‘”We are monitoring conditions as we do for every game, but there have been no discussions about making a change to the game’s status,” said Brian McCarthy, vice president of communications for the NFL.’
BillsBeat - January 12, 2024
Diggs confident in Bills after team stays in ‘wheelbarrow’
‘“When we were losing, nobody kind of jumped out of the wheelbarrow,” said Diggs. “We had some shifting. You know players get hurt. Coaches [get fired]. Everything that could’ve happened, happened.”’
Bills gearing up for winter weather, physical football as Steelers come to town for playoff game
‘”We’ve been through a lot of games here where we’ve had to, no pun intended, weather the storm,” McDermott said. “It affects a lot of things. It affects how you play the game, how you manage the game. When we have that here, it’s an added dimension to our preparation.”‘
Bills dealing with several injuries ahead of playoff opener in 'rollercoaster' season
‘Wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) all missed practice Thursday for a second straight day. Offensive lineman Dion Dawkins and tight end Dawson Knox also missed Thursday’s session with illnesses.’
Bills punter Sam Martin named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
‘Martin, 33, joined Buffalo at the end of the 2022 preseason. The 11-year veteran spent his first seven seasons in Detroit, followed by two in Denver.’
Bernard drawing on last year’s postseason ahead of 2nd one with Bills
‘Once you get to the playoffs, it’s a it’s a little bit different,” Bernard said on Thursday. “Everything’s on the line and we understand that. Being a rookie, I feel like you know, I had a unique experience to to be able to see how much it means to everybody in the building, all the guys on the team. So I think just the intensity and the care factor of everybody. Like you get to really see that and really feel that.”’
'I expect success with those guys' | Stefon Diggs not surprised other Bills pass-catchers are stepping up in big moments
‘”It was cool. I’ve been trying to just stay at the same level,” Diggs said after practice Wednesday. “I had an okay game. I’ve had better games, so I didn’t really think too much of it. I’ve just been steadfast, staying in the right mindset, trying to be a good teammate, trying to lead my team the right way and stack these wins.”‘
Sam Martin named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
‘Martin led the AFC in percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line (64.75 percent), 10-yard line (29.4 percent) and 5-yard line (11.8 percent).’
BillsBeat - January 11, 2024
Josh Allen on the Bills: 'This is a very inspired group right now'
‘“You want to peak at the right time,” Allen said. “I think this football team, we still got our best ball to play, but we’re trending in the right direction. We’re very fortunate to be playing another game.”’
Mark Gaughan: Taron Johnson, NFL's top tackling CB, braces for Steelers onslaught
‘Pittsburgh has played 11 personnel – three wide receivers – on 75% of its snaps, among the league leaders. That means the Bills have to stay in their nickel defense.’
Bills notebook: Gabe Davis, Rasul Douglas sit out Wednesday's practice
‘Meanwhile, other Bills who did not practice included safety Taylor Rapp (calf) and defensive ends Von Miller and Leonard Floyd (both veteran rest).’
Jim Kubiak: Bills QB Josh Allen continuously pours himself into 'middle of the violence'
‘The script of this game reads like the arc of a movie in which the hero hits rock bottom, before rising to right the wrongs. Allen’s performance was an astonishing feat to watch. He left Bills’ fans aghast with two interceptions and a sack-fumble that marked three difficult turnovers while, in the same game, making plays that only he could make. His performance was a tale of two cities, much like the year these Bills have experienced.’
Bills and Steelers injury concerns among questions heading into playoff game
‘Five players were hurt during Buffalo’s physical 21-14 AFC East-clinching victory over the Dolphins, and they will all most likely carry some sort of designation on the way to kickoff Sunday.’
4 Bills starters aren’t practicing Wednesday; will they play Sunday?
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said that all four players are considered day-to-day, which means there’s a chance all four could play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card matchup.’
Buffalo Bills’ free agent trio shine in AFC East winning matchup vs. Dolphins (Encouraged/worried)
‘Harty is a big reason why the Bills will host a playoff game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’