‘At 96, he insists, “the age factor means nothing to me. I’m old enough to know my limitations and I’m young enough to exceed them.”’
Archives for January 2022
Bills’ DE Hughes Primed For ‘Slobber-Knocker’ Against Pats
‘“Spend some time outside, take off your pants, get in some shorts and enjoy that weather, really embrace it,” Hughes said of preparing for what could be the coldest game in Bills’ history.’
Rival Patriots, Bills To Meet In Playoffs For Only 2nd Time
‘Key matchup: Patriots CB J.C. Jackson vs. Bills WR Stefon Diggs. Diggs led the Bills with 103 catches for 1,225 yards and a career-best 10 TDs this season. He joins Tampa Bay’s Mike Evans as the only NFL player with 1,000 plus yards receiving and six or more TDs in each of the past four seasons. Diggs has 11 catches on 20 targets in the two matchups with New England. The task of slowing him down will fall mostly on Jackson, the team’s best one-on-one pass defender and ballhawk. Jackson leads the AFC with eight interceptions.’
Brothers Stefon and Trevon Diggs push each other to greater heights
‘”I was just more proud than anything,” Stefon said. “I was more happy for when I heard about him [making the Pro Bowl], because I knew he was going, but I still wanted to see it. I saw his picture and I saw his face, I saw him in the Cowboys [jersey], I’m like, yeah, that’s my little brother.”‘
Bills vs. Patriots time, odds, prediction, key questions: How to watch Josh Allen vs. Mac Jones in Wild Card
‘Pick: Bills 24, Patriots 21.’
Three reasons Bills will beat Patriots on Super Wild Card Weekend, including Josh Allen playing ‘his’ game
‘Allen is best when he’s ripping throws aggressively from in the pocket, taking what the defense gives him at times, sprinkling in some scrambles and designed runs, and occasionally taking deep shots. Belichick will attempt to keep Allen one-dimensional. If he remains “himself” and plays with a good blend of pocket passes, designed runs, scrambles, and off-script throws, the Bills offense will be in great shape in this contest.’
Patriots vs. Bills wild-card game tickets are much cheaper than other NFL playoff games
‘While the freezing temperatures would turn most away, cold is not something Buffalo fans or New England fans are strangers to, so it is surprising that the prices are this low. Saturday’s game is at 8:15 p.m. at Bills Stadium.’
Opinion: Patriots at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes, and stats
‘Safety Kyle Dugger, a very important player in their three-safety scheme, did not play last week and is dealing with a hand injury. The Patriots have elevated two defensive backs from their practice squad.’
Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde named to AP All-Pro team
‘This is Poyer’s first time he has been honored as an All-Pro by The Associated Press. He is the first Bills safety to be named an AP First-Team All-Pro since Henry Jones back in 1992.’
Eagle: ‘Why not Buffalo?’
‘“The balance on this team, what they provide, the dynamic offense – Josh Allen in particular – and defensively,” Eagle said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on WGR. “While the one area of defense was exposed in the first meeting between these two teams [on Dec. 6], they make up for it in a lot of really strong areas defensively. To be No. 1 in the league in total defense, No. 1 in the league in scoring defense, those things don’t happen by accident. It’s a really strong unit, and excellent chemistry, more than anything else to me. That’s what stands out about this group.”’
WKBW sports staff predicts the Wildcard matchup between the Bills and Patriots
‘As for the matchup Saturday evening, these teams are pretty even, but they have very different approaches. The Bills rely on their star quarterback, while the Patriots lean on their rushing attack. Both defenses are great but have areas where they can be exploited.’
‘Be focused, run fast’: Young Bills fans stoked for this weekend’s Bills vs. Patriots matchup
‘Legend added, “Well, I don’t want to jump up and down because my mom gets mad when I jump up and down, but I do like jumping up and down on my bed. That’s what I’m going to do when the Bills win.”‘
Football and divine intervention
‘“Our Lady of Victory!” declared Monsignor LiPuma. “Pray for us,” replied the students. “Go Bills, go Bills, go Bills,” they shouted.’
Bitterly cold temperatures won’t stop Bills fans from tailgating
‘“We’ve been doing this for years. We come a day ahead of time and we leave a day after. It’s really how you prepare, these cold weather games, you got to really get here early get warm, get a fire going, get your food going. Can’t expect to walk in and stay warm,” said Widdowson.’
New specialty food and beverage items at Highmark Stadium for Buffalo Bills Wild Card matchup
‘The Bills and Delaware North announced the “7 WON 6,” an Italian sausage topped with braised Buffalo-style chicken, celery slaw, blue cheese and Frank’s Red Hot aioli. It will be available in sideline clubs and in general concessions at Chef’s Test Kitchen which is located in the Miller Lite Brew Pub on the lower concourse.’