‘When it comes to what Buffalo will see from Pittsburgh’s defense on Sunday, the team is allowing 19.1 points per game (6th), 342.1 total yards per game (21st), has 27 takeaways (t-8th), 47 sacks (t-11th) and is allowing teams to score touchdowns 46% of the time in the red zone (5th).’
BillsBeat - January 15, 2024
Snow shovelers needed overnight & early Monday morning at Highmark Stadium
‘In order to provide a safe venue for Monday’s Bills Wildcard Playoff Game vs. the Steelers, 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 tonight (Sunday) at Midnight/12 a.m.’
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‘Buffalo is 4-1 at home in the postseason under head coach Sean McDermott. The Steelers are 0-3 in the playoffs since 2017.’
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‘The Bills signal caller has won each of his last three Wild Card playoff games, with a passer rating of 127.7 in those contests, the highest in the NFL. Allen has also completed almost 71 percent of his passes over that stretch (70.7%), averaged almost 10 yards per pass attempt (9.9), 10 touchdowns against a pair of interceptions and an average of almost 375 yards per game (374.7), which is the best in the NFL.’
Bills providing fan shuttle service to Highmark Stadium for Wild Card game vs. Steelers
‘To assist with the parking limitations due to this weekend’s snowfall, the Bills will be implementing a complimentary fan shuttle bus service.’
BillsBeat - January 14, 2024
After move considered, Bills-Steelers postponed until Monday
‘A source close to the situation told The Buffalo News that the NFL was considering moving the game to Atlanta, leading Hochul to push for the day to be changed and the game to remain in Buffalo.’
'Dangerous' storm postpones Bills game, prompts travel ban
‘This storm won’t be as devastating as the blizzard that struck the region in December 2022, killing 47 people and leading to widespread criticism about storm response and preparation, officials said. But up to 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour, with wind gusts of up to 60 mph, are forecast in the worst of the lake-effect snow bands. Areas receiving the heaviest snowfall could get up to 2 to 3 feet of snow between Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.’
'Unique' continuity: Year after mixing, matching offensive line, same five Bills have started every game
‘After running through six starting offensive line combinations in 18 regular-season/playoff games last year, the Bills have rolled out the same five players – left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard Connor McGovern, center Mitch Morse, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence and right tackle Spencer Brown – in all 17 games entering Monday’s AFC wild-card matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Scouting Report: Weather delay should be big benefit for Bills
‘Bills 27, Steelers 20.’
Bills or Steelers? Or Browns? In Erie, Pa., its complicated
‘The reasons are geographic and generational: T.J. Dolan is from Rochester, and started attending Bills games in college with his roommate, who had season tickets. At some point when he met his future wife, who was from the Erie area, he learned that her family was part of the fan base known as Steeler Nation. Their divided loyalties clearly didn’t hinder their love for each other. But their marriage didn’t convert their fandom, either. In some families with parents who have diverging views, the kids eventually find themselves with choices about things like politics or religion.’
Sean Kirst: As Bills begin playoffs anew, a barkeep's promise in two bottles of decades-old champagne
‘Her son David, an international software strategist, said Renate’s sons and grandchildren will honor her wish. If a day comes when the Bills win it all, they’ll open one bottle for the joy of popping it, even if the stuff inside – after so many years – would be undrinkable.’
Weather forces Bills playoff game vs Steelers to be moved to Monday: What to know
‘“I’ve been in communication with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the dangerous conditions in Buffalo this weekend,” Hochul said. “In consultation with our emergency response teams, Buffalo Bills leadership, and the NFL, the Bills game will be postponed to 4:30 pm Monday.”’
Bills vs Steelers moved to Monday. Here is the new gameday forecast
‘There will be bands of lake effect snow over the city of Buffalo and toward the Buffalo Niagara International Airport to start the day on Monday, said National Weather Service in Buffalo meteorologist David Thomas. The snow bands will then lift northward, further away from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park through the afternoon. An additional two to four inches of snow will fall in the area on Monday.’
Buffalo Bills playoff game postponed because of ‘dangerous’ lake effect storm
‘Hochul said current forecasts say the storm will be at its peak, with blinding snow and high winds, at exactly the same time the Bills had been scheduled to play, 1 p.m. on Sunday, in the stadium at Orchard Park.’
Bills-Steelers playoff game postponed to Monday due to impending winter storm
‘”Due to public safety concerns in light of the ongoing weather emergency in Western New York, Sunday’s Steelers-Bills game has been rescheduled to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET and will be televised by CBS,” read a statement released by the NFL on Saturday.”The decision to move the game to Monday was made in consultation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul in the best interest of public safety, and with the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the region prepares for the storm.”‘