‘Offensive lineman Victor Salako was released from the practice squad.’
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5 players to watch | Bills at Dolphins
‘Though he has only played two games against Miami in his Bills career, Buffalo’s speed receiver may as well be called a Dolphins killer.’
Bills at Dolphins Week 2 | How to watch, listen, and stream
‘The Bills have won three straight games against the Dolphins, including a 37-20 victory in Miami during Week 11 of last season. The Bills last won four straight over their AFC East rival from 2006 to 2007.’
NFL analysts | Bills at Dolphins game predictions
‘The Dolphins were handled twice by the Bills last season, have very little continuity and rank below average in every position group outside the secondary. That’s a bad combination against a cohesive Bills squad.’
Inside the mindset of Stefon Diggs
‘”Even though we had a lot of the deck stacked against us per se, he would be the guy in the locker room who was going to give it every ounce of his energy until the clock struck zero,” Locksley said. “That’s where – when I talk about him being the ultimate competitor – that’s where the motivation comes in. That’s just how he is. He’s never going to give in. He’s never going to quit until the clock strikes zero.”‘
Bills Today | Will the Miami receivers cause problems for Buffalo’s secondary?
‘”They’re two really good receivers,” Wallace stated. “Two big-bodied receivers who make a lot of good, contested catches. So, it’s our job on the outside to play as best as we can and execute with the 50/50 balls, and that’s what it’s going to come down to. We have to do our job, it’s not just the matchup between me and Tre’Davious versus them two, its everyone. Against the run, and they have Mike Gesicki as a tight end, he’s a big physical threat as well. So, everyone has to do their 1/11th and execute and we should have good success.”‘
Bills face ‘Fitz’ sans two starting LBs
‘The only healthy starter is A.J. Klein, the free agent signee from New Orleans. Meanwhile, Tyrel Dodson, a practice squadder last season who was also injured in the opener (neck), will start for Edmunds. That leaves two linebackers, currently on the practice squad – former Bill Deon Lacey and trade acquisition Andre Smith, who was subsequently cut – vying for the other outside backer spot. Buffalo’s only other linebacker is kicking teams specialist Tyler Matakevich.’
Lawson loves going against his former team
‘“I’m excited to go against those guys,” he said. “I talk to (some of) those guys every week so I still keep a good relationship with (them). I’m looking forward to this game going against my former team, a place I’d been for four years and get the chance to play them.’
Take Five: Bills can weather Edmunds, Milano injuries this week
‘The Dolphins no doubt will look to exploit the interior of the Bills’ defense on the ground and by seeking mismatches in pass coverage. The bottom line is that the Bills’ front four must be stout against the run and their highly talented secondary must keep short/intermediate throws from turning into longer gains.’
Bills linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano ruled out for Week 2
‘Without Edmunds and Milano, the Bills are expected to turn to A.J. Klein and Tyrel Dodson as their every-down linebackers against the Dolphins. Tyler Matakevich might also see time defensively.’
Column: News photographer shares ‘weird’ experience of empty Bills opener
‘The media check-in has become a much longer process. Every media member is required to watch a 45-minute instructional video on Covid-19 and the NFL’s guidelines before entering the stadium. My temperature was taken, and I could pass through to another security checkpoint. My gear was X-rayed, and I went through the normal metal detector.’
Early season injury woes as Bills will face Dolphins without Milano, Edmunds
‘There was never a doubt that Milano would miss the Miami game as he hasn’t even been seen at practice this week. Edmunds, though, was on the field, albeit wearing a non-contact red jersey, and there was hope that perhaps he could suit up.’
He painted his house with Buffalo Bills colors and logo. Now Pepsi is offering a billboard
‘“Hey Michael — We like your style,” the soft drink giant tweeted. “Let’s take this rivalry city-wide. Want to make your own commercial and some billboards around Rochester to really rub it in your neighbor’s face? 1,000 RTs on this tweet and it’s on!”’
Bills’ Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds ruled out for Sunday vs. Dolphins
‘So what’s the plan at the linebacker spot with Edmunds and Milano out? The expectation is that second-year linebacker Tyrel Dodson will play the middle linebacker position with A.J. Klein filling in for Milano on the outside.’
Here’s an alarming stat Dolphins must improve against Bills QB Josh Allen in Week 2
‘Allen remains a quarterback enigma as his accuracy issues, particularly on the run, are the worst part of his evolving game. Against the New York Jets last week, Allen had several poor passes, including an overthrow of a wide-open target in the end zone after a play-action design. But it’s clear Allen has become more comfortable as the Bills’ starter, beginning the season by completing 33 of 46 passes for 312 yards with two touchdown passes.’