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‘”The biggest thing is not to fight the temptation to try to think about what you’re doing in regards to the other quarterback,” Cowher told CBS Sports regarding Allen. “This is your team, stay in your zone.”‘

‘That term means something different to everyone, both good and bad. My interpretation of the “Patriot Way” is the ability to beat teams with complete rosters rather than top-heavy ones, do the little things right, not beat yourself and capitalize on an opponent’s mistakes.’

‘Bills Mafia has a long history of supporting players on other teams. In 2018, Buffalo’s passionate fan base donated over $250,000 to then-Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton and his wife’s foundation after Dalton helped Buffalo clinch a playoff berth by leading a game-winning drive that knocked Baltimore out of the playoffs.’

‘”Great players recognize greatness,” Jackson said, via Sarah Ellison. “And we both recognize each other, but I told him, ‘Man, go get something. Go win something.’ MVP or Super Bowl, do something. I want him to be successful.”‘

‘Let’s go through each of the previous six playoff games between these two teams, starting with their first matchup.’

‘According to the GoFundMe summary, the initial goal was to raise $5,000 for Andrews’ charity. Nearly $40,000 had already been donated as of Tuesday night.’

‘Through two games in the playoffs, the Bills have utilized six (or more) offensive linemen on 28.5% of their 80 rush attempts. That’s six more than the team — ironically the Ravens — in second in the usage of that jumbo set. On those plays, the Bills have averaged 4.9 yards per carry with seven rushing first downs.’

‘The Bills and Ravens will play in frigid temperatures on Sunday night, so Hollins dressed for the occasion. He arrived to Highmark Stadium wearing a floral shirt, a beach hat, beach towel and bathing suit. Of course, he was again barefoot. Hollins even wore sunglasses, sported sunscreen on his nose and brought a mini football to toss around with his friends.’

‘As Baltimore drove down the field in the second quarter, Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver appeared to hit Jackson late out of bounds at the end of an 11-yard scramble. Naturally, a couple of Ravens offensive linemen had some words for Oliver. Just moments later near the goal line, Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley got tangled up, and took a ref down to the ground with them!’

‘In the first half, Allen scored two rushing touchdowns while Jackson turned the ball over twice. It allowed Buffalo to jump out to a double-digit lead. Jackson turned his play around in the second half, and even led an eight-play, 88-yard touchdown drive that gave Baltimore an opportunity to tie the game with a two-point conversion with 1:33 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, Mark Andrews dropped a wide-open catch — adding to what was a nightmare quarter for him, as the tight end also fumbled away possession the previous possession.’

‘Josh Allen has done his best Superman impression for the Bills, helping Buffalo to a 13-4 finish and wild-card rout of the Denver Broncos despite a remade and oft-shuffled group of skill weapons. Lamar Jackson, meanwhile, may well be on his way to a third career MVP award after airing it out for a career-high 41 touchdowns, while also starring on the ground as the electric running mate to Derrick Henry’

‘Josh Allen will try to elevate his legacy as the Buffalo Bills’ quarterback on Sunday, when the MVP candidate looks to advance to his first AFC championship game in four years. Regardless of how he fares against the Baltimore Ravens, the signal-caller could soon cash in with a new contract, according to NFL Media.’

‘Folks, there is a reason that the MVP race this year is so close. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson were the two best players in the NFL this season. I’m not sure anyone else was all that close. They each then played terrific games in the first week of the playoffs. They have remarkably similar skill sets for players who are built so differently — they can absolutely annihilate you from the pocket when well protected, and they will destroy your defense and stick a dagger in your heart if they “have to” create outside of structure. They are the two best running quarterbacks in the league, but they do their damage in entirely different ways. If you think there is a clear advantage on either side of the ball here, I think you’re crazy.’

‘Ravens 27, Bills 24.’

‘The same area that gave Buffalo fits in the Ravens’ 35-10 win over the Bills in Baltimore in Week 4 remains an issue entering Sunday night: Baltimore’s multi-faceted run game vs. a Bills defense much more geared toward stopping the pass.’