‘While Bernard returns to play, return specialist Brandon Codrington suffered a hamstring injury on Sunday and will not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice. Ty Johnson is listed as the team’s backup kick returner on the public depth chart.’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2025
'It's all love at the end of the day' | Von Miller and the Buffalo Bills on playing the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card Round
‘Miller said that although he has only had two days to think about his emotions of playing his old team, he is excited at the prospects of competing against them. He also added that he keeps in touch with some of his old teammates like T Garett Bolles and although he may not know everyone on the team anymore, he feels like he knows them.’
BillsBeat - January 8, 2025
Analysis: Third and long pass defense looms as big worry for Bills
‘They rank 29th in the league in third-down defense, allowing opponents to convert 43.8% of opportunities into first downs. It’s the worst rate allowed in the eight-year Sean McDermott era.’
Meet Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who says it'll be 'cool' to face Bills' Josh Allen
‘“Bo isn’t your average rookie,” wide receiver Courtland Sutton said. “He comes into work like a veteran. If no one knew Bo was a rookie and you just saw how he worked and saw how he played, no one would say, ‘That’s a rookie.’ ”’
Sheriffs make wild-card bet: Buffalo chicken wings vs. Colorado steaks
‘If the Bills win, Sheriff Diggins will send Colorado steaks to Garcia. If the Broncos beat the Bills, a shipment of La Nova chicken wings will be headed to the Mile High City.’
Alan Pergament: With Bills game Sunday, Channel 4 has already won big
‘It will be a big advertising payday for the CBS affiliate. According to sources, it is estimated to put as much as $200,000 in the station’s coffers.’
How the Bills can avoid yet another January letdown in playoff matchup with Broncos
‘The Broncos came into Orchard Park last November and hammered the final nail into former offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey’s coffin with a 24-22 victory, during which they held Allen to 15 of 26 for 177 yards, 13 rushing yards, and forced him into three turnovers (two picks and a fumble). And that was a Denver defense that was far less accomplished and effective than the 2024 version.’
Bills could lose offensive coordinator: Division rival among teams requesting to interview
‘It is known that four of the teams looking to fill vacancies – the AFC East rival New York Jets plus New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears – have requested permission from the Bills to interview Brady, and for good reason. The only teams that have not called are the Las Vegas Raiders who just fired Antonio Pierce late Monday afternoon, and New England Patriots, most likely because it’s almost a certainty that they want to hire Mike Vrabel, a Patriots Hall of Famer.’
Keeler: Broncos, Von Miller reunion in AFC Wild Card game “bittersweet” for Denver legend
‘The part he didn’t see coming was that he’d do it while wearing Bills blue and white. Or that he’d be tasked with mashing the rookie — Bo Nix — who effectively replaced him as the face of his favorite franchise.’
Bills coordinator Joe Brady’s trajectory back on the rise after overseeing Josh Allen-led offense
‘“I don’t think you’re ever going to out-genius. I got let go from my last job trying to think like that,” Brady said last season, a month into taking over Buffalo’s offense after Ken Dorsey was fired in mid-November.’
Is Josh Allen the MVP? His Bills teammates say: ‘Just turn the tape on'
‘Hamlin’s message resonates with some MVP voters: Turn on the tape. Because Allen’s stats pale in comparison (3,731 passing yards, 28 passing TDs, 6 INTs; 531 rushing yards, 12 rushing TDs). But his tape shows a player who is, arguably, most valuable — even more than Jackson. Allen is elevating his offensive teammates in a way that Jackson is not.’
Bills vs. Broncos playoff tickets: See best prices, seats for 2025 AFC Wild Card game in Buffalo
‘While tickets have been selling fast for this game, dozens of tickets can still be found in the price range of $107-$120 each.’
Bills OC Joe Brady not phased by head coach rumors, focused on winning Super Bowl
‘”My focus is strictly on trying to win the Super Bowl here,” Brady said.’
Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills: Teams have met just one other time in playoffs
‘The Broncos completely outplayed the Bills in a defensive struggle that day but fell to the Bills 10-7. John Elway was knocked out of the game with a horribly bruised thigh and was replaced by Gary Kubiak who nearly pulled it off for the Broncos.’
Bills in danger of losing offensive coordinator Joe Brady, front office personnel after playoffs
‘This is the price of being a great team, though – other teams are going to want the smart people you have to help turn around their sinking ships.’