‘”People love these kind of comeback stories and the way the team is playing. And what I hear from my friends around the country, and really around the world, there is so much enthusiasm and excitement around the Bills, and that also turns into a conversation about Buffalo as a destination.”‘
Archives for January 4, 2021
Bills rout Dolphins 56-26 to clinch No. 2 seed in AFC, finish regular season 13-3
‘With the win, the Bills finished 13-3 and clinched the AFC’s No. 2 playoff seed.’
This Bills team is ready for a title now
‘Even though the Bills can’t be number one in the standings, they damn sure did everything possible to look like the number one team. They took apart almost every team since the bye. They scored 48, 38 and 56 points in their last three games. The Buffalo backups beat Miami 28-20 in the second half and the Dolphins walked off the field in Orchard Park with a reasonable shot to still make the playoffs.’
Allen & McKenzie lead Buffalo to 13th win by rolling Dolphins
‘The win also gave the Bills an undefeated record in the AFC East (6-0) for the first time in franchise history.’
Bills to face Colts in playoffs Saturday at 1PM
‘When the Titans edged the Texans on a last second field goal, it locked up the AFC South title for Tennessee and the playoff spot for Indy.’
Bills ‘superfan’ talks game ticket process, attendance rules during COVID
‘“We’re back. The Bills are back. I mean the $68, $78, the $86 dollars added on per ticket. It’s worth it. And at least there’s not going to be a big traffic jam getting in or getting out. But the problem also is no tailgating. I mean, we used to make some mean food for those tailgate parties. It’s definitely worth it,” says Maggio.’
Bills beat Miami, lock up second place in AFC
‘Even with a home playoff berth, and a division title locked up, Buffalo still had a reason to bring their A-game in Sunday’s regular-season finale versus the visiting Miami Dolphins: second-place in the AFC. And boy, did they bring their A-game.’
Bills to battle Colts in first home playoff game since ’96
‘Allen was only a few months old when the game was played.’
Bills Postgame Spotlight | Buffalo Bills 56, Miami Dolphins 26
‘With the 56 points scored today; the Bills ended the regular season with 501 points scored which is another team record. The record was previously held by the 1991 Buffalo Bills who scored 458 points that season. … 56 points mark the second-most in team history, trailing only 58 points vs. Miami in 1966 (9/18).’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 17
‘Buffalo was assured the No. 2 seed even before their game with Miami was over. That’s because the Cleveland Browns hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-22. Pittsburgh was unsuccessful on a two-point conversion after pulling to within two points with under two minutes to play, but their two-point conversion attempt failed. Cleveland then recovered the ensuing onsides kick and killed the clock.’
The NFL’s best catch | Stefon Diggs closes the 2020 season as the NFL’s leading receiver
‘With 127 receptions and 1,535 yards, Diggs finishes as the NFL’s leader in both categories for the 2020 season. Diggs is the first player in Buffalo Bills history to lead the NFL in receptions and yards in a single season.’
‘We play to kill’ | What Dion Dawkins, Josh Allen + others said after clinching the No. 2 seed
‘The unwillingness to sit on success has its roots in the Bills’ last playoff experience, according to left tackle Dion Dawkins. The Bills led the Houston Texans 16-0 before falling in overtime, and it’s drove them ever since. It certainly wasn’t going to stop on the week before the playoffs.’
Bills claim the No. 2 seed for the AFC playoffs
‘The Bills clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC with their 56-26 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The victory guarantees the Bills multiple home playoff games should they advance beyond the Wild Card round.’
Buffalo Bills to host the Indianapolis Colts in AFC Wild Card playoff matchup
‘The Buffalo Bills will host the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium during Wild Card weekend on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1:05 pm on CBS.’
Tre’Davious White, Jerry Hughes inactive for Bills vs. Dolphins | Week 17
‘Dane Jackson, Antonio Williams, Mike Love and Nate Becker will all be active for today’s game.’