‘”It’s been an incredible year,” says Kristy Smorol, Communications Director for the American Heart Association of Western New York, “People really took this on as a passion.”‘
Archives for January 2024
What’s a trip to Florida for the Bills-Dolphins game going to cost?
‘A search through travel websites Kayak and Expedia shows round-trip options for Saturday through Monday, but even at the cheapest prices, you can expect to shell out hundreds.’
Bills wide receiver becomes youngest player in NFL for career receptions
‘Stefon Diggs surpassed 800 career receptions in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. The 30-year-old Bills player first joined the team in 2020 after previously playing for the Minnesota Vikings starting in 2015.’
Buffalo Bill Damar Hamlin updates his GoFundMe one year after his injury
‘His Chasing M’s Charity has raised $9,147,203 of the initial goal of $2,500 from 248.3K donations from those supporting him after he suffered from cardiac arrest.’
What’s at stake when the Bills take on the Dolphins Sunday?
‘If the Bills lose, they could still make it into the playoffs as a wild card with either a Pittsburgh Steelers or Jacksonville Jaguars loss. Pittsburgh (9-7) takes on the top seed in the AFC, the 13-3 Baltimore Ravens that might be resting some of their starters. Jacksonville (9-7) plays the Tennessee Titans (5-11). Also Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts (both 9-7) can’t end in a tie.’
One year since Damar Hamlin’s injury
‘Western New York and the world went from praying for his recovery to celebrating his return to the field. Fans went from watching him getting revived on the field by heroic medical staff to being inspired to learn CPR themselves.’
One year after cardiac arrest, Damar Hamlin reflects on impact of millions of donations
‘Now, exactly one year later, Chasing M’s Foundation is doing much more than a single community toy drive. Hamlin posted on his foundation’s GoFundMe page to thank donors and detail the work they have been able to do with the millions donated.’
Bills coaching staff gives their takeaways on Stefon Diggs’ & DaQuan Jones’ Week 17 performance
‘”Look I think there’s times where we definitely tag him out of plays,” Brady said. “I think it was something earlier in the season we talked about to get to where we want to get — to just not playing (that many snaps).”‘
How the Bills can clinch a 2023 NFL Playoff spot | Week 18
‘Here are the five scenarios that will earn the Bills a trip to the postseason.’
Upon Further Review: Dalton Kincaid’s big play sparks Bills’ offense
‘“He’s so mentally and physically tough,” McDermott said. “He continues to push through, because it is a long year. When I talk to him about it, come game time, he’s ready to go. So, I don’t think it’s as much of a rookie wall thing, as it is just sometimes the ball finds you, and sometimes it doesn’t. There were a number of plays last week where he was the primary target, and it got taken away, so Josh had to go through his progression there. So he’s going to continue to be a big focus of our offense.”’
DaQuan Jones jumps right back into defensive line rotation for Bills
‘“When you miss 10 weeks, that’s hard to get out there and get your sea legs,” head coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “I thought he did a good job. It was a good first step in the right direction.”’
Bills position grades: Terrel Bernard achieves feat not done in NFL in 32 years
‘With two more sacks against the New England Patriots, Bernard reached 6.5 for the season. He is the first NFL player in 32 years – since Philadelphia’s Seth Joyner in 1991 – to record six or more sacks, three or more interceptions and three or more fumble recoveries in one season.’
Alan Pergament: Harlan, Green are first class in highlighting dangerous, Kodak moments in Bills win
‘“This isn’t a perfect game, by any means, by the Buffalo Bills,” Green said. “But in order to get done what they want to get done, you have to find ways to win ugly. This was an ugly win.”’
Miami Dolphins up next for Buffalo Bills: Here’s what to know about huge AFC East showdown
‘If they win at Miami in what is now the final regular-season game on the NFL schedule – the 8:20 Sunday Night Football window on NBC – they will capture the AFC East division title and will be the No. 2 AFC seed which means potentially two home playoff games.’
All-Pro Ed Oliver? Buffalo Bills DT deserves consideration as career-year continues (Encouraged/worried)
‘Another game, another dominant performance by Ed Oliver. Buffalo’s defensive tackle filled the stat sheet with two tackles, one sack, one pass defensed, two QB hits and one ridiculously athletic interception.’