‘“It would have been absolutely impossible (to play). We could barely see the next row down from us. And unfortunately, it’s still that way,” Eschrich told The Associated Press by phone in the mid-afternoon. “We made progress shoveling, but not much at all.”’
Archives for January 15, 2024
Bills-Steelers playoff matchup to kick off Monday, NY Gov Hochul assures
‘New York Gov. Kathy Hochul assured NFL fans on Sunday that the playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers will go on despite the snowstorm that struck the area over the weekend. The game was moved to Monday evening as the storm rolled through on Saturday. The game was originally set for Sunday afternoon.’
Shirtless Bills fan slides down chute as he shovels snow at Highmark Stadium
A Buffalo Bills fan did not want to wait until Monday to spread some cheer ahead of his team’s wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Gov. Kathy Hochul: Steelers-Bills won’t be pushed back again
‘”Game time on Monday, weather conditions will be very cold. They’ll be in the teens, and even wind-chill factors as low as zero, maybe to 9 degrees, but that’s going to be very, very cold,” Hochul said. “But this will be without the danger of the winds and the blinding snow and the hazardous traffic conditions for those as they traveled to the stadium or leaving based on current predictions. So that is a better dynamic, by far better dynamic, than we would’ve had today. I’m not saying it’s going to be pleasant, but conditions won’t be life threatening either.”‘
Bills delay help in shoveling snow ahead of wild-card game
‘The team had put out requests for assistance in shoveling the stadium ahead of their wild-card game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, which was rescheduled from Sunday afternoon to Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET because of the snowstorm in the region. The team has asked for local residents to follow officials’ requests to keep the roads clear and “not report to Highmark Stadium until further notice once the bans are lifted.” The team said it would communicate more information upon changes in weather and the bans.’
Steelers-Bills set for Monday and ‘will not be pushed back again’ says N.Y. governor; Steelers land in Buffalo
‘The Steelers landed in Buffalo Sunday afternoon. CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathon Jones reports that Monday temperatures in Buffalo are expected to be in the teens, with a wind chill in the single digits. The Bills are asking fans to carpool, as not all of the parking areas may be clear.’
Bills vs. Steelers: Three reasons Buffalo, featuring Josh Allen’s group of weapons, will beat Pittsburgh
‘Against the Dolphins in Week 18, Allen completed 30 passes to eight different pass catchers. Khalil Shakir led the team with 105 yards. Dalton Kincaid tied Stefon Diggs for the team lead in catches with seven. Dawson Knox chipped in the game-winning touchdown. Trent Sherfield had three snags. There were 20 carries divvied up between James Cook and Leonard Fournette. Now, that duo was ineffective on those carries, combining for a mere 56 yards, but even having enough faith in the run game to hand the ball to backs 20 times in a game with massive playoff implications is telling.’
Steelers-Bills postponed: Here’s what needs to occur for AFC wild card game to happen Monday as scheduled
‘”Everywhere you turn, there’s a trap door,” the source said, explaining all the unique issues of playing this game during a snowstorm in Western New York at Highmark Stadium.’
Here’s what Buffalo looks like amid Steelers-Bills scheduling difficulty, with 11 inches of snow so far
‘The extreme weather has not slowed in Orchard Park, New York, with 11 inches of snow falling from Saturday at 2 p.m. ET to Sunday at 2 p.m. ET and another 15 inches expected in the next 48 hours, per weather.com. The wind is 20 to 30 mph with a temperature of 15 degrees Fahrenheit and a real feel of -2 degrees Fahrenheit.’
How Steelers-Bills postponement will impact schedule for divisional round of NFL playoffs
‘The current situation is similar to what the NFL dealt with during the COVID-19 pandemic. No one knows this better than the Steelers, who were forced to play three games in a 12-day span late in the season. The condensed schedule played a role in the Steelers’ losing in the first round of the playoffs that season after an 11-0 start.’
2024 NFL playoffs: Bills ask for help shoveling snow ahead of rescheduled matchup vs. Steelers
‘The team released a statement on Sunday morning, saying, “With the weather forecast updates and the travel bans that are now in place, snow shovelers are being asked to abide by travel bans and not report to Highmark Stadium until further notice once the bans are lifted.”‘
Bills Fans Turned Shoveling Gig Into Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Sled Inside an NFL Stadium
‘Some Bills fans got started on shoveling on Sunday afternoon and footage quickly emerged of one fan who found a creative way to clear snow from the seats at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills OL Helps Stranded Motorist in Snowstorm While Teammate Records Video
‘Offensive lineman Ryan Van Demark shared a video on his Instagram story of his teammate offensive lineman Alec Anderson seeming to help a drive out of a sticky situation on a highway in the Buffalo area. The driver appeared stuck in the snow on the highway in the Orchard Park, N.Y. area.’
Buffalo Weather Update: Stadium Snow Shovelers Held Back As Storm Continues to Roll
‘The Bills hired snow shovelers to help at Highmark Stadium before the game was moved, and now the team is asking the shovelers to wait to help out at the stadium until the area’s travel ban, which was put in place by governor Kathy Hochul, is lifted. Fans will not be allowed to drive to the stadium until the ban is over.’
Buffalo storm brings back memories of Christmas whiteout 40 years ago
‘There were no apps, or internet to check the weather. And for whatever reason, none of us watched the forecast on the Buffalo television stations that beamed across the border to Toronto. We were going south, so weather shouldn’t be an issue.’