Plus, OC Joe Brady is drawing plenty of interest from teams with head coaching vacancies.
The Buffalo Bills (13-4) earned the No. 2 seed for the AFC playoffs and will welcome the No. 7 seed Denver Broncos (10-7) to Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m. EST Sunday for a Super Wild Card Weekend clash.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks offers up early thoughts on the playoff matchup, which pits one of the league’s best defenses, the Broncos, against Josh Allen and the high-octane Bills offense — and a rookie quarterback, Bo Nix, against a Buffalo defense that traditionally has enjoyed success going up against first-year quarterbacks.
Early thoughts on Wild Card clash vs. Broncos
Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is the architect of a Denver Broncos’ defense that led the NFL in sacks (62) while bringing pressure from everywhere. They play a mostly man defense, led by possible NFL Defensive Player of the Year candidate cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who is one of the best lock-down cornerbacks in the league. They feature a rookie quarterback, Bo Nix, who has played like a seasoned veteran in his first year in the NFL, but they also boast a defense that has been susceptible to opposing rushing attacks. This Broncos squad is a confident bunch that believes it belongs in the postseason.
- Meet Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who says it’ll be ‘cool’ to face Bills’ Josh Allen – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Ryan O’Halloran: The Bills should be wary of the Broncos, QB Bo Nix and a fierce pass rush. Buckle up – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills vs. Broncos is set: 5 thoughts on Buffalo’s Wild Card playoff matchup – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills meet ‘young and hungry’ Broncos in intriguing playoff game: How the teams stack up – Democrat & Chronicle
- Three questions: Did the Bills get the most favorable playoff draw? Yes and no. Here’s why – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Carucci Take 2: Broncos were the best possible wild-card draw for the Bills – WGRZ
- ’Very sweet’ feeling for Denver Broncos’ veterans to make playoff debut – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Stats show bad news coming for Broncos in playoff game vs Bills – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- How the Bills can avoid yet another January letdown in playoff matchup with Broncos – Democrat & Chronicle
OC Joe Brady drawing head coaching interest
After orchestrating one of the NFL’s most potent offenses, offensive coordinator Joe Brady is drawing interest from NFL teams with head coaching vacancies, including the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Joe Brady getting interview requests for head coaching jobs – WGR 550
- Jets request an interview for HC vacancy with Bills Joe Brady, per source | wgrz.com
- Bills could lose offensive coordinator: Division rival among teams requesting to interview – Democrat & Chronicle
Latest NFL power rankings
Heading into the postseason, where do the Bills find themselves on the latest NFL power rankings?
- NFL Power Rankings: Lions, Bills enter playoffs 1-2, plus a lesson learned for all 32 teams – The Athletic (subscription required)
- What they’re saying about the Buffalo Bills heading into Wild Card Weekend (Power rankings) – newyorkupstate.com
- NFL Power Rankings: Broncos, Eagles, Lions rising heading into Wild Card Weekend – NFL.com
- NFL Power Rankings: Lions Secure Top Spot Heading Into Postseason – Sports Illustrated
- PFT’s final 2024 NFL power rankings – NBC Sports
- NFL Power Rankings: Super Bowl picks still intact, but big misses on preseason top 10, Vikings and Broncos – CBSSports.com
- Experts nervous about Bills heading into playoffs. Here’s what NFL power rankings say – Democrat & Chronicle
Even more Bills news
Find out which NFL team is interested in interviewing assistant general manager Brian Gaine for their general manager vacancy; get the latest injury news; go over Buffalo’s home and away opponents for the 2025 NFL season; take a look at the latest renderings from the new Bills stadium, and more!
- Report: Jets request permission to interview Brian Gaine – WGR 550
- Bills notebook | Injury updates heading into playoffs, Joe Brady’s interview requests and Damar Hamlin remains starting safety – BuffaloBills.com
- Brandon Codrington dealing with hamstring injury – WGR 550
- 2025 NFL regular-season opponents for all 32 teams – ESPN
- Bills’ opponents set for 2025 season – WGR 550
- Renderings show open, roomier concourses in new Bills stadium – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- New Highmark Stadium renders showcase new details of lower bowl and concourse area – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills release additional renderings of new Highmark Stadium – WGR 550
- Bills sign P Jake Camarda to reserve/futures contract – BuffaloBills.com
- With ‘high expectations,’ some Bills fans passing on wild-card game – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings
- Multiple teams request to interview Buffalo Bills OC Joe Brady – Buffalo Rumblings
- Buffalo Bills RB James Cook ties O.J. Simpson for franchise record – Buffalo Rumblings
- Buffalo Bills incentivized in Week 18 loss to New England Patriots – Buffalo Rumblings
- Buffalo Bills become first team in NFL history to score 30+ passing and 30+ rushing TDs – Buffalo Rumblings
- Jets to interview Bills’ assistant GM Brian Gaine – Buffalo Rumblings
- Defensive questions creep into this week’s Bills power rankings roundup – Buffalo Rumblings