‘“I walked to the locker room and hear everybody was nervous I’m like ‘dang all you gotta do is hit it down,’” Hyde said. “It was a big play obviously, the game-sealing play. As soon as I saw there were four seconds left and he had to go to the end zone I just backed up in the end zone and said there is no way this is happened again”’
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Playing with fans in the stands was an added spark for Bills
‘“It was crazy. For the fans to be loud and experience that with this team, it would have been a shame if we couldn’t have done that with the 6,700, it’s more than zero,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “I’m super excited for the fanbase here. I don’t think guys really understand the meaning and the impact of winning a playoff game for this franchise, but at the same time we’re in tune with that because we want to win one more.”’
4 Observations: Bills survive, advance 27-24
‘The complexion of the game changed with 2 minutes left in the 1st half. The Colts had a 4 point lead with the ball on the 1 yard line but the Bills defense turned them away on 3rd and 4th down. The Bills offense took the field with 1:46 left in the 2nd quarter and drove 96 yards for a score.’
Chippewa Street restaurants get a boost in business during outdoor Bills viewing party
‘Chris Ring, owner of Rec Room said, “to be able to reopen, put our staff back to work, generate some sort of revenue can kind of make or break it for our business.”’
Bills bring hope to 26 Shirts founder, even in the middle of a pandemic
‘“I’m excited,” Reid said. “I’m actually kind of freaking out inside. I’m so excited for this game on Saturday.”’
Oxford Pennant, a Buffalo company, making a big name for itself during Bills season
‘“When it’s Sunday and there’s a Bills game, I don’t know about you, but I wake up at 6:30 and I’m like, Bills, and that’s my thing all day,” Horesh said. “So, my team knew we were going to have a really special season and when it started to build, 9 wins became 10 wins, became 11. This isn’t just a fun season, this team can do something.”’
Bills win first playoff game since 1995, beat Colts 27-24
‘The Colts get to their on 34 on 4th and 1, and Jonathan Taylor gets it with a three-yard run. On 4th and 10 from their own 37, Rivers hits Pascal for a 17-yard gain, which appeared to have possibly been fumbled away. The officials uphold the no-fumble call, and the Bills lose a timeout. The Colts, down to another 4th down after a one-yard catch by Pittman, then two incomplete passes. It ends with Rivers incomplete to Hilton. Bills win their first playoff game since 1995, with a 27-24 win over the Colts.’
Fumble by Colts’ Zach Pascal causes commotion; Bills hang on late
‘Pascal made the catch, got up, then tried to run. Matt Milano was able to punch the ball out, Pascal lost control, and Tre’Davious White recovered.’
Shout! Bills fans celebrate Wild Card playoff win against Colts
‘The steps of City Hall became a busy spot after the game, where fans took pictures and chanted in celebration.’
Bills Mafia watches Wild Card game during ‘Playoffs on Patios’
‘Even during a pandemic, they say they feel pretty safe at the party with all the COVID protocols in place.’
Bills’ wide receivers Diggs, Beasley both active vs. Colts
‘Both have been key weapons for an elite Bills passing attack. The Buffalo offense is ranked 2nd in the league at 31.3ppg. Diggs leads the NFL in receptions (127) and yards (1,535). Beasley has 82 receptions for 967 yards.’
Bills beat Colts 27-24 for 1st playoff win in 25 years
‘The game wasn’t decided until the final play, when Rivers faced fourth-and-11 from Buffalo’s 47. Rivers heaved a deep pass for T.Y. Hilton, who was surrounded by defenders in the right side of the end zone. Hyde broke through the crowd of bodies, leaping up and batting the ball to the ground.’
Bills survived, but raised questions about their playoff future
‘The Bills might need to be great, too. Indianapolis is not in Buffalo’s realm when it comes to talent, but the Steelers, Ravens and Titans might be and the Chiefs certainly are. Micah Hyde has often said the playoffs are a different speed than the regular season. The hope for the Bills is that this tighter than expected win showed them they need to find another gear.’
Bills players felt fan energy in Wild Card win over Colts
‘“We’ve been in the game for so long, and it’s been so quiet that you kind of got used to it being quiet,” said Diggs. “Pregame you got a little bit of a crowd noise and then when the game started it gave you a little bit of extra juice.”’
Bills Mafia says they’ve been waiting their whole life for this win
‘“It’s an indescribable feeling. I was 5 years old when they last won a playoff game, so this is, this is great. It feels like a big monkey has just been lifted off. Everyone is just happy and relieved and it’s a beautiful thing when the bills win in western New York,” said Max Cohen, been a fan whole life.’