‘Yes, there is something special about the Buffalo character. When hearing someone complain about some winter weather event, we enjoy saying something like: “That’s nothing. We grew up in Buffalo.” That usually ends their complaining.’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2024
Bills' playoff victory over Steelers is highest-rated TV program since meters came here in 2000
‘The Bills’ 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 was the highest-rated regular season game with a 49.1 local rating. That was four-tenths of a point higher than the 48.7 for the 37-34 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles two weeks earlier.’
Jim Kubiak: How 'Lion 25' helped spring Josh Allen for MVP-caliber touchdown run vs. Steelers
‘Interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady called a strong game, with 66 plays totaling 369 yards of offense. The Bills were again good on the ground, rushing the football 34 times (51%) for an impressive 179 yards. Allen had eight rushing attempts for 74 yards. Credit must go to Brady for his determined approach toward a balance between the run and the pass. He is able to find a sweet spot for Allen and the Bills’ offense that falls between 50% to 60% running plays, and in doing so controlling the time of possession (33:19 to 26:41), while giving Allen enough opportunities to strike through the air.’
Buffalo weather, injuries complicate Bills preparation for playoff game vs Chiefs
‘Obviously, their injury list is a major concern as coach Sean McDermott reeled off the names of nine players at the start of his media availability Wednesday who either missed the wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, or got hurt during the game.’
Bills sign punter Matt Haack to practice squad after punter Sam Martin injured
‘Haack was the Buffalo punter in 2021 and it was not a great year as he had a poor net average of 37.6 yards on 52 attempts. However, he was the best available option for the Bills because he was also the holder that season for placekicker Tyler Bass.’
Buffalo Bills bring back former punter after starter suffers hamstring injury
‘Haack was with the Bills for the 2021 season after signing a three-year deal as a free agent, coming over from the Miami Dolphins. Buffalo released him after he lost the punter battle during training camp and the preseason to rookie Matt Araiza. The Bills released Araiza shortly after details emerged of his alleged involvement in a gang rape while he was a student at San Diego State. Araiza was dropped from that lawsuit last month.’
Bills’ Josh Allen dominates, but injuries pile up vs. Steelers (Encouraged/worried)
‘What is going on with Tyler Bass? Buffalo’s first kick attempt may have been a bad decision on their part considering the conditions, but his 49-yard attempt was kicked low and blocked with relative ease. Later in the game, he terribly missed a 25-yard field goal.’
Popular Buffalo attorney warns Bills Mafia: Do not feed the pit
‘Much like sweet potatoes a few years ago, some Bills fans are giving credit to a pit located at the future home of the Bills as a source of good luck.’
Bills' Josh Allen needs a playoff win before Patrick Mahomes' lead in QB rivalry grows insurmountable
‘With Allen being 27 years old and Mahomes 28, it seems there are more of these matchups to come. But despite combining for 10 Super Bowl appearances in 15 years, Brady and Manning met just five times, meaning a 3-0 Mahomes lead might be too much for Allen to overcome.’
Bills sign punter Matt Haack to practice squad, start week with lengthy injury report
‘Thursday’s full practice will bring more clarity as to who will be available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC divisional playoff game Sunday and that includes Bernard, who recorded a team-high 143 tackles to go along with 6 ½ sacks and three interceptions. Bernard’s injury appeared devastating when he was taken off the field on a cart after making a tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday.’
Thursday's Kansas City Copverage
Chiefs Here’s what happens next with Patrick Mahomes’ cracked Kansas City Chiefs helmet (Kansas City Star)
‘It was fantastic’: How Taylor Swift spontaneously gave a gift to Chiefs fan at game (Kansas City Star)
Travis Kelce’s hand appears bloodied, scratched after Chiefs’ dangerously cold playoff game against Dolphins (New York Post)
Fans hospitalized with hypothermia, frostbite during Dolphins-Chiefs game (New York Post)
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes hitting the road for first time in the playoffs to play Buffalo (AP)
Travis Kelce gives blunt response to Athlete of the Year nomination: ‘F—ing nonsense’ (Fox News)
Manufacturer of Patrick Mahomes’ helmet says product prevented injury despite shattering in playoff game (Fox News)
15 fans hospitalized after sitting through freezing Chiefs-Dolphins game (Fox News)
How Patrick Mahomes has navigated the worst season of his career (ESPN)
Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire Details Heartwarming Reason He’s Studying to Become a Nurse (SI)
Chiefs’ Chris Jones Nailed Perfect Cris Collinsworth Impression During Game (SI)
Kansas City Fire Department Brought 15 Fans to Hospital From Chiefs-Dolphins Game (SI)
Patrick Mahomes helmet: Manufacturer says break ‘not ideal,’ but equipment protected Chiefs QB (The Sporting News)
Chiefs DT Nnadi, LB Jones miss Wednesday’s practice as Bills prep start (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs’ RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire knows what he wants to do after football (KHSB-TV)
Kansas City man making trek to Buffalo to cheer on Chiefs in Divisional showdown (KHSB-TV)
‘Close to my heart’: Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire pursuing nursing degree (KCTV-TV)
Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce ‘shocked’ by Saturday’s cold (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs prepare for the Bills in what will be Patrick Mahomes’ first road playoff game (KMBC-TV)
Injury reports from the Bills and Chiefs look drastically different ahead of playoff matchup (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs prepare for first playoff road game in almost a decade (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs WR Skyy Moore designated to return from injured reserve (WDAF-TV)
Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire juggles NFL career with nursing school (WDAF-TV)
Some Chiefs fans planning trip to Buffalo for playoffs game (WDAF-TV)
Divisional Playoff Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Chiefs vs. Bills playoff game weather forecast: Is any snow expected in Buffalo?
‘After a week in which snow and wind swirled unabated, the weather gods appear to be smiling on Orchard Park, N.Y., where Highmark Stadium is located. The U.S. National Weather Service is forecasting a “warmup” Sunday, with a high temperature near 24 degrees. By comparison, Saturday’s high temperature in Orchard Park is projected to be near 15 degrees. Wind gusts are expected to be about 14 miles per hour, per the NWS, with a wind chill of 12 degrees.’
Bills' David Edwards received major assist to get newborn home safely during snowstorm
‘Miller has lent a hand to Bills players and staffers over the years when the lake-effect snow barrels through.’
Neither snowstorm nor driving ban prevents Bills from practicing in preparation to host Chiefs
‘Informed the snow might keep falling through Friday, Allen shrugged and said: “Yeah, Buffalo weather. We’ll figure it out.”’
Bills could be affected by snow yet again with more feet coming to Buffalo
‘The Buffalo Bills might be affected by snow yet again heading into their next playoff matchup, this time with the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.’