‘Michael Synor has lived in Missouri all of his life, but that doesn’t stop his love for Buffalo. “We are going to hit the Sabres game on Saturday and enjoy all the things we love about Western New York and then head to the tailgate and game on Sunday,” Synor said.’
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'Swiftie Mafia' rooting for a Buffalo Bills win and appearance from Taylor Swift at Highmark Stadium
‘”I would love for her to come to Buffalo,” said Crys Robinson, a proud member of the Swiftie Mafia and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan. “A woman named Danielle started the group this year to get a bunch of ‘Swifties’ together that live in the Western New York area.”‘
Buffalo Bills fans enjoy snow-covered tailgate and win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
‘Feels like temperatures were in the single digits, but as the saying in Orchard Park goes “When it’s too cold for them, it’s just right for us!”‘
‘Day by day,’ Bills weather storm of injuries in preparation to host Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott said the Bills are still evaluating the status of several players who got hurt in Monday night’s 31-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with the players who missed the wild-card playoff game: cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), safety Taylor Rapp (calf), and receiver Gabe Davis (knee). Added to the injury toll now are cornerbacks Taron Johnson (concussion) and Christian Benford (knee), linebackers Terrel Bernard (ankle) and Baylon Spector (back), and punter Sam Martin (hamstring).’
Buffalo radio stations still have ‘no plans to upset Swifties’ ahead of Bills-Chiefs
‘“No plans to upset the Buffalo area Swifties here!” said Tim Wenger, Senior Vice President/Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo, which runs top local pop station Kiss 98.5 and new county station The Wolf on 107.7, along with several others.’
Bills injury update: Nine players considered day to day
‘Taron Johnson has been placed on concussion protocol, while Terrel Bernard had an MRI scan on his ankle Tuesday and will need further evaluation as the week progresses.’
Bills vs. Chiefs: Taylor Swift comes to Highmark
‘The last time the pop star was in Buffalo was when she performed for the Erie County Fair in 2008.’
Bills vs. Chiefs playoff tickets
‘VIPTIX owner Nick Giamusso said, “Tickets are $200 and up right now, and that’s a nosebleed seat, which isn’t too bad for a Bills playoff game, especially against Kansas City.”‘
AJ Klein gives up family vacation to lead Bills in playoffs
‘In fact, he had a vacation planned for Key West for that same weekend. His RV was ready to head south, but thankfully for the Bills, that itinerary was changed. The 11-year NFL veteran played hero, a script right out of a movie.’
Rochester-area screen printer lands Buffalo Bills contract for playoffs apparel
‘“She said you need to take this phone call, it’s above my pay grade… She said they want us to do printing for the Buffalo Bills,” she said. “I’m still in shock. It’s very surreal, we worked hard to build our business, but never did I think it would build to that level.”’
Bills quickly turn attention to Chiefs after dispatching Steelers
‘”We’re a step behind already. We understand that,” Allen said. “I think it’s going to be very crucial for guys to get their rest and make sure we’re getting in the training room and rehabbing as much as we can. Guys are going to be bruised and beat up tomorrow. It’s going to take everything this week — our training staff, our equipment staff, our strength room and our cafeteria for getting our guys right and ready to go.”‘
Banged-up Bills: Nine players listed as day-to-day ahead of playoff showdown vs. Chiefs
‘There’s currently eight players, not including Bernard, listed as day-to-day going into the week…’.
Klein cancels vacation plans to rejoin Bills, posts team-high 11 tackles in playoff win
‘Klein, 32, essentially rejoined the team last week off the couch. He was at home getting ready to go to Key West with his family when Brandon Beane called him and asked him to sign to the practice squad.’
What to know about the Bills’ second-round playoff game against Kansas City Chiefs
‘This will be the third time in four seasons that the Bills and the Chiefs meet in the playoffs. Buffalo lost to the Chiefs 38-24 in the AFC Championship in January of 2021. A year later, the Bills lost to the Chiefs in a thrilling overtime game in the second round, which the Chiefs forced after getting a field goal with only 13 second left on the clock. The Chiefs won the coin toss and scored a touchdown in their first possession in overtime, meaning the Bills offense didn’t have a chance to take the field.’
Bills’ Klein goes from near-family vacation to factoring into win over Steelers
‘“At this point, who doesn’t want to be in the playoffs, right?” Klein said after the game.’