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In this Aug. 11, 2011 photo, Howard Schnellenberger speaks during his announcement that he will retire from coaching after the 2011 season with Florida Atlantic University during a news conference in Boca Raton, Fla. Schnellenberger, who coached Miami to the 1983 national championship and built programs at Louisville and Florida Atlantic, died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 87, Florida Atlantic announced. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Howard Schnellenberger, 87, Miami, Louisville coach, dies

By Steven Wine Mar. 27, 2021 09:54 AM EDT

Taron Johnson, de los Bills de Buffalo, anota tras interceptar un pase en el encuentro divisional de la postemporada ante los Ravens de Baltimore, el sábado 16 de enero de 2021, en Orchard Park, Nueva York (AP Foto/Adrian Kraus)
Shades of '88? Bruce Smith sees same potential in 2020 Bills

By John Wawrow Jan. 21, 2021 04:37 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne scrambles up field during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Chad Henne goes from backup QB to playoff stage

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2021 02:42 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Colts' comeback bid falls short in 27-24 loss to Bills

By John Wawrow Jan. 09, 2021 07:54 PM EST

A fan looks at the menu at a concession stand as teams warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Indianapolis Colts at Bills Stadium Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Lucky few Bills fans eager to cheer on team from stands

By John Wawrow Jan. 09, 2021 12:56 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Frank Reich passes against the Houston Oilers in an NFL football game at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Jan. 3, 1993, file photo. Reich rallied the Bills from a 35-3 deficit to a 41-38 win in overtime. Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich returns to Orchard Park for an NFL wild-card football game against the Bills on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/John Hickey, File)
Reich remains focused on game with return to Buffalo looming

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott works the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills face Reich-coached Colts in 1st home playoff since '96

By John Wawrow Jan. 07, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Bills host ex-AFC East rival Colts for 1st time in playoffs

The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 10:43 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (11-5) at BUFFALO (13-3) Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 6 1/2 ...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills' wealth of depth at receiver making opponents pay

By John Wawrow Jan. 06, 2021 08:24 PM EST

FILE - Fans arrive to tailgate before an NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Orchard Park, N.Y., in this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, file photo. Testing will replace tailgating in the Bills Stadium's expansive parking lot starting Wednesday, when some 6,700 fans will be required to be tested for the coronavirus in order to be allowed to attend Buffalo's AFC wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)
Testing replaces tailgating as Bills set to welcome fans

By John Wawrow Jan. 05, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL playoff field: powerhouses, pretenders and a 7-9 team

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (15) catches a touchdown pass thrown by quarterback Josh Allen (17) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Bills eliminate Dolphins with 56-26 rout; set to host Colts

By John Wawrow Jan. 03, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Dolphins seek win in finale at Bills to clinch playoff spot

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 11:46 AM EST
MIAMI (10-5) at BUFFALO (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 5 1/2 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Cole Beasley celebrates his touchdown with fans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Orchard Park, N.Y. New York is making an exception to its restrictions on large gatherings to allow about 6,700 fans to attend a Buffalo Bills home playoff game in January 2021 as long as all test negative beforehand.(AP Photo/John Munson, File)
New York makes exception to allow fans at Bills playoff game

By Marina Villeneuve And John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills' dynamic Allen-Diggs duo 'just scratching the surface'

By John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2020 02:58 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, front, embraces Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, rear, at midfield after an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills' rout of Patriots punctuates breakthrough season

By John Wawrow Dec. 29, 2020 05:05 PM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since '99 with 38-9 win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 28, 2020 11:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Daboll's success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar

By John Wawrow Dec. 27, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Bills look to put stamp on AFC East with Patriots sweep

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 01:55 PM EST
BUFFALO (11-3) at NEW ENGLAND (6-8) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Bills by 4 1/2 RECORD...