‘“I think it’s great we’ve been in multiple playoff games. That said, this game will not have any attachments to any of those other games,” McDermott said.’
Archives for January 2023
Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano named first-team All-Pro by the AP, WR Stefon Diggs named second-team All-Pro
‘Milano played in 15 games during the regular season and had 99 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions two fumble recoveries. In Week 11 Milano was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Cleveland Browns. He had 12 tackles, one sack, and a fumble recovery. This is the first time in his career he has been named an All-Pro.’
Bills Mafia already preparing for possible AFC Championship game in Atlanta
‘While both games still need to win their way into the game, some members of Bills Mafia are so confident in their team, they have already bought their plane tickets and booked their hotel room.’
McDermott talks Dolphins’ speed ahead of playoffs
‘“They do a really good job of moving him all around and they have great team speed with 10 and 17 so we’ll have to make sure we’re on our details and know where our help is,” McDermott said of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.’
Bills LB Matt Milano is All-Pro pick; Stefon Diggs makes 2nd-team
‘This is the first selection for Milano, who compiled 99 tackles (72 solo, 12 for loss), three interceptions, 1.5 sacks and a defensive touchdown in 15 games. Buffalo’s fifth-round pick out of Boston College in 2017 was chosen as a Pro Bowl alternate in his sixth season.’
Josh Allen nominated for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year
‘Allen is one of three nominees for the quarterback award, with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals also up for the award.’
“The Bills are the best neighbors we could have”: Restaurants prepare for Wild Card Weekend in Orchard Park
‘Bars and restaurants on Abbott Road say the Bills bring a boost to business, especially during the playoffs. With two games disrupted by major snowstorms, restaurant owners say this game will make up revenue.’
26 Shirts raises record-breaking amount for Hamlin design
‘It has raised more than $102,000 for Hamlin’s charity, Chasing M’s, having sold more than 12,750 items with the design according to company founder Del Reid. He said that it is an all hands on deck operation, with friends and family helping out to send items across the country.’
Orchard Park business owners hope to make up for lost revenue in Sunday’s playoff game
‘Ebeling says game day sales account for about 30% of the restaurant’s annual sales.’
Bills Wild Card tickets cheaper than most regular season games
‘A quick check around Ticketmaster and StubHub shows 300-level seats available in the low to mid $100s (even with fees) with lower levels starting around $200. If you’re holding out hope that the Bills make it through to the divisional round next weekend, those seats are starting at $300, even in the 300-level.’
Short injury report for Bills heading into ‘third date’ with Dolphins this season
‘The injury report looks pretty clean for this Bills heading into Sunday – safety Jordan Poyer is good to go, despite revealing he’s been playing through a meniscus tear since the team’s last game against the Dolphins a month ago.’
Milano named first-team All-Pro
‘The sixth-year linebacker out of Boston College made 99 tackles in the regular season, including a team-high 12.5 tackles for a loss, along with three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two sacks in 15 games.’
Bills injury report for Wild Card game vs. Dolphins
‘After Friday’s practice, Phillips and McKenzie are both listed as questionable for the Wild Card game.’
Bills LB Matt Milano named first team All-Pro by the Associated Press; Stefon Diggs named second team
‘Milano posted 99 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries in 2022. He also produced a team-high 12.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks along with seven quarterback hits.’
PlayAction: Bills gave up way more deep balls, and here comes Miami
‘The Bills led the league last year with just nine completions for a mere 43 yards on passes that traveled 20 or more yards past the line of scrimmage. Not this year. The Bills gave up 25 completions for 713 yards and seven touchdowns on passes 20-plus yards downfield, according to a Buffalo News analysis. The catches were 11th most in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. The yardage total wasn’t bad – the 11th fewest. The TD total was middle of the pack, 15th most.’