Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would usher in a “new era of transparency.” But critics, including the state comptroller’s office, said she has failed to do so.
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NFL Draft Order and Picks: First Round Results and Tracker
The Jacksonville Jaguars took Travon Walker, a defensive end from Georgia, at No. 1 overall. Here’s a full list of the results as they happen.
Daryle Lamonica, Hard-Throwing Quarterback, Is Dead at 80
Known as the Mad Bomber for his powerful arm, he led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl and was among pro football’s top passers in the late 1960s and early ’70s.
Taxpayers Shoulder Costs for $1.4 Billion Stadium. Buffalo Bills Fans Cheer.
Critics have savaged the deal, which would use $850 million in state and local funds. But many in the city say keeping the Bills in Buffalo is good for civic pride.
New York Toughens Bail Law in $220 Billion Budget Agreement
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s first budget also includes more than a billion dollars in child care funding, a green light for three casinos and a return of to-go drinks.
New York Is About to Blow Its Budget Deadline. Here’s Why.
Contentious social issues, such as revising the state’s bail law, have delayed passage of what is expected to be largest budget in the state’s history.
NFL to Change Postseason Overtime Rule After Bills’ Playoff Loss
Each team will get an overtime possession in playoff games.
Buffalo Bills Strike Deal for Taxpayer-Funded $1.4 Billion Stadium
The agreement calls for $850 million in New York State and local funding, the largest taxpayer contribution ever for a National Football League facility.
Giants Hire Brian Daboll as Coach
Daboll had been the Bills’ offensive coordinator under Joe Schoen, whom the Giants hired as G.M. earlier this week after his tenure in Buffalo.
Football Players Still Get Concussions, but We Don’t Seem to Care
We seem to have lost our faith that we can make things better.
What We Learned in the Divisional Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs
Jimmy Garoppolo screened his way back to a conference championship, the Bengals’ defensive front outshone its stars, and only Kansas City benefited from home-field advantage.
What Time Are the Rams-Buccaneers and Chiefs-Bills Games Today?
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Buffalo Bills face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jessica Pegula Cheers on Buffalo Bills From the Australian Open
When Buffalo plays Kansas City in their N.F.L. divisional playoff game, Jessica Pegula, whose parents own the Bills, hopes both she and the football team keep winning.
Giants Hire Joe Schoen From Bills as General Manager
Schoen was previously the assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills.
N.F.L. Divisional Round: Our Picks Against the Spread
Green Bay and Tennessee will have the benefit of a week’s rest against San Francisco and Cincinnati. Buffalo and Kansas City will provide tougher tests for each other after coasting last week. The Bucs and the Rams’ veteran quarterbacks will take center stage.
What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Round
The 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo managed their game plan just well enough to upset the Cowboys, but blowouts in the rest of the wild-card matchups showed the folly of playoff expansion.
How to Watch the NFL Playoffs Today
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots will visit the Buffalo Bills.
What to Watch For in Saturday’s N.F.L. Playoff Games
The Las Vegas Raiders will face the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots will visit the Buffalo Bills.
N.F.L. Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Wild-Card Round
The postseason’s first weekend will see the third matchup between the Patriots and the Bills, and for the Cardinals and the Rams.
The Reason Every N.F.L. Playoff Team Will Lose
Only one of these teams will prove us wrong.
How Week 18 Could Shape the N.F.L. Playoff Picture
In the N.F.C., Green Bay has clinched the bye, but a divisional race and a wild-card spot are still up for grabs. In the A.F.C., things are messier.
What We Learned From Week 16 in the N.F.L.
The Bills’ offense and defense worked in tandem to take first place in the A.F.C. East from the Patriots, and an ailing Baltimore team saw its playoff chances dwindle.
The A.F.C. East Is Still Josh Allen’s Division
The Buffalo quarterback threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns to help vault the Bills to first place and to the No. 4 seed in the conference.
N.F.L. Week 14 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Buccaneers will presumably throw the ball against the Bills, and Dallas and Washington will jangle the N.F.C. East order.
NFL Week 13 Predictions: Odds and Picks Against the Spread
Kansas City looks to gain separation in the tight A.F.C. West, and the Bills will try to retake the A.F.C. East from the Patriots.
N.F.L. Week 12 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
Playoff jockeying will get intense as the Cowboys try to fend off the Raiders, the Colts make their postseason case against the Bucs, and the Rams and Packers fight for a first-round bye.
