‘The Bills can’t afford to rely on help from an already-clinched Ravens team that faces the Steelers in Week 18 and a five-win Titans team to beat the Jaguars.’
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Bills playoff scenario: How Buffalo could miss playoffs entirely with loss to Dolphins in Week 18
‘First, the 9-7 Steelers need to defeat the Baltimore Ravens, who are currently 13-3 and have secured the No. 1 seed. While that may seem like a reach, the Ravens will likely be resting many starters for much of, if not the entire game. Baltimore is coming off a 56-19 win over the Dolphins.’
Josh Allen is dealing with neck soreness
‘McDermott added that he didn’t believe the soreness would impact Allen’s ability to practice at all this week.’
Opinion: Cross your fingers, Bills fans
‘But you might be able to celebrate a Bills playoff berth before the Sunday night showdown with the Dolphins kicks off: If the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the Ravens in Baltimore – they play Saturday at 4:30 p.m. EST – or the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the Titans in Tennessee – a Sunday 1 p.m. EST game.’
Damar Hamlin recovery in review: One year later, inspiring others to save more lives
‘”We have seen so much interest throughout the year. Obviously right away, there was a really big spike nationwide, we had a 620% increase in traffic to our CPR materials online. Throughout the year, we have been doing several community trainings, we’ve been working with the Buffalo Bills on the heartbeat program, which has reached 1000s and 1000s of people with this with hands-only CPR education,” said Kristi Smorol, American Heart Association Communications Director.’
‘Must-win game, I’m going with them’: Buffalo Bills fans traveling for AFC East matchup in Miami
‘As of Monday afternoon, StubHub had tickets for the Bills – Dolphins showdown at Hard Rock Stadium starting at just under $300. The lowest-priced tickets were for corner seats in the upper levels of Section 309.’
Every Buffalo Bills playoff scenario in Week 18, from AFC East champs to elimination
‘Buffalo controls its own destiny to reach the postseason, as simply a victory against Miami will get them a fifth-consecutive playoff appearance.’
Observations: Defense’s hot start saves the day as Bills earn much-needed win over Patriots
‘The Bills’ defense came to play early against the Patriots, which was a good thing because the other two units – offense and special teams – didn’t.’
Ryan O’Halloran: If Josh Allen remains ‘off,’ Bills’ offseason will start soon
‘And plain and simple, the Bills will need better – much better – from Allen against the Dolphins if the Bills are going to repeat as division champs and earn at least one home playoff game.’
‘This is where we belong’: Now 10-6, resilient Bills find belief in each other
‘A long shot to even make the playoffs not that long ago at 6-6 before their bye week, the Bills are in contention for the AFC East title and the No. 2 seed heading into the final week of the regular season.’
Three questions: Bills’ playoff road would look nice with win in Miami
‘This was not a game in which the Bills were going to pass at will. But that doesn’t excuse a bad interception and some reckless plays that Allen made.’
How It Happened: Top plays, standout players from Bills’ 27-21 win over Patriots
‘Douglas’ first interception came with 8:34 left in the first quarter when he jumped the slant route of receiver DeVante Parker. Set up at the Patriots’ 14, the Bills needed four plays to reach the end zone, capped by quarterback Josh Allen’s 1-yard keeper. The Bills led 10-7.’
Plays that shaped the game: Bills’ Rasul Douglas knew what was coming from Patriots
‘“Coach put me in position today to make plays,” Douglas said of defensive backs coach John Butler. “He gave me a little (video) cut-up to the side of plays I might get and what to look for. I got multiple of the plays that he showed me.”’
Report Card: Bills’ pass defense comes to play in win over Patriots
‘Rasul Douglas became the first member of the Bills with two interceptions and a touchdown in the same game since Nickell Robey-Coleman did it against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 9, 2016. Bernard had two of the Bills’ three sacks, giving him 6.5 on the season, which is the most by a Bills linebacker since Lorenzo Alexander had 6.5 in 2018. Ed Oliver also got a sack, giving him 9.5 on the season, extending his career high. Douglas had three of the Bills’ five passes defensed, with Oliver and Micah Hyde recording one each.’
Marv Levy’s return to Buffalo: Where else would you rather be than a Bills game with Papa?
‘While Fran, Kim and Georgey joined Levy for a trip to Buffalo for the Bills’ 2022 home opener, Angela hadn’t yet experienced a game with her grandfather. She told Fran recently, “I’d like to go to a game with Papa,” and so the full family booked a trip to Buffalo for the Bills’ last regular season home game against the New England Patriots.’