Jerry Hughes
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs the ball under pressure from Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen-led Bills throttle division rival Patriots, 47-17

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 11:28 PM EST

A tailgating fan exhales a cloud of vapor as temperatures drop in the parking lots outside of Highmark Stadium before an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
'It's like the Bahamas': Bills fans brave frigid weather

By John Wawrow Jan. 15, 2022 06:59 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) looks to pass in the rain, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bills' DE Hughes primed for 'slobber-knocker' against Pats

By John Wawrow Jan. 14, 2022 05:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2014, file photo, Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) sacks New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. If this is the end of the line for Jerry Hughes’ career, the Buffalo Bills defensive end is primed for the playoffs. Whether it’s facing the arch-rival New England Patriots for a third time in seven weeks or the prospect of playing in potentially sub-0 temperatures on Saturday night, the 12th-year player is taking both head on. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
Patriots-Bills 10/12/2014

Jan. 14, 2022 10:07 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after Devin Singletary (26) rushed for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 29-15. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Titans hope third time is charm as top seed in AFC playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:46 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, left, talks with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team on Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Frazier is credited for providing the Bills a calm and reassuring voice even at the the most troubling times.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Coordinator Frazier provides Bills calm, reassuring presence

By John Wawrow Dec. 24, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Punch-less Panthers lose kicker, and then lose to Bills

By Jonah Bronstein Dec. 19, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez (5) is helped off the field after an apparent injury during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Carolina Panthers at Buffalo Bills 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:16 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) on an 18-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bills QB Allen intent on playing despite sprained left foot

By John Wawrow Dec. 15, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:31 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jihad Ward (6) and =cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bills offensive struggles evident before dud at Jacksonville

By John Wawrow Nov. 08, 2021 07:37 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) celebrates after intercepting a pass as teammate Charvarius Ward (35) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
The Latest: Week 9 marquee matchup: Titans-Rams minus Miller

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 11:15 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tips his visor as he wears golfer attire as his Halloween costume as he heads to the locker room prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

Houston Texans head coach David Culley looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills force 5 turnovers, overwhelm Mills and Texans 40-0

By John Wawrow Oct. 03, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) scrambles through rain during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Houston Texans at Buffalo Bills 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:35 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols (28) is congratulated by quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after they teamed up for a 10-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Fresh off back-to-back wins, Titans have some issues to fix

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 27, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Allen honors OC Daboll in Bills' 43-21 rout of Washington

By John Wawrow Sep. 26, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
In 2nd season, Epenesa making a big impact on Bills defense

By Mark Ludwiczak Sep. 22, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Bills relieve logjam at DE, trade Darryl Johnson to Panthers

By John Wawrow Aug. 30, 2021 01:36 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills relieved a logjam at defensive end by trading Darryl Johnson to the Carolina Panthers on Monday. ...