‘“At the beginning of the week we weren’t quite sure, and we won’t really know I guess, but it’s trending in that direction so that’s what we’re anticipating,” said McDermott on Friday. “A little bit at the beginning of the week we had to prepare knowing what [backup quarterback Chad] Henne brings to the table.”’
Archives for January 2021
AFC Championship game forecast hints at warmth and a little rain
‘Average temperature for Kansas City on January 24 is 38°/20°. Warmer air does look to move in from the south and help send afternoon highs on Sunday into the 40s. Temperatures around game time will be right in that range and possibly a few degrees above average. Expect game time temperatures around 40°.’
Rochester Bills fans board gates for Kansas City in early hours
‘“I haven’t been to sleep, I’m ready to go,” said Gary Walker of Rochester, headed out with his wife. “I’m a number one fan, 25 years in the drought still going to be there.”’
Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol
‘He’s backkk.’
Bills to play at one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL
‘This year, the Chiefs allowed more than 16,000 fans per game in all of their home games. That’s far and away the most in the NFL during a year in which the Bills had zero fans in the stadium for home games during the regular season.’
Bills fans from Ontario get creative with Bills Helmet Bar
‘It’s not just any bar, we’re talking the Bills Helmet Bar, a 12×12 fiberglass piece of gameday watching awesomeness. A sports bar with a TV, beer and good times… but in a backyard.’
Gabriel Davis, Vernon Butler are questionable for Bills at Chiefs | AFC Championship game
‘Rookie wide receiver Gabriel Davis (ankle) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (quad) both practiced on Friday in a limited capacity. Both are listed as questionable for Sunday. They are the only two players with injury designations.’
Josh Allen wins PFWA’s most improved player award
‘Allen is the first Buffalo Bills player to win this award since the PFWA started it in 2000.’
Bills Today | Josh Norman’s Buffalo Business Blitz is almost halfway to one-million-dollar
‘Right now, with his Starz 24 Foundation, Norman has been raising money for the Buffalo Business Blitz program which was started to bring relief to local businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Buffalo Bills Social Justice Fund, which was created by the players, have donated $89,000 to the program. Wegmans has raised $135,000 and Rich’s products have donated $75,000 to the program as well. Since Dec. 1, Bills Mafia has donated more than $184,000 to bring the total to $483,000 raised for the important program.’
‘Dial in on those details’: How the Bills prepare to defend Kansas City’s run game
‘Kansas City’s rushing total was the highest the Bills have allowed this season. Only twice during the regular season did the Bills give up more than 200 yards rushing – they allowed 217 in a loss to Arizona in November – and their run defense has given up an average of 156.5 yards in their two playoff games. The Bills ranked 17th in the regular season against the run, allowing 119.6 yards per game.’
X’s and O’s: Tyrann Mathieu is Kansas City X-factor against Josh Allen
‘“He brings a lot of energy and juice to their team,” said Bills coach Sean McDermott. “He does a great job disguising, playing multiple positions. He seems extremely smart. He’s a big factor in Spags’ defense and probably one of the top players in the league.”’
Brandon Beane named NFL Executive of the Year
‘Beane is the first Bills GM to win the honor from the Sporting News since Bill Polian in 1991. Polian also won it for the Bills in 1988.’
Bills’ injury report: Cole Beasley returns to limited status for practice
‘Beasley was not on the injury report Wednesday. He had been on the practice report last week but did not have an injury designation leading into the AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens.’
How will Bills fare in AFC championship game against Chiefs?
‘The Bills have two challenges on defense: how the red-zone defense will limit the Chiefs’ mobile offense, and how its defense can limit Kansas City’s run game. The Bills will make this game competitive. Chiefs, 32-27.’
View from Vegas: Trends pointing toward Bills over Chiefs
‘Prediction: Bills over Chiefs by 4.’