‘Just under 2 percent of Bills fans selected to go to the game on Saturday tested positive for COVID and will not be able to attend the game.’
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Meet the ECMC nurse going to Bills playoff game courtesy Cuomo
‘Brandon has been a nurse at ECMC since 2018. She has been working on the front lines of this pandemic in the Intensive Care Unit. Her mother, Leah, also works at ECMC as a respiratory therapist.’
Wild Card: Buffalo Bills host Indianapolis Colts
‘As great as the Bills have been, an area concern is the run defense. They rank 17th in the NFL allowing 119 yards per game and that won’t hold up against rookie Jonathan Taylor who averages 123 per game and has 10 touchdowns on the season.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs named first-team All-Pro
‘This is the second straight year a member of the Bills has earned that honor. Cornerback Tre’Davious White was first-team All-Pro in 2019.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills vs. Colts
‘It is the playoffs. Beasley is going to make every effort to contribute. I think the most likely scenario is that he plays, but is limited in some way.’
Local Bills fans, businesses prepping for game day
‘Petzing is actually going to the game. But he wishes this were a time where his staff could open the doors to all. “I feel bad because we will get full and then people get upset when they come in and there’s no room,” he says.’
Diggs earns First-Team All-Pro honors
‘Diggs became the first wide receiver in franchise history to be named First-Team All-Pro.’
Josh Allen’s journey to MVP candidate leads to big playoff expectations
‘”Obviously, I’m super excited for the chance to start for this team, something that I dreamed of for a long time,” said Allen beforehand.’
Bills’ Diggs named NFL All-Pro, first Bills receiver to do it
‘In just his first season with the team after being traded to Buffalo, Diggs led the league with 127 receptions and 1535 receiving yard, he also hauled in 8 touchdown grabs. His yards and receptions also set team records.’
Fans get ready to support the Bills
‘Furthermore, there’s no tailgating allowed and fans will only be allowed to walk into the stadium at specific times.’
Red Pinto Tailgate crew prepares for Bills game like no other
‘”Anxiety,” says Nick Papagelis. “There were so many rumors of being able to go or not being able to go and getting it was such a joy, sense of relief that we’re able to go even with this limited amount.”‘
Bills elevate Duke Williams and Jordan Devey for Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game
‘Devey will be eligible to see action in his second game as a Bill. He a in his seventh NFL season and has played in 45 career games including one playoff game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017.’
7 things to watch for in Bills vs. Colts | Super Wild Card Weekend
‘For the Colts their reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Month, DeForest Buckner is listed as questionable for the game with an ankle injury. He sustained the injury in a Thursday practice in Week 15 and though he was limited in the game against the Texans, his snap count has increased each of the last two games.’
NFL game predictions | Bills vs. Colts | Super Wild Card weekend
‘The Colts defense has waned in the second half of the season, which has to be a concern facing Josh Allen and the high-flying Buffalo offense. Indianapolis was once the top-ranked defense in the league, but they fell off in a big way in the final six games. Allen, meanwhile, continues to light up defenses and he will do the same here. The ideal plan for the Colts is to pound Jonathan Taylor and keep Allen off the field, but what happens when the Colts get down? Buffalo is rolling, but they will be challenged early here. In the end, Allen will get it going with his arm and move to the next round.’
Bills vs. Colts | How to watch, stream, and listen to Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game
‘Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle. Analysis: Charles Davis.’