‘No, I don’t believe the Bills did anything to intentionally lose this game. Now that it’s over, though, we know the Patriots are not going to pick first overall in this upcoming NFL Draft.’
BillsBeat - January 6, 2025
Opinion: Mission accomplished for Bills
‘All we had to worry about Sunday during the meaningless regular season finale against the New England Patriots was the Buffalo Bills staying healthy. It appears they came out of Foxboro with no further injury issues.’
The stage is set: Buffalo Bills host Denver Broncos in Wild Card Round
‘This is the third straight season the Bills have finished as the No. 2 seed in the AFC and will host a first round game.’
'Just about every view is perfect': Is there a bad seat in Highmark Stadium?
‘Here’s where it starts to make sense. Guzzo has a series where he finds the worst seat in every stadium he goes to.’
Bills to host Broncos to open playoffs
‘The Bills’ last game against the Broncos was a memorable one in Buffalo — but for all the wrong reasons. In November 2023, the Bills suffered a 24-22 defeat in a sloppy, turnover-filled primetime game. Broncos kicker Wil Lutz got a second attempt at a game-winning field goal after the Bills had too many players on the field — he missed his first attempt — and the Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey the following day.’
Bills rest in regular-season finale; Allen's consecutive start streak reaches 115 games
‘The outcome wasn’t all that important — the Bills lost 23-16 to the New England Patriots — but keeping Allen and key players healthy for the playoffs and a possible Super Bowl run was.’
Bills' opponent for wild card weekend is now set
‘It took until late Sunday evening, however, to determine the opponent. The Bills will host the Denver Broncos, who needed a Week 18 home win against the Kansas City Chiefs — who, like the Bills earlier Sunday, chose to rest many of their starters — to punch their ticket as the 7 seed. The Broncos won 38-0.’
NFL playoffs: Bills wild card date, game time revealed
‘The Bills will host the Denver Broncos, who needed a Week 18 home victory against the Kansas City Chiefs — who, like Buffalo earlier in the day, chose to rest many of their starters — to punch their ticket as the 7 seed. The Broncos won 38-0 and moved on to a postseason game at Highmark Stadium.’
Carucci Take 2: Broncos were the best possible wild-card draw for the Bills
‘The biggest story line of the Bills-Broncos game is that a rookie quarterback, Bo Nix, will be play his first NFL playoff game in as hostile a setting as imaginable. You can expect the crowd to be at its full-throated best, likely prompting all sorts of communication issues for Nix and the rest of the Denver offense, as well as its entire youthful roster.’
Bills lose meaningless finale to Patriots, will play Broncos in playoffs
‘Both starting quarterbacks made brief cameo appearances. Josh Allen played just one snap, handing off to James Cook. The move kept his consecutive start streak alive, now at 115 games, most among active QBs.’
Thad Brown: Playoff ready Bills building team by focusing on the individual
‘The Bills were no different on Sunday and more than a few guys reached the postgame bus happy. Von Miller got his $1.5 million dollar sixth sack of the season. Mack Hollins grabbed a couple of receptions that earned him a 50-grand bonus. Sam Martin added $100,000 to his season by having a 25th punt downed inside the 20 yard line. James Cook reached 1000 yards for the year and tied O.J. Simpson’s team record with his 16th touchdown run.’
Bills will host Broncos on Sunday at 1:00 in Wild Card Round
‘The game will be played on Sunday, January 12th at 1:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS, locally in Rochester on WROC.’
Bills lose to Patriots in battle of backups
‘Josh Allen started the game, but played one snap before coming off to rest for the rest of the game. Mitchell Trubisky came in for Allen and in the fourth quarter, Mike White entered the game as Buffalo’s quarterback. The Patriots started Drake Maye but went to Joe Milton after the first drive of the game.’
BILLS, BILLS, BILLS: Three Bills pick up paydays in Sunday’s game
‘And it wasn’t just Von Miller cashing in. Wide receiver Mack Hollins hauled in two catches in the first quarter to come down with a $50,000 bonus.’
Bills to play Broncos in first round of AFC playoffs
‘The Broncos (10-7) beat the Chiefs (15-2) who rested most of their starters including quarterback Patrick Mahomes, 38-0, to punch their ticket to the playoffs. Denver has won five of their last seven games and boasts a top-five scoring defense (19.4 points allowed per game heading into week 18) with the most sacks in the NFL with 63 on the season.’