‘“At the time like everybody else we didn’t know how this thing was gonna go or how this COVID thing was gonna shake out. Just me losing somebody in my family that’s close, obviously it gets you thinking about things and gets you thinking about things more than football, just the bigger picture of life and yourself and your family and the people that you love,” White said.’
Archives for January 2021
Thomas emptied the tank in fourth title game win
‘The 186 rushing yards remain a record for an AFC title game. It wasn’t a surprise for Thurman to rise up. In the Bills’ four consecutive title game wins, he had a combined 696 scrimmage yards. That’s an average of 174 yards a game — even better than his average when he led the NFL in scrimmage yards four years in a row in his prime.’
Niagara Square transformed into ‘Bills Mafia Square,’ includes Bills themed street signs
‘Mayor Brown showed off the newly renamed square and surrounding streets in a show of support for the Bills ahead of the AFC Championship game in Kansas City.’
Grand Island restaurant offers 1995 menu in honor of Buffalo Bills
‘From “Circle the Wagon Waffles” to “Marv Levy 3 Egg Omelet,” Bills fans are stopping by to get a taste. But perhaps even sweeter than the “Tyler Bass French Toast,” is the check that comes at the end of the meal.’
Williamsville pizzeria closes for AFC Championship in show of appreciation for staff
‘“The staff themselves you know on those game days, it’s been crazy. You know we’ve had a slow build ever since the primetime game started where it’s Super Bowl sales on those days. the staff honestly willing to work, they want to be there. Everybody has a good time. we got to pause a little bit, watch a big play, and come back to the orders right and take care of everybody.”’
Bills fan finishes cancer treatment, celebrates Bills Mafia style
‘With staff and others gathered around, Neilson rang the bell outside, put a Bills’ helmet on and jumped through a folding table with the word “cancer” written on it.’
Game day preview: AFC championship game, Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
‘Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier provided insight into how linebacker Matt Milano, who missed the Week 6 matchup with a pectoral injury, could be an answer for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.’
Bills fans make trip to Kansas City for AFC championship game
‘Paul Hinderliter explained, “As soon as the Bills made the playoffs, we weighed our options. We looked at Kansas City, they were the number one seed. We bought the championship Sunday tickets hoping the Bills would make it.”‘
Bills Mafia meets Midwest: fans explore Kansas City, await game
‘”It was a gift from my sister and my parents for my 40th birthday,” Cercone said. “They didn’t like the clunkers I was looking at buying, so they decided to go all out, and this has been the best thing, other than the birth of my children and the day I got married. This has been awesome to have this.”‘
City adds to Bills-themed changes, renames Niagara Square streets
‘In addition to the huge banners on City Hall, you will now notice some temporarily renamed streets such as Josh Allen Way, Stefon Diggs Way, and even Terry and Kim Pegula Way.’
Lancaster neighborhood lights up with Bills pride
‘”Some people just got into it and bought a whole bunch and were handing them out,” Carlucci said. “People were putting them in each other’s mailboxes and were leaving them as gifts for each other on porches, just to make sure they change their lights to red and blue.”‘
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Chiefs in AFC Championship
‘What is the Chiefs’ strength? Their offense, of course. Buffalo is not winning this game 20-17. The Chiefs are going to score points.’
Greece Bills fan wins tickets to AFC Championship game in charity raffle
‘“I’m still shocked, I feel so grateful that Joe put this together and was so generous,” said Lacagnina.’
Bills treating AFC Championship like just another game with ‘more glitter’
‘”I think there’s some success or positivity in not knowing what you don’t know,” smiled Hyde who played in an NFC Championship game with the Packers. “A lot of these young guys are just out here playing not knowing the magnitude of the game. That’s also a good thing too.”‘
5 Bills- Chiefs storylines for trip to Super Bowl
‘In the first meeting the Bills had the ball for just 22 minutes for the entire game. But the real number is the total of 6 minutes that Josh Allen and company had the ball after halftime. The Bills defensive game plan was to allow Kansas City some room to run and take away the big play. Part of that worked. The Chiefs offense was not explosive on that day. Tyreek Hill did very little with just 3 catches for 20 yards and a long of 8. KC had just 3 plays for over 20 yards and the longest was 37 yards to of all people tight end Byron Pringle. But what crushed the Bills that day was the Chiefs ran the ball when and how they wanted, piling up 245 yards including 161 by Clyde Edwards-Helaire. He’s likely to be back today.’