‘Tight end Travis Kelce was targeted 145 times and caught 105 passes for 1,416 yards in 15 regular season games. He had five or more receptions in 13 of the 15 games, and touchdown catches in 10, including the last four. He has caught at least one pass in 110 consecutive regular season games. Kelce was second in the league in receiving yards to the Bills’ Stefon Diggs (1,535 yards). Tyreek Hill had touchdown receptions in 11 of 15 games he played and five or more receptions in nine.’
Archives for January 18, 2021
Upon Further Review: Why Jerry Hughes was blown away by Bills Mafia’s impact on Saturday’s win
‘“I’m telling you guys, I do not believe we had 6 or 7,000 people in our stadium, just because they caused two false starts backed up in the Ravens’ own end zone,” Hughes said in his postgame videoconference with members of the Western New York media. “That crowd was roaring. It was electric, man. We could barely hear our middle linebacker, Tremaine (Edmunds), making calls, making checks, it was nothing like we had experienced throughout this season just because it had been so quiet in our stadium.”‘
What we learned from snap counts in Bills’ divisional-round win, game ball and more
‘The Bills used their traditional 4-3 alignment much more than usual to try and slow down Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, resulting in a big bump in playing time for linebacker A.J. Klein. He played 32 defensive snaps against the Ravens (41%) a week after playing just three snaps against the Colts.’
Analysis: Bills’ defense turned up the heat, Ravens didn’t
‘Baltimore blitzed on only eight of 41 dropbacks, according to Buffalo News charts.’
Ravens decided to rarely blitz Josh Allen, and Bills’ offense did enough for victory
‘While the Buffalo defense took the spotlight for its role in the 17-3 triumph that propelled the Bills into their first AFC championship game since January 1994 (the end of 1993 season), the efforts of the Allen-led offense – specifically the starting offensive line of Dion Dawkins, Ike Boettger, Mitch Morse, Jon Feliciano and Daryl Williams – against the vaunted Baltimore defense shouldn’t be forgotten.’
Position grades: Bills’ tackles won the battle vs. Ravens edge stars
‘Left tackle Dion Dawkins gave up a sack to Matthew Judon in the second quarter. But that was the only pressure Dawkins allowed in the game, while going up against two high-quality rushers – Judon and Yannick Ngakoue. Right tackle Daryl Williams gave up two hurries and no sacks, according to Buffalo News charts. Judon and Ngakoue roughly split their time between the right and left sides.’
Isaiah McKenzie, playing Lamar Jackson on scout team, was Bills’ unsung hero in win
‘Asked about McKenzie’s value as the scout team QB before the game against Arizona, coach Sean McDermott said “it certainly helps. A lot? I don’t know. … I would just say it certainly helps to get ourselves acclimated to that type of speed and quickness.”‘
Nearly 9,000 Bills fans make donations to Lamar Jackson’s favorite charity
‘The organization, which has a chapter in Louisville, works to feed elementary school children on weekends when they are not in school to receive federal assistance for meals. Jackson was a star at the University of Louisville and donated $25,000 in 2018 to help start a new program at a school there.’
Bills fans euphoric with Super Bowl within shouting distance
‘”I was screaming, I lost my voice within 30 seconds,” he said. “I literally opened my window to go and yell some more. I haven’t screamed like that since ’94, easily. It’s been a long time.”‘
Alan Pergament: Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth are sharp, especially in Minute that Rocked WNY
‘In a game that wasn’t as exciting as expected, the NBC duo was very entertaining, informative and even amusing at times, with Collinsworth clearly the TV star of the Bills’ 17-3 victory that earned them a spot in next Sunday’s AFC title game.’
Bills head to Kansas City for AFC title game, but Chiefs may not have Patrick Mahomes
‘So now, Mahomes will be in the league’s concussion protocol for at least the early portion of the practice week, and there’s a possibility that he might not be able to play when the Bills come calling. That would mean Chad Henne, who has never started a playoff game in his 13-year NFL career, would be at the helm for Kansas City.’
Bills defense should patent its defensive game plan against Lamar Jackson
‘“All throughout the week we had Isaiah run as our scout team quarterback,” said Hughes, who had big night with two sacks and six total pressures. “I think that gave us an excellent look. Somebody with the right amount of speed, because he’s probably just as fast, if not faster than Lamar. Throughout the week of practice it allowed us to really gauge our sights on how fast this quarterback will be and what he can do with his arm.”’
Bills vs. Chiefs set: 5 thoughts on AFC Championship game matchup
‘For the next five days at least the discussion around Mahomes’ availability for next week’s game is going to take center stage in the national conversation about this game. Mahomes took a hit to the back of the head on a tackle from Browns linebacker Mack Wilson during Sunday’s game.’
Bills vs. Chiefs: Opening line set for AFC Championship Game
‘Despite being one of the NFL’s hottest teams, Bet Online’s initial odds for the matchup has Buffalo as a four point underdog. This could change, however, based on Patrick Mahomes’ status for the game. The quarterback left Sunday’s matchup against the Browns with a concussion.’
How the Buffalo Bills beat Ravens to punch ticket to AFC Championship game
‘Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier devised the perfect game plan and called a legendary game on the defensive side of the ball to stop Ravens sensation Lamar Jackson. The reigning MVP ran for 136 yards last week against the Tennessee Titans, but the Bills held him to just 34 rushing yards on 9 carries.’