Jim Kelly on Bills' hot streak: 'I think we could take this a long way' By Jim Kelly, as told to Vic Carucci Jan 1, 2021 Jan 1, 2021 Updated Sep 21, 2023 0 Jim Kelly during the Bills' golden era. News file photo Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jim Kelly, as told to Vic Carucci Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to six AFC East championships and four Super Bowls. kAmpD x H2E4965 E96 s6?G6C 82>6 2E 9@>6 H:E9 >J 72>:=J[ x E9@F89E 324< E@ E92E 7:CDE pur t2DE 492>A:@?D9:A H6 H@? :? `hgg] %96C6VD ?@E9:?8 =:<6 36:?8 2 A=2J6C 2?5 6IA6C:6?4:?8 E92E] p?5 @?6 @7 >J 3:886DE >6>@C:6D[ 2D E96 72?D H6C6 DE@C>:?8 E96 7:6=5 E@ E62C 5@H? 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3 matchups to watch for Dolphins at Bills Three matchups to watch when the Miami Dolphins visit the Buffalo Bills for the NFL regular-season finale Sunday.
Take Five: Stay healthy should be Bills’ only goal for season-finale Don't miss Vic Carucci's five takes on the Buffalo Bills’ regular-season finale Sunday at 1 p.m. against the Miami Dolphins at Bills Stadium.
Bills activate John Brown from Covid-19 list, make practice squad moves Brown was deemed to have been a close contact with running back T.J. Yeldon, who tested positive last Sunday.
Putting in the work: How Bills' Josh Allen improved his accuracy A 13-3 Bills season highlighted by the team’s first AFC East championship in 25 years, its most victories in a season since 1991 and a No. 2 p…
The year in sports: The pandemic caused a pause and then the games returned The first thing we'll remember about 2020 in sports is the silence. From mid-March until July, the games were stopped because of Covid-19.
Why Doug Flutie, Thurman Thomas, Steve Christie don't recall Bills sweeping Patriots in 1999 The Patriots have won 35 of the last 41 meetings and haven’t been swept by a division rival since the Jets and Dolphins did it in 2000, an NFL…
Bills Mailbag: Where Josh Allen fits in the 'franchise quarterback' discussion The Bills have a great opportunity to give their fans something to smile about at the start of a new year.
Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for fourth time Allen has won the honor six times in his three-year career, trailing only Jim Kelly in franchise history.
Jason Wolf: AFC East title shirt is nice, but Josh Allen wants Super Bowl swag Allen accounted for four touchdowns against the Broncos. He completed 28 of 40 passes for 359 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 33 …
Bills legends react to first AFC East championship since 1995 Bills legends were among those reveling in the team's first AFC East championship since 1995.
