‘On Friday, McDermott ruled out cornerback Christian Benford (knee), linebacker Baylon Spector (back) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) — along with receiver Gabe Davis (knee) — while linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle) and cornerback Taron Johnson (concussion) are game-time decisions. Meanwhile, cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) is listed as questionable after practicing in full Friday.’
BillsBeat - January 20, 2024
Bill bagels draw attention in the Falls
‘Bills bagels are available before this weekend’s playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, while supplies last. The eatery is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and is located at 444 Third St.’
A Local Favorite
‘The owners of Andriaccio’s eatery, as recently reported by The Post-Journal, commissioned local arborist and artist, Vince Liuzzo, to design and create a large helmet of Buffalo Bills’ player, Josh Allen, jersey number 17. However, with the Bills most recent Wild Card playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, another sculpture was crafted onsite — with plans of adding additional sculptures to coincide with each victory earned by the Bills.’
'Watch out for snowballs, Taylor!' Bills fans who are Swifties are clear where their loyalties lie
‘“I think she’s a brilliant musician, businesswoman and role model, and I’ll always root for her in her own endeavours, but you won’t find me rooting for the Chiefs,” said Kelly Conlan, a longtime Bills fan from Toronto who added it’s finally nice to have a Bills-Chiefs playoffs game in Buffalo instead of Kansas City.’
Saturday's Kansas City Coverage
What Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen are saying about their fierce rivalry this week (Kansas City Star)
Vahe Gregorian Three shrewd free-agent signings are helping Chiefs’ defense rank among NFL’s best (Kansas City Star)
Travis Kelce: A Chiefs player’s feet were accidentally burned while trying to stay warm (Kansas City Star)
Kansas City bakery makes cakes of Andy Reid’s frozen mustache. Fans are eating it up (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs Why Chiefs star went in Dolphins’ locker room after win: ‘There was no disrespect’ (Kansas City Star)
Tyreek Hill had best description of L’Jarius Sneed jam that defined Chiefs’ victory (Kansas City Star)
Buffalo is perfect site for Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes to play his first road playoff game (USA Today)
Chiefs to be without LT Wanya Morris, DT Derrick Nnadi for AFC Divisional game in Buffalo (KHSB-TV)
Sibling wager on Chiefs, Bills gives money to good cause (KHSB-TV)
Patrick Mahomes is playing on the road in the playoffs for the first time. Will it matter? (KCTV-TV)
‘We live and die by our football team.’ Buffalo Bills and Chiefs fans unite over love of the game (KCTV-TV)
Tickets still available for Chiefs fans hoping to travel to Buffalo (KCTV-TV)
Parkville company gets approval from Andy Reid to make frozen mustache shirts (KCTV-TV)
Canadian artist goes viral for Patrick Mahomes painting, using football as painting instrument (KCTV-TV)
Local barbecue restaurants preparing for a busy weekend with Chiefs playoff game (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi out, two receivers questionable vs Bills (WDAF-TV)
Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen talk about friendship ahead of Divisional Round (WDAF-TV)
How fans plan to cheer on Chiefs vs Bills in Divisional Round (WDAF-TV)
Rare Chiefs road playoff game expected to increase restaurant carryout business (WDAF-TV)
Divisional Playoff Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Gabe Davis ruled out for Bills’ matchup with Chiefs in massive hit
‘Davis famously torched the Chiefs for 201 yards and four touchdowns in their 2021 divisional round game, a 42-36 win for Kansas City.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins chirps Patrick Mahomes ahead of divisional-round matchup: ‘Good luck’
‘“This is the most dopest feeling I’ve ever had. We’re having two back-to-back playoff games home. Come on now, like we get to leave and go eat wings. It’s cool. So good luck.”’
Buffalo Bills to sell Taylor Swift-themed food at Sunday’s playoff game against the Chiefs
‘In anticipation of this week’s matchup — and of Swift possibly making an appearance — the Bills’ food service partner unveiled menu items such as “Bad Blood Waffle Fries.” Served in a two-foot boat, the spiced fries come topped on one side with Buffalo chicken and blue cheese, and the other with Kansas City BBQ pork, bread-and-butter pickles, and coleslaw.’
The Hit Maker Meets the Table Breakers. Buffalo Braces for Chiefs No. 1 Fan Taylor Swift.
‘But all six of those prior games, including earlier this season when the Bills won 20-17, have been in Kansas City. In fact, Mahomes has never played any playoff game on the road. This one is at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.—one of the stadiums that didn’t make it onto Swift’s “Eras Tour.” And there’s no game day atmosphere in the NFL quite like what happens just outside Buffalo at this time of year.’
WR Davis, CB Benford among Bills players ruled out for playoff game vs Chiefs
‘Davis caught 45 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns this season. He caught eight passes for 201 yards against the Chiefs in a playoff loss two years ago.’
Bills call for snow shovelers again ahead of Kansas City Chiefs matchup
‘The game against the Chiefs does not appear to be at risk of being a snow game, with the National Weather Service predicting no snowfall on Sunday.’
State of the Bills defense reflects an upcoming transition
‘Only two defensive starters started all 17 games for the Bills — nickel corner Taron Johnson and middle linebacker Terrel Bernard. But Johnson and Bernard, two of the team’s most consistent players, are questionable for Sunday because of injury. The team lost two key starters for the season in Weeks 4 and 5 — cornerback Tre’Davious White and 2022 first-team All-Pro outside linebacker Matt Milano.’
Bills WR Gabe Davis, S Taylor Rapp ruled out vs. Chiefs
‘This will be the second straight game missed for both Davis and Rapp after they suffered injuries in the regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins. Spector and Benford were both injured in the playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
2024 NFL playoffs: Bills ask fans to shovel stadium ahead of playoff game vs. Chiefs for $20 an hour
‘The Bills are scheduled to face the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET in the divisional round. The good news is that — unlike last week when their wild-card game had to be moved to Monday due to bad weather — the snow that hit Buffalo is not expected to fall during Sunday night’s game, though it could continue through Saturday.’
Inside Bills vs. Chiefs playoff history: From AFL championship to 2021 thriller that changed overtime
‘If history repeats itself, this quarterback matchup will deliver at least one more unforgettable moment.’