‘”It was tough. Josh [Allen] tried to take a couple shots down there. It wasn’t a steady wind. It was inconsistent, but it was inconsistently gusting,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “So it was hard to tell how to spin the ball out there.”‘
Archives for January 2021
Answering the call in dominating fashion, Bills defense shines in Divisional Round win
‘Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was too good. The Bills defense isn’t what it used to be. They won’t be able to keep the Ravens out of the end zone. The Bills defense heard those thoughts and turned them into one of their most dominating performances of the season.’
Taron Johnson’s ‘franchise altering play’ sends Bills to AFC Championship
‘”After I caught it, I definitely thought for a second I should kneel it, but I saw that open grass and at that point, I’m like okay, there’s just one person I’ve got to beat and that’s No. 8 [Lamar Jackson],” Johnson said when explaining the play. “Just having Tre’Davious running with me helped out a lot and he got in [Jackson’s] way and that let me run it all the way in.”‘
Buffalo pummels Baltimore 17-3 to advance to the AFC Championship
‘With the Ravens eating up over eight minutes on the next drive, Lamar Jackson dropped back to pass on third and goal but Taron Johnson leapt in front of the ball in the end zone and took it back 101 yards for a pick six! The Bills jump out to a 17-3 lead with less than a minute left in the third.’
Taron Johnson makes ‘franchise altering play’ as Bills punch their ticket to AFC Championship game
‘“I’m just doing my fundamentals, staying square, looking at the quarterback, he’s taking me to where he’s about to throw the ball and I just make the play,” Taron Johnson said after the game.’
Buffalo continues to celebrate Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen
‘Several businesses in the area are also having fun with the “Allen” name with Allentown Pizza temporarily renaming themselves “Josh Allentown Pizza.”’
Fan cutouts take on special meaning at Bills Stadium
‘“In 2016, she passed away shortly before we broke the 17-year drought. I just kind of made a promise that I’d keep them in her name, and keep her name alive as a fan, and here we are today.”’
Bills fan caught crying on TV after emotional playoff win embraces added attention
‘“The funny thing was is, right after that happened, my cousin and friend texted me and said I think I just saw you on TV. And they texted me the picture, and I think I said, so I guess I’m a meme. And I just tweeted it #BillsMafia,” Poch said.’
Bills fans, the celebration is on!
‘Immediately following the game, fans head to Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo, where AFC East division championship banners hang at City Hall.’
Erie County restaurants welcome fans back inside for Bills playoff game
‘”People are all excited. Ever since we put our tent outside before this all got open again, it was sold out the day the tent was going up. The restaurant is sold out now. Everybody’s coming now before they go to the game. When the game starts we’ve got a whole other group coming in. We’re happy. We’re really happy. We missed this,” said Mark Ebeling, the manager at Danny’s South in Orchard Park.’
Report: Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll ‘favorite’ candidate for Chargers’ head coach
‘According to Schefter, Daboll is one of nine candidates who interviewed for the position. He went on to say that if the Bills continue to win, the Chargers would have to wait until the season is over to negotiate a contract. But if the Bills lose, Daboll could meet with the team at any time and accept the position if offered.’
Jerry Hughes rises to the occasion as the Bills head to the AFC Championship Game
‘Hughes had two sacks, which gives him five for his playoff career in Buffalo. Only three other players have hit that mark in franchise history; Darryl Talley, Jeff Wright, and Bruce Smith.’
Taron Johnson’s 101-yard pick six will never be forgotten
‘“I caught the ball and kind of looked down, but then I looked up and saw a whole bunch of green grass to that side of me,” Johnson said. “At that point, there’s one person I have to beat. And that’s No. 8 on the other side.”’
Neighbors hold outdoor watch party for Bills game, bar still see crowds despite restrictions
‘A projector streamed the bills game, and a small group of neighbors came together for a backyard viewing party. The outdoor space allowed for social distancing, with chairs and a fire pit set up as well.’
Bills earned their swing at the kings
‘Teams that win Super Bowls usually have to gut at least one playoff game out. This could be the Bills gut it out game. The offense wasn’t really that good outside Stefon Diggs. They only had 220 total yards–just the second time this season Buffalo was held under 330.’