‘The state piloted its strategy at Bills Stadium last week, when about 7,000 people were tested, using a PCR test, prior to the Bills Wild Card game against the Colts. It resulted in a positivity rate of 1.9%, which is much lower than the regional and statewide rate. Cuomo says early indications are that the event was successful. The pilot is being utilized again this week ahead of the Bills game against the Ravens.’
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COVID testing begins ahead of Bills vs. Ravens
‘Testing for more than 6,000 fans began at 6:30 a.m., and it appears to be moving much quicker than it did before the Bills beat the Colts last week.’
Stefon Diggs, Bills prepare for aggressive Ravens defense
‘”For Marcus Peters, we came in at the same time actually,” Diggs said. “I played him in Kansas City as well. He’s been a hell of player since KC. Plays the ball well and has great ball skills. He’s the one that’s doing extremely well.”‘
Bills fans getting tested for COVID-19 ahead of divisional playoff game
‘Fans are responsible to pay for the cost of the test. If the results come back positive, those fans will be reimbursed for their tickets and parking fee.’
Singletary ready to step up as lead back for Bills
‘“This is an opportunity. We’re going to see how it plays out,” said Singletary. “I’m built for it. I’m ready for it. I know the team has confidence in me, I have confidence in me. Whatever way I can, helping the team win that’s what I’ll do.”’
Stefon Diggs and the Bills continue to be a perfect match
‘“It’s been perfect here as far as the people that I’m around. Like my coaching staff not only trusting me but trusting that I’m a guy that they can lean on at times,” said Diggs on Wednesday. “Not only just football but as far as leading guys and holding people accountable.”’
Wind may become a factor during Buffalo Bills playoff game Saturday in Orchard Park
‘The question remains on whether or not we see significant snowfall Saturday evening and how winds will shape up.’
What Went Right, What Went Wrong: Bills v. Colts
‘Matt Milano was amazing. Ah. Maze. Ing. Whether it be against the run or against the pass, he was making plays. He didn’t blitz much, but even made good getting a pass knock down on one of those. Milano made the first two plays that led to the 4th and goal stop. He had near perfect coverage on big 6-7 Mo-Allie Cox on the final drive. Philip Rivers still squeezed a pass in (Rivers did a lot of that), but Milano’s tackle forced Indy into a 4th and 1 run to keep their drive alive and likely burned a ton of precious seconds. When Milano is negotiating his new contract, this game is the first tape his agent should be showing off.’
Diggs ‘hopes’ he found his ‘second-home’ in Buffalo
‘To be apart of an organization, that he says, ‘believes in him.”
Jordan Poyer on what he sees in Lamar Jackson
‘”That man is fast out there on the field,” said Poyer after practice on Tuesday about Lamar Jackson, “that guy can break open a game at any moment.”‘
Bills to face the Ravens in Divisional
‘”I’ve changed a lot since then, my mannerisms and temper is a little different than back in the day, I play a little differently now, but I don’t forget those days, they helped me get to where I am,” Allen said. “I’m just so focused on trying to do my job and being the best quarterback for the Buffalo Bills that I can be and really don’t let the outside noise and distractions distract me too much. I’m just focused on what I can do for this team.”‘
Bills to face Lamar again
‘”He’s running away from guys easily, even guys taking good angles on him, so to see him in real life, it’s not like we’re in a better situation to go out there and stop him but we’ve seen that offense enough,” safety Micah Hyde said. “It’s huge last year to have that game on film to be able to watch.”‘
Diggs on facing his hometown team Saturday
‘”It’s definitely something that I thought about, probably in my younger years, that hopefully, I get to play the Ravens someday,” Diggs said. “It’s not something I think about at this point in my career, I just want to play at a high level, if you would have asked me after my rookie year I’d have a different answer, but I’m old.”‘
Hughes hoping the country can unify, even ahead of big game
‘”Politics is a lot like sports, we cheer for a side and at the end of the day we shake hands, come together and move forward,” Hughes said. “So hopefully we can do that and focus on what our country is truly about, just everybody loving and respecting one another and none of this pointing fingers, let’s get back to having fun, let’s get back to the America that I grew up in.”‘
What they’re saying | National analysts provide Bills vs. Ravens divisional round playoff previews + Wild Card recaps
‘X factor: The Bills’ edge defenders. Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, Matt Milano, A.J. Klein and even middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will all have responsibilities for keeping Jackson in check. Jackson gets a decent portion of his rushing yardage between the tackles, but for the most part his success will rest on whether the Bills’ exterior defense can keep him contained.’