‘Johnson, voted as a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press last week, spoke to reporters on Friday and said that he feels good and that if he passes the final check in the NFL’s concussion protocol on Saturday, he’ll play. He’s officially questionable on the team’s final injury report.’
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Buffalo Bills paying fans to help with shoveling snow at stadium again
‘The Bills paid fans to help shovel snow last weekend for the playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The winter weather in Western New York was so bad, the game was delayed to Monday; there was still snow in the stands at game time, so fans would throw snow in the air every time the Bills scored.’
Taylor Swift has ties to Buffalo area, despite cheering for Kansas City Chiefs
‘According to the blog Discovering Buffalo One Street at a Time and confirmed by The Observer, Swift’s great-grandmother Eleanor Mayer lived in Dunkirk, N.Y. in the early 1900s. Eleanor’s parents, Julius and Delia Mayer — Swift’s great-great-grandparents, originally from Bavaria — owned the Mayer Music Store on Central Avenue in Dunkirk, located about 40 miles southwest of Buffalo.’
Bills rule out CB Benford, WR Davis, others for divisional round matchup vs. Chiefs; LB Bernard still hopeful
‘Linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle), cornerback Taron Johnson (concussion) and punter Sam Martin (hamstring), all of whom left Buffalo’s wild card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), who missed the win over Pittsburgh, are questionable per the team’s official injury report.’
Injuries turn Bills defense into jigsaw puzzle as they search for right pieces to stop Patrick Mahomes
‘On Friday, McDermott ruled out cornerback Christian Benford (knee), linebacker Baylon Spector (back) and safety Taylor Rapp (calf) — along with receiver Gabe Davis (knee) — while linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle) and cornerback Taron Johnson (concussion) are game-time decisions. Meanwhile, cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) is listed as questionable after practicing in full Friday.’
Bill bagels draw attention in the Falls
‘Bills bagels are available before this weekend’s playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, while supplies last. The eatery is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and is located at 444 Third St.’
A Local Favorite
‘The owners of Andriaccio’s eatery, as recently reported by The Post-Journal, commissioned local arborist and artist, Vince Liuzzo, to design and create a large helmet of Buffalo Bills’ player, Josh Allen, jersey number 17. However, with the Bills most recent Wild Card playoff victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, another sculpture was crafted onsite — with plans of adding additional sculptures to coincide with each victory earned by the Bills.’
‘Watch out for snowballs, Taylor!’ Bills fans who are Swifties are clear where their loyalties lie
‘“I think she’s a brilliant musician, businesswoman and role model, and I’ll always root for her in her own endeavours, but you won’t find me rooting for the Chiefs,” said Kelly Conlan, a longtime Bills fan from Toronto who added it’s finally nice to have a Bills-Chiefs playoffs game in Buffalo instead of Kansas City.’
Saturday’s Kansas City Coverage
What Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen are saying about their fierce rivalry this week (Kansas City Star)
Vahe Gregorian Three shrewd free-agent signings are helping Chiefs’ defense rank among NFL’s best (Kansas City Star)
Travis Kelce: A Chiefs player’s feet were accidentally burned while trying to stay warm (Kansas City Star)
Kansas City bakery makes cakes of Andy Reid’s frozen mustache. Fans are eating it up (Kansas City Star)
Chiefs Why Chiefs star went in Dolphins’ locker room after win: ‘There was no disrespect’ (Kansas City Star)
Tyreek Hill had best description of L’Jarius Sneed jam that defined Chiefs’ victory (Kansas City Star)
Buffalo is perfect site for Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes to play his first road playoff game (USA Today)
Chiefs to be without LT Wanya Morris, DT Derrick Nnadi for AFC Divisional game in Buffalo (KHSB-TV)
Sibling wager on Chiefs, Bills gives money to good cause (KHSB-TV)
Patrick Mahomes is playing on the road in the playoffs for the first time. Will it matter? (KCTV-TV)
‘We live and die by our football team.’ Buffalo Bills and Chiefs fans unite over love of the game (KCTV-TV)
Tickets still available for Chiefs fans hoping to travel to Buffalo (KCTV-TV)
Parkville company gets approval from Andy Reid to make frozen mustache shirts (KCTV-TV)
Canadian artist goes viral for Patrick Mahomes painting, using football as painting instrument (KCTV-TV)
Local barbecue restaurants preparing for a busy weekend with Chiefs playoff game (KMBC-TV)
Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi out, two receivers questionable vs Bills (WDAF-TV)
Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen talk about friendship ahead of Divisional Round (WDAF-TV)
How fans plan to cheer on Chiefs vs Bills in Divisional Round (WDAF-TV)
Rare Chiefs road playoff game expected to increase restaurant carryout business (WDAF-TV)
Divisional Playoff Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Gabe Davis ruled out for Bills’ matchup with Chiefs in massive hit
‘Davis famously torched the Chiefs for 201 yards and four touchdowns in their 2021 divisional round game, a 42-36 win for Kansas City.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins chirps Patrick Mahomes ahead of divisional-round matchup: ‘Good luck’
‘“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.”’
Buffalo Bills to sell Taylor Swift-themed food at Sunday’s playoff game against the Chiefs
‘In anticipation of this week’s matchup — and of Swift possibly making an appearance — the Bills’ food service partner unveiled menu items such as “Bad Blood Waffle Fries.” Served in a two-foot boat, the spiced fries come topped on one side with Buffalo chicken and blue cheese, and the other with Kansas City BBQ pork, bread-and-butter pickles, and coleslaw.’
The Hit Maker Meets the Table Breakers. Buffalo Braces for Chiefs No. 1 Fan Taylor Swift.
‘But all six of those prior games, including earlier this season when the Bills won 20-17, have been in Kansas City. In fact, Mahomes has never played any playoff game on the road. This one is at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.—one of the stadiums that didn’t make it onto Swift’s “Eras Tour.” And there’s no game day atmosphere in the NFL quite like what happens just outside Buffalo at this time of year.’
WR Davis, CB Benford among Bills players ruled out for playoff game vs Chiefs
‘Davis caught 45 passes for 746 yards and seven touchdowns this season. He caught eight passes for 201 yards against the Chiefs in a playoff loss two years ago.’
Bills call for snow shovelers again ahead of Kansas City Chiefs matchup
‘The game against the Chiefs does not appear to be at risk of being a snow game, with the National Weather Service predicting no snowfall on Sunday.’