‘The opening line favored Buffalo over Baltimore by three points, but it’s now 2½ and will likely fall to two by game time as this matchup is fascinating, pitting two of the NFL’s hottest teams.’
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Ravens’ defense back at full strength and on roll after win over Titans
‘“I just feel like it’s playing together,” Harbaugh told reporters on a video conference call. “Communication has been excellent. All of our coaches have done a great job of making sure we’re on the same page. Our players have done that, too. We’ve really worked at it in practice. Communication is everything, especially in our system.”‘
Five takeaways from Monday’s Bills press conferences
‘Another option for the Bills may be rookie undrafted free agent Antonio Williams. Called up from the practice squad in Week 17, Williams impressed in running for 63 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 12 carries.’
Bad field position? Bills win over Colts was one for the millennium
‘Add up all of the drives, and the Bills’ average start was 163 yards worse than that of the Colts. Despite that, the Bills won 27-24.’
Bills reportedly bring in kicker for tryout as insurance
‘It would be a smart addition should Covid-19 – or anything else – impact current kicker Tyler Bass. Bass has not missed a field goal since Week 9.’
Inside the Bills: Player personnel director Dan Morgan elected to College Football Hall of Fame
‘“When you think about the past, it really comes down to the hard work,” he said. “You can think of all the big games and all that type of stuff, but what I really think about it all the moments that I put in hard work when nobody was looking. When I ran, when I lifted, when I did pushups in my garage. I didn’t go out and party, just kind of stuck to my plan that I thought would get me to where I am today. That’s really what floods my thoughts.”’
Jim Kubiak: Innovative RPOs helps Bills QB Josh Allen take advantage of improvisation skills
‘Allen’s ability to run and improvise was the difference in the game as the Colts were able to compress the pocket and apply pressure mostly with their front four pass rushers. He was regularly forced out of the pocket and was able to inflict damage on the perimeter.’
Bills fans can attend Saturday’s playoff game under same rules
‘The same general rules will be in place along with the same cap on attendance, roughly 6,700 people, at the playoff game versus the Baltimore Ravens.’
Fans can attend Buffalo Bills playoff game against Baltimore Ravens, Cuomo says
‘Now, ticketholders — each of whom paid $63 for a COVID-19 test through BioReference Laboratories — will have to travel to Bills Stadium in Orchard Park in the days leading up to the game to submit to a COVID-19 test.’
NFL playoffs: 5 things Buffalo Bills fans should know about the Baltimore Ravens
‘Oh, and Jackson entered Sunday 0-6 as a starter when his team fell behind 10 points in a regular season or playoffs. After Tennessee led 10-0, Baltimore rattled off 17 straight points.’
Bills’ Leslie Frazier to interview for Texans’ head coaching job, per reports
‘The Texans’ job is obviously one of the most appealing because of quarterback Deshaun Watson. New general manager Nick Caserio has some work to do considering the cap situation in Houston, but Frazier would walk into the job already armed with a winning QB.’
Bills Mafia to attend playoff game vs. Ravens, Cuomo makes it official
‘“It was a great joy to see the Buffalo Bills win their first home playoff game in more than two decades in front of thousands of New York fans on Saturday, and we’re looking forward to extending that winning streak this week,” he said in a statement. “New York’s first-in-the-nation pilot plan to reopen Bills Stadium to fans went smoothly, and we’re pleased to be able to extend it to next week’s game. The success of our pilot plan depends on individual behavior as well as collective measures, and I urge Bills fans to stay safe and follow the rules as we look to another exciting game. Go Bills!”’
After Al Riveron almost cost Bills first playoff win in 25 years, WNY eye doctors offer free Lasik
‘“We are offering FREE LASIK to this NFL ref Alberto Riveron… in charge of video review at the Bills Game today … clearly he is not seeing so well,” Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare wrote.’
Bills vs. Ravens is set: 6 thoughts on AFC divisional round matchup
‘Since Jackson returned after a bout with the coronavirus, the Ravens haven’t lost and their defense has been a completely different unit. They were allowing 333 yards per game in their first 11 games but brought that down to 302 per game over the last five games and their win over the Titans on Sunday. Speaking of the Ravens big win, they clamped down on the Titans after Ryan Tannehill got Tennessee out to a quick 10-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Over the final 45 minutes the Ravens held the Titans to just 76 yards and three points. Jackson was sensation with his legs against the Titans. He’s been a different player during the six-game win streak. He had four multiple touchdown games in the team’s final five regular season wins.’
Ravens ‘really liked’ Bills QB Josh Allen before 2018 NFL draft, John Harbaugh says | Notes
‘“I watched him a lot, actually. He’s a guy that most of us here really really liked,” Harbaugh said on his weekly conference call. “Just the arm talent and the athleticism and the strength; he’s a big, strong guy. Then you heard about his story, I really liked his story, what he overcame to get to where he was at; kind of came up the hard road and underestimated road. We always kind of like those kinds of guys, for sure.”‘