‘The Broncos set a franchise record with 63 sacks this season, and they know their best chance at upsetting the Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s AFC wild-card game is to put pressure on quarterback Josh Allen. The Bills allowed a league-low 14 sacks.’
Archives for January 10, 2025
Inside the Bills: Return from wrist injury has been a slow go for Keon Coleman
‘“I think the thing with receivers and quarterbacks, there’s always stuff that you can grow on, and that takes time,” the quarterback said Wednesday. “It takes repetition. I’ve got a good feel for what he does in our pass game, where to put some of these balls for him to go get. He’s been making some good plays for us, and we’re going to need that going forward.”’
Bills notebook: Brandon Codrington limited in practice; Dion Dawkins places second in charity contest
‘“I feel good, you know, just working it day by day,” Codrington said after practice.’
Dawson Knox to receive Call to Courage Award from Frank Reich
‘It was created by Bills great Frank Reich, who will be in Buffalo to present the award to Knox at the Call to Courage Awards breakfast on April 5 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.’
We analyzed every pass Josh Allen threw the past two seasons. Here’s proof he got more out of less in 2024
‘In reality, Allen effectively played two fewer games than last year, because he had to do a lot less work in the fourth quarter than last season.’
Ryan O’Halloran: The top 12 defining moments from the Buffalo Bills’ regular season
‘Situation: Trailing 44-35 with 1:06 remaining, the Bills faced a first-and-goal from the 1-yard line. What happened: Allen, usually an automatic on quarterback sneak plays, was stopped for no gain. The Bills were forced to use the first of their three timeouts with 1:02 remaining, ending their comeback hopes in an eventual 44-42 loss.’
Alan Pergament: Jim Nantz doesn’t know how many Bills games he has called. But he’s happy he’s calling this one
‘It is the 500th televised game he has called in a career in which he has worked alongside analysts Pat Haden, Ken Stabler, Tim Brant, Dan Fouts, Randy Cross, Phil Simms, Hank Stram and Romo.’
KR/PR Codrington appears briefly at Thursday Bills practice, Ingram still absent
‘Codrington did not do much during his time on the practice field as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury he sustained this past Sunday against the New England Patriots. The KR/PR took part in two punt return repetitions while in view of the media but did not receive either punt, allowing both to fall inside the 10-yard line.’
Bills defensive line steps into the spotlight in preparation for Bo Nix, Broncos offense
‘In five playoff wins, opposing quarterbacks have been sacked 12 times, averaging 242.4 yards on 54.1% completions, with seven touchdowns and six interceptions. But in the last four playoff losses, they have been sacked four times, averaging 290 yards on 72.3% completions, with 10 touchdowns and no interceptions.’
Bills, Fans Have Earned Ultimate Victory
‘What’s more, all of this is happening in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the team.’
Simmons: You can win a Super Bowl with Josh Allen, but can Bills win with Sean McDermott coaching?
‘At times, he has looked out of place in the playoffs. His decision-making and his clock-management skills have been open to interpretation.’
Friday’s Denver Coverage
Broncos QB coach Davis Webb made the playoffs three times in Buffalo and now will try to help rookie QB Bo Nix win there against his old team (Denver Post)
Renck: Sean Payton is reason Broncos can win Sunday. Bill Parcells’ influence helped shape him Players believe in Payton: “He laid out the steps to reach our goals and sure enough he’s been right” (Denver Post)
Broncos’ P.J. Locke on Jets’ interest in DC Vance Joseph as head coach: “He deserves it” (Denver Post)
Broncos scheme ways to get the ball in the hands of dynamic returner/receiver/runner Marvin Mims Jr. (AP)
2025 NFL playoffs: Three keys for Broncos to beat Bills, pull off historic wild-card upset in Buffalo (CBS Sports)
9 reasons the Broncos ended their 9-year playoff drought (KUSA-TV)
Bronco notes: Sack-happy Broncos vs. hard-to-sack Bills is key playoff matchup (KUSA-TV)
9NEWS sources: Broncos considering several main options for future of stadium (KUSA-TV)
What would a best-ever rookie quarterback playoff run look like for Bo Nix? (KDVR-TV)
‘I love those guys’: Von Miller talks about playing former Broncos teammates in playoffs (KDVR-TV)
Google Trends: Nearly every US state is searching the Broncos over the Bills (KDVR-TV)
Broncos Country vs. Bills Mafia: What are the best gameday traditions? (KDVR-TV)
Broncos QB Bo Nix knows he’ll be remembered by playoff games (KKFN-FM)
Courtland Sutton is clear Broncos aren’t happy just making playoffs (KKFN-FM)
Damarri Mathis not practicing as Broncos continue prep work (KKFN-FM)
Vance Joseph says all his time is on Buffalo, not other possible jobs (KKFN-FM)
Von Miller still loves the Broncos, but that doesn’t mean they need to bring him back for an encore (KKFN-FM)
Josh Allen confronted John Elway about Denver not drafting him (KKFN-FM)
‘It’s a bunch of guys who are just trying to prove themselves’: Denver’s dominant defense set to embrace challenge vs. Bills’ explosive offense (DenverBroncos.com)
Injury Report: G Ben Powers improves to full participant ahead of Wild Card Weekend matchup vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Mile High Morning: Four Broncos named to Next Gen Stats All-Pro Team (DenverBroncos.com)
A Sherbrooke woman at yoga with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills
‘“With the Bills, it’s never stopped, it’s regular, every year. As soon as the players show up for voluntary off-season workouts and OTAs (team activities), the yoga classes start. They choose whether they come or not. I always have a big group of passionate players who put their heart and dedication into what they do, even if the team changes every year. They train hard, and they come to relax in yoga classes, to release muscular and mental tension, optimizing recovery and balance,” she says.’
Bills’ Von Miller won’t let his affection for the Broncos get in the way of his playoff objective
‘“It’s all love. I can’t even start to play that delusion of hatred,” Miller said Wednesday, with Buffalo (13-4) preparing to host Denver (10-7) in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday.’
Broncos’ first postseason berth in 9 years has them facing playoff-tested Bills
‘Key matchup: Bills O-line vs. Broncos D-line. Allen’s elusiveness combined with a line that’s featured the same five starters for all but two games this season led to Buffalo allowing a league-low 14 sacks — the fewest since Indianapolis allowed 13 in 2009. Meantime, the Broncos led the NFL with a single-season best 63 sacks, including 12 over their final two outings.’