Fortunately, the Bills got a key update on linebacker Matt Milano, whose hamstring flared up during the 27-25 Divisional Round win over the Baltimore Ravens. The update came via his co-star, linebacker Terrel Bernard.
The hamstring issue comes at a horrible time for the Bills and Milano, who has played excellent football in the past two playoff games. He made several important plays against the Ravens, including a pass breakup on Lamar Jackson’s two-point conversion attempt in the third quarter of Buffalo’s 27-25 victory.
In a game that’ll be talked about for years, Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three Baltimore turnovers ... %), compared to just four without blitzing (25.0%). Matt Milano led the Bills pass rush with four pressures ...
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The Ravens ran the football on six of their next seven plays, with running back Derrick Henry gaining 46 yards on five carries, including 17 yards on a third-and-1 snap and 5 on a touchdown tote with 1:37 remaining in the third period.
The Ravens running back rushed for a season-high 199 yards in Week 4. But the Bills now have three key pieces back on defense.
It’s hard to forget how easily the Ravens handled the Bills in the first game, a 35-10 blowout in Baltimore, but one thing to keep in mind is that in that game, the Bills’ defense did not have injured Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard and Taron Johnson.
No matter the temperature Sunday in Buffalo, the Ravens believe their offense is ... However, the Bills were without starting linebackers Matt Milano and Terrel Bernard and starting nickel corner ...
The Ravens couldn’t convert on a two-point try with 1:33 left as tight end Mark Andrews dropped a pass from Lamar Jackson that would’ve tied the game, giving the Bills a 27-25 home win in the divisional round to advance to an AFC Championship game date with the Chiefs.
Sunday's divisional round game between the Bills and Ravens is about as high stakes at it gets. Here's Sal Maiorana's preview.
Orchard Park, N.Y. – Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano missed the final three plays against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday and coach Sean McDermott revealed the reason why on Wednesday.
Bills 14, Ravens 10: Justin Tucker makes short field goal Baltimore is not going anywhere ... the Bills’ defense did not have injured Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard and Taron Johnson.