‘After it was announced that Bills Stadium would open for the first time all season, Jones gifted Dixon tickets to the Bills’ wild-card game Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. It’s the latest in a series of highlights in Dixon’s life since he was exonerated and released from prison in 2018 after serving 27 years at Attica Correctional Facility in New York.’
Archives for January 8, 2021
Fans attending Buffalo Bills’ playoff game taking COVID-19 tests
‘”It’s such a great sports town, and this being our third year (of the last four) in the playoffs but not having a home (playoff) game in 26 years, it’s really special for the community,” Pegula said. “I’m amazed. Today we tested over 5,000 people and it went really smoothly and we got it done.”‘
For Buffalo Bills’ 1995 team, playoff surge evokes memories of last time franchise ruled AFC East
‘Cottrell said Levy “treated them like men” and “didn’t have 5,000 rules” when he took over. Instead, he told players he expected them to be professional and work hard.’
Diggs, Beasley questionable to play Saturday against Colts
‘It turns out Diggs is as fine as he claimed, as No. 14 was back on the practice field on Thursday at Bills Stadium, seeming to be in good spirits and ready to play in Saturday’s playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month
‘Allen was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week four different times in 2020, and was also named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December
‘Every game the Bills played in December, they won, led by Allen, ending what has been a record-breaking year for the team. In fact, Allen now holds the franchise’s single-season records in completions, completion percentage, passing yards, games with 300 yards or more passing, passing touchdowns and total touchdowns.’
ECSO announces road closure, new traffic pattern for Bills playoff game
‘The section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium will close to traffic at 9:30 a.m. Saturday an remain closed until after the game. Parking pass holders will still be able to access lots 2 and 6 from Abbott Road.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs says ‘we don’t have to do anything different’ when it comes to playoff approach
‘“You get a new season, a new opportunity that we earned as a team you know throughout this season we had our ups and we had our downs and it seemed like we grew throughout this year. We got better throughout this year especially through out downs, especially with our losses, we learned a lot from them, growing from them and I feel like we can carry that into the postseason,” Diggs said.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month
‘Over the course of five games, which included nothing but wins for the Bills, Allen completed 70.11 percent of his passes “for 1,516 yards, 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions,” the Bills wrote.’
Twenty-five years later, Bills seeking that next playoff win
‘“The offense was hitting on all cylinders in that game,” said Cornelius Bennett, who signed with the Falcons after that ’95 season. “It was typical Buffalo weather. I remember more after the game, having a good time with the fans going through the tunnel.”‘
Day two of COVID-19 testing for Bills fans
‘By tonight at 9 p.m., about 6,200 fans and 500 workers will have gone through the lines at Lot 4 of Bills Stadium.’
Erie County Sheriff provides traffic plan for Saturday’s playoff game at Bills Stadium
‘The section of Abbott Road in front of Bills Stadium will be closed off during the game on Saturday.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Month
‘Also this month, Allen became the first player in NFL history with 4,500-plus passing yards, 35-plus passing touchdowns, and five-plus rushing touchdowns in a single season.’
Dr. Burstein: stay cautious against COVID during Bills playoff game
‘Her advice is that the safest way to enjoy the game, in regards to COVID-19, is to watch the game at home, with only people who live in your home.’
Bills playoff weather history at Orchard Park shows a sign of warmth and wins
‘This year, Buffalo will be colder than nearly all of these games with afternoon highs likely stuck in the 20s.’