‘The Denver Broncos scored first. Buffalo responded by scoring the next 31 points, and winning 31-7, while setting up a rematch with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens next weekend in an AFC Divisional Round game.’
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Carucci Take 2: Offensive balance shines in the Bills’ dominant wild-card playoff win vs. Broncos
‘There wasn’t a spectacular performance by any individual, including Josh Allen. He threw for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns. James Cook’s 120 yards and 5.2 yards per attempt led a rushing attack that produced 210 yards and a TD. Allen accounted for 46 yards on the ground, averaging 5.8 yards per carry.’
Bills' Ray Davis leaves wild card game after violent helmet-to-helmet hit
‘The injury happened on a second-and-13 play from the Buffalo 38. Quarterback Josh Allen attempted to connect with Davis on the right side when Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones made contact to the head.’
Taron Johnson injury provides scare for Bills during wild card game
‘Johnson left the game and was evaluated for a head injury. He cleared concussion protocol, but he was listed as questionable to return with a neck injury.’
NFL playoffs: Bills-Ravens playoff game date, time revealed
‘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.’
'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.’