‘“Four more” is what Diggs whispered into quarterback Josh Allen’s ear on Sunday, after the Bills capped an unlikely run by beating Miami. And Diggs believes winning four more games — which would include the Super Bowl — is achievable for a team he considers battle-tested entering the playoffs.’
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Bills host Steelers in AFC wild-card matchup of surging teams
‘Key Matchup: The Bills defensive front vs. Steelers RB tandem of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. In closing the season by winning five straight, Buffalo is allowing an average of 96 yards rushing, but has given up six TDs rushing. Harris has heated up in combining for 312 yards rushing and four scores in his past three, with Warren contributing 132 yards rushing and a score over the same span.’
Bills found new reputation for clutch play during win streak
‘”Seems like this year, every game comes down to the last two minutes. Offense has the ball. We have the ball and this is the results,” safety Micah Hyde said after the loss. “We could have nine, 10 wins right now, but that’s in fantasy land, and in real life, we understand what our record is.”‘
How the Bills’ late-season surge compares to previous Buffalo teams that entered playoffs on hot streak
‘Vastly better defensive play down the stretch has been one of the main reasons for Buffalo’s most recent late-season surge. It started with with the Bills’ Week 14 win in Kansas City that saw Buffalo’s defense hold Patrick Mahomes and Co. to just 17 points. The Bills then held the Cowboys to just 10 points the next week and allowed an average of just 19 points per game during the season’s last three games.’
Steelers-Bills weather update: Snow showers, gusty winds on tap for Super Wild Card Weekend game in Buffalo
‘How each team adjusts to the weather will ultimately help determine who wins this game. The Steelers’ last game in conditions similar to the one they will face on Sunday occurred on Dec. 24, 2022, when the Steelers recorded a 13-10 win over the Raiders. Pittsburgh prevailed on a night where the game temperature was 9 degrees with 21-mph wind.’
Several Bills players miss practice Thursday with injuries, illness
‘Wide receiver Gabe Davis, cornerback Rasul Douglas, safety Taylor Rapp, and linebacker Tyrel Dodson all sat out for a second-straight day due to injury.’
Sam Martin named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month
‘In the final five weeks of the 2023 season, Martin led the AFC in percentage of punts inside the 20-yard line (64.75%), 10-yard line (29.4%) and five-yard line (11.8%).’
M&T Bank hosts Bills ‘Play-ay-ay-off Rally’ at Seneca One downtown
‘A large number of Bills fans gathered to celebrate the Bills’ fifth-straight playoff appearance, and cheer them on as they get ready to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.’
Weather still a wild card ahead of Sunday’s Bills-Steelers playoff matchup
‘”Here’s what we know,” said Parker during an appearance on WBEN on Thursday. “We know temperatures are going to be in the 20s, and it’s going to be a very windy day with wind chills near zero. That’s locked in. We also know there will be a lake effect plume off Lake Erie. The next question is, where?”‘
Papi Grande’s in Amherst banning Pittsburgh Tacos until after Sunday’s Bills-Steelers playoff game
‘”We’re pulling our Pittsburgh Taco off the menu this week out of love and support for our Buffalo Bills,” said Jimmy Spano, owner of Papi Grande’s. “We’re putting on a ‘Bills Mafia’ taco, and we’re just trying to support the team and give them any kind of support we can, as we lead them to victory this week, and hopefully all the way to the Super Bowl.”‘
Early look at the Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Wild Card gameday forecast
‘1 p.m. Heavy lake effect snow, with snow rates 1-3″/hour, expected to be just south of Orchard Park. Temperatures will be near 20 degrees with wind-chills in the single digits.’
Buffalo Bills legend Darryl Talley joins M&T Bank’s ‘Billieve Together’ playoff rally
‘Buffalo Bills legend Darryl Talley signed autographs and met with fans. There were giveaways, live music, a visit from the Bills Stampede and Billy Buffalo.’
‘A game changer’: Buffalo Bills fans can now wear battery-heated clothing to games
‘”We have vests. We have socks. We have gloves,” Ryan said. “The only stipulation would be that you have to take the battery out when you go through security, and put it along with your phone.”‘
‘Ban Buffalo sauce’: Pittsburgh restaurant removes Buffalo themed items before Buffalo Bills’ playoff game
‘“When we found out we were playing the Bills we had two options. I could either stop taking [dollar] bills, which I wasn’t going to do, or I could stop serving Buffalo sauce,” Bubba said.’
Bills punter Sam Martin earns rare praise
‘Martin placed all six of his punts insider the 20 against the Patriots, averaging 48 net yards. It was the signature performance of an end season run that earned him AFC special teams player of the month recognition on Thursday.’