‘With the division wrapped up on Dec. 1, Bills fans have had more than enough time to start thinking about the potential playoff matchups. Perhaps too much time, because you can start to worry yourself about any opponent. That’s true of the Broncos, who truly have no pressure on them in this game. That makes for a dangerous team. Bills fans should be encouraged by head coach Sean McDermott’s record against rookie quarterbacks, though. The Bills also are as healthy as they’ve perhaps ever been going into the playoffs, which is a big deal. The last couple wins in the wild-card round have not been overly impressive, so now is a good time to change the trend. I can see this game being close into the fourth quarter, but, ultimately, the Bills will stretch their lead. Bills, 30-20.’
Archives for January 2025
NFL MVP Tracker: The season is over. Did Josh Allen do enough to beat out Lamar Jackson?
‘Allen is the only quarterback with a season of at least 28 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns (2023 and 2024) and led the Bills to wins over the top seeds in both conferences — Kansas City in the AFC and Detroit in the NFC. Allen lowered his interception total from 18 to six during the regular season.’
Bills Mailbag: Pressure rests solely with Buffalo in wild-card matchup against Denver
‘All of the pressure in this game is with Buffalo. Denver outplayed its expectations this season with a rookie quarterback. They can lose Sunday and the season will still be a success. If the Bills lose Sunday, the heat on McDermott will be cranked up to the highest level it has ever been. Another year of Allen’s prime will have been wasted – a year in which he has a very real chance to be named the MVP of the league.’
Buffalo Next: From humble beginnings, New Wave energized by growth – with star Josh Allen’s help
‘New Wave has established relationships with the NHL, MLB and NFL players. But maybe the most important connection has come with Allen, a hot commodity in the advertising world and a boon in every market New Wave serves – not just Buffalo. He’s served as the company’s official brand ambassador since 2020.’
‘It all started with horses’: How this WNY native became a Broncos fan … even when they play the Bills
‘I connected at a young age with the Broncos logo, first the well-known “D” logo that featured a steam-exhaling stallion, and later the logo that featured the head of a sprinting bronco, with its orange mane flowing in the wind.’
Rookie standout meets NFL superstar: How QBs match up for Bills vs Broncos playoff game
‘Nix faces none of the burden or scrutiny Allen will have in this game. The rookie is in gravy time right now, having ended Denver’s postseason drought at eight years with one of the best rookie QB seasons in recent memory.’
Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos prediction, keys to wild-card playoff game
‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 24, Broncos 20.’
What channel is the Bills game on? How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos
‘The game will be available locally via the following stations: WROC channel 8 (Rochester area), WIVB channel 4 (Buffalo area), WTVH channel 5 (Syracuse area), WKTV channel 2 (Utica area), WENY channel 2 (Elmira area), WRGB channel 10 (Albany area), and WBNG channel 12 (Binghamton area).’
Bulletin board material? Broncos star sends 4-word message to Von Miller, Bills
‘“It’s going to be a huge game for him,” Surtain told the media this week. “But I’ll tell him this now: It’s our time to shine now. He had his time earlier back in his days, but it’s our time now. But it’s going to be good catching up with him and seeing him.”’
Five Takes: Will Allen continue MVP trajectory in WC matchup with Broncos? Will Bills survive and advance?
‘If Codrington cannot suit up on Sunday, expect either Khalil Shakir or K.J. Hamler to assume punt return duties, while Ty Johnson and Ray Davis will likely take on the kick return duties. If the Bills are without Codrington, it would be a significant loss, as he is fourth in the NFL in punt return average this season (11.8 yards per return), helping the Bills earn the best starting field position in the NFL this year (33.4-yard line).’
Bills vs. Broncos playoff preview: Top storylines, injury reports, broadcast details
‘The Bills ended their season with a 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots to finish the regular season at 13-4 and the AFC’s No. 2 seed. Quarterback Josh Allen only played one snap in the win to keep his consecutive starts streak alive, while QBs Mitch Trubisky and Mike White took over for Allen from there. With the loss, the Patriots lost the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which should help Buffalo moving forward with a division rival losing out on the best player coming out of college.’
