Bills fans, also known as “Bills Mafia,” responded to the threats and harassment placekicker Tyler Bass reportedly received in the wake of his crucial missed kick in Sunday’s divisional round playoff game. As an apparent show of support for Bass, fans have now donated more than $50,000 to a cat shelter.’
BillsBeat - January 24, 2024
Buffalo Bills fans support Tyler Bass with charity donations
‘To show support for Bass, donations started flowing to Ten Lives Club on Monday afternoon, with the majority in $22 increments to show support for the fourth-year kicker, who wears No. 2. Through Show Your Soft Side, a public service campaign that works against animal abuse across the county, Bass became connected with the Ten Lives Club, working with them as early as 2022.’
GM Brandon Beane: Bills still view Stefon Diggs as a No. 1 WR
‘”Stef’s, he’s a No. 1 receiver. I firmly believe that, not wavering off of that,” Beane said. “… Listen, we have to continue to put weapons out there to keep teams from bracketing him or, you know, locking him down in different ways to take him away. They know you are going to want him. Stef can still play, I’m sure he would love to have that deep ball again, he’d be the first to tell you. He’s super competitive, he’s going to work his tail off this offseason. I know there’s various reasons or questions on this or his production, all that, but I still see Stef as a No. 1 receiver.”‘
Examining Bills fans' charitable efforts over the years, from donations honoring Lamar Jackson to Tyler Bass
‘This was an incredible act of kindness, but it’s not the first time that members of “Bills Mafia” have donated to worthwhile charitable causes for players around the league.’
Chiefs' playoff win over Bills scores astronomical TV rating as divisional round sets NFL viewing records
Bills fans donate to cat rescue shelter to support Tyler Bass following missed field goal in playoff loss
‘The Ten Lives Club, which is a rescue shelter for cats just outside Buffalo, called for an end to the anger being spewed toward Bass in an Instagram post on Monday.’
Bills brass confident Super Bowl window not 'closed,' won't hit reset: 'We're disappointed ... not broken'
‘Despite another loss to Patrick Mahomes and Co. and a challenging salary cap situation awaiting them, Bills general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott are operating with the thought of getting the Bills back into title contention in 2024.’
Mics Picked Up Chiefs Player Perfectly Predicting Bills’ Fake Punt
‘Adding insult to injury for Buffalo fans still smarting from kicker Tyler Bass’s 44-yard missed field goal in the closing minutes, NFL Films footage posted on social media Tuesday afternoon depicted Kansas City linebacker Nick Bolton successfully calling the Bills’ bluff.’
NFL Network Analyst Ripped by Fans for Baffling Take on Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen
‘O’Hara, now an analyst on NFL Network, ranked Allen over Patrick Mahomes among quarterbacks in the divisional dound. And even after Allen lost to Mahomes on Sunday for the third time in the playoffs, O’Hara wasn’t backing down from the take, saying he still believes Allen is the better quarterback while Mahomes has the better team around him.’
Bills-Chiefs TV ratings: Allen vs. Mahomes hits 50 million viewers, becomes most-watched divisional round game ever
‘After all was said and done, the Buffalo-Kansas City matchup was the most viewed divisional round game ever in NFL history, becoming the first contest in the round to surpass 50 million viewers.’
Tyler Bass Ten Lives Club: Bills fans donate to cat adoption organization in honor of Buffalo kicker
‘The Ten Lives Club, a cat adoption organization based near Buffalo, has come to the defense of Bass. The kicker has been an advocate for the group, which facilitates the adoptions of felines, and that organization used its platform to voice its displeasure with the treatment Bass received following his miss.’
Beane doesn't believe Bills' window is closing
‘Beane noted that the roster will need to get younger in some areas, and that it will be imperative to hit on this year’s draft in order for to acquire those younger, cheaper players to contribute.’
McDermott: 'We're disappointed, yes, but not broken'
‘”I’m extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished, but not in any way satisfied or going to get complacent with where we’re at,” said McDermott on Tuesday. “Every year, you start over and every year, I can tell you and promise you that fire burns within me bright as it did the year before, if not more. We’re disappointed, yes, but not broken.”‘
Micah Hyde's wife pens emotional thank you to 'Bills Mafia'
‘”Buffalo already felt more like home than any other place ever did. You gave us an instant sense of belonging,” Hyde recollected.’
Bills sign 14 players to Reserve/Future contracts for 2024
‘The Buffalo Bills have announced the signing of 14 players to Reserve/Future contracts for the upcoming 2024 season.’