‘“The team wasn’t there that long when I started going, and there was no other team to go and watch,” he said, “I wouldn’t give my seat up for any seat in the stadium. You just keep going because you love going.”’
BillsBeat - January 20, 2024
McDermott praises former boss Andy Reid as Bills look for playoff revenge against Chiefs
‘”He’s one of the best coaches that’s ever coached the game,” McDermott said. “Certainly, I’m biased. I’ve been around him and learned a lot from him. But at the same time, he continues to evolve. He continues to scheme. He continues to come up with intricate and detailed ways of making what he does better than anybody else on offense, in particular.”‘
Bills expecting 'crazy' atmosphere for playoff game against Chiefs
‘”When they were throwing the snow up in the air and doing all that crazy stuff, it brings a different juice to us,” Dion Dawkins said. “For (the Chiefs) to step into our home, it’s going to be drastically different — simple as that. Pat has never been to the Bills stadium in full effect. I’m expecting it to be the loudest that I’ve ever heard and the snowiest that I’ve ever seen.”‘
Four Buffalo Bills out vs. Chiefs in long injury report
‘Benford and Davis are the most notable players to be out, as both players are everyday starters with the Bills. As a positive, cornerback Rasul Douglas practiced in full and is listed as questionable. Douglas missed the Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been crucial over the second half of the season.’
The time is now: Why the third time can be the charm for the Buffalo Bills against the Chiefs
‘This time around, it’s Sean McDermott vs. Andy Reid again. It’s still Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Stefon Diggs? He’s still there with the Bills. Travis Kelce? Still the Chiefs’ unstoppable tight end. Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde still anchor this Buffalo Bills defense. Josh Allen will still have to prepare for Chris Jones and Willie Gay.’
Bills offensive coordinator on Allen’s run game in postseason: ‘It’s always fun to see’
‘“It’s the personality that we want Josh to play with at all times,” Brady said. “…When he’s playing like this, when he’s playing confidently and just kind of having a lot of fun, if he’s scoring a touchdown, that means good things are happening. Whatever that is, regardless of the game, it’s always fun to see.”’
Steelers fan goes viral with message to Bills fans after playoff game
‘A Pennsylvania mom is going viral because of a Facebook post about her family’s trip to the Pittsburgh Steelers playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.’
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Kansas City Chiefs | AFC Divisional Round
‘The other players on the team’s injury report, including LB Terrel Bernard, CB Taron Johnson, CB Rasul Douglas and P Sam Martin will either practice today or will be held out of practice and be game time decisions.’
More snow shovelers needed at Highmark Stadium before AFC Divisional game vs. Chiefs
‘Shovelers may enter and park in Lot 6 off Abbott Road just north of the Team Store and proceed to Gate 7 Section 112 at the Guest Services booth to register for work.’
BillsBeat - January 19, 2024
Inside the Bills: Ed Oliver's done more than just live up to his contract – he's become a bargain
‘Let’s point out that there are plenty of people who owe Oliver an apology (guilty as charged). At the time he signed his contract extension in June, which is for four years and worth up to $68 million, some suggested he had failed to reach the desired level of consistency in his career to earn such a contract (again, guilty as charged). Instead, Oliver has gone the other way, proving to be a bargain. Interior pass rushers who can impact the game the way Oliver has are always going to be in high demand.’
PlayAction column: Bills must watch for Trent McDuffie as weapon off slot
‘McDuffie has rushed the passer from his slot-corner position 60 times, second most among all NFL cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. By comparison, the Bills blitzed Johnson off the slot 30 times, ninth most of any cornerback.’
Bills notebook: Bernard and Diggs don't practice; Martin limited; Morse wins award
‘“It was a little scary, but hopefully it wasn’t as bad as what it could have been,” Bernard told The Buffalo News on Thursday. “(The athletic training staff) showed me the video and they said my ankle was loose (from the original injury) and when it hit the ground, it shifted out. It didn’t look crazy.”’
Bills can thank Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney for helping land home game
‘The Bills wouldn’t have just missed out on the No. 2 seed had that flag not been thrown. They wouldn’t have made the playoffs at all. Buffalo’s win over Kansas City started a five-game winning streak to end the regular season, and a loss in any of them would have meant the Bills missed out on the postseason field.’
How we see it: News writers predict Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs in AFC playoffs
‘I think the Chiefs’ defense, ranked second in yards, points and sacks, is better than the Bills’ banged-up defense. I think Kelce, Rice and cornerback Trent McDuffie produce enough plays to make the difference. Chiefs, 25-23.’
View from Vegas: Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes has thrived as underdog
‘Prediction: Kansas City by 3.’