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FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. Herbert has had a busy four weeks since the Chargers ended their season, but he already has set his sights on what will be another transitional offseason for him. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

The Latest: Packers’ Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) controls the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

The Latest: NHL postpones Avalanche games due to COVID-19

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod (20) puts the puck past Buffalo Sabres goalie Carter Hutton (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

McLeod, Wood score twice in Devils’ 5-3 win over Sabres

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel (9) carries the puck past New Jersey Devils forward Yegor Sharangovich (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel scores in shootout, Sabres beat Devils 4-3

By JONAH BRONSTEIN - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, right, hugs teammate Stefon Diggs during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bills have offseason needs to address with little to spend

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres forward Tobias Rieder (13) puts the puck past New York Rangers goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Eichel’s 2nd period goal lifts Sabres over Rangers 3-2

By JOE YERDON - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid walks on the field before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Chiefs coach Reid’s patience in struggling players pays off

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs stands on the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bills motivated to improve after AFC championship loss to KC

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Bills fall short in breakout season with 38-24 loss to KC

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles up field ahead of Buffalo Bills defensive end AJ Epenesa (57) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Reigning champion Chiefs dump Bills 38-24 in AFC title game

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills’ Diggs among NFL elite receiving company this weekend

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - IN this Jan. 30, 1994 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Bruce Smith holds up his injured hand during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXVIII against the Dallas Cowboys in Atlanta. Smith is happy seeing the Buffalo Bills finally back in the AFC championship game for the first time in 27 years. What excites him more is a belief the team seems poised for long-term success in drawing comparisons of Buffalo's team in 1988, which would eventually go on to make, and lose, four straight Super Bowl appearances starting in '91. (AP Photo /John J. Gaps III, File)

Shades of ‘88? Bruce Smith sees same potential in 2020 Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2021, file photo, Connecticut National Guard members wait to check-in vehicles for Connecticut's largest COVID-19 Vaccination Drive-Through Clinic in East Hartford, Conn. The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments

By MICHAEL HILL and JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills' Micah Hyde (23) celebrates with teammates after an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 17-3. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) **FILE**

Bills among the NFL’s four defenses peaking in the postseason

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in front of New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Mahomes, other QBs in final 4 share affinity for deep throws

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is helped off the field by teammate Mike Remmers, right, after getting injured during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs’ Mahomes in concussion protocol after playoff win

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brett Duke) **FILE**

Still playing: Bills, Bucs risen from Super Bowl droughts

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) lies on the ground after being injured during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Jackson left the game after his injury. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Frustrated Ravens and Jackson seek different finish in 2021

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press