‘Tuesday, coach Sean McDermott said that all of those players, plus four others who were hurt in the Week 18 game at Miami and missed the wild-card game – wide receiver Gabe Davis, cornerback Rasul Douglas, linebacker Tyrel Dodson and safety Taylor Rapp – would all be evaluated on a “day-to-day” basis.’
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Bills withstand the cold, set up rare Chiefs visit
‘“That’s a heck of an opponent,” McDermott said. “We’ll have to regroup as a staff and I know some of our staff has already been working on the Chiefs and that’s kind of what you do as a position coach, you’re able to look ahead a little bit. We’ll just have to sit down with Nate tomorrow and just try and see who’s healthy and when they’ll be healthy (if) they’re not healthy and then see what jersey numbers we have and kind of go from there.”’
Buffalo Bills release Super Bowl-winning running back after just 2 games
‘He had 12 carries for 40 yards in action during the Bills’ December games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins.’
And... Scene: Daily News reporter recalls experience at Highmark Stadium during Bills wild-card win over Steelers
‘Throughout the tailgate, Bills fans were jumping through tables, screaming the ‘Shout’ song, playing in the snow, consuming beverages, wearing speedos and most importantly – they were there to support their team to see if they could make a Super Bowl run. It seemed gloomy when this team was 6-6 going into their Week 13 bye, but they have turned it around, winning six straight games entering this Sunday’s matchup.’
Bills schedule could be disrupted with another lake-effect snowstorm forecast to hit region
‘McDermott said the team, for now, is still scheduled to practice on Wednesday and Thursday, while monitoring a forecast that projects a lake-effect storm dumping nearly 2 feet of snow on the Buffalo region.’
Mahomes vs. Allen 3rd playoff showdown features a twist. This time the setting is in Buffalo, not KC
‘Fittingly, it’s Buffalo, where the Bills (12-6) and their fans have long fantasized over how home-field advantage might turn the tables after two of their past three playoff runs ended in Kansas City.’
Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen: Five reasons why this QB rivalry is best since Tom Brady-Peyton Manning
‘They meet a lot and their head-to-head battles are incredible. That meets the basic standard of any great rivalry. This is the seventh time they’ve met in the last four years, despite not playing in the same division! Sound familiar? They join Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady as the only QB rivalry from different divisions to meet seven times in a four-year span.’
Bills will take it day-to-day with a number of injured players
‘One storyline to pay attention to will be the health of Bills linebacker Terell Bernard who was carted off with what was later reported as an ankle injury. On Bernard, McDermott said they are not sure yet what his week will look like and they will learn more tomorrow to see how he responds to his injury.’
Bills release running back Leonard Fournette from the practice squad
‘Fournette was signed by the Bills on October 31st and was able to make his debut in the Bills Week 16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Fournette would also see action against the Miami Dolphins and totaled 12 rushing attempts for 40 yards.’
Opinion: Simon: Bills go out and take care of business
‘Hats off to Shakir who is playing the best football of his very young career over the last five weeks and has become a key and reliable weapon for Allen in the passing game. On what turned into an 18 yard touchdown, I thought for sure Shakir was getting tackled for a short gain but somehow he kept his balance, broke free from Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and headed for the game sealing score. The Bills would have been facing third and about eight at Pittsburgh’s 16 yard line if not for Shakir’s outstanding effort. According to Next Gen Stats, Shakir had a 0.7% chance of scoring a touchdown on that play. He was +14 yards after catch over expected.’
Buffalo Bills have a long list of injuries ahead of playoff matchup against Kansas City Chiefs
‘In addition, the Bills had a handful of players who missed Monday’s game due to injuries suffered in the game against the Dolphins the week before.’
Buffalo Bills fans living in Chiefs Country to travel to WNY for Sunday's game against Kansas City
‘Michael Synor has lived in Missouri all of his life, but that doesn’t stop his love for Buffalo. “We are going to hit the Sabres game on Saturday and enjoy all the things we love about Western New York and then head to the tailgate and game on Sunday,” Synor said.’
'Swiftie Mafia' rooting for a Buffalo Bills win and appearance from Taylor Swift at Highmark Stadium
‘”I would love for her to come to Buffalo,” said Crys Robinson, a proud member of the Swiftie Mafia and lifelong Buffalo Bills fan. “A woman named Danielle started the group this year to get a bunch of ‘Swifties’ together that live in the Western New York area.”‘
Buffalo Bills fans enjoy snow-covered tailgate and win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
‘Feels like temperatures were in the single digits, but as the saying in Orchard Park goes “When it’s too cold for them, it’s just right for us!”‘
‘Day by day,’ Bills weather storm of injuries in preparation to host Chiefs
‘Coach Sean McDermott said the Bills are still evaluating the status of several players who got hurt in Monday night’s 31-17 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with the players who missed the wild-card playoff game: cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), safety Taylor Rapp (calf), and receiver Gabe Davis (knee). Added to the injury toll now are cornerbacks Taron Johnson (concussion) and Christian Benford (knee), linebackers Terrel Bernard (ankle) and Baylon Spector (back), and punter Sam Martin (hamstring).’