‘There are lots of insights as the players experienced the highs and lows of the improbable, come-from-behind victory. Many are provided in interviews with wide receivers Andre Reed and Don Beebe, kicker Steve Christie and backup tight end Rob Awalt.’
Archives for January 2021
Bills Mitch Morse fortunate to have snapped ball to Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen
‘“I have some really good friends on that team and I was happy for them, but I’m in the place I need to be,” Morse back in August when the Bills opened training camp, the first time he spoke to reporters since the Chiefs’ victory. “I couldn’t be happier about that. Watching that game, I was happy for my friends. I know the work they had put in and couldn’t be happier for them.”’
One step from Super Bowl, here are the keys to Bills beating the defending champion Chiefs
‘My pick: Chiefs 30, Bills 27.’
Bills and Chiefs have played three lopsided playoff games in 61 years
‘Buffalo’s Dudley Meredith fumbled the opening kickoff, Jerrol Wilson recovered for Kansas City at the Bills 31, and three plays later Len Dawson faked a draw play and hit wide-open Fred Arbanas with a 29-yard TD pass just 1:43 into the game.’
Bills elevate Kenny Stills, Dane Jackson for AFC Championship
‘It’s likely that Buffalo will let Davis test his ankle on Sunday before making any final decisions. If Davis cannot go, Buffalo could do a lot worse than Stills.’
Can Bills stun Chiefs, world in AFC Championship? (5 things to watch)
‘One reason Allen struggled so much in the matchup is because he was dealing with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. That injury caused some errant Allen passes in the loss. Obviously that will not be a factor on Sunday night. In addition to the injury, Buffalo was without Jon Feliciano and Dawson Knox and John Brown was playing through an injury that hampered him for most of the season.’
Bills vs. Chiefs: Buffalo’s 5 most important players vs. KC in AFC title game
‘Kelce only had five catches the first time these teams played, but two of them went for touchdowns. Milano is likely going to have to pull double duty and help the effort to limit Mahomes while dealing with the unenviable task of guarding Kelce.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Preview, odds, predictions for AFC Championship game
‘Bills 34, Chiefs 31.’
How to watch Bills at Chiefs in AFC Championship: TV channel, time, live stream information
‘Defensively, Buffalo could utilize a similar game plan from Week 6 in which the team dared the Chiefs to run the ball while keeping the team from hitting any deep shots. Kansas City accepted that challenge and ran for 245 yards in the win. This time around, however, Buffalo will have a healthy Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds at linebacker and a defensive line playing at a much higher level than back in Week 6.’
Bills fans take over Kansas City airport singing Shout song
‘Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, fans are traveling in large numbers to represent the Bills Mafia at tomorrow night’s game. Doug Emblidge of 13 WHAM-TV in Rochester shared video of Bills fans arriving at the Kansas City airport. While waiting for baggage, someone decided to play the Shout song. That turned the airport into a mini-Bills Mafia party.’
Five takes: With AFC Title on the line, Bills set for rematch with defending champ Chiefs inside raucous Arrowhead
‘Running the ball has not been the Bills’ strength, nor has it been a focus for them this season, but they took their abandonment of the running game to a new level last week. In their win over the Ravens, the Bills didn’t call a designed running play until 3:00 remained in the first half and finished the game with just 16 rushing attempts for 32 yards. That’s likely to change this week as Buffalo goes up against a Chiefs’ defense that struggled to stop the run in the regular season.’
Longtime COVID-19 patient reaches goal of rooting for Bills at home
‘“We had a target to get him home for the playoffs,” said Memorial chief hospitalist Zubair Shaikh, M.D. “The first home playoff game he was not ready but he worked for it.”‘
Hornell’s Mike Waufle saw early signs of Buffalo Bills’ playoff success
‘“Think about 17 years. We changed the culture. That’s what it was about,” Waufle said. “All of a sudden we had a chance to go to Jacksonville and play in a playoff game. It didn’t work out that day, but it all started then.’
Hornell’s not joshing: City backs Bills, Allen
‘“We’re going to keep it up for at least a week. As long as the Bills are alive, we’ll keep it up. If they’re successful Sunday and play in the Super Bowl, we’ll keep it up a little bit longer,” Buckley said.’
Geneva’s Preston Teague and fellow Hobart graduate Ryan Moore have had a wild season in the Bills’ front office
‘“From day one, coach McDermott came in and set the expectations for the organizations and how the staff can support the team, and same with (General Manager) Brandon (Beane),” Teague said.’