‘To be clear: Having a roof would not have stopped Sunday’s game from being moved to Monday. That decision was made for safety, so tens of thousands of people didn’t try to commute in whiteout conditions, and it proved to be “100%” the right call, Bills executive Andy Major said Monday.’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2024
Bills injury update: Several players remain out, Douglas and Dodson return to practice
‘”We’ll take it one day at a time on the guys that aren’t practicing and continue to just see how they progress,” McDermott said. “In terms of return to play, we’ll just have to see how it goes today and go from there.”‘
Bills sign punter Matt Haack to practice squad
‘The signing comes after Sam Martin sustained a hamstring injury in Buffalo’s 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday.’
Bills prepare for another bitter cold game
‘It looks there there will be snow showers around the region throughout the week and into Saturday, but the threat for snow drops going into Sunday as drier air takes over.’
McDermott updates injury list after Bills latest victory
‘On Wednesday, McDermott updated the list with Gabe Davis, Sam Martin, Taylor Rapp, and Baylon Spector. Von Miller and Leonard Floyd will have rest days. McDermott said the Bills are taking this “one day at a time.”’
Bills-Chiefs playoff rivalry to add its’ latest chapter on Sunday
‘It is arguably the number one rivalry in the NFL today due to the familiar history between the two ballclubs.’
Amid disappointing season, Elam makes game-changing play with interception in end zone
‘”It meant the world to me,” Elam said. “I really, truly believe that it was meant to be. I was happy to just help my team. Earlier in the season, I wasn’t there for them, I wasn’t healthy, I couldn’t run, I couldn’t explode, I couldn’t do nothing. I feel like I let them down, especially (against) Jacksonville, and I just want to thank God.”‘
'He's just a freak of nature': Allen dazzles with Bills playoff-record 52-yard TD run
‘”I started to find a line and got 15-20 yards down the field and there’s a lot of guys screaming ‘Slide!'” Allen said.’
Bills bring back Matt Haack to practice squad
‘Haack, 29, was Buffalo’s punter during the 2021 season. He played in seventeen games for the Bills before being cut at the end of the ensuing training camp.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: What makes this rivalry?
‘“I think it’s a testament to, A, who they are as an organization and the success that they’ve been able to have and then sustain,” said Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott. Since making Mahomes the full time starter in 2018, the Chiefs have never had fewer than 11 losses in a regular season. This year, an 11-6 record, would be considered a ‘down year,’ by most NFL analysts. Kansas City might wear red, but they’re the gold standard of professional football.’
Sean McDermott with Wednesday injury update, comments on signing of P Matt Haack to the practice squad
‘CB Christian Benford, LB Terrel Bernard, WR Gabe Davis, P Sam Martin, LB Baylon Spector and S Taylor Rapp will not participate in today’s practice. Those players are still day-to-day moving forward.’
'They've been at the top of the mountain' | What the Bills are saying about facing Chiefs in AFC Divisional Round
‘”They’ve been at the top of the mountain, they know what it takes to get there,” Allen said after Wednesday’s walk-through practice. “We’ve yet to do that. As a competitor, as a player, to be in a situation like this is something that you dream about.”‘
BillsBeat - January 17, 2024
Upon Further Review: A.J. Klein comes off the couch to quarterback the Bills' defense in win
‘“Off the Couch!,” proclaimed safety Jordan Poyer. “He was on the couch! Coming in and taking over the defense, that just says a lot about the type of guys we have in our locker room. AJ’s been a part of this system two, three years. Literally off the couch last week and coming in and playing ‘Mike’ linebacker for us. He’s a guy we trust going into the game, a guy who’s seen a lot of football. He helped us big today in a victory.”‘
Injuries forced several Bills backups into big roles against Steelers
‘Second-year cornerback Kaiir Elam played 52 defensive snaps (80%). Linebackers A.J. Klein and Dorian Williams played 43 (66%) and 21 (32%), respectively. Damar Hamlin played 13 (20%).’
Position grades: Bills' defensive line put halt to Steelers' rushing roll
‘Lead running back Najee Harris averaged 24 carries and 104 rushing yards a game over the Steelers’ final three regular-season games. The Bills held Harris to just 37 yards on 12 carries, a 3.1-yard average. Of Harris’ 12 carries, only two were “successful,” meaning they gained 40% needed on first down, 60% on second or converted on third down.’