‘Outside Flyby Cafe in the town of Wheatfield, owner Herminio Cruz Jr. has his prediction for the Bills to win the Super Bowl on full display, predicting they beat the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 17-10.’
Archives for January 13, 2024
Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Steelers face Bills for 5th season in a row with 4th different QB, but run game could be the difference (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers land T.J. Watt, Miles Killebrew on AP All-Pro teams (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Gerry Dulac: Steelers had the smartest play I’ve ever seen (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers-Bills weather: Blizzard-like conditions threaten AFC wild card game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers rally in Downtown Pittsburgh brings fans together ahead of AFC wild card game vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers prepare for perhaps unprecedented cold, snowy, windy conditions against Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
When ‘silent killer’ Isaac Seumalo speaks, Steelers locker room listens (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers Pro Bowl S Minkah Fitzpatrick officially to face Bills, but how will secondary line up? (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Bills WR Gabe Davis, S Taylor Rapp out, 2 other starters questionable for playoff vs. Steelers (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ T.J. Watt, Miles Killebrew named 1st-team AP NFL All Pro (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ T.J. Watt, Miles Killebrew make AP All-Pro First Team (KDKA-TV)
“Here we go Isaac!” Steelers QB Mason Rudolph sends personal message to child recovering at UPMC Children’s (KDKA-TV)
Heavy snow and high winds will make travel to New York for Steelers-Bills playoff game tricky (KDKA-TV)
Snow shovelers needed ahead of Steelers-Bills playoff game on Sunday at Highmark Stadium (KDKA-TV)
‘We’re with you Isaac’: Mason Rudolph sends message to fan inspired to walk by Steelers playoff run (WPXI-TV)
Steelers pep rally ahead of playoff game vs Buffalo (WTAE-TV)
Steelers injuries-only TJ Watt ruled out, 2 out for Bills (KDKA-FM)
Steelers react to crazy weather predictions in Buffalo (KDKA-FM)
New York Governor warns Steelers fans that want to travel to Buffalo (KDKA-FM)
See the Steelers in Buffalo for under $100, but you’ll have to deal with the snow (KDKA-FM)
Wild Card Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Bills are talking about Mason, Cam, RBs and more (Steelers.com)
Watt, Killebrew earn first-team All-Pro honors (Steelers.com)
Bills make plea for snow shovelers ahead of playoff game with winter storm looming
‘The Bills have partnered with Jani-King, an American cleaning company, to hire anyone over the age of 18 (or under 18 with proper working papers) at a rate of $20 per hour, starting Saturday at 10 p.m.’
Help wanted: Bills offer fans $20 an hour to shovel snow ahead of playoff game vs. Steelers
‘“Be part of the team to get the venue ready for the hometown Bills Wildcard Playoff game vs. the Steelers!” the franchise wrote on Friday. “Shovelers can shovel snow throughout the night on Saturday into Sunday morning if needed.”‘
McDermott: Davis, Rapp will not be available for Bills’ playoff game against Steelers
‘Rapp intercepted Tua Tagovailoa on the Dolphins’ final drive while playing with an injured calf.’
Steelers, Bills face off in wild card game as winter storm threatens strong wind gusts, heavy snowfall
A winter storm in western New York is threatening strong wind gusts and the possibility of heavy snowfall for Sunday’s Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers, prompting the Bills to call for extra hands in preparation.’
Bills won’t have WR Gabe Davis, S Taylor Rapp vs. Steelers
‘Both players suffered injuries in the Bills’ win over the Miami Dolphins last week that secured the AFC East division title and the No. 2 seed in the conference. Rapp, who plays a key role in the dime package, was injured on the play in which he caught the game-ending interception.’
2024 NFL playoff weather: Steelers at Bills up against possible snow showers, gusty winds in Buffalo
‘Weather will be an obstacle when the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills meet in Sunday’s Super Wild Card Weekend showdown. The current weather forecast calls for a temperature of 26 degrees at kickoff with possible snow showers. There is also the anticipation of 25-mph wind and gusts that could reach up to 50 mph.’
2024 NFL playoffs: Bills ask for help shoveling snow ahead of Super Wild Card Weekend matchup vs. Steelers
‘The Bills are looking for interested persons who can come to Highmark Stadium at 10 p.m. ET Saturday to shovel snow throughout the night. The gig pays $20 per hour, and includes food plus breaks during your shift. You need proper photo identification to work, and have to be at least 18 years of age, or have proper working papers if under 18.’
NFL Refutes Report That Steelers-Bills Game Could Be Moved to Cleveland
‘The Buffalo area is expected to be leveled with a winter storm that could cause a state of emergency to be declared for western New York. Despite this possibility, the league said there is no truth to the report that circulated on Thursday that the game could be moved to Ohio.’
Mike Tomlin & Sean McDermott college teammates: Revisiting the William & Mary careers of Bills, Steelers coaches
‘Tomlin and McDermott both played for William and Mary in 1994. Tomlin was on scholarship as a wide receiver, while McDermott was a walk-on defensive back who eventually earned a spot as a scholarship player.’
Will Bills vs. Steelers be moved to Cleveland? NFL rejects rumors of relocation as weather threatens playoff game
‘Brian McCarthy, the league’s vide president of communications, said the NFL is monitoring the conditions for the game, but noted “there have been no discussions about making a change to the game’s status.”‘
Taron Johnson named to Second-Team All-Pro squad
‘The Buffalo Bills cornerback was named on Friday as a Second-Team All-Pro for the 2023 season. It marks the first time a slot corner has been named to an All-Pro team.’
McDermott confident Bills will be ready for whatever conditions they face Sunday
‘”Our staff has been on it from the beginning of the week here, and things can change quickly,” said McDermott on Friday during his appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “We’ve all learned that here in Buffalo with the weather, and we’ve been preparing all week long. I think like anything else, it’s one of those things we can’t control. There’s going to be some going into it, and having to adjust, perhaps, but overall, we’ll be well prepared.”‘
Heated clothing allowed for fans at Highmark Stadium this weekend
‘”We definitely encourage fans to wear warm clothing, and the battery operated clothing is a change,” said Andy Major, Buffalo Bills Vice President of Operations and Guest Experience. “Fans can wear battery operated clothing. We made that change after a lot of fan feedback with our games now extending into January, it just made sense.”‘