‘Yes. The buzz of beating the Patriots in such a convincing way has Bills fans riding high, but a loss to Kansas City would be a crash landing. This season was all about advancing beyond the stage the Bills reached last year, which was the AFC championship game. Or, to put it another way: Super Bowl or bust. That’s setting the bar high, but that’s what the expectations were for this team coming into 2021.’
Archives for January 21, 2022
PlayAction: Bills WRs must contend with Chiefs’ ‘sticky’ press coverage
‘The Chiefs love their press-man coverage again this season. Kansas City had the highest rate of press coverage in the league this year (40%), according to NFL Next Gen Stats. The Chiefs played press coverage a whopping 68% against Pittsburgh’s receivers in Sunday’s wild-card game.’
How we see it: News’ writers predict Bills-Chiefs in AFC divisional game
‘Both teams have evolved since Week 5, when the Bills proved that they can beat Kansas City on the road. I think they do it again. The Bills defense’s ability to either hold quarterback Patrick Mahomes and company to field goals or to force turnovers was key in the last meeting. On the other side, the Buffalo offense is feeling more rounded than early October. Kansas City solved early season woes, and has won 10 of its last 11. Still, the way the Bills beat the Patriots twice in the last four weeks really stands out to me as an indicator of what this team can be right now. Bills players have said they’ve sensed for awhile that they would face the defending AFC champions again. They’re ready for it. Bills, 31-27.’
View from Vegas: Will Bills fall victim to the post-Belichick hangover?
‘Prediction: Chiefs over Bills by 10.’
Alan Pergament: CBS’ Jim Nantz sees something special in Josh Allen and Ryan Fitzpatrick off the field, too
‘“I realize these are completely different circumstances,” said Nantz. “The point that Josh instinctively looked down and there he was taking a knee. He’s raised right I guess is the point: He just has a feel for people and he’s real. You guys have yourself a great man for your community and what a run, what a ride this is going to be for a long, long time.’
Sean Kirst: In Cuba, celebrated artists team up to honor All-Snow Bills quarterback
‘To again capture such lightning demanded two basic elements: You needed success in the playoffs and you needed snow. Both arrived a few days ago in a big way, after the Bills swept past New England 47-17, closely followed by a snowstorm that zeroed in on Western New York.’
My View: Warm-blooded fans circle the wagons
‘Let’s hope that this is the year the frigid cold, wind-swept Bills from Buffalo make it to sunny and warm Los Angeles and the signs will read: Super Bowl Champs!’
Voice of the Fan: Historic for the Bills. Hysteric for New England
‘The numbers were filthy — we all have our faves. Mine was that the Bills got every single yard that they possibly could have, and the only negative yardage all night was one 10-yard penalty they immediately erased.’
Rejuvenated Chiefs defense may hold the key to the AFC divisional showdown with Bills
‘However, right there is the demarcation line when everything began to change and since Week 8 the Chiefs are like a new team. In winning 10 of their last 11 – which won them the AFC West and the No. 2 seed in the playoffs – they have allowed an average of just 16.5 points per game and have forced 25 turnovers.’
Bills fans are awesome and a GoFundMe to restore a stolen tailgate is another example
‘In a few hours, more than $8700 was raised to help Bills Elvis and his friends and family their tailgating tradition going.’
Bills’ Josh Allen gives his take on budding rivalry with Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes
‘“The quarterbacks, they get a lot of the praise and they get a lot of the hate, downfall and all that stuff, too. And I think it just kind of comes with this position that we play,” Allen said. “[Mahomes] has done all the major things that you want to accomplish in your career and obviously he wants more too.”’
Chiefs’ Willie Gay arrested near Kansas City, days before game vs. Buffalo Bills
‘Gay was a second-round draft pick in 2020 out of Mississippi State. He started 11 games this season, recording 48 tackles and two interceptions; the LB also had two tackles in the Chiefs’ Wild Card Round win against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend.’
Tom Brady shares thoughts on Josh Allen, Bills’ performance vs. Patriots
‘“Playing in Buffalo, I know how tough it is to play up there,” said Brady. Myself, personally, playing up there found success– obviously–but at the same time they were always challenging games and when those guys get going, man, it’s tough. The way that Josh Allen was playing that night… I know I saw that first touchdown pass where he was on the sideline and then after the game he said, ‘I was actually trying to throw that away.’ From a quarterback standpoint when that happens you’re like man, things are going your way that day. You think you’re throwing a ball out of the back of the end zone to conserve a field goal, next thing you know your tight end is catching in the end zone for a big way to start the game. It was one of those nights where Buffalo’s offense was almost impossible to stop.”’
Christine Baranski loves Buffalo Bills, tells Colbert she gets loud during games
‘“So if you’re from Buffalo, you know you are a survivor. You know how to, you know, endure,” she said. “Go Bills!”’
Friday’s Kansas City Coverage
Why KC Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes produces comeback wins (Kansas City Star)
KC Chiefs lineman Nick Allegretti speaks about NFL touchdown (Kansas City Star)
Melvin Ingram says he would welcome return to Chiefs in 2022 (Kansas City Star)
KC Chiefs’ Willie Gay Jr. arrested Wednesday night for alleged damage of property (Kansas City Star)
Here’s why the best days could still be ahead for Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid (Kansas City Star)
Travis Kelce says Kansas City Chiefs’ blowout loss in Super Bowl still motivates him (Kansas City Star)
No team has had heavier workload than KC Chiefs since 2017, but they’re not complaining (Kansas City Star)
How KC Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill became more than just an NFL deep threat this season (Kansas City Star)
One (big) reason this KC Chiefs-Bills game could play out differently than the last one (Kansas City Star)
Here’s why KC Chiefs’ Creed Humphrey is so good — and why he was an NFL Draft sleeper (Kansas City Star)
Every team left in AFC playoffs beat the KC Chiefs this year. Does that really matter? (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs ‘all in’ on slowing down Bills quarterback Josh Allen (Saint Joseph News Press)
Chiefs coordinator Bieniemy once again hot coach commodity (AP)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Gay arrested on misdemeanor (AP)
Kansas City Chiefs’ Willie Gay arrested on misdemeanor charge of criminal property damage (ESPN)
Chiefs’ Willie Gay arrested in misdemeanor criminal damage case ahead of divisional round game with Bills (CBS Sports)
Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. Arrested for Misdemeanor Criminal Damages (SI)
Chiefs OL Nick Allegretti’s impressive hands during ‘fat-and-slow’ period catch Andy Reid’s eye (KHSB-TV)
Gay, Fenton, Williams miss Kansas City Chiefs practice Thursday (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs’ Willie Gay Jr. arrested, charged in Johnson County for alleged criminal damage (KHSB-TV)
Chiefs LB Willie Gay Jr. arrested for misdemeanor, pleads not guilty (WDAF-TV)
Who designed Travis Kelce’s coat on Sunday? Meet KidSuper (WDAF-TV)
Rubik’s cube artist puts new spin on Patrick Mahomes (WDAF-TV)
Make your own ‘Magnomie’ to celebrate the Chiefs (WDAF-TV)