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sports55 minutes ago

Denver Hosts Bills in AFC Divisional Round Showdown

Denver, the top seed, hosts the sixth-seeded Bills in the AFC Divisional Round, aiming for an 11th AFC Championship appearance; the Broncos boast the league’s top defense in yards per play, sacks and red-zone defense and a solid offense, while Buffalo counters with the NFL’s top rushing attack and a high-scoring offense (4th in scoring, 3rd in red zone, 4th on third-down) though their defense ranks 7th overall and struggles on third-down and red-zone defense. Bo Nix faces Josh Allen as Denver pursues a home win to advance.

sports2 hours ago

Bills lean on Oliver, Samuel returns as Davis hits IR ahead of playoffs

The Bills announced several roster moves ahead of their Divisional Round game: Gabe Davis was placed on IR with an ACL injury, Kristian Wilkerson was signed to the practice squad, and Nick Broeker was signed to a reserve/future contract (not playoff eligible). The standout news is that DT Ed Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel were designated to return from IR, giving Buffalo a needed boost on both lines and at receiver as they cope with a thin WR corps and other injuries; Shavers is out for the season with an ACL tear, and with Joshua Palmer on IR, Buffalo’s healthy receiver options are limited.

sports6 hours ago

Payton Dismantles Playoff Myths Ahead of Broncos-Bills Rematch

Denver coach Sean Payton says three playoff myths—postseason experience, home-field advantage, and rest from a first-round bye—aren’t guarantees, stressing that success comes from week-to-week preparation and execution. Ahead of a divisional-round rematch with the Bills at Mile High, Denver leans on last year’s playoff exposure, offseason additions to bolster the defense, and a raucous home crowd to challenge those myths.

sports6 hours ago

Bills Lose Tyrell Shavers to Torn ACL, Worsening WR Crunch

Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL in the wild-card win over Jacksonville and will miss the rest of the postseason, joining Gabe Davis on the injury list. Buffalo’s receiving corps is thin heading into the divisional round vs. Denver, with Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Brandin Cooks as the healthy options and potential practice-squad additions like Mecole Hardman, Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell likely needed to fill out the group.

sports1 day ago

Jags fall in a playoff thriller, steering toward pivotal offseason moves

Jacksonville’s season ends with a 27-24 wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills, a heartbreak that underscored a memorable year and highlighted the Jaguars’ need for more playoff experience. Fans debate what went wrong and what to fix, with big questions about re-signing core players like Travis Etienne Jr. and Devin Lloyd and maintaining veteran pieces. Parker Washington’s strong showing stood out as a bright spot, while questions linger about coaching adjustments and roster moves as Jacksonville looks to build on this season’s promise for next year.

sports1 day ago

Bills’ Shavers suffers season-ending ACL tear in Wild Card win over Jaguars

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL during the team’s Wild Card win over the Jaguars and will miss the rest of the postseason, head coach Sean McDermott said. He returned to finish the game with one catch for 14 yards and more than half the snaps. In 2025 Shavers stepped into a larger role with 23 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo also announced that Gabe Davis tore his ACL in the same game. The Bills are exploring WR help, opening Curtis Samuel’s practice window while Mecole Hardman Jr. remains on the practice squad and Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell are in the loop for depth.

sports1 day ago

Bills place Gabe Davis on IR as Oliver and Samuel return windows open

The Bills placed WR Gabe Davis on Injured Reserve with a torn ACL from the Wild Card win over the Jaguars, ending his season after 12 receptions for 129 yards and a TD in six games. DT Ed Oliver and WR Curtis Samuel were designated to return to practice, with 21-day windows opened. Buffalo also added WR Kristian Wilkerson to the practice squad and signed OL Nick Broeker to a reserve/future contract.

sports1 day ago

Bills climb boosts AFC title chase as Seahawks, Rams hold Super Bowl odds

After the wild-card round, the Buffalo Bills surged to the AFC’s top Super Bowl odds following a road win in Jacksonville, while Denver slipped to fifth. In the NFC, Seattle and Los Angeles remain the overall odds leaders at +300 and +320, with the San Francisco 49ers rising to +2000 after their playoff win and Chicago Bears at +1400 as teams head into divisional battles.

sports1 day ago

Lawrence's late surge falls short as Bills survive Jaguars in wild-card

Trevor Lawrence overcame a rough start to spark a late Jaguars rally, but Josh Allen and the Bills held on for a 27-24 wild-card win. A pivotal 93-yard Bills drive after Liam Coen's risky 4th-and-2 call swung the game, highlighting Jacksonville's offseason needs—pass rush, offensive line, and secondary—amplified by injuries, even as Parker Washington nabbed a late TD and Lawrence showed late-game flair.