‘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…’.
BillsBeat - January 13, 2025
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)
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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.’
Josh Allen leads balanced offense as Bills dominate Broncos for 31-7 wild-card win
‘“I don’t think there was one certain thing over another. We just wanted to come out and execute well,” Allen said. “At the end of the day, we just wanted to come out and play our best football, and I feel like we did that today.”’
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen will face off for a berth in the AFC championship game
‘Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen won’t decide the NFL MVP next week. The stakes are higher with a spot in the AFC championship game on the line.’
Josh Allen leads Bills to dominant playoff win over Broncos
‘The Bills were the heavy favorites in this game considering rookie quarterback Bo Nix was going to play his first playoff game on the road against a veteran Buffalo squad when it came to January football.’
NFL fans rip refs for missed call in Bills-Broncos playoff game
‘The Bills drove down the field right out of halftime. Josh Allen got the offense within a few yards of a touchdown. On third down, Allen was forced to take a sack because there were no receivers open. But there was a reason why no pass-catchers could break away from their defender.’
Bills' Josh Allen reveals stern message he received from ref after complaining about questionable no-call
‘”I wasn’t happy with what was going on, and I was yelling a little bit, and he said, ‘Don’t be yelling.’ So my bad. Sorry,” Allen said of the interaction after the game, via Pro Football Talk.’
Bills dominate Broncos in wild-card win, eye Ravens showdown
‘The matchup that now awaits the Bills has been much anticipated as a possibility since the playoff seeding was finalized, with the game featuring the two favorites for MVP — Allen led the odds over Lamar Jackson in the regular season — and the quarterbacks on the All-Pro first team (Jackson) and second team (Allen). The showdown will be a rematch of the Week 4 meeting that the Ravens won 35-10.’
Bills roll past Broncos, move to divisional round of AFC playoffs
‘Allen went 20-of-26 for 272 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to eight carries for 46 yards. In the final three quarters, he completed 14 of 17 passes (82%) for 227 yards and the two touchdowns.’
Josh Allen's fourth-down TD pass to Johnson extends Bills' lead
‘It took a bit of time for the Buffalo Bills to get going, but after falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter, the Buffalo Bills scored 10 straight points, taking the lead on a 5-yard rushing touchdown by James Cook.’
Broncos vs. Bills takeaways: What Josh Allen must do to succeed in next rounds
‘This game merely confirmed what we already knew about this Bills team. They run the ball extremely well. Even when they struggle on the ground, they’re committed to the run with James Cook — but not exclusively. They also like Ty Johnson and Ray-Ray Davis — and Allen, of course. Around that central identity, Allen makes huge plays while taking care of the football. That has been his biggest point of progress as a playmaker this year: eliminating turnovers. The Bills stuck to that winning formula against the Broncos.’