‘Although the state will not lift the 10 p.m. dining curfew, all restaurants in Erie County’s Orange Zone may now operate under Yellow Zone restrictions which allows for indoor and outdoor dining with a maximum of four people per table with at least six feet of distance between tables. Read more here.’
Archives for January 15, 2021
Road closure, traffic pattern for Saturday night’s Buffalo Bills game
‘Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. and the section of Abbott Road in front of the stadium will close to traffic at 5:15 p.m. and remain closed until after the game.’
Bills defense faces another challenging tight end vs. Ravens with Mark Andrews
‘“Obviously I think the scheme benefits him and he’s making a bunch of plays. He’s one of the best tight ends in the game, Lamar looks for him on a lot of plays and puts it anywhere around him and he goes and gets it so just another big body, a challenge for us and that’s where the tight ends are going in this league,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said.’
Josh Allen nominated for 2020 FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year
‘Officials say the honor has been given out for the past 18 years, recognizing NFL quarterbacks and running backs.’
Bills Injury Report: January 14th
‘DE Darryl Johnson (knee) did not practice on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and is listed as questionable to play against the Ravens.’
Polian’s words of optimism ringing true
‘A year or so later, when the skeptics were trashing the choice of Josh Allen in the draft, Polian saw promise. He said Allen had great possibilities, and “four years from now, I believe we will be talking about the Bills as a Super Bowl contender.”’
Matt Milano talks shutting down Lamar Jackson from all angles
‘”We have to be sound tackles. A lot of quarterbacks are just running up going to slide one cut that’s it with Lamar. He’s a very shift guy so just being able to keep him contained is going to be the biggest challenge for us.”‘
Josh Allen nominated for 2020 FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year
‘The 24-year-old QB is nominated for the 2020 FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year. Allen faces stiff competition for the honor, going up against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Green Bay Packers signal caller Aaron Rodgers.’
Bills’ season providing ‘bright spot’ for fans during COVID pandemic, 2020 hardships
‘”Fun is the one thing that’s kind of been missing for that last nine months. Having those positive experiences really makes a huge difference for an individual. The Bills have just provided a gift to all of us. Winning also makes us feel better, it’s like sunshine,” said Karen O’Quin, a Buffalo State psychology professor.’
Yeldon in for Moss on Saturday
‘“He’s been around here, he’s been a great help,” said left tackle Dion Dawkins. “He’s been doing a great job on scout team getting our defense the perfect physical looks. It’s his turn. TJ is a great dude, a great player, he done showed it, on his past team, on this team that he’s still TJ and he can still ball.”’
Stefon Diggs and the Bills continue to be a perfect match
‘“It’s been perfect here as far as the people that I’m around. Like my coaching staff not only trusting me but trusting that I’m a guy that they can lean on at times,” said Diggs on Wednesday. “Not only just football but as far as leading guys and holding people accountable.”’
Bars asking to stay open past curfew for Bills game
‘“This year, we would be making so much money. And now we’re going to be like, ‘Don’t bother. No bartender on, no waitress,’” she says.’
RB T.J. Yeldon will take over role for injured Zack Moss
‘The six year NFL veteran last played for the Bills in October against the Titans where he rushed for 52 yards and tacked on another 22 receiving yards with one catch.’
Micah Hyde says “It’s NOT fun” playing in cold weather
‘”I don’t care where you’re from,” smiled Hyde. “We’re all humans. The cold is not fun to play in. I’d rather be in South Florida.”‘
Despite winning streak, Josh Allen still sees plenty of learning opportunities
‘”Got to try and find our grove, not get too high, not get too low, just sticking with the game plan and trying to execute every given play call,” Allen said. “Like I said, not get us in great positions every play but get us out of the bad situations that we have. Field position, ball security aspect of the game is huge in these playoff games as every possession counts.”‘