Two Bills Drive

‘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 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.’

‘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.’