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Bills-Falcons on Monday Night Football: Throwback Clash Pits Buffalo’s Firepower Against Atlanta’s Top Defense

Sharp action on Atlanta trimmed Buffalo’s spread to roughly 3.5 points entering kickoff.

Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; A general overall view of the Buffalo Bills logo at midfield of a snow-covered Highmark Stadium during a 2024 AFC wild card game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 02: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills delivers a pass over the defense of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter of the game at Highmark Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Kickoff is 7:15 p.m. ET at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, with Buffalo 4-1 visiting Atlanta 2-2 and both teams wearing 1960s-era throwback uniforms.
  • Buffalo is a consensus ~3.5-point favorite after opening around -5, including a $110,000 Caesars wager on Falcons +4 and reported sharp money backing Atlanta.
  • Bills safety Demar Hamlin and linebacker Matt Milano are out, tight end Dalton Kincaid and receiver Curtis Samuel are listed questionable, and Falcons receiver Darnell Mooney is out as Atlanta expects corner A.J. Terrell to return.
  • Buffalo’s offense ranks third in yards (395.8 per game) and points (30.6), while Atlanta leads the NFL in total defense at 244.0 yards allowed per game.
  • Buffalo edge rusher Joey Bosa leads the league with four forced fumbles and would tie the franchise single-season record with one more, per the team’s PR.