‘Stefon Diggs (foot/vet rest), Gabe Davis (Knee), Christian Benford (ankle), Terrel Bernard (knee), Taylor Rapp (calf), and Baylon Spector (back) all did not practice.’
BillsBeat - January 19, 2024
30 years apart, Buffalo will host the Chiefs in a playoff game
‘In fact, this will be the Chiefs’ postseason game at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park since Jan. 23, 1994, when Buffalo won 30-13 in the AFC championship game to reach another Super Bowl.’
Dig out underway at stadium where Buffalo Bills host NFL playoff against Kansas City Chiefs
‘On Thursday morning, before the last of the flakes finally stopped flying, crews began clearing the parking lots with front end loaders, scooping snow into a parade of dump trucks that began hauling it to nearby Erie Community College’s South Campus, where heavy equipment pushed it into giant piles.’
Bills once again seeking help shoveling snow out of Highmark
‘As lake-effect snow continues to move through the Buffalo region, the Bills and Jani-King are asking anyone aged 18 and over who is interested in shoveling snow to come to Highmark Stadium beginning Friday.’
Sean McDermott turns in most impressive season despite injuries
‘They are ranked third in turnovers without All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano. It’s arguably Sean McDermott’s best work since arriving in Buffalo.’
Allen, Bills eager to welcome Mahomes, Chiefs to Orchard Park
‘”As a competitor, as a player, to be in a situation like this is something that you dream about. You really do,” he continued. “I know guys on this team have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and to think about how far we’ve come even from seven, eight weeks ago to where we are now, to have an opportunity to host a game against (a team that’s) won a couple of championships in the last (four) years, you can’t help but be excited for that.”‘
O.C. Brady: Holding Josh Allen back isn’t a good idea
‘“It’s the personality that we want Josh to play with at all times. Right. And, you know, we always say, hey, be you with us. And, you know, when he’s playing like this, when he’s playing confidently and just kind of having a lot of fun, you know, if he’s scoring a touchdown inflection, that means good things are happening, right. And so, you know, whatever that is, regardless of the game, you know, it’s always fun to see,” Brady said.’
Bills looking for fans to help shovel out Highmark Stadium again
‘The Bills are paying $20 an hour to clear snow inside Highmark Stadium starting Friday at 2 p.m.’
Father, son made 900-mile trek from Alabama for the Bills
‘“The anxiety of leaving Birmingham for Buffalo when you know a winter storm is coming — that’s not the smartest thing to do,” Adam said. “When we got in the stadium, all of that went away.”’
How Bills Mafia, Josh Allen and the Buffalo pass rush could be the difference in AFC Divisional game
‘”For [Kansas City] to step into our home, it’s going to be drastically different. Because we go into Arrowhead and the number one thing you guys ask are asking us is how are you going to handle the crowd noise?” said left tackle Dion Dawkins. “I’m very confident in the Mafia … I know that they’re gonna bring it and I’m hoping that they bring it to the highest that they’ve ever brought it because I’m excited to see them.”‘
More snow shovelers needed at Highmark Stadium before AFC Divisional game vs. Chiefs
‘In order to provide a safe venue for Sunday’s Bills Divisional Playoff Game vs. the Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills and Jani-King are asking anyone age 18 and over (or under 18 with proper working papers) interested in shoveling snow inside the stadium to come to Highmark Stadium beginning tomorrow (Friday) at 2:00 p.m.’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2024
Bills injury list still long, but team is 'built for this,' Ed Oliver says
‘“Just starting from early on in the year to now, I mean, think about a time when somebody wasn’t hurt?” Oliver said. “I mean, you probably can only name a couple of weeks, a few weeks, when somebody, a key player, wasn’t hurt and you can name the weeks where the guy that was hurt, his backup stepped up or it was the next man up and he made a big play.”‘
Mark Gaughan: Bills lean into Josh Allen's running, and results are spectacular
‘There can be no doubt the Bills must lean into Allen’s dynamic running ability, particularly after watching him run throughout the team’s six-game winning streak. Allen using his legs is the cheat code that takes the Bills’ offense from very good to great.’
Bills Notebook: Team is able to beat the snow to get to work
‘“I want to thank everyone out there that did such a phenomenal job with the roads. We made sure we prioritized the players’ safety and everyone’s safety as best we could here,” McDermott said. “Just phenomenal job by everyone out there … working so hard to clear the roads. We moved our day back as far as we felt like we could and I think that’s been priority No. 1 the entire time, so can’t be more grateful to those out there that are working to do that.”’
Weather fatigue a factor in lower ticket prices for Bills-Chiefs playoff showdown
‘“I think the snow may have scared some folks away,” said Joseph Bocanegra, spokesperson for StubHub, who noted that this is one of the most affordable Bills home games all season. “It is still early in the week, but I do think the weather is playing a factor. But the great part about it is that the tickets are very reasonably priced for folks determined to go to the game.”’