‘In just his first season with the team after being traded to Buffalo, Diggs led the league with 127 receptions and 1535 receiving yard, he also hauled in 8 touchdown grabs. His yards and receptions also set team records.’
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Fans get ready to support the Bills
‘Furthermore, there’s no tailgating allowed and fans will only be allowed to walk into the stadium at specific times.’
Red Pinto Tailgate crew prepares for Bills game like no other
‘”Anxiety,” says Nick Papagelis. “There were so many rumors of being able to go or not being able to go and getting it was such a joy, sense of relief that we’re able to go even with this limited amount.”‘
Bills elevate Duke Williams and Jordan Devey for Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game
‘Devey will be eligible to see action in his second game as a Bill. He a in his seventh NFL season and has played in 45 career games including one playoff game for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017.’
7 things to watch for in Bills vs. Colts | Super Wild Card Weekend
‘For the Colts their reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Month, DeForest Buckner is listed as questionable for the game with an ankle injury. He sustained the injury in a Thursday practice in Week 15 and though he was limited in the game against the Texans, his snap count has increased each of the last two games.’
NFL game predictions | Bills vs. Colts | Super Wild Card weekend
‘The Colts defense has waned in the second half of the season, which has to be a concern facing Josh Allen and the high-flying Buffalo offense. Indianapolis was once the top-ranked defense in the league, but they fell off in a big way in the final six games. Allen, meanwhile, continues to light up defenses and he will do the same here. The ideal plan for the Colts is to pound Jonathan Taylor and keep Allen off the field, but what happens when the Colts get down? Buffalo is rolling, but they will be challenged early here. In the end, Allen will get it going with his arm and move to the next round.’
Bills vs. Colts | How to watch, stream, and listen to Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game
‘Play-by-Play: Ian Eagle. Analysis: Charles Davis.’
Stefon Diggs becomes the first Bills receiver ever to be named first team Associated Press All-Pro
‘ It’s the first time Diggs has been named All-Pro and the first time in franchise history that a Bills wide receiver has earned this honor.’
Josh Allen, Cole Beasley, Tre’Davious White and Andre Roberts named second team All-Pro
‘Allen and Beasley have earned All-Pro recognition for the first time in their careers. White (2019) and Roberts (2018) have both been named first team All-Pro once before.’
Bills Today | 3 key matchups to follow in Bills vs. Colts on Super Wild Card Weekend
‘The Bills have allowed 23.4 points per game this season which was the third-most of the 14 teams in the playoffs. But the defense has improved as of late in the regular season allowing 8.2 fewer ppg over the last six weeks. The reason for that is the Bills are getting more pressure on the opposing offense which has led to turnovers and a 29.9 opponent third-down percentage since Week 12. Jerry Hughes who was drafted by the Colts in 2010, talked about the importance of controlling the line of scrimmage against his former team.’
Buffalo looks to end playoff-win drought
‘Hanging over Buffalo is the fact that it has lost its last six postseason games.’
Lots at stake for Reich’s ‘homecoming’
‘As for tomorrow’s game, Reich admitted, “I’d rather be the No. 1 seed, but I do feel good about our team. The pressure is not on us. We should be loose. We should be aggressive. We should be freed up to play our best game of the year against a really good football team. In reality, no one’s going to give us a chance (Buffalo is favored by 6½ points). It’s that us-against- the-world mentality, and that’s all you need. I don’t care what seed we are. We’re the No. 7 seed, big deal. We’ve got to seize the opportunity. This is the first year for a seventh seed (due to the Covid-19-expanded playoffs). Well, let us be the first No. 7 seed to win a world championship.”’
Bills hope to slow down major roll of Colts rookie Jonathan Taylor
‘“I think it’s going to be a challenge this week,” said Bills coach Sean McDermott. “They’ve got a couple first-round picks up front, and their interior offensive line does a great job. I think we’re going to be challenged as a defense. They like to set the line of scrimmage.”’
Inside the Bills: How the deal for Stefon Diggs ranks among top trades in team history
‘Diggs is a perfect fit for the Bills. His skill set matches perfectly with quarterback Josh Allen. Any concerns about his unhappiness in Minnesota carrying over to his new home haven’t come to fruition. It’s hard to be too upset as a receiver, after all, when you get 166 targets and your team wins 13 games.’
X’s and O’s: Bills must keep DeForest Buckner from ruining pocket
‘The Colts have one of the top-five inside linebackers in the NFL in Darius Leonard. Their other nickel linebacker, Bobby Okereke, is well above average, with 4.58 speed in the 40. (Matt Milano runs 4.67). Let those two cover massive space underneath, get pressure with the front four and make the quarterback hang onto the ball until the heat gets home.’