Sunday’s Denver Coverage
Keeler: Broncos’ Bo Nix is ready for playoff battles with Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes in brutal AFC. “He’s built for this moment” (Denver Post)
Broncos starting QBs since Peyton Manning, 2025 edition: Where are they now? (Denver Post)
Broncos Journal: The Von Miller trade brought Nik Bonitto to Denver. Now Broncos’ pass-rush past and future will collide in Buffalo (Denver Post)
From Bo Nix to a defensive overhaul, Broncos’ surge to postseason powered by transformative offseason (Denver Post)
Renck: In Walton-Penner ownership group, Broncos have found their next Pat Bowlen, but they do it their own way (Denver Post)
Broncos scouting report: How Denver matches up with Bills and predictions (Denver Post)
Broncos QB Bo Nix on playoffs: ‘We might as well go win some games’ (Birmingham News)
There is growing belief that Denver Broncos can upset Buffalo Bills (The Sporting News)
Why the Denver Broncos have already won, regardless of what happens in Buffalo (The Sporting News)
Keys to a Broncos upset of the Bills all lie within the defense (The Sporting News)
Last time Broncos won a playoff game: Revisiting the 2016 Super Bowl and Denver’s drought since (The Sporting News)
Why Broncos, five other teams passed on Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft (The Sporting News)
Who is Troy Franklin? Broncos WR rekindles college connection with teammate Bo Nix vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Von Miller Super Bowl MVP, explained: Revisiting former Broncos star’s legendary performance vs. Panthers (The Sporting News)
Broncos vs. Bills referees: Why Bill Vinovich’s NFL playoff assignment could make Sean Payton upset (The Sporting News)
Broncos 5280 meaning, explained: Why Denver’s helmets honor Mile High City’s altitude (The Sporting News)
Can the Broncos really march into Buffalo and win a playoff game? We break down the matchup (KMGH-TV)
Broncos faithful in Bills Mafia territory: Hear from Denver fans at Niagara Falls (KMGH-TV)
Broncos rookie Devaughn Vele a popular No. 2 receiver (KUSA-TV)
How will the Denver Broncos players stay warm in Buffalo? (KDVR-TV)
Broncos vs. Bills: What to watch for in Wildcard matchup (KDVR-TV)
5 things to know about Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium ahead of Denver Broncos matchup (KDVR-TV)
Where to watch the Broncos vs. Bills playoff game in Denver (KDVR-TV)
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills: TV channel, time, what to know (KDVR-TV)
United Airlines feeds into playoff frenzy with Broncos-themed direct flight to Buffalo (KDVR-TV)
Inside the ultimate Broncos fan cave: Pueblo couple turns firehouse into shrine (KDVR-TV)
NICU babies, children’s hospital patients show off orange and blue pride for Broncos (KDVR-TV)
Plane packed with Broncos fans departs Denver for Buffalo (KCNC-TV)
Broncos fans from around the U.S. travel to Buffalo for Denver’s first playoff game in nearly a decade (KCNC-TV)
Bills elevate two ex-Broncos for Sunday, including Kareem Jackson (KKFN-FM)
To stop Josh Allen and Bills, Broncos must stop the run (KKFN-FM)
Broncos activate RB Tyler Badie from IR, elevate G Nick Gargiulo for Wild Card Weekend game vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Game preview: Broncos set for Wild Card battle with Buffalo Bills (DenverBroncos.com)
Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills: How to watch, listen and live stream (DenverBroncos.com)
Kareem Jackson comes up for Buffalo Bills’ playoff game
‘Jackson became eligible to play on Sunday when the Buffalo Bills elevated the defensive back from their practice squad to active status on Saturday. The Bills play the Denver Broncos at noon CST Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo in an AFC first-round game.’
Buffalo Bills have ‘Battle Boat’ filled with waffle fries and surprise food
‘The Battle Boat is a 2-foot-long display of spicy waffle fries combined with food from two NFL cities. One half is filled with Buffalo staple fare and the other contains a culinary delight from the opposing team’s location.’
Bills vs. Broncos where to watch: Kickoff time, TV, live stream, odds, prediction for 2025 AFC playoff matchup
‘It’ll be interesting to see how the Bills treat hybrid weapon Marvin Mims Jr. depending on where he lines up. He’s been moving all over the formation over the second half of the season, and the Broncos have made a concerted effort to get him the ball whenever he’s on the field. The Bills encouraging throws to him as if he were a running back may not be as wise. But if they treat him as a receiver when he’s lined up in the backfield, it could mess with some of their matchups elsewhere.’