‘“You’ve got to be ready to play seven, eight seconds per play at least, and maybe then some,” McDermott said. “It’s going to take a heck of an effort.”’
BillsBeat - January 17, 2025
Fairport native speaks ahead of singing national anthem at Bills playoff game
‘“Leading up to the performance, it’s very nerve-wracking. But when you’re there in the moment, it sort of just feels like you’re singing for your family. Bills Mafia is very much my favorite fan base in the NFL and I think when you’re singing in front of 70,000 of them it feels like just one,” he said.’
What They're Saying | Why the NFL world is hyped to watch Bills-Ravens in AFC Divisional Game
‘According to Chadiha, while the Bills’ championship aspirations are on the shoulders of QB Josh Allen, RB James Cook has carved out a critical role for the Bills offense and his physicality will be a key part against the Ravens.’
BillsBeat - January 16, 2025
A motivator, but not a predictor: Bills balance how to use Week 4 film against Ravens
‘“I feel like we’ve grown quite a bit since that game,” Allen said Wednesday. “Obviously learned a lot from those moments, going back and watching it obviously wasn’t our best effort. Felt like we didn’t play our best football. But again, they’ve got a really good team, too. They’re playing this week for a reason.”’
Mark Gaughan: Onus is on Bills' defense to not become roadkill – again
‘As it says in the Bible, redemption is at hand. The Bills’ defense has a chance to grasp it, not just with the past four years in mind, but the first meeting with the Ravens in Week 4, when Baltimore turned the Bills into roadkill with 275 rushing yards.’
Bills-Ravens expected to be among coldest home playoff games in Bills' history
‘While high temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach the low 20s, the temperature in Orchard Park by the 6:30 p.m. kickoff of the Bills’ AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens may drop into the low teens.’
Erik Brady: Mack Hollins gets in touch with his inner Fred Flintstone and a Bills superfan rejoices
‘That’s when Tee knew she was onto something. By the next season she had founded Water Buffalo Club 716. It even has its own lodge – the Big Tree Inn, where members gather for game day tailgating.’
Bills unique use of linemen helps power improved running game
‘No team has used six offensive linemen more than the Bills as they bring in Alec Anderson to help an already excellent five-man blocking group. Anderson was on the field for 29% of the snaps against Denver.’
Bills sign QB to practice squad to prepare for Ravens: Here's his role
‘“Anthony Brown helps with that,” McDermott said. “The full answer is if you just put a mobile person back there when you’re planning and working on the scrambles or the quarterback run game, the defensive players know this is one of those plays if you just have to sub out one of our normal quarterbacks for a mobile player like that.’
Buffalo Bills stadium steel work just the start for Olean's Cimolai-HY
‘To date, she said, 400 tons of steel fabricated into 86 parts for the roof structure have been shipped. “If people look up there, they will see these. It’s at the very top.”’
Bills make surprise mid-week roster addition to help prepare for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
‘Brown is a mobile quarterback who will be tasked with mimicking Jackson on the scout team offense this week to help give the Bills a strong look in practice. Bills coach Sean McDermott explained that there’s only one Jackson but that Brown can help keep the defense honest in practice.’
Buffalo pizzeria guarantees the Bills will win - or your money back
‘The offer is only available for online orders through Thursday with promo code: “Josh4MVP.” (In case you couldn’t tell, that’s a reference to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who’s already MVP in the Bills Mafia’s hearts and making the case for the NFL honor.)’
Containing Derrick Henry is the first step if Bills want to slow down high-flying Ravens
‘The Ravens led the NFL in total offense (424.9 yards per game) and rushing offense (187.6), while ranking third in scoring (30.5 points per game). Jackson finished second with 41 touchdown passes, while Henry was second with 1,921 rushing yards, while tying Buffalo’s James Cook with a league-best 16 rushing scores.’
Bills sign former Ravens QB Anthony Brown to simulate Lamar Jackson in practice
‘In fact, Brown was the starting quarterback in the regular-season finale that year after Jackson suffered a season-ending injury and backup Tyler Huntley was rested for the playoffs. So Brown not only brings the Bills a better look in a practice, but he also knows the Ravens playbook, designed by offensive coordinator Todd Monken.’
Thursday's Baltimore Coverage
Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen: Who has edge in Ravens-Bills playoff blockbuster? (Baltimore Sun)
Mike Preston: Ravens vs. Bills. Lamar vs. Allen. There’s plenty at stake. | Commentary (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens claim disgruntled WR Diontae Johnson with eye on adding draft pick (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers only player missing from Wednesday’s practice (Baltimore Sun)
Bills sign former Ravens quarterback to prepare for Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Sun)
‘Hard Knocks’ episode 7 recap: Ravens treat Steelers as first step toward Super Bowl (Baltimore Sun)
Baltimore WR Zay Flowers misses practice with knee injury as showdown with Buffalo draws closer (AP)
Diontae Johnson returns to Ravens on waivers claim (ESPN)
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR has outside chance to face Bills in divisional round, per report (CBS Sports)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson won’t do this one thing to deal with frigid temperatures during playoff game in Buffalo (CBS Sports)
Diontae Johnson claimed: Former Pro Bowl WR returns to a team he played for this season, but there’s a catch (CBS Sports)
How John Harbaugh referencing a Steelers legend inspired the Ravens to steamroll Pittsburgh in the playoffs (CBS Sports)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers’s Status Remains in Question for Playoff Clash vs. Bills (SI)
Lamar Jackson Drops Refreshingly Honest Quip on Rivalry With Bills QB Josh Allen (SI)
Lamar Jackson’s Mic’d-Up Message About Super Bowl Chase Should Have AFC Teams Worried (SI)
How Ravens’ Odd Move to Claim Diontae Johnson Again Will Help Them in Offseason (SI)
Ravens Defender Felt ‘Disrespected’ Over Steelers Kickoff Strategy in Wild-Card Game (SI)
Diontae Johnson is a Raven…again (WMAR-TV)
Cold temperatures ahead of Ravens/Bills playoff game (WMAR-TV)
How the Ravens and Bills Have Changed Since Week 4 (WJZ-TV)
Ravens’ Devontez Walker to join WJZ’s Purple Playbook at Jimmy’s Seafood ahead of playoff game (WJZ-TV)
Ravens on the field for first practice for Buffalo & Sunday’s Divisional (No WR Flowers) (WBFF-TV)
Ravens injury report: Zay Flowers (knee) only injured Raven ahead of divisional round (WBFF-TV)
Ravens claim WR Diontae Johnson again after receiver was cut by Texans (WBFF-TV)
Thinking of traveling for the Ravens-Bills game? We’re tracking airfare to Buffalo (WBAL-TV)
‘Never seen a turnout quite like this’: Jimmy’s Famous Seafood helping Ravens fans flock to Buffalo (WBAL-TV)
Lamar Jackson Respects Josh Allen But Is Focused on Helping the Ravens Beat Him (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Zay Flowers Remains Sidelined for Practice (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: No Gloves: How Lamar Jackson Plans to Handle His Coldest Game Yet (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Mailbag: Do the Ravens Have What It Takes? (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Transcripts: Press Conferences 1/15/25 (BaltimoreRavens.com)