‘To McDermott’s point, the sky isn’t necessarily falling. The Bills currently are the fifth seed in the AFC, but could move as high as No. 2 with a win Sunday at Carolina and some help. The offense, for as much as it has struggled the past two weeks, still ranks No. 3 in the league in yards per game (378.3), and No. 4 in points per game (27.8). The Bills lead the league in rushing yards per game (151.0). The league MVP is still here, even if Josh Allen hasn’t quite played up to that lofty standard the past couple games.’
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Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi are back with the Bills. How soon can they help?
‘It will be a process to fi x the problems that caused the Bills to lose consecutive games, and as many as five starters may not be available when the Bills face the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.’
Bills notebook: Josh Allen’s grandma wants him to smile more; injury report
‘“She felt that way, yeah, I guess I must not have been … it’s no fun obviously losing, and maybe that’s why,” Allen said. “It’s a lot easier to smile when you’re winning. But ultimately again going out there and just trying to execute and having fun with it.”’
Plaque honoring AFL title-winning Bills teams to be unveiled at former Rockpile
‘The plaque dedication celebrating the legacy of the Bills only championship teams will be at 5 p.m. Friday at the complex now known as the Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Pavilion.’
Bills defense needs help and Hoecht, Ogunjobi are ready to deliver as suspensions end
‘“I was screaming at the TV sometimes,” Hoecht said. “Honestly, it’s tough to do when you don’t exactly know what the play call is and what’s going on. You’re just trying to – everything’s new. It’s so different because most of the football I watch (on film), I kind of know the play call and there’s so many times I was watching the game and I just wanted to skip to the next play because I’m doing it how I usually watch film. You just don’t get to do that. I got to enjoy being a football fan for a couple times and then the second that the film got pushed to our iPads, I was there the next morning trying to figure out what happened.”’
Bills injury report raises questions at linebacker before Panthers matchup
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that the Bills’ two starting linebackers, Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano, would only be limited participants as the team returned to work following its bye week to begin preparing for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.’
Bills’ reinforcements arrive at Wednesday’s practice
‘The good news was plentiful on Wednesday, though, with several players back on the practice field. The most notable return was Maxwell Hairston, who has been on Injured Reserve with a knee injury that he suffered in training camp. Hairston had his 21-day practice window opened this week, meaning he will either return in the next three weeks or be placed on season-ending IR.’
Bills try to simmer expectations as first-round pick Maxwell Hairston returns to practice
‘Hairston tweaked his need during minicamp but was healthy by the time his first training camp rolled around. But less than a week into training camp, Hairston sprained his right LCL and hasn’t practiced since July 30.’
Bills get sorely needed defensive line help with Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi back from suspension
‘Kids got off the bus and noticed a hulking man dripping in sweat on the softball field. And they called his name. Joey Bosa! Joey Bosa!’
Jim Kelly’s JES speaker series appearance draws Buffalo Bills’ fans to Gannon University
‘On his current perspective on life: “I lost four Super Bowls … but I also beat cancer four times!”’
Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Why Panthers’ offensive line has remained steady despite constant shakeups (Charlotