‘And in the 2020 season, Allen and Buffalo’s offensive erupted after a certain pass-catching individual was acquired via trade in March. Another important element to the Bills’ ascension — offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s doing what the analytics have suggested for years now — throwing more than running, especially on first down. The Bills finished the regular season with the highest first-down pass rate in all situations at 61% and the highest first-down pass rate in neutral situations — point margin between -8 and +8 at 64%.’
Archives for January 20, 2021
Opinion: I want Brady.
‘A whole generation of Bills fans were not able to talk about division races, and started every season 0-2, until they reached their 20s, in large part because of one guy.’
Report: Mahomes cleared ‘some big steps’ Monday, remains in concussion protocol
‘Mahomes, who is also dealing with a foot injury, has “what is considered a concussion”, according to Schefter, and no determination has been made regarding his availability against the Bills.’
‘Playoffs on Patios’ to return to Chippewa for Buffalo Bills AFC Championship game
‘”Playoffs on Patios” is a plan that was developed by Chippewa businesses in partnership with the City of Buffalo for the Bills playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on January 9.’
Pizzeria closed on game day so staff can watch the Bills
‘“And if they win Sunday, we’re going to be closed for the Super Bowl. I know it’s crazy. I got friends in this business who are like, you’re nuts. I’m like, that’s what we’re doing. We want to enjoy it. We want the staff to enjoy it and hopefully it goes a long way,” said Phillips.’
A doctor’s advice for Bills fans traveling to Kansas City
‘For fans who decide to drive, Crane suggests bringing food to minimize the need to stop at restaurants along the way to Missouri. As far as flyers go, he stresses the importance of mask-wearing.’
Chippewa will host “Playoffs on the Patios” for AFC Championship Game
‘Chippewa Street will be closed to traffic from 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. from Franklin Street to the Buffalo Tap House as crews set up additional dining tables, chairs, and two large LED televisions.’
Getting to watch AFC Championship in person has special meaning for one Bills fan
‘The Vietnam vet was stationed in Kansas before heading overseas and became a Kansas City fan despite growing up in Western New York. But Kristen became a die-hard Bills fan, so the two butted heads a lot watching football over the years.’
Bills fan gives up AFC Championship tickets to raise money for Josh Norman’s Buffalo Business Blitz
‘“We’ve donated to Oishei, we’ve donated to Andy Dalton, we’ve donated to Lamar Jackson’s favorite foundation and it’s like us and New York State we are probably the worst state kinda dealing with this pandemic and we are bending over backward for things that mean so much more.”’
Rochester man misses Bills playoff game due to wife going into labor
‘His wife Chelsea added, “what were the odds we were able to get tickets, we were able to be able to go to the playoff game, and then lo and behold it would be 12 hours beforehand.”’
Local doctors talk Patrick Mahomes injury, concussions
‘”Typically, it’s five days once symptoms start to improve and resolve then you ramp up cardiovascular add in some strength and higher intensity, then you get back to sport-related activity,” said Dr. Daniel Day, Rochester Regional Health sports medicine specialist.’
‘Playoffs on the Patios’ returning Sunday for Bills AFC Championship game
‘Gates open at 5:30 p.m., and you must be 21-years-old or older to attend.’
KC won the first battle, but Bills-Chiefs Part II will be different
‘The story of the game was the Bills defense or, more appropriately, the lack thereof against the Chiefs run game. Kansas City rushed for 245 yards, including 161 by rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Buffalo played their linebackers a yard or two further from the line of scrimmage then usual much of the game. Often, the first step was backwards to cover the pass. It allowed oodles of space behind the Bills defensive line.’
Lamar Jackson’s choice charity elated after donations: ‘Bills Mafia is what everybody needed in 2021’
‘“(Sunday) when we hit 9,000 donors, we’ve had some fiscal years where we did not have 9,000 online donors in the entire fiscal year,” she said. “It’s a good problem to have. It’s what we needed. It’s what everybody needed. I feel like the Bills Mafia is what everybody needed in 2021.”’
Restaurants prepare for a busy kitchen ahead of the Bills AFC Championship Game
‘“We do fill up at 50 percent, we are going to try to do that until we go higher, 100 or 75 percent, until we can open all the way.”’