‘Taron Johnson has been placed on concussion protocol, while Terrel Bernard had an MRI scan on his ankle Tuesday and will need further evaluation as the week progresses.’
Archives for January 2024
Bills vs. Chiefs: Taylor Swift comes to Highmark
‘The last time the pop star was in Buffalo was when she performed for the Erie County Fair in 2008.’
Bills vs. Chiefs playoff tickets
‘VIPTIX owner Nick Giamusso said, “Tickets are $200 and up right now, and that’s a nosebleed seat, which isn’t too bad for a Bills playoff game, especially against Kansas City.”‘
AJ Klein gives up family vacation to lead Bills in playoffs
‘In fact, he had a vacation planned for Key West for that same weekend. His RV was ready to head south, but thankfully for the Bills, that itinerary was changed. The 11-year NFL veteran played hero, a script right out of a movie.’
Rochester-area screen printer lands Buffalo Bills contract for playoffs apparel
‘“She said you need to take this phone call, it’s above my pay grade… She said they want us to do printing for the Buffalo Bills,” she said. “I’m still in shock. It’s very surreal, we worked hard to build our business, but never did I think it would build to that level.”’
Bills quickly turn attention to Chiefs after dispatching Steelers
‘”We’re a step behind already. We understand that,” Allen said. “I think it’s going to be very crucial for guys to get their rest and make sure we’re getting in the training room and rehabbing as much as we can. Guys are going to be bruised and beat up tomorrow. It’s going to take everything this week — our training staff, our equipment staff, our strength room and our cafeteria for getting our guys right and ready to go.”‘
Banged-up Bills: Nine players listed as day-to-day ahead of playoff showdown vs. Chiefs
‘There’s currently eight players, not including Bernard, listed as day-to-day going into the week…’.
Klein cancels vacation plans to rejoin Bills, posts team-high 11 tackles in playoff win
‘Klein, 32, essentially rejoined the team last week off the couch. He was at home getting ready to go to Key West with his family when Brandon Beane called him and asked him to sign to the practice squad.’
What to know about the Bills’ second-round playoff game against Kansas City Chiefs
‘This will be the third time in four seasons that the Bills and the Chiefs meet in the playoffs. Buffalo lost to the Chiefs 38-24 in the AFC Championship in January of 2021. A year later, the Bills lost to the Chiefs in a thrilling overtime game in the second round, which the Chiefs forced after getting a field goal with only 13 second left on the clock. The Chiefs won the coin toss and scored a touchdown in their first possession in overtime, meaning the Bills offense didn’t have a chance to take the field.’
Bills’ Klein goes from near-family vacation to factoring into win over Steelers
‘“At this point, who doesn’t want to be in the playoffs, right?” Klein said after the game.’
Dublin Buffalo Bills fan shovels out seat at snowy stadium
‘Fraas was in the middle of it all. Tuesday afternoon his car was still full of gear he brought to the game. He grew up in the Buffalo area and has been a season ticket holder for more than 30 years. When he got to his seats he was faced with a big shoveling job.’
How Khalil Shakir has emerged as a playmaker in the Buffalo offense
‘”I wasn’t surprised at all because I’ve seen it all summer,” Moulds said. “I think a lot of fans are really getting a chance this second half of the season to see the hard work that Shakir put in.”‘
Bills HC Sean McDermott on injury updates + how Buffalo has started to prepare to face Chiefs in AFC Divisional Round
‘Rapp, Davis, Douglas and Dodson all missed the Wild Card game, while the other five got banged up in the team’s win over Pittsburgh. There were no additional updates on any of the players and they are all deemed “day-to-day” by McDermott.’
Observations: Bills take next-man-up mentality to the next level in win over Steelers
‘The Bills will need to find some healing crystals with the Kansas City Chiefs coming to town for a divisional-round game at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Not surprisingly, head coach Sean McDermott didn’t have many updates immediately following his team’s win, but here’s a rundown of who went down.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Hey, offense and Josh Allen, this Bills run is all on you after defense is battered
‘Saying the Bills will go only as far as Allen takes them isn’t a grand kind of exaggeration. He is so critical to both the run and pass games; if he stinks, the offense stinks. If he’s awesome, the offense follows. But now it’s really imperative. His defense is battered. His offense must shine. Period.’