‘“He was always in my ear, telling me that doesn’t matter about any of that – it matters about your heart. That was one of the biggest things I took from him,” Codrington said. “I carried that with me everywhere.”’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2025
Ryan O'Halloran: Welcome to the biggest game of Sean McDermott's head-coaching career
‘It’s time for the Bills to break through and return to the AFC championship game. It’s time for them to end their second-round home losing streak at two (and overall second-round losing streak at three). It’s time for them to make a statement they merit being involved in any conversation of NFL superpowers and not just a regular-season force.’
Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady balancing game prep, head-coaching interviews
‘Brady was expected to have a virtual meeting with the Saints on Friday and with the Jaguars on Saturday. Brady was on the Saints’ staff in 2017-18.’
Go Bills! Go Ravens! M&T Bank has split loyalties for playoff game
‘As this year’s first-round playoff games approached, M&T distributed 25,000 “Billieve Together” banners at its Buffalo and Rochester area branches, and held a fan rally a few days before the game against the Broncos. In Baltimore, M&T gave away “All 4 the Flock” banners at its area branches, and held a rally for fans to get hyped for the game against the Steelers. In Buffalo, M&T has partnered with running back James Cook for bank promotions. In Baltimore, M&T teams up with Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers.’
Erik Brady: Oh no. Someone in Baltimore insulted Buffalo. Again. Yawn.
‘City of Losers is a label that is not just untrue, it is unfunny. That’s far worse. If you’re going to hurl invective, at least have some panache about it. Do it the way the late Mark Kram did in Sports Illustrated, in 1966, when he called Baltimore a January sort of city, even in summer. (He was Baltimore-born, so he could get away with it.)’
Bills injury report update: Status for rookie RB still up in the air
‘While Buffalo’s injury report lists 12 players, all but two have participated fully in practice this week and will be ready to play. And those two players who have been limited, running back Ray Davis (concussion) and offensive lineman Alec Anderson (calf), have a good chance to play.’
Plenty of reason to think Bills can play with Ravens this time
‘But the Bills’ offense also looks in a much better state this time of year, from a rushing attack led by James Cook that pushed around the Broncos, to a more-developed group of receiving options, including veteran Amari Cooper, acquired three weeks after that Baltimore game.’
A photo, a philosopher and a sweatshirt: Inside the Bills’ prep for Derrick Henry, Ravens
‘By almost every statistical measure, Baltimore is the best running team in the NFL. The Ravens rank first in total rushing yards, yards per carry, percentage of runs that go for a first down and explosive runs (20+ yards). On the first play against the Bills in September, Henry ran untouched for 87 yards for the first of his two touchdowns.’
What Ravens’ Lamar Jackson is saying about playing in coldest game of career vs Bills
‘“Nah. I tried that in practice and was horrible,” Jackson said of playing with gloves. “Leave that up to Teddy Two Gloves. Teddy Bridgewater.”’
Brasky: Bills out for vengeance with Ravens coming to town
‘Where the Bills hope to find themselves is in Kansas City, or Buffalo perhaps, next week with a chance to advance to the team’s first Super Bowl since the early 1990s. But reaching that point will not be easy, as similarly to the Bills, Baltimore and its fan base have watched a number of playoff failures in recent seasons and they are equally as eager to prove its worth on the big stage in February.’
Can the Bills be successful playing ball-control offense against Baltimore?
‘The Baltimore Ravens pose a much different challenge, boasting the top run defense in the league after allowing 80.1 yards per game, 13 fewer than the No. 2 Minnesota Vikings. The Bills managed just 81 yards in the first matchup, although Cook had some early success by averaging 4.3 yards per carry.’
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson are each other's biggest obstacle after season-long collision course
‘When the final horn sounds Sunday, one of them is going to take another step toward erasing another stigma. Allen hasn’t been able to get out of the AFC divisional round since beating Jackson and the Ravens in 2020, while Jackson is 3-4 as a starter during the playoffs.’
Sign Of The Season
‘For the fifth year in a row, the owners of Andriaccio’s Restaurant have commissioned Vince Liuzzo to create a Buffalo Bills-themed snow sculpture, in front of their restaurant. While last year’s sculpture was created in the form of a Buffalo Bills helmet with the words ‘Believe’ etched just below it, in large blue font, Liuzzo has stepped up his creative endeavors to create something individual and unique.’
Saturday's Baltimore Coverage
How Ravens’ defense rallied around Zach Orr and became ‘resilient group’ (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens and Bills have evolved dramatically since Week 4 meeting (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers has ‘chance’ to play against Bills, John Harbaugh says (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens OC Todd Monken: System is ‘unfortunate’ for balancing coach interviews (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful against Bills because of a knee injury (AP)
Ravens list WR Zay Flowers (knee) as doubtful vs. Bills (ESPN)
Bills vs. Ravens in NFL playoffs: How Derrick Henry has helped bring out the best in Lamar Jackson, Baltimore (CBS Sports)
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR has ‘a chance’ to face Bills in divisional round despite doubtful status (CBS Sports)
John Harbaugh Provides Zay Flowers Update After Ravens WR Misses Another Practice (SI)
Ed Reed Explains How Lamar Jackson Has Continued to Elevate His Game (SI)
Zay Flowers injury update: Latest news on Ravens WR’s status for NFL playoff game vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Ravens All-Pro claims it will be ‘very simple’ to stop the Buffalo Bills offense (The Sporting News)
Ravens superfan embarks on spiritual quest to Buffalo in honor of late brother (WJZ-TV)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers completes workout ahead of Friday practice (WBFF-TV)
Ravens game status report: WR Zay Flowers doubtful to play, RS Deonte Harty questionable (WBFF-TV)
Purple Friday gets fans ready for playoff football (WBAL-TV)
Even without Zay Flowers, Ravens still have enough weapons on offense (WJZ-FM)
Roquan Smith Says Cold Buffalo Weather ‘Will Not Be a Factor at All.’ Here’s How Ravens Will Handle It. (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Zay Flowers Doubtful, But Has ‘A Chance’ to Play vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: Rashod Bateman’s Red Zone Prowess Could Be Huge Factor (BaltimoreRavens.com)
What the Bills Said Ahead of Ravens Divisional Playoff Matchup (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Transcripts: Press Conferences 1/17/25 (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Ravens and Bills lost plenty of talent last offseason, but stayed in Super Bowl contention
‘Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Patrick Queen and Jadeveon Clowney. Those are just a few of the key players Buffalo and Baltimore lost last offseason, when free agency and salary cap constraints threatened to knock both teams down a notch. Instead, the Bills and Ravens are right back in the second round of the playoffs, and one will advance to the AFC championship game.’