Amari Cooper Aims to Shine in Bills’ Wild Card Playoff Game

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper is looking to make a significant impact in the NFL Wild Card playoff game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Despite a lackluster regular season since his mid-season trade, Cooper remains optimistic about his role in the postseason.

Cooper, who has caught 20 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in eight games with the Bills, has yet to meet the high expectations set when he joined the team. However, the 30-year-old receiver believes the playoffs are the perfect opportunity to turn things around. “I feel good. I’ve always wanted to be on a team like this,” Cooper said. “Being in the league a long time, some guys are fortunate enough to be on great teams every year, teams that go deep into the playoffs, but that’s more of a rare occasion.”

The Bills acquired Cooper before the NFL trade deadline, hoping he would become a key target for star quarterback Josh Allen. While his production has been modest, Cooper’s experience and big-play potential could be crucial in the postseason. He sat out the regular-season finale to rest, and the Bills are counting on him to be a difference-maker against the Broncos.

According to data analysts at Dimers, the Bills have a 78% chance of winning the Wild Card matchup. Their simulations predict a final score of 28-19 in favor of Buffalo. The Broncos, however, have a 52% chance of covering the +9 spread, and the over/under of 47.5 points has a 55% chance of going over.

Cooper’s performance will be closely watched, as the Bills aim to advance in the playoffs and make a Super Bowl run. “It will be interesting to see what kind of game he’s able to give the Bills today,” said sports analyst Evan Massey. “He is clearly excited to play in the playoffs, but now he needs to prove that he can make an impact.”

The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. EST at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Fans can explore updated betting odds and player prop picks, including first and anytime touchdown scorers, to enhance their viewing experience.