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Archives for January 15, 2024

Bills Mailbag: How much does the weather delay help?

‘The Bills showed against Dallas that they can win a game by running the ball almost exclusively, but can they do so against a team that Bills coach Sean McDermott calls the most physical they have faced this season? Again, that remains to be seen. The Bills are 9.5-point favorites. Put this game in a dome, and I’d pick them to win by 14. The weather hurts the Bills more than it helps them.’

Buffalo honors Dion Dawkins, others for exemplifying MLK’s commitment to service, community

‘“Dion couldn’t be here, but he wanted me to say these words,” Mestre said, reading aloud from Dawkins’ statement. “I would like to thank Mayor Brown and the City of Buffalo for honoring me with this Community Impact Award. While I don’t do it for recognition, it means so much to know that what I do is acknowledged by others. Every single person I’ve met over the years has played a role in where I have gotten today. I am grateful for every single one of you.”’

Buffalo Bills player saves stranded motorist in dangerous lake effect storm

‘Despite there being a travel ban in place, one motorist in Orchard Park was out on the road on Sunday. The driver could have been an essential worker trying to get to their place of work, but they suddenly became stranded. Luckily for the resident, two Bills players saw the vehicle and were able to get them back on the road.’

Five Takes: Bills’ injuries piling up, weather could be a factor for playoff matchup vs. Steelers

‘Wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) were each ruled out after missing three consecutive days of practice, while linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) and cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) were each deemed questionable to suit up against Pittsburgh. Dodson was limited during Friday’s practice, while Douglas missed his third straight session. McDermott was asked about Douglas’ chances of playing, considering he had not practiced all week.’

Road Game: Mother-daughter duo travels hours from NE to attend Bills home games as season ticket holders

‘Two of the fans who cheer on their team from afar are Andrea Zwaschka and her mother, Lynne Richards. Zwaschka lives in Tewksbury, Mass., while Richards resides in Rindge, N.H., towns separated by an hour-long drive. Both are diehard football fans, spending most of their days during football season at their home in the New England region, following the latest news and notes surrounding their favorite team. But on Sundays — or whenever the Bills play at Highmark Stadium — the mother-daughter duo takes the long trek together to One Bills Dr., where they have punched their season tickets for the past seven seasons.’

Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Winter storm that delayed Steelers-Bills playoff game has lived up to its billing (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Like father, like son: After watching his dad win a Super Bowl, Joey Porter Jr. ready to get his first taste of postseason (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers film study: Joey Porter Jr. vs. Stefon Diggs — prime-time matchup or mismatch? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers-Bills scouting report: Upset special in wild card round? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Winter weather continues to impact western New York as Steelers head to Buffalo for wild-card game (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers prefer to ignore odds, history against them as underdog No. 7 seed vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers 4 Downs: 7th place in conference standings is familiar territory (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Crews working around the clock to ensure Highmark Stadium will be operational for Steelers-Bills playoff game (KDKA-TV)
Photos: Steelers game postponed after lake effect snow storm pounds Western New York (KDKA-TV)
Photos: Piles of snow removed from Highmark Stadium before Steelers-Bills playoff game (WPXI-TV)
Game on: NY governor says Steelers will still play Bills Monday despite more-than-expected snow (WTAE-TV)
Steelers fans adjust to Monday game (WTAE-TV)
Businesses scramble to adjust as Steelers game moves from Sunday to Monday (WTAE-TV)
How Bills QB Josh Allen supported this local 10-year-old with leukemia (WTAE-TV)
‘We always knew we were capable of this’ (KDKA-FM)
Limiting Josh Allen’s big plays imperative for Steelers D (KDKA-FM)
Run game is likely what will make or break Steelers (KDKA-FM)
Crowley: No conspiracy, but Steelers don’t have a chance now (KDKA-FM)
Piles of snow still in the stands at Highmark Stadium (KDKA-FM)
Steelers elevate Jack, Rowe (Steelers.com)
Meat-Eater Match Up: Steelers-Bills, Wild Card Weekend (Steelers.com)
Cheat Sheet: Steelers at Bills (Steelers.com)
Where it airs: Steelers-Bills (Steelers.com)

Bills vs. Steelers will remain scheduled for Monday amid Buffalo snowstorm

‘“The game will not be pushed back again. I’ve spoken to the commissioner of the NFL [Roger Goodell] several times today. I’ve spoken to the owner of the Buffalo Bills [Terry Pegula] about their preparations. There are volunteers who have walked to the stadium who are helping clean it out,” Hochul said.’

New York governor says Bills game won’t be postponed again; Steelers en route to Buffalo

‘”The game will not be pushed back again,” Hochul told reporters. “… We have up until the fans start coming to the stadium later in the afternoon. If it was a morning game, it would be a little tougher, but a 4:30 game gives us that time. Again, the weather’s not gonna be perfect. It’ll not be a sunny, warm day with no snow, but it’s nothing we can’t deal with.”‘