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‘Milano’s activation comes two weeks after the Pro Bowler was designated to return, and all but confirms Buffalo’s plan to play the veteran against the 49ers. Milano was a full participant at Bills practice this week, taking noticeable strides in his recovery from a torn biceps suffered in August.’

‘The National Weather Service anticipates “whiteout conditions” between Saturday and Monday, which will make “travel treacherous and potentially dangerous.” Lake-effect snow can produce a wide range of weather, per The Weather Channel, including “bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away.”‘

‘Pick: Bills 26, 49ers 21.’

‘The forecast is currently calling for freezing temperatures, possible snowfall and winds that could exceed 20 mph. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has called for potential low visibility, with snow on the roads possibly impacting travel.’

‘He was the runner-up in 2020 behind award winner Aaron Rodgers, and he was finalist in 2022 (third place) and in 2023 (fifth place). This may be the season he finally take home the crown, at least according to the NFL betting odds from DraftKings sportsbook. After he put the team on his back in the Bills’ 30-21 victory that ended the Kansas City Chiefs’ undefeated season, Allen became the betting favorite to be the 2024 NFL MVP.’

‘The Chiefs’ unblemished 2024 record, and their franchise-best 15-game winning streak dating back to last season, went up in flames, thanks to Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Facing fourth-and-2 from the Chiefs’ 26 and clinging to a two-point lead, 23-21, Buffalo opted to be aggressive and go for it.’

‘Josh Allen certainly made his case to be the MVP of the league, orchestrating the play that pushed the Buffalo Bills past the Kansas City Chiefs from the ranks of the unbeaten. Allen’s 26-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter sealed Buffalo’s 30-21 victory over Kansas City.’

‘”With Keon Coleman being banged up, that’s tough. I’d love to see him play in this one. At the same time, you got guys like Dalton Kincaid, who can also move the chains. I do feel like they have stocked up and they are better at this position than they have been in quite some time. It’s different when you have a Stefon Diggs, a true No. 1 who is a dominant force all on his own — then have a group of guys that can all do the same thing collectively. I do feel like they have that as long as the guys are healthy.”‘

‘Of the past six meetings between the AFC heavyweights, five have either been one-score contests, playoff matchups, or both. Of the postseason games in that span, one was an AFC championship, another went to overtime, and another came down to a missed field goal.’

‘Muddying things further is the fact that, on the surface, their production has basically been a wash: Allen has the superior numbers, with eight more touchdowns and a superior passer rating, whereas Mahomes is the shepherd of the NFL’s only perfect record. So what can these numbers — and other advanced statistics — tell us in addition to the eye test? What lies beneath the surface? Let’s proceed.’

‘”It felt good,” Cooper said. “Like I said, I don’t really feel pain or anything catching the ball. I’ve just got to get used to it — catching the ball with it.”‘

‘Join Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher, Nate Burleson, James Brown and J.J. Watt — who may or may not jump through a table at a Bills Mafia tailgate — and CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones in Lot 6 at Highmark Stadium. The show will of course be broadcasted on CBS.’

‘A primary reason Allen has been elite against the blitz is because he altered his play style. Instead of playing like a deep ball hunting scrambler, he has thrown the ball quicker and shorter than ever before. That has resulted in him starting 2024 on a seven-game streak without an interception, the longest streak without an interception by a Bills starting quarterback ever. Allen has only six turnovers in 10 games this season after having 14 in his first 10 games of 2023. It’s also worth noting Buffalo’s stability up front: they are only one of two teams to have the same offensive line starting five in every game of 2024, along with the San Francisco 49ers per CBS Sports Research, and they have the most offensive snaps played of any five-man offensive line combination. The lineup of left tackle Dion Dawkins, left guard David Edwards, center Connor McGovern, right guard O’Cyrus Torrence and right tackle Spencer Brown has 547 offensive snaps together.’

‘”It’s a Week 11 game,” Allen said, via the team’s website. “It’s no bigger and no less than the last 10 games that we’ve had. I know the media perception and the fan perception of what this game means. But for us, it’s just a Week 11 for us.”‘

‘The good news for the Bills is that every other time it happened, the home team ended up winning.’