While recognizing multiple contributing factors in Buffalo's run to the AFC Championship Game, Miller singled out Allen as the difference-maker most-responsible for the Bills' annual presence amongst the league's elite teams.
Is it fair to put the onus on Von Miller to be the difference maker? Maybe not entirely. But the Buffalo Bills are paying him to fill that role, a fact that points to the end of his tenure with the team.
The Buffalo Bills fell short in the AFC Championship Game, making fans less willing to accept Von Miller's postgame comments.
Unlike last year's playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills have their defensive leader available for the AFC Championship Game.
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The Buffalo Bills signed future Hall-of-Fame edge rusher Von Miller and drafted Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard during the same offseason. As a result, Miller has had a front row seat to his fellow Texan's development into Buffalo's defensive leader.
Bills’ defensive back Damar Hamlin pressured Jackson and because of the snowy conditions, the QB dropped the ball. Not far behind Hamlin was pass rusher Von Miller. He scooped up the ball and nearly ran it in for a score.
Buffalo Bills' Amari Cooper runs toward the end zone with the ball during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Oct. 20, 2024. The midseason trade for the wide receiver has paid instant dividends for the Bills. / Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Bills DE Von Miller faces an uncertain future after this season. The future Hall of Fame pass rusher settled into a role as a rotational rusher after taking
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller may need another contract restructure if he is to remain in Buffalo next season.
The Bills demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. In the most difficult moments, they made plays that just weren’t enough to make up for some of the elements that were out of their control,