‘“I feel like we’ve grown quite a bit since that game,” Allen said Wednesday. “Obviously learned a lot from those moments, going back and watching it obviously wasn’t our best effort. Felt like we didn’t play our best football. But again, they’ve got a really good team, too. They’re playing this week for a reason.”’
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Matt Milano takes another step forward for Bills against Ravens
‘“Just his confidence continues to grow each and every week. If you look at it just holistically, it’s been a while since he’s played,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “Giving him a little bit of grace and I think himself giving himself some grace is important, right? Just knowing it’s going to come. You’re starting to see it. So it was good to have him out there today.”’
Bills-Ravens expected to be among coldest home playoff games in Bills’ history
‘While high temperatures on Sunday are expected to reach the low 20s, the temperature in Orchard Park by the 6:30 p.m. kickoff of the Bills’ AFC divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens may drop into the low teens.’
Erik Brady: Mack Hollins gets in touch with his inner Fred Flintstone and a Bills superfan rejoices
‘That’s when Tee knew she was onto something. By the next season she had founded Water Buffalo Club 716. It even has its own lodge – the Big Tree Inn, where members gather for game day tailgating.’
Bills unique use of linemen helps power improved running game
‘No team has used six offensive linemen more than the Bills as they bring in Alec Anderson to help an already excellent five-man blocking group. Anderson was on the field for 29% of the snaps against Denver.’
Bills sign QB to practice squad to prepare for Ravens: Here’s his role
‘“Anthony Brown helps with that,” McDermott said. “The full answer is if you just put a mobile person back there when you’re planning and working on the scrambles or the quarterback run game, the defensive players know this is one of those plays if you just have to sub out one of our normal quarterbacks for a mobile player like that.’
Buffalo Bills stadium steel work just the start for Olean’s Cimolai-HY
‘To date, she said, 400 tons of steel fabricated into 86 parts for the roof structure have been shipped. “If people look up there, they will see these. It’s at the very top.”’
Bills make surprise mid-week roster addition to help prepare for Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
‘Brown is a mobile quarterback who will be tasked with mimicking Jackson on the scout team offense this week to help give the Bills a strong look in practice. Bills coach Sean McDermott explained that there’s only one Jackson but that Brown can help keep the defense honest in practice.’
Buffalo pizzeria guarantees the Bills will win – or your money back
‘The offer is only available for online orders through Thursday with promo code: “Josh4MVP.” (In case you couldn’t tell, that’s a reference to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who’s already MVP in the Bills Mafia’s hearts and making the case for the NFL honor.)’
Containing Derrick Henry is the first step if Bills want to slow down high-flying Ravens
‘The Ravens led the NFL in total offense (424.9 yards per game) and rushing offense (187.6), while ranking third in scoring (30.5 points per game). Jackson finished second with 41 touchdown passes, while Henry was second with 1,921 rushing yards, while tying Buffalo’s James Cook with a league-best 16 rushing scores.’
Bills sign former Ravens QB Anthony Brown to simulate Lamar Jackson in practice
‘In fact, Brown was the starting quarterback in the regular-season finale that year after Jackson suffered a season-ending injury and backup Tyler Huntley was rested for the playoffs. So Brown not only brings the Bills a better look in a practice, but he also knows the Ravens playbook, designed by offensive coordinator Todd Monken.’
Thursday’s Baltimore Coverage
Baltimore WR Zay Flowers misses practice with knee injury as showdown with Buffalo draws closer (AP)
Diontae Johnson returns to Ravens on waivers claim (ESPN)
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR has outside chance to face Bills in divisional round, per report (CBS Sports)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson won’t do this one thing to deal with frigid temperatures during playoff game in Buffalo (CBS Sports)
Diontae Johnson claimed: Former Pro Bowl WR returns to a team he played for this season, but there’s a catch (CBS Sports)
How John Harbaugh referencing a Steelers legend inspired the Ravens to steamroll Pittsburgh in the playoffs (CBS Sports)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers’s Status Remains in Question for Playoff Clash vs. Bills (SI)
Lamar Jackson Drops Refreshingly Honest Quip on Rivalry With Bills QB Josh Allen (SI)
Lamar Jackson’s Mic’d-Up Message About Super Bowl Chase Should Have AFC Teams Worried (SI)
How Ravens’ Odd Move to Claim Diontae Johnson Again Will Help Them in Offseason (SI)
Ravens Defender Felt ‘Disrespected’ Over Steelers Kickoff Strategy in Wild-Card Game (SI)
Diontae Johnson is a Raven…again (WMAR-TV)
Cold temperatures ahead of Ravens/Bills playoff game (WMAR-TV)
How the Ravens and Bills Have Changed Since Week 4 (WJZ-TV)
Ravens’ Devontez Walker to join WJZ’s Purple Playbook at Jimmy’s Seafood ahead of playoff game (WJZ-TV)
Ravens on the field for first practice for Buffalo & Sunday’s Divisional (No WR Flowers) (WBFF-TV)
Ravens injury report: Zay Flowers (knee) only injured Raven ahead of divisional round (WBFF-TV)
Ravens claim WR Diontae Johnson again after receiver was cut by Texans (WBFF-TV)
Thinking of traveling for the Ravens-Bills game? We’re tracking airfare to Buffalo (WBAL-TV)
‘Never seen a turnout quite like this’: Jimmy’s Famous Seafood helping Ravens fans flock to Buffalo (WBAL-TV)
Lamar Jackson Respects Josh Allen But Is Focused on Helping the Ravens Beat Him (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Zay Flowers Remains Sidelined for Practice (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: No Gloves: How Lamar Jackson Plans to Handle His Coldest Game Yet (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Mailbag: Do the Ravens Have What It Takes? (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Bills brace for playoff test of stopping Ravens’ Derrick Henry after getting trampled in Week 4
‘“Run game, pass game, third down, screen game, red zone. … We got our butts kicked,” defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said.’
Bills sign former Ravens quarterback to mimic Lamar Jackson ahead of divisional round matchup
‘The Bills have signed Anthony Brown, a three-year veteran quarterback who broke into the NFL with the Ravens back in 2022. Brown played in two games that season, throwing for 302 yards with two interceptions while completing just 44.9% of his throws. Like Jackson, Brown is capable of extending and making plays with his mobility, which is the main reason why Bills head coach Sean McDermott signed him.’
Bills Sign Former Ravens Quarterback to Try to Prepare for Lamar Jackson
‘”There’s only one Lamar Jackson at the end of the day,” said McDermott. “So you do the best you can to try and simulate it.” Then as he shook his head he added, “Good luck.”‘