‘Just because the two players were elevated doesn’t mean they’ll be active. The Bills have until 90 minutes before kickoff to determine which players they will activate for the game. Buffalo elevated receiver Duke Williams last week but he was inactive against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Archives for January 16, 2021
Can Bills’ Stefon Diggs and mom get last laugh vs. Ravens in divisional round? (5 things to watch)
‘Standing in the way of the NFL’s hottest team is… well the NFL’s second hottest team, the Baltimore Ravens. Buffalo enters Saturday night’s game riding a seven game win streak. Baltimore has a six game win streak. How they’ve won has been much different, but no one can argue with the success of either team.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens 2020: Preview, odds, predictions for Divisional game
‘Bills 28, Ravens 24.’
How to watch Bills vs. Ravens in divisional round: TV channel, time, live stream information
‘The Bills will have their hands full with Jackson. Although he’s far from a polished passer, Jackson does a good job getting the ball to tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. Buffalo will need to account for both players in the passing game, but stopping the run game will be the key to victory.’
To advance to AFC Championship, Bills must go through Jackson, Ravens’ top-ranked rushing attack
‘Baltimore’s rushing attack has been the best in the NFL this season in terms of yards per attempt (5.5), having done so behind a record-setting season from Jackson. After rushing for 1,206 last year, Jackson followed that up with 1,005 rushing yards during the ’20 regular season to become the first-ever quarterback to record more than one 1,000-yard season in a career. In 10 of the 16 games he has played this season, Jackson has recorded double-digit carries and has run his way to three 100-yard games – including a 16-carry, 136-yard effort against the Tennessee Titans in last week’s Wild Card game.’
Five takes: Allen, Bills look to punch ticket to AFC Title game as they go up against Jackson, Ravens
‘If the Bills are able to slow down the Baltimore running game, that will force Jackson to go to the air where his favorite target has been tight end Mark Andrews. Jackson totaled 2,757 passing yards, 26 passing touchdowns and recorded a 64.4% completion percentage during the regular season, while Andrews was Baltimore’s second-leading receiver. In 14 games, the Ravens tight end totaled 58 catches for 701 yards and seven touchdowns while missing a bit of time due to injury. Andrews has four catches or more in each of his last seven games and will be a significant element of Baltimore’s offensive gameplan tonight.’
Kryk: ‘There’s going to be pressure’ on Buffalo Bills’ Allen
‘So, can the Ravens afford to blitz Allen as much as a year ago? Probably not. Martindale practically admitted as much this week.’
‘Win or lose,’ Buffalo Bills fans and Hamilton Tiger-Cats fans stick with the team
‘Polian, now with the University of Arizona, was Hamilton Tiger-Cat was an assistant to general manager Bob O’Billovich in 2008 and also helped coach the running backs. He grew up in the middle — and we do mean the middle — of the Bills’ greatest era. He essentially grew up in Buffalo while his father Bill Polian, 10 years in the front office, was the architect who put together the Bills’ four consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, although he was fired after the third one.’
Mike Preston: Ravens need ways to keep Josh Allen in check
‘That’s not a criticism of Allen, but a compliment. He can improvise like Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, but Jackson can turn a broken play into a big one with his legs while Allen uses his arm. Regardless, trying to defend both requires the same discipline as opposed to the standard drop back quarterback like Peyton Manning or Tom Brady.’
Bills star Stefon Diggs is ‘one that got away.’ What did the Ravens and the NFL miss?
‘In interviews this week with friends and former coaches ahead of the NFL’s divisional-round playoffs, a pre-draft portrait of Diggs emerged: self-assured, athletically gifted, respectful, dedicated to his craft. The Diggs of 2015 they describe is in many ways the Diggs the NFL couldn’t stop in 2020, the record-breaking star whom Harbaugh jokingly called “Ravens enemy No. 1” inside Bills Stadium on Saturday night.’
