Topical Bills legends react to first AFC East championship since 1995 Dec 19, 2020 Dec 19, 2020 Updated Sep 28, 2023 0 × James P. 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Marv Levy congratulates Sean McDermott, who says their relationship is 'so humbling' “It’s so cool, so humbling. I really appreciate the relationship we have,” McDermott said.
Bills backers in Denver thrilled by dominant win Most Denver football fans were unhappy to see their Broncos dominated by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, but Mark Sarnowski was absolutel…
Vic Carucci: Bills follow 'The Process' to easy win for first AFC East title in 25 years At first, all that talk about "The Process" made us smirk, made us laugh, made us roll our eyes, writes Vic Carucci.
10 observations: Stefon Diggs sets Bills receiving record, but foot injury looms large The Buffalo Bills’ star receiver entered Saturday’s game against the Denver Broncos needing a single catch to set the franchise single-season …
Jim Kelly on Bills' hot streak: 'I think we could take this a long way' "As I watched the Denver game at home with my family, I thought back to that first AFC East championship we won in 1989," writes Jim Kelly.
Twitter reacts to Bills' AFC East-clinching 48-19 win over Broncos The Buffalo Bills clinched their first AFC East title since 1995 with a 48-19 blowout of the Denver Broncos on Saturday.
Quarter by Quarter: Bills offensive machine cruises past Broncos Don't miss Mark Gaughan's quarter by quarter look at the Buffalo Bills' 48-19 victory over the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on…
After 25 years, Bills finally are AFC East champs once again Bills fans finally can break out some AFC East champions gear after their team Saturday clinched the division title for the first time since 1995.
Josh Allen has only second 4,000-yard passing season in Bills history Josh Allen has joined Drew Bledsoe as the only members of the Bills' 4,000 yard club.
Jake Kumerow catches TD pass as Bills tie NFL record The touchdown pass to Kumerow was Allen's 30th on the season and Kumerow's first touchdown catch with the Bills.
Eric Moulds congratulates Stefon Diggs after Diggs sets Bills season receptions mark The Bills wasted no time in making sure Stefon Diggs set the franchise record for receptions in a season.
As Bills clinch AFC East title, retailers ready to fulfill '25 years of pent-up demand' With the Buffalo Bills nearing their first AFC East division crown in 25 years, fans will want hats of their own to celebrate with.
Watch now: Bills fans cheer for team at airport after clinching AFC East title Read more Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos coverage:
Gallery: Thousands of fans greet Bills at airport after winning AFC East title The Buffalo Bills' plane landed in Western New York shortly after 1:30 a.m., and the team was greeted by thousands of adoring fans at the airp…
Bills backers in Denver celebrate dominant win Most Denver football fans were unhappy to see their Broncos dominated by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, but Mark Sarnowski was absolutel…
