‘Key matchup – The Chiefs defensive front against Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who beat them both rushing and passing in a loss in Buffalo in November. Allen threw for 262 yards and a touchdown in that game while running 12 times for 55 yards and another score — a 26-yard TD run with 2:17 left that sealed the 30-21 victory for the Bills.’
BillsBeat - January 24, 2025
KC Chiefs, Buffalo Bills Renew The AFC’s Best Playoff Rivalry Sunday
‘Since perennial MVP contenders Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen first met in 2020, the match has featured multi-tasking quarterbacks, head coaches who have risen to the head of their class, and fan bases that consider freezing temperatures just another excuse to go shirtless.’
Allen's teammates, past and present, reflect on the QB's leadership
‘The two-time All-Pro has approached being a franchise quarterback by making an effort to become more consistent and vocal as the team around him has evolved. He now heads to his second AFC Championship Game on Sunday (6:30 p.m. EST, CBS) with a chance to play in his first Super Bowl.’
Super Bowl-winning coach gives Bills' Josh Allen advice on beating Chiefs in NFL playoffs: 'Stay in your zone'
‘”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.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Amari Cooper isn't concerned about numbers, just wants to win Super Bowl
‘”I’m very satisfied,” Cooper said. “I’ve never been this far in the playoffs. Obviously, every receiver wants to have 10-20 catches a game, but that’s not always how the cookie crumbles and it’s not always the most beneficial thing for the team force-feeding one guy the ball just for the sake of that. Winning is obviously way more important and there’s many ways to win and we’re getting the job done.”‘
Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins proposes new NFL award that everyone will agree on
‘”Offensive linemen don’t have awards for being great,” Dawkins said. “There’s not a Protector of the Year Award. I’m knocking at so many doors now to get this award going. And I’m going to head spear it and make sure this gets done before I’m done playing.”‘
Bills Mafia donations, explained: Why Buffalo fans are raising money for Ravens' Mark Andrews' GoFundMe after brutal drop
‘In the aftermath of Sunday’s game, Bills fans sprang into action, starting up a GoFundMe in Andrews’ honor. The page, made by Nicholas Howard, set an initial goal of donating $18,000 to a charity Andrews holds near and dear to his heart, the Breakthrough T1D fund, a global organization that funds research and advocacy for those living with Type 1 diabetes.’
X-Files actor lifts curse off Buffalo Bills ahead of AFC Championship Game vs. Kansas City Chiefs
‘William B. Davis played “Cigarette Smoking Man” in the hit Science fiction TV series The X-Files. There is a scene where his character says he doesn’t want to see the Bills win the Super Bowl as long as he’s alive. Well, the actor took to Facebook to lift the curse personally.’
Rob Gronkowski warns Buffalo Bills to be wary of bias officiating in favor of Chiefs ahead of AFC Championship Game
‘”I know how the Bills can win,” Gronkowski said. “When they sack Patrick Mahomes, just touch him. Don’t throw him down too hard, you might get a penalty.”‘
Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes record: How Bills QB has failed to beat Chiefs rival in NFL playoffs
‘Everything seemed set up perfectly for the Bills to finally dethrone the Chiefs in the playoffs, with Buffalo home in the divisional round against a Kansas City team that looked vulnerable late in the season. It still wasn’t enough. Buffalo held four different leads but never scored after the third quarter. Isiah Pacheco put the Chiefs in front early in the fourth quarter, and a late Bills drive ended when Bass missed a potential game-tying field goal.’
Three players limited on Thursday, Rapp still not practicing
‘Linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring) and cornerback Christian Benford (concussion protocol) were both limited for a second day in-a-row. Cornerback Taron Johnson (neck/shoulder) was also limited after being a full participant on Wednesday.’
SPCA Shelter Showdown energizes Bills fans ahead of Championship game
‘”It’s the Shelter Showdown. We’re competing against the Great Plains SPCA in Kansas City, The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Washington, D.C. We’re competing to see who will be crowned the ultimate fan base. With the Bills Mafia on our side, how could we say no?,” asked Lattuca.’
Watch: Father Baker dons Josh Allen jersey in Lackawanna
‘”He’s donning Josh Allen’s jersey, No. 17, and we believe that on this corner where it shouts victory, that this is a good place to root our team on, and Father Baker certainly would be the one to say, go for it,” said LiPuma with WBEN.’
What you need to know if you plan to travel to the AFC Championship game in Kansas City
‘”We know a lot of Bills fans want to be there,” said Elizabeth Carey, AAA public relations director. “They want to be loud. They want to support the team. Of course, less than a week to plan. That means prices are high. Flights are over $1,000 round trip to get there.”‘
Shelter showdown: Bills Mafia and Chiefs Kingdom compete in fundraiser
‘The SPCA Serving Erie County is participating in the Shelter Showdown, a friendly competition among animal shelters from NFL playoff cities to raise funds for animals in need.’