‘In 1993, The Bills temporarily changed their celebration song from “Shout!” to “Shout! Shout! (Knock Yourself Out),” a 1962 hit by Ernie Maresca. Needless to say, fans were less than enthusiastic about the change, and one fan formed a protest group to force the Bills to bring the song back. It worked, and “Shout!” has been a staple at the stadium for generations of fans, even in years when Bills fans did not have much to shout about.’
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Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen polarized draft experts. Now they meet in the playoffs as NFL stars.
‘“What I love about these guys is they’re all team guys,” he said. “That’s where I fell in love with Josh Allen. You watch and see how his teammates gravitate toward him. You look at how the Ravens embrace Lamar. They love football, and that’s what gets me excited as a former player. … Both of these guys, when you have designed quarterback runs and you get hit by 240-pound linebackers or you’re getting taken down by 300-pound linemen, [teammates] see that. They get pumped up because they see the toughness of their quarterback. That’s what these teams are defined by.”’
Ravens defensive backs ready for challenge of Bills receivers
‘“They have a lot of skill, a lot of speed,” Smith said. “All their guys are really good, they get active, and Josh Allen has taken a major step this year as far as what I’ve seen in his game. What Diggs is capable of doing, and also Beasley is good at moving the chains and running underneath routes. It’s going to be a tough challenge for us. We’re a man-to-man team, and we’re going to have to get our hands on these guys and try to slow them down.”’
Harbaugh says Ravens ‘missed out’ by not drafting Stefon Diggs
‘The exact details are that the Ravens made six picks in the 2015 draft prior to Diggs’ selection, and they passed on the local talent every time.’
Ahead Of Playoff Matchup, Ravens’ John Harbaugh Calls Bills WR, Maryland Native Stefon Diggs ‘One That Got Away’
‘“We just missed on him too,” Harbaugh told reporters. “Obviously we could have drafted him up until that point and we didn’t. I don’t remember the exact details of it but unfortunately that’s one that got away.”’
News & Notes: Stefon Diggs Is the ‘One That Got Away’
‘Like every team, the Ravens had a chance to draft Diggs. They were well aware of him during his college career down the road at Maryland, and he played his high school ball at Good Counsel in Montgomery County.’
Friday’s Baltimore Coverage
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen polarized draft experts. Now they meet in the playoffs as NFL stars. (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens CB Marcus Peters, OT D.J. Fluker questionable for divisional-round game vs. Bills (Baltimore Sun)
Mike Preston’s three keys to Ravens vs. Bills matchup, including the King of Improvisation (Baltimore Sun)
Sizing up Ravens vs. Bills: One stat to know about the most important players on each team (Baltimore Sun)
‘We need him’: Baltimore Ravens’ Marquise Brown, after midseason slump, puts his value on display (Harrisburg Patriot News)
If Baltimore Ravens see snow in Buffalo, will it change their game plan? (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Ravens vs. Bills injury report: Baltimore lists 2 as questionable, but both are likely to play (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Ravens defensive backs ready for challenge of Bills receivers (NBC Sports Washington)
Matthew Judon, Marcus Peters expected to play vs. Bills (NBC Sports Washington)
Harbaugh says Ravens ‘missed out’ by not drafting Stefon Diggs (NBC Sports Washington)
Analyst says Jackson was ‘too honest’ about wanting to avoid snow (NBC Sports Washington)
Ahead Of Playoff Matchup, Ravens’ John Harbaugh Calls Bills WR, Maryland Native Stefon Diggs ‘One That Got Away’ (WJZ-TV)
Ravens-Bills Forecast Looking Dicey: Lake Effect Snow Could Fall In Buffalo During Playoff Game (WJZ-TV)
Lorenzo Alexander on Bills Gameplan Vs. Ravens in 2019: “That Will Be Their Foundation.” (WJZ-FM)
WROC’s Thad Brown previews Ravens vs. Bills with the Big Bad Morning Show (WJZ-FM)
Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo (WNST-AM)
Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round (WNST-AM)
News & Notes: Stefon Diggs Is the ‘One That Got Away’ (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Late for Work 1/14: Will Lamar Jackson Go the Furthest of 2018 Draft Quarterbacks? (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Who’s Playing, Who’s Not vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Jake Fromm lives the lonely life of Bills quarantine quarterback
‘“During walk-throughs I’m a little bit farther away there, too. When everybody else goes to practice, I go to the weight room and I work out. Come out about halfway through practice, once again a little bit farther away than everybody else. I watch the team periods of practice and stay after and throw with a couple guys and throw with my buddy Ryan (Moore, a Bills office worker, admittedly no Stefon Diggs). He’s out here trying to make me better.”’
Bills-Ravens weather forecast: Snow looking like a possibility for Saturday
As of Thursday, the forecast for Orchard Park calls for periods of snow Saturday night with one to three inches of accumulation. And if lake-effect snow bands park themselves over Bills Stadium, we could see even more than that.’
Allen, Jackson Set For Playoff Showdown As Bills Host Ravens
‘What struck Harbaugh is how Allen refused to back down, a quality he also sees in Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson, who also made his NFL debut that day as Joe Flacco’s backup.’
Bills And Ravens To Meet For First Time In NFL Playoffs
‘Buffalo has scored 24 or more points in 10 consecutive games, a franchise record, and finished the season with a franchise-best 501 points.’
Why Josh Allen’s MVP case is closer to Aaron Rodgers’ than you think
‘In his third NFL season, Allen took major leaps across the board, becoming a more accurate passer while limiting mistakes and leading Buffalo to a 13-3 record. The Bills closed the season red hot, winning nine of their last 10 regular season games, with the only loss coming on the Cardinals’ miraculous “Hail Murray.” Allen quickly became the face of a franchise that had been lacking one since the days of Jim Kelly.’
Ravens at Bills: final injury report
‘For the Bills, defensive end Darryl Johnson carries a “questionable” game designation with a knee injury. Johnson did not practice all week. All other players on the Bills’ 53-man roster are available to play.’
New York State will not lift 10 p.m. EST dining curfew for Saturday’s Bills game
‘“The fact is the CDC has specifically pointed to indoor dining as a higher-risk activity, and this policy is a commonsense way to reduce the risk of exposure,” read a statement from a spokesperson at the State Department of Health. “As much as we feel for restaurants in Buffalo and as much as we want to let fans watch the game at bars, we won’t sacrifice public health.”‘
Bills Stadium following NYS guidance, not serving food/beverages after 10 p.m. during playoff game
‘The Bills say they want fans who attend the game to follow all safety protocols.’