‘But no matter how far the Bills have come since their season skidded off the road two months ago, their 2023 campaign cannot be measured by the ability to simply make the playoffs. Much more is expected of this team because, regardless of how the season unfolded, it has been built to win the Super Bowl next month. Anything short of that would have to be viewed as a failure, especially for a club that has an 18-2 regular-season record in December and January since 2020.’
BillsBeat - January 6, 2024
What you don't see inside businesses preparing for big Bills gamedays
‘The block party started three years ago, which Chris Ring with the Rec Room says brings a ton of business to bars on the block. So Sunday, Ring says they’re closing the streets, setting up a 15-foot video wall, having live sound, a DJ between commercial breaks, and food and drink specials. Ring says they always try to do this on high-profile away games.’
Bills hope to bottle up 'unique' Hill in showdown with Dolphins
‘When Hill played for the Chiefs, he crushed the Bills. Buffalo has done a better job defending him since he was traded to Miami.’
McDermott: Bills' identity 'starting to take shape' ahead of showdown in Miami for AFC East title
‘”I think more than anything, there’s an identity that’s started to take shape after that game,” McDermott said. “Obviously, the change was made, but sometimes, what’s more impactful is how people respond to the change and how people respond to adverse situations. So, I started to see our team coming together. I started to see an identity form and be built and take shape, and again, the credit goes to the players for taking the reigns at that point.”‘
Bright Spot: Bringing the Bills Mafia to Miami
‘As Buffalo fights for the AFC East title, there will be plenty of loyal bright spot fans cheering them on!’
Stadium-crossed lovers: Local couple rooting for separate teams ahead of Bills-Dolphins game
‘When they met in 1996, the couple said their rivalry wasn’t that big of a deal. But as they got to know each other, and as their teams got better and better, the rivalry grew.’
Buffalo Bills injury report for Week 18 at Dolphins
‘However, center Mitch Morse (illness) missed Friday’s practice but McDermott said he is not “overly concerned”. Morse is officially listed as questionable.’
BillsBeat - January 5, 2024
Inside the Bills: Questions about the future can wait for Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer
‘Seven seasons is an eternity in NFL years, but the Bills’ roster has two constants who have been with the franchise for that entire stretch. In safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, the Bills have two players who are inextricably tied together. They are two of just four players on the active roster – long snapper Reid Ferguson and left tackle Dion Dawkins are the others – who were here when the drought ended.’
PlayAction column: Tua Tagovailoa's quick release poses challenge again for Bills
‘“He does a really good job of getting the ball out of his hands,” said Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau. “It’s a great opportunity for us to go try to go out there and apply some pressure and hopefully the guys in the secondary will make him hold the ball for just a little longer and buy some time.”’
Bills notebook: Von Miller says deactivating him against Patriots was 'right decision'
‘“I’m my biggest critic and just from my standpoint, I wasn’t playing up to the standard,” Miller told The Buffalo News after practice Thursday. “The recovery wasn’t coming along and that was the right decision to sit me down and rest me up.”’
How we see it: News writers offer predictions on Bills-Dolphins AFC East title game
View from Vegas: Dolphins succeeding against spread in AFC East home games
‘Prediction: Dolphins by 3.’
Erik Brady: Bills and Dolphins fans at dueling Virginia bars play both sides of the street
‘”Ground Zero Point-Five,” offers Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy’s. His smile is as full as his glass of Guinness at 10:30 on Wednesday morning. He’s sitting at the bar at Sully’s, haggling with Dolphins fan Chad Brofermaker over what they should bet on the grudge match. Chad suggests the loser should wear merch of the other team for a day. “Never!” Jimmy counters. “I could never do that!”‘
Bills pro bowlers: Josh Allen snubbed, two Buffalo players make the team
‘Both players deserve the honor as Dawkins has been a rock at left tackle as he has allowed just one sack all year while being a force in the run game, particularly on the tackle pull plays that have become a Buffalo staple. He became the first Bills’ offensive lineman to earn three or more selections since Ruben Brown was voted in eight times from 1996-2003.’
Bills RB Cook, LT Dawkins earn Pro Bowl nods; Allen, Diggs, others selected as alternates
‘The former 2022 second-round pick leads the AFC with 1,086 yards rushing and is averaging 4.8 yards per carry, having scored 2 touchdowns rushing. Cook does it in the receiving game as well, as he has recorded 41 receptions for 429 yards and 4 touchdowns receiving on the season. Cook is fifth in the NFL in all-purpose yards, having amassed 1,515 on the year.’