‘The forecast has been all over the place, but as we get closer to game time, the most persistent prognostication is temperatures in the mid 30s with light winds and a 50 percent chance of rain.’
Archives for January 23, 2021
This Sunday, it’s teacher versus student, yet again
‘His wins – 237 including playoffs and counting – are easily Hall of Fame-worthy. And Reid’s eight-year record with Kansas City, the defending Super Bowl champion, is glittering with five straight AFC West titles and three consecutive conference championship game appearances.’
Bills’ offensive line finally has found some continuity
‘“We have some consistency,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said. “We have confidence in all the guys. They all are going to have to play one way or the other, but when you have those five guys playing game in and game out, I’m sure their communication and the little things – sometimes you don’t have to say anything and you kind of know when you’re playing next to each other for a while. It’s been good to have that consistency for us.”’
Take Five: Bills should again dare the Chiefs to run
‘That figures to change this time because linebacker Matt Milano, who missed the previous game while injured, is back in the lineup. And he is a major difference-maker against the run.’
Bills Notebook: Final injury report looks promising heading into AFC Championship Game
‘Wide receiver Gabriel Davis practiced for the first time Friday because of an ankle injury and is listed as questionable. Defensive tackle Vernon Butler, who has not practiced with a quad injury, also as limited Friday and is listed as questionable.’
‘We know it’s going to be a big crowd’: Police prepare for crush of Bills fans
‘”It’s a matter of doing the best you can and control the crowd but still provide them with an opportunity to engage,” Gast said. “You don’t want to turn a happy crowd into an angry crowd. It’s a fine line. You’ve got to maintain safety and security.”‘
In the quest for Bills merchandise, sellers find creative ways to dodge trademarks
‘There is a plethora of unlicensed sellers peddling wares with the Bills’ trademarked name and charging Buffalo logo. Even merchandise emblazoned with “Bills Mafia” runs afoul of the law if it is used without permission – the Bills trademarked the brand last year.’
My View: Backyard Bills watching has frosty silver linings
‘I have not met a man, woman or child who doesn’t have something to say about the Bills. I lived in New York City much of my life before moving here 10 years ago and I know many, even thousands, of people who have no feeling about the Giants or the Jets. In Italy, everyone asks what you’ve eaten as a conversation starter. Here, women talk about the Bills when they’re getting their nails done. Girls’ schools have Bills gear days. No matter what the subject, every email right now ends with “Go Bills!”’
Erik Brady: Richard Walsh stood with the Chiefs before Super Bowl I. Every other day, he is with the Bills
‘Walsh was a ball boy for the Kansas City Chiefs at War Memorial Stadium on New Year’s Day 1967, for the AFL championship game, when he had just turned 10. His father had six season tickets for the Bills, but his Uncle Bill coached the Chiefs’ offensive line. That’s how Richard got the gig of his young life.’
Voice of the Fan: This new era of Bills is different, if not destiny
‘You know how one can never say one play won the game? Well, that one play won the game.’
Had Tre’Davious White opted out due to COVID worries, he would not have looked back
‘“No matter what, my family is gonna come first, no matter what’s going on,” White said then when he was asked about weighing that against the very real possibility that the Bills, preseason AFC East favorites, could be in for a special year. “No matter how big of a season, I’m always going to put my kids first.”’
Did Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill give Bills bulletin board material?
‘“When the Super Bowl is here, you know the Chiefs will be in the Super Bowl, baby,” Hill stated.’
Jerry Hughes: Underdog Bills will ’keep punching people in the mouth until we get that credit’
‘“These guys, they don’t watch us,” said Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes. “They think Kansas City is the top dog and that’s fine. Let them have all that talk and (fill) the air waves.”‘
Bills’ Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley on track to play vs. Chiefs; Gabriel Davis, Vernon Butler questionable
‘First team All Pro receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) and second team All Pro receiver Cole Beasley (knee) practiced in full on Friday and neither has an injury designation. That should clear the way for both to play against the Chiefs. Bills coach Sean McDermott said this morning that both players were in a pretty good spot heading into Friday’s practice.’
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol, will play Bills in AFC Championship
‘Mahomes shared the news with the media on Friday clearing the path for the former league MVP to take on the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game on Sunday night. The Chiefs quarterback exited Kansas City’s 22-17 win over the Cleveland Browns in the divisional round in the third quarter after getting tackled awkwardly. When he attempted to stand up, Mahomes’ leg buckled and he almost fell back to the ground again. After getting assisted off of the field, he was ruled out of the game.’