‘Anyone age 18 or older — with proper working papers and identification — who’s interested is asked to report to the stadium at 10 p.m. Saturday and bring a shovel.’
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Bills fans plan around winter weather as snow and wind could impact travel over weekend
‘“You gotta go. You gotta support your team. Nothing stops us, right? We are die-hard. We are there through everything. We are used to snow around here. I know it’s going to be cold and snowy but as long as we get the win, it will all be worth it,” Sean said.’
Snow shovelers needed at Highmark Stadium for Wild Card Game vs. Steelers
‘Shovelers can shovel snow throughout the night on Saturday into Sunday morning if needed. The rate of pay is $20 per hour. Complimentary food and breaks will be provided throughout the shifts in a comfortable warm area. Those interested in shoveling must have proper photo identification (driver’s license, state ID) to work.’
Bills CB Taron Johnson earns AP All-Pro honors | 2023
‘”It’s definitely a good form of validation, but I try not to take that form of validation from people. I try to give it to myself based off of how I work and what I show on the field,” Johnson said.’
Buffalo Bills injury report for Wild Card game vs. Steelers
‘CB Rasul Douglas (knee), and LB Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) are questionable. Douglas will not practice Friday and Dodson will be limited.’
Inside the Bills: Why Josh Allen’s MVP case should be getting more love
‘The only sure-fire, big statistical advantage Jackson has on Allen is giveaways. Combining lost fumbles and interceptions, Allen had 22 of them, compared to 13 by Jackson. But some context is required when considering Allen’s 18 interceptions, including when and where they happened on the field. For example, his first interception in the red zone didn’t come until last week against Miami.’
PlayAction column: Bills must defend ‘dark creases’ vs. power-running Steelers
‘“This is a physical rushing attack,” Washington said. “Both backs were extremely physical. The offensive line prides itself on dominating the line of scrimmage, whether you are a slide-angle team in the 3-4 tradition or you are a defensive philosophy like ours that’s more gap control-based. And so we’re going to have to match and exceed their physicality. Our discipline and our ability to separate from blocks.”‘
Bills notebook: Stefon Diggs on ‘four more’; Sam Martin earns AFC monthly honors
‘“The importance of it, it’s four more, but it’s one game at a time,” Diggs said. “Moreso, the four more emphasis just because we’ve been here before. There’s no shade or no nothing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. I think they’re a great team. And they could be the four-more team.”’
How we see it: News writers predict AFC wild-game game between Bills and Steelers
‘Remember the 2021 home loss to New England? The wind was 27 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Allen was able to throw some. He was 15 of 30 for 145 yards, which was amazing. Mac Jones was 2 of 3. The Bills lost, 14-10. So if it’s not horrendous wind, maybe the Bills can gain an edge in the air. Obviously, turnovers will be huge. The kicking game will be huge. Pittsburgh’s mission is to take the air out of the ball and get to the fourth quarter. It’s easy to imagine it happening. It shapes up as another white-knuckle finish for Buffalo. Bills, 19-18.’
View from Vegas: Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has struggled on road in playoffs
‘Prediction: Bills by 14.’
Josh Allen featured in hilarious ad for Paramount+ that premieres Sunday
‘Allen appears in his Bills uniform with CBS’ top broadcast team of Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson in a hilarious ad for Paramount+ that features two figures from children’s shows and a Transformer. All are characters in programs for the multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate.’
Erik Brady: Bills legend Joe DeLamielleure looking for long-awaited revenge against Steelers
‘He goes to 8:30 a.m. Mass daily. “That allows me to swear.”’
Josh Allen threw 18 interceptions in 2023, but they weren’t as damaging as you might think
‘“You just have to trust him, right?” Brady said. “Just like any quarterback, they’re not gonna be perfect, and sometimes some of the decisions that might not turn out too well, and other times where they end up turning out as touchdowns and you can get praised for it. To me, it’s more about is it the right decision and correcting it regardless of the results.”’
Bills injury updates: Veteran signed to add linebacker depth
‘Dodson’s status, in particular, took a negative turn Thursday because the Bills re-signed veteran linebacker A.J. Klein to their practice squad. That would seem to indicate that the Bills believe Dodson will be unavailable when they host the Steelers Sunday in an AFC wild-card playoff game, and they may need to elevate Klein on game day as insurance behind young players Baylon Spector and Dorian Williams who would be in line to play for Dodson.’
Buffalo Bills could face high winds, heavy snow in playoff game against the Steelers
‘The wild card, so to speak, in the forecast will be whether the game gets buried in lake effect snow. The odds of that are increasing: The National Weather Service just this afternoon issued a winter storm watch for much of Western New York, including Orchard Park, where the Bills play. The watch, in effect from Saturday afternoon through Monday morning, said more than 7 inches of snow are possible over the weekend, with winds possibly reaching 60 mph.’