‘”The [defensive back] in me wanted to catch it and get a run to get some yards after it,” Bills safety Micah Hyde said. “But since [the loss to the Arizona Cardinals], we just knock that down. So I’m happy I was able to do that.”‘
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Josh Allen earns his first playoff win with strong performance vs. Colts
‘”We started off with a lot of bad field position early,” wide receiver Cole Beasley added. “We really just had to stay patient and figure it out, they’re a defense that makes you earn it so we knew we had to stay patient and I’m just glad we did enough today.”‘
Moss leaves playoff game with injury, status unknown for rest of postseason
‘According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the injury is to the ankle and could cause him to miss the rest of the postseason.’
Bills fans enter the stadium for first time with new protocols
‘”I might have a beer in my hand, a nice ice cold Labatt Blue. Other than that, it’s the same. The atmosphere is great. I’m with my buddies. I’m having a great time,” John Douglas, who attended the game, said.’
Bills beat Colts 27-24, win a playoff game for the first time since ’95
‘On a last-ditch effort, Rivers throws a Hail Mary to end the game, and Micah Hyde jumps up and knocks it down. The Bills win 27-24, becoming the first team since 1995 to advance to the Divisional Round.’
Staying ‘patient’ was a key for Bills offense vs. Colts defense in wild card win
‘“Our defense did a great job of limiting them. That’s a heck of a football team that we just played, make no mistake about it. They came prepared and hungry. They started off with a bang and it took us a second to adjust and catch up to what they were doing. They had a good plan all game.”’
Bills react to first playoff win in 25 years
‘“Want to thank the fans, man what an awesome day. I know not all the fans could be out there with us today, but we know you’re at home cheering for us and supporting us, but what an awesome day in terms of the fan support. Kyle leading us off with the opening video. and just a very special afternoon for everyone including everyone that roots for the Bills across the entire world.”’
Bills’ defense stands strong on final drive
‘“I walked to the locker room and hear everybody was nervous I’m like ‘dang all you gotta do is hit it down,’” Hyde said. “It was a big play obviously, the game-sealing play. As soon as I saw there were four seconds left and he had to go to the end zone I just backed up in the end zone and said there is no way this is happened again”’
Playing with fans in the stands was an added spark for Bills
‘“It was crazy. For the fans to be loud and experience that with this team, it would have been a shame if we couldn’t have done that with the 6,700, it’s more than zero,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “I’m super excited for the fanbase here. I don’t think guys really understand the meaning and the impact of winning a playoff game for this franchise, but at the same time we’re in tune with that because we want to win one more.”’
4 Observations: Bills survive, advance 27-24
‘The complexion of the game changed with 2 minutes left in the 1st half. The Colts had a 4 point lead with the ball on the 1 yard line but the Bills defense turned them away on 3rd and 4th down. The Bills offense took the field with 1:46 left in the 2nd quarter and drove 96 yards for a score.’
Chippewa Street restaurants get a boost in business during outdoor Bills viewing party
‘Chris Ring, owner of Rec Room said, “to be able to reopen, put our staff back to work, generate some sort of revenue can kind of make or break it for our business.”’
Bills bring hope to 26 Shirts founder, even in the middle of a pandemic
‘“I’m excited,” Reid said. “I’m actually kind of freaking out inside. I’m so excited for this game on Saturday.”’
Oxford Pennant, a Buffalo company, making a big name for itself during Bills season
‘“When it’s Sunday and there’s a Bills game, I don’t know about you, but I wake up at 6:30 and I’m like, Bills, and that’s my thing all day,” Horesh said. “So, my team knew we were going to have a really special season and when it started to build, 9 wins became 10 wins, became 11. This isn’t just a fun season, this team can do something.”’
Bills win first playoff game since 1995, beat Colts 27-24
‘The Colts get to their on 34 on 4th and 1, and Jonathan Taylor gets it with a three-yard run. On 4th and 10 from their own 37, Rivers hits Pascal for a 17-yard gain, which appeared to have possibly been fumbled away. The officials uphold the no-fumble call, and the Bills lose a timeout. The Colts, down to another 4th down after a one-yard catch by Pittman, then two incomplete passes. It ends with Rivers incomplete to Hilton. Bills win their first playoff game since 1995, with a 27-24 win over the Colts.’
Fumble by Colts’ Zach Pascal causes commotion; Bills hang on late
‘Pascal made the catch, got up, then tried to run. Matt Milano was able to punch the ball out, Pascal lost control, and Tre’Davious White recovered.’