‘“We don’t need to bring that up,” Allen said Wednesday. “I’m sure people will bring up what I’m afraid of but, nah, I got a lot of respect for him and his game and who he is off the field.”’
Archives for January 19, 2024
Mahomes vs. Allen showdown highlights AFC divisional round matchup between Chiefs and Bills
‘Key Matchup: Bills D vs. Chiefs TE Travis Kelce. As a result of injuries, it’s yet to be determined who on Buffalo’s depleted defense is going to draw the daunting challenge of covering Kelce. In two playoff meetings, Kelce has 21 catches for 214 yards and three touchdowns, including a game-winner in overtime two years ago. Kelce could have been a key factor in the Chiefs’ loss to Buffalo last month. A rare offensive offside penalty on Kadarius Toney wiped out the tight end’s lateral to Toney for a go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes.’
Bills’ Josh Allen aware of road struggles vs. Chiefs, ready for playoffs in Buffalo: ‘Finally got a home game’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has developed a friendship with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.’
Bills, Chiefs have produced classic playoff matchups: Will Sunday be any different?
‘NFL fans received a late Christmas present on Monday when the Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting up a matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Playoffs. The two AFC powers will square off in the postseason for the third time in four years in what has essentially become an annual tradition.’
Bills and Chiefs have changed plenty since 2021 playoff epic
‘The Bills are on the team’s second offensive coordinator change since that game, with Ken Dorsey hired to replace Brian Daboll in the 2022 offseason, and then Joe Brady hired as interim offensive coordinator when Dorsey was fired after Week 10 of this season. The change in playcaller to Brady has led to an increase in the team’s designed rush percentage (up from 35.3% in 2021 to 40.8% in 2023), including a big rushing performance vs. the Cowboys.’
‘Good luck’: Bills eager to play playoff home game vs. Chiefs
‘”[Mahomes has] only been here once. So, he’s never been here. Simple as that,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “Pat has never been to the Bills’ stadium in full. … The environment will be different and not to say it’s in our favor, but stadium is our favor. Stadium is us. That helps us. I don’t care what nobody says. This is the most dopest feeling I’ve ever had. We’re having two back-to-back playoff games home. Come on now, like we get to leave and go eat wings. It’s cool. So good luck.”‘
2024 NFL playoffs: Why this Bills vs. Chiefs postseason showdown feels different for Buffalo this time around
‘As the Bills played more respectable ball from 2014 through the Tyrod Taylor years that culminated with the snapping of the 17-year playoff drought on New Year’s Eve 2017, my uncle would occasionally remind that the Bills had become the Boise State of the NFL.’
Buffalo preps for more snow at Chiefs-Bills: ‘Mother Nature is going to play her part’
‘”We will work on our game plan,” Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters. “And we will work on our weather plan.”‘
Travis Kelce Has Admirable Message for Bills Mafia Leading Up to Playoff Clash
‘“Shoutout to the Bills Mafia, man. Proving yet again they’re one of the coolest f—— fan bases,” said Travis after Jason remarked about fans in Buffalo shoveling snow out of the way in order to find a place to sit during last week’s wild-card round at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills Asking Fans—Again—for Help Shoveling Out Stadium Ahead of Playoff Matchup vs. Chiefs
‘The team hired shovelers last Monday to help shovel multiple feet of snow before the wild-card game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Once again, the team is requiring the fans to be at least 18 years old and to try and bring their own shovels. The work starts on Friday at 2 p.m. ET, two whole days before the game.’
Josh Allen Peppa Pig commercial: Inside the Paramount+ ad that Bills fans credit for playoff win
‘Alongside him were the CBS team of Tony Romo, Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for additional commentary in the battle of a better arm between Allen and Scourge the Transformer. Peppa Pig stood beside, and hid behind, Allen while Dora the Explorer looked on.’
Bills ‘feed the pit,’ explained: Why a viral TikTok has Buffalo warning fans against ill-advised stadium trend
‘The idea itself is simple: if a fan sacrifices themselves by falling into the pit before a game, the Bills will win. Buffalo hasn’t lost since Nov. 26 and hasn’t lost at home since Nov. 13, turning what was a slim chance to even reach the playoffs into serious contention for a title.’
Bills still have lengthy injury report on Thursday
‘Several key players remained out of action during Thursday’s practice, including linebackers Terrel Bernard and Baylon Spector, wide receiver Gabe Davis, safety Taylor Rapp, and cornerback Christian Benford.’
Shovelers wanted again at Highmark Stadium
‘Shovelers can arrive and register, and shovel snow throughout the day and into the evening. Those interested in shoveling must have proper photo identification (driver’s license, state ID) to work.’
How can the Buffalo Bills attack the high-powered Kansas City Chiefs defense?
‘”We’ve played this team once this year but really we’ve played them every year the last four or five years, so I think it’s two teams that are very familiar with each other,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen said. “So the wrinkles they put in and we put in and we adjust to are going to be key to winning this game.”‘