Archives for January 18, 2024

‘“Just starting from early on in the year to now, I mean, think about a time when somebody wasn’t hurt?” Oliver said. “I mean, you probably can only name a couple of weeks, a few weeks, when somebody, a key player, wasn’t hurt and you can name the weeks where the guy that was hurt, his backup stepped up or it was the next man up and he made a big play.”‘

‘There can be no doubt the Bills must lean into Allen’s dynamic running ability, particularly after watching him run throughout the team’s six-game winning streak. Allen using his legs is the cheat code that takes the Bills’ offense from very good to great.’

‘“I want to thank everyone out there that did such a phenomenal job with the roads. We made sure we prioritized the players’ safety and everyone’s safety as best we could here,” McDermott said. “Just phenomenal job by everyone out there … working so hard to clear the roads. We moved our day back as far as we felt like we could and I think that’s been priority No. 1 the entire time, so can’t be more grateful to those out there that are working to do that.”’

‘“I think the snow may have scared some folks away,” said Joseph Bocanegra, spokesperson for StubHub, who noted that this is one of the most affordable Bills home games all season. “It is still early in the week, but I do think the weather is playing a factor. But the great part about it is that the tickets are very reasonably priced for folks determined to go to the game.”’

‘Yes, there is something special about the Buffalo character. When hearing someone complain about some winter weather event, we enjoy saying something like: “That’s nothing. We grew up in Buffalo.” That usually ends their complaining.’

‘The Bills’ 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14 was the highest-rated regular season game with a 49.1 local rating. That was four-tenths of a point higher than the 48.7 for the 37-34 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles two weeks earlier.’

‘Interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady called a strong game, with 66 plays totaling 369 yards of offense. The Bills were again good on the ground, rushing the football 34 times (51%) for an impressive 179 yards. Allen had eight rushing attempts for 74 yards. Credit must go to Brady for his determined approach toward a balance between the run and the pass. He is able to find a sweet spot for Allen and the Bills’ offense that falls between 50% to 60% running plays, and in doing so controlling the time of possession (33:19 to 26:41), while giving Allen enough opportunities to strike through the air.’