The Buffalo Bills (12-5) head out west to take on the AFC’s top seed, the Denver Broncos (14-3), Saturday afternoon in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, a rematch of last year’s Wild Card round, which
saw Buffalo rout Bo Nix and the Broncos 31-7 at Highmark Stadium.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to earn another road playoff win and make it back to their second straight AFC Championship game.
Bills vs. Broncos story lines to watch
Linked below: Sizing up the matchup between the Bills and the Broncos; how Denver boasts one of the NFL’s best pass rushing units; how running back James Cook III and Buffalo’s ground game can find success against the Broncos’ stout run defense; how Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is going about devising a game plan to contain “dream wrecker” Josh Allen; and how now is the time for second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman to step up and contribute with the wide receiver room ravaged by injuries.
Plus, the role tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, and Jackson Hawes could play in Buffalo’s offensive game plan; why having running back Ty Johnson is a real game-changer for Josh Allen and the Bills; the important role left tackle Dion Dawkins, right tackle Spencer Brown and the rest of Buffalo’s offensive line are going to play in protecting an already bruised Allen against a Denver defense that led the NFL in sacks (68), quarterback hurries (149) and pressure percentage (9.8 percent); why the onus is on Allen to continue playing turnover-free football; how defensive end Joey Bosa vows to have a bounce-back effort in the biggest game of his Bills career; how quarterback Bo Nix has battled through an inefficient season; how Buffalo’s defense can succeed against a Broncos offense that has the seventh-highest percent of drives end in a three-and-out, and scored on only 37.8% of its drives (20th in the NFL), and more!
- Broncos quarterback Bo Nix on the Bills: ‘They know how to win’ – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Broncos’ Vance calls Bills’ Josh Allen a dream wrecker as Denver prepares for Saturday’s playoff nightmare – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills’ Allen set to play despite multiple ailments – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Bills know who they’re playing next: Buffalo’s opponent for divisional round – Democrat & Chronicle
- Banged up Bills ready to put resilience on display again in trip to Denver, visit to No. 1 seed Broncos – WGRZ
- Bills’ thin wide receiver room faces a ‘next man up’ test against Broncos – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills need Keon Coleman now, but which version will they get? – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills receiver Keon Coleman looks to step up against Denver Broncos – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills receiver depth thinned to 3 in preparing to play Broncos after Shavers tears knee ligament – WGRZ
- Top 5 storylines for Bills at Broncos | AFC Divisional Round – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills to take on Broncos in playoff rematch with an altitude twist – Democrat & Chronicle
- ‘Execute and play for each other’ | Sean McDermott and the Bills ready to overcome another hurdle in preparation for Divisional Round – BuffaloBills.com
- McDermott: No room for mistakes facing a Sean Payton-led team – WGR 550
- The Sean McDermott Show | Previewing The Divisional Round In Denver – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills edge rusher Joey Bosa: ‘I need to play much better’ in AFC divisional playoff game – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Joey Bosa’s self‑critique sets tone for Bills ahead of Denver trip – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills By The Numbers: Bills Ready For Another Close Road Matchup In Denver – BuffaloBills.com
- 8 early Bills vs. Broncos predictions for divisional-round game – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills have long, storied history in divisional playoff round – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- PlayAction podcast: Here’s who needs to step up for the Bills to push past the Broncos – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Our early primer for the divisional round matchups: How every team could win next weekend – ESPN.com
Even more Bills news
Examining which reinforcements could be coming via the practice squad. Plus, how the Bills have battled and won in the face of adversity all year long; how Buffalo is hoping to follow a rare path to winning the Super Bowl; and information on gatherings in Denver for members of Bills Mafia making the trek to watch the Divisional Round.
- Bills practice squad: Who could be elevated for the playoffs this week – Democrat & Chronicle
- A resilient bunch: How the Bills have fought adversity head-on several times this season – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ ‘special trait’ has them feeling ready for just about any situation in playoffs – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills chasing Super Bowl path only five teams have ever survived – Democrat & Chronicle
- Denver Bills Backers getting set for party this weekend – WGR 550
Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings
- Divisional Round X-Factors: The Bills need Brandin Cooks more than ever – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills rule out 2 starting defenders against Broncos – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills K Matt Prater may be key X-factor vs. Broncos – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills at competitive disadvantage due to ‘MNF’ Wild Card game – Buffalo Rumblings
- Jordan Poyer, Damar Hamlin, and what the Bills are going to do at safety against Denver Broncos – Buffalo Rumblings
- Can you guess this Bills running back in today’s in-5 trivia game – Buffalo Rumblings
