs, which is a big deal. The last couple wins in the wild-card round have not been overly impressive, so now is a good time to change the trend. I can see this game being close into the fourth quarter, but, ultimately, the Bills will stretch their lead. Bills, 30-20.’
NFL MVP Tracker: The season is over. Did Josh Allen do enough to beat out Lamar Jackson?
‘Allen is the only quarterback with a season of at least 28 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns (2023 and 2024) and led the Bills to wins over the top seeds in both conferences — Kansas City in the AFC and Detroit in the NFC. Allen lowered his interception total from 18 to six during the regular season.’
Bills Mailbag: Pressure rests solely with Buffalo in wild-card matchup against Denver
‘All of the pressure in this game is with Buffalo. Denver outplayed its expectations this season with a rookie quarterback. They can lose Sunday and the season will still be a success. If the Bills lose Sunday, the heat on McDermott will be cranked up to the highest level it has ever been. Another year of Allen’s prime will have been wasted – a year in which he has a very real chance to be named the MVP of the league.’
Buffalo Next: From humble beginnings, New Wave energized by growth – with star Josh Allen's help
‘New Wave has established relationships with the NHL, MLB and NFL players. But maybe the most important connection has come with Allen, a hot commodity in the advertising world and a boon in every market New Wave serves – not just Buffalo. He’s served as the company’s official brand ambassador since 2020.’
'It all started with horses': How this WNY native became a Broncos fan ... even when they play the Bills
‘I connected at a young age with the Broncos logo, first the well-known “D” logo that featured a steam-exhaling stallion, and later the logo that featured the head of a sprinting bronco, with its orange mane flowing in the wind.’
Rookie standout meets NFL superstar: How QBs match up for Bills vs Broncos playoff game
‘Nix faces none of the burden or scrutiny Allen will have in this game. The rookie is in gravy time right now, having ended Denver’s postseason drought at eight years with one of the best rookie QB seasons in recent memory.’