The Buffalo Bills are clear favorites against the Denver Broncos in the first of today’s NFL wild card games.
The wild card round has never really been a challenge for Josh Allen and the Bills over the past four seasons. Today, they face a rookie quarterback in Bo Nix who is having a phenomenal season, but is untested at the playoff level.
Buffalo is also playing at home, where they are an undefeated 8-0 this season.
But the Broncos defense, which led the NFL in sacks this season, could pressure Allen throughout the game, making it a low-scoring contest.
Many are billing this as a battle between two quarterbacks, but this may be a game decided by the defenses.
The Bills are 8-0 at home this season, the Broncos are 4-5 on the road.
Weather a Non-Factor
Snow is in the forecast for Buffalo — tomorrow. As for today, the forecast is for 32 degrees at kickoff in Buffalo with no precipitation.
The Lake Erie area will be hit with lake-effect snow that will result in massive snowfall in some regions.
Injury Report
Denver Broncos
QB Zach Wilson (emergency third QB)
RB Audric Estime
RB Blake Watson
LB Levelle Bailey
G Nick Gargiulo
DL Eyioma Uwazurike
Buffalo Bills
CB Kaiir Elam
QB Mike White (emergency third QB)
KR Brandon Codrington
OL Ryan Van Demark
DT DeWayne Carter
S Kareem Jackson
WR Jalen Virgil
How to Watch Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
This game will be broadcast nationally on CBS. If you have an antenna or cable/satellite subscription, the game is free to watch.
Cord-cutters have a range of streaming options listed below that they can choose from and watch without cable.
Date and Time: Sunday, January 12, 2025, 1:00 PM Eastern
TV: CBS
Streaming: CBS app and website (cable subscription required); Cable-free options: Paramount+, Sling, NFL+
Venue: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
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