‘Indianapolis went 11-5 this season and that’s certainly nothing to sniff at, especially in the AFC. Look at it this way: The Colts are the No. 7 seed and they won 11 games which illuminates just how loaded the AFC side of the bracket is. No pretenders like over in the NFC with the Washington Football Team or Chicago Bears.’
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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‘It took some time, but running back Jonathan Taylor had a strong rookie season for the Colts. Taylor, who was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, rushed for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns. However, 741 of those yards came in the last six games, including a franchise rookie record 253-yard rushing performance in the regular season finale Sunday, thanks to Pro Bowl offensive linemen Quenton Nelson and Ryan Kelly.’
Record-breaking day as Bills destroy Dolphins 56-26, secure No. 2 seed and date with Colts
‘“It just shows that this is a different Buffalo Bills football team,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “We don’t have to get in on anybody’s back, on anybody’s pigtail, or anybody’s blessing. This is all our doing.”’
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‘Just another incredible performance for Daboll’s troops, and this time it wasn’t just Allen getting to enjoy the day. Allen started slowly and threw for only 32 yards on Buffalo’s first three scoreless possessions, one ending with an interception. But once he found his groove it was some kind of show.’
Rivalry reborn? Bills, Dolphins could make playoffs in same year for first time since 1999
‘Dolphins 17, Bills 13.’
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‘Fans can stream the game live on the fuboTV. The Yahoo! Sports app also allows fans to watch the game on mobile devices if the user is within the CBS broadcast radius.’
Buffalo Bills 2020 draft picks have played key roles in playoff run
‘“When the country shut down, I thought, Brandon (Beane) and his staff really did a phenomenal job of continuing to do the job and go through the process of getting us to draft day,” coach Sean McDermott said of the Bills’ general manager. “And then the way the draft was handled overall, it was a communication challenge to say the least. I think just the work that went into it led us to where we are and the players that we were able to get that have made an impact.”’
Some fans will be allowed to attend Buffalo Bills home playoff game after getting tested
‘Tailgate parties, a staple of games at Bills Stadium for decades, will be prohibited, according to Cuomo. Fans will also be required to wear masks, maintain social distance and cooperate with contact tracing after the game.’
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‘The Bills announced Wednesday that tickets will be available for purchase on Friday for season ticket holders that opted into purchasing playoff tickets earlier this year. They will be notified based on seniority.’
With No. 2 seed at stake, Sean McDermott has tricky decision regarding Bills starters
‘“Those conversations are taking place and we’ve got a plan on keeping those plans internal for a number of reasons,” McDermott said. “We’ve got a plan and we’ll execute that plan this week. I’m going to keep that within our organization for a lot of reasons. We could sit here all day honestly and talk about pros and cons.”’
Bills playoff opponent will either be Dolphins, Browns, Colts, Ravens or Titans
‘As for their potential opponents, the possibilities are multiple and include Indianapolis, Cleveland, Tennessee, Baltimore or Miami, but there are too many permutations in play to accurately predict who they would play.’
A nearly flawless night as Bills roll over Patriots to complete season sweep
‘“I think when you’re executing and scoring points, it’s hard to do in this league,” said center Mitch Morse. “It’s extremely gratifying to see your hard work put to the test. And our defense put us in some great situations. I thought they played red hot today. … It was just a total team win.”’
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‘Allen will not win the league MVP award, but there’s no one right now who can say that Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes have played better than him in the second half of the season.’
A Buffalo Bills win on Monday would mean their first season sweep of Patriots since 1999
‘Bills 27, Patriots 13.’
Bills defense would get big boost if Matt Milano can return to full-time duty
‘This has been a frustrating season for Milano, a fourth-year player who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. Unlike fellow 2017 draft class members Tre’Davious White and Dion Dawkins, Milano was not offered a rich, multi-year contract extension. And then, when it came time to play and perhaps show the team that extending him would be a good idea, he was felled by injuries.’