Through 3 seasons, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are proving doubters wrong
‘“People always – just talking about Josh – say, ‘His big arm,’ but he’s doing it all out there,” Jackson said. “He’s getting out of the pocket, taking advantage of what the defense gives him, throwing the ball on a rope, and he’s slinging the ball, like a Patrick Mahomes. He’s just helping his team out a lot. He’s one of the key reasons they’re putting up so many points and winning games. Hats off to Josh, because he’s been doing it since his rookie season.”’
Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen
‘The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise evolved from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.’
Saturday’s Baltimore Coverage
Mike Preston: Ravens need ways to keep Josh Allen in check (Baltimore Sun)
Bills star Stefon Diggs is ‘one that got away.’ What did the Ravens and the NFL miss? (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens vs. Bills scouting report for the AFC divisional round: Who has the edge? (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens vs. Bills staff picks: Who will win Saturday night’s divisional-round game at Bills Stadium? (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens elevate QB Tyler Huntley, CB Pierre Desir for divisional-round game vs. Bills (Baltimore Sun)
For Baltimore Ravens’ Patrick Queen, history of big-game success goes way back (Harrisburg Patriot News)
5 Baltimore Ravens boxes to check to beat Buffalo Bills in AFC divisional round (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills in NFL playoffs: Betting lines, TV channel and more (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Ravens-Bills forecast: What the weather could look like during the playoff clash (Harrisburg Patriot News)
A 300-pound former defensive lineman has become an offensive playmaker for the Ravens (Washington Post)
Bills-Ravens weather forecast: Snow looking like a possibility for Saturday (Washington Post)
Why Lamar Jackson isn’t crazy about playing in the snow (The Sporting News)
Through 3 seasons, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are proving doubters wrong (NBC Sports Washington)
Lamar Jackson won’t talk trash, even if he hears plenty of it (NBC Sports Washington)
Lamar Jackson says he’s never ran full speed during a game before (NBC Sports Washington)
If there’s inclement weather in Buffalo, which team benefits more? (NBC Sports Washington)
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Buffalo Bills (WMAR-TV)
Stingy Ravens Secondary Tasked With Stopping Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs In AFC Divisional Round (WJZ-TV)
Ravens’ Mark Andrews: Despite Being Apart, Team Stayed Close Through Adversity Of COVID-19 Outbreak (WJZ-TV)
‘We Play Hard’ | Ravens Defensive Line Proving To Be An Anchor During Playoff Run (WJZ-TV)
‘Taking Advantage Of What The Defense Gives’ | Ravens Offense Hitting Stride At Just The Right Time (WJZ-TV)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Becoming More Vocal In Leading Team Through Playoff Run (WJZ-TV)
Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route (WNST-AM)
Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen (WNST-AM)
Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts (WNST-AM)
Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday (WNST-AM)
Lamar Jackson Keeps Winning As He Keeps Learning (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Pundit Picks: Ravens vs. Bills (Divisional Playoffs) (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Late for Work 1/15: Predictions for Ravens vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Everything You Need to Know: Ravens vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Ravens-Bills: Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen set to take center stage
‘“Talking about Josh, people always say, ‘His big arm,’ ” Jackson said, “but he’s doing it all out there. He’s getting out of the pocket, taking advantage of what the defense gives him, throwing the ball on a rope. He’s slinging the ball like a Patrick Mahomes. He’s one of the key reasons they’re putting up so many points and winning games.”’
William & Mary ties bind legendary coaches Marv Levy, Jimmye Laycock to Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott
‘But even McDermott’s success — the Bills are 14-3 this season and in the playoffs for the third time in his four seasons — did not make it a slam dunk for Levy or Laycock to root for his team last week. Both former Tribe coaches have multiple connections with the Colts. “Frank Reich was one of my quarterbacks during my days in Buffalo,” Levy said of the Colts’ current head coach, famous for leading Levy’s ’92 Bills back from a 35-3 deficit to a playoff victory. “I had difficulty watching that (Indianapolis-Buffalo) game last weekend. “When a game like that is over, I feel great for someone and I feel remorse for someone.”’