N.F.L. Thanksgiving Schedule: What to Watch for Today’s Games
Thursday’s three games feature six teams coming off losses, with the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints playing in prime time.
What We Learned From Week 11 in the N.F.L.
The Colts’ Jonathan Taylor has entered the M.V.P. discussion, Kansas City’s defense shocked Dallas, and Cam Newton is not a cure-all for Carolina.
NFL Week 11 Picks Against The Spread
Cam Newton and the Panthers can muck up the N.F.C. South, and Patrick Mahomes will try to prove Kansas City’s troubles are over.
NFL Week 10 Picks Against the Spread
The gulf between the two conferences will show when Kansas City and the Las Vegas Raiders vie in the jammed A.F.C. West, and the Cleveland Browns try to derail the Patriots, while the Rams roll.
The Jaguars Beat the Bills. So, Are Upsets a Trend?
As tempting as it is to blame parity, there are other causes for the underdog wins that have shaped the 2021 regular season.
In N.F.L. Awards Race, M.V.P. Won’t Be the Only Close Call
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Rams receiver Cooper Kupp could prevent the Cowboys from sweeping the N.F.L. season awards.
What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.
The Saints’ defense stepped up when Jameis Winston went down, Josh Allen shook off an uncharacteristically sloppy start, and wide receivers around the league auditioned for Tuesday’s trade deadline.
In Rolling Over Chiefs, Bills Encounter Little Resistance
An easy Buffalo victory left Kansas City with a losing record and a lot of questions about its defense.
N.F.L. Week 5 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
Russell Wilson and the Seahawks try to keep the Rams on their heels, Josh Allen looks for success against Kansas City, and the Jets and Giants aim to start winning streaks.
What We Learned From Week 4 of the N.F.L. Season
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is sitting on top of Jerry’s World, the Giants got an instructive win, and Kirk Cousins reverted to form in the Vikings’ loss.
Josh Allen Joined the NFL’s Elite. Next Up? Staying There.
Josh Allen’s development over his first three seasons vaulted him and the Bills into elite status. Next up: staying there.
What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season
Bill Belichick sees a path toward making the Patriots a dynastic contender again, the Cowboys’ talent got a chance to shine, and Sam Darnold looks … happy.
NFL Bull Market Benefits T.J. Watt and Other Pass Rushers
N.F.L. teams are in an ever-escalating arms race to generate maximum pressure on opposing quarterbacks. The Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt and other QB maulers benefit from the demand.
What We Learned From Week 1 of the N.F.L. Season
The Steelers won a reminder game over the Bills, Russell Wilson roasted the Colts, and Jalen Hurts looked unstoppable against the Falcons.
Which A.F.C. Teams Could Challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs fortified their offensive line in pursuit of another championship, but the Bills, Browns and a bevy of first-year starters should shake up the order.
The Giants Traded Back in the Draft and, Some Say, Well
Some fans scratched their heads at Dave Gettleman’s decision to trade back in the draft for the first time. But scooping receiver Kadarius Toney at No. 20 and getting draft assets was no fleecing.
NFL Playoffs: What We Learned From the Conference Championship
The Chiefs will try to defend their Super Bowl title against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers — who are playing at home.
The Bills Rack Up Wins. Folding Tables Get Wrecked.
Though the team prohibits it, Bills fans are carrying on a new table-slamming tradition deep into the playoffs.
NFL Playoff Predictions: Packers at Buccaneers, Bills at Chiefs
With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, Tom Brady leads Tampa Bay into Green Bay while Josh Allen and the Bills take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.
NFL Playoffs: What We Learned From the Divisional Round
Buffalo rode its defense, Green Bay thrived on offense and Tampa Bay let Drew Brees beat himself. Kansas City, which lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion, simply survived.
NFL Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round
The A.F.C.’s young quarterbacks fight for a trip to the conference championship, while veterans, and defense, lead the way in the N.F.C.
Will N.F.L. Teams Learn the Right Lessons From Josh Allen’s Success?
The Buffalo Bills quarterback made an astonishing developmental jump in his third season that could provide a valuable map — or an untenable comparison — for teams trying to replicate it.
NFL Playoffs: What We Learned From the Wild Card Weekend
Lamar Jackson finally won a playoff game, Tom Brady continued to break records and Nickelodeon’s broadcast of a game for children offered a welcome distraction.
A ‘Super’ N.F.L. Playoff Weekend Is Missing Something. Can You Guess What?
No, not Tom Brady. He made it. But the pandemic is forcing teams to keep large numbers of fans away.