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AFC East merchandise available now at Bills Store

‘”We definitely have a decent amount of champ merch. We’ve got hoodies, long sleeves, some t-shirts, knits and a couple of headwear pieces. Really the hope is to move a little bit further along, and have AFC Championship gear here,” said Jason Klein, general manager of retail at the Bills Store.’

Local retailers see late-season surge for Bills merchandise ahead of playoffs

‘”The holiday season is always a big bump in sales and retail sales, but something special happens when the Bills make the playoffs, and not just the playoffs,” said Nathan Mroz, owner of the BFLO Store. “When you talk about another AFC East title, and not just a title, we’re talking about, really, a dynasty now with four-straight division titles. That’s always great for business not just for our store here, but also in the region. I think everybody, economically speaking, really benefits when the Bills do well.”‘

CB Rasul Douglas, WR Gabe Davis among injured Bills held out of practice

‘Three players missed Wednesday’s walk-through practice with injuries sustained in Sunday night’s win at Miami: cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee), and safety Taylor Rapp (shoulder). Additionally, Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins (hand laceration), linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder), and running back Ty Johnson (concussion protocol) were limited participants, while defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Von Miller were rested on Wednesday.’

Bills are ready to embrace physicality of facing Steelers, playoff football

‘”Just trying to take it one moment at a time, get our bodies right, understanding that we’re going to have to face a very physical AFC North team,” Bills center Mitch Morse said. “Kind of their brand of football, the AFC North, and we know if we want to have any sort of success on Sunday, we’re going to have to match their physicality and intensity.”‘

Bills prepare for ‘physical’ playoff matchup against Steelers

‘“It should be the same mindset you have every week of going in there and whooping another man,” said Jones. “At the end of the day, just doing your job and for me nothing really changes. At the same time, playing football you have to take it up another notch and keep on continuing to whoop another man.”’

McDermott shares injury list, discusses upcoming game against Steelers

‘McDermott announced during the conference that Gabe David, Russell Douglas, Taylor Rapp, a Tyrel Dodson will not practice. On limited is Ty Johnson with concussion protocol, Dion Dawkins with hand laceration, Von Miller, and Leonard Floyd. Coach McDermott said they are taking this “one day at a time.”’

Bills happy to be hosting playoff game, but grateful for fans’ support wherever they play

‘”Great win for our organization, great win for our fans — both those that were there and those that weren’t,” he said. “As a coach, you’re so in the moment. We’re fighting every play to try and get the result we’re looking for. You don’t realize the amount of people that are there to support you — to support our team and support you. It just, to me, symbolizes how special Bills Mafia is and the lengths they go to to support their team.”‘

‘Bad Josh’ makes way for ‘Good Josh’ as Bills vault into playoffs

‘”You could feel his vibe. You could feel the vibe of the offense out there, just a different energy,” coach Sean McDermott said. “Again, the ball finds you, and Josh was doing a good job, what looked like to me, of going through his progression and he was playing the position at a high, high level. He’s as good as there is when he does that.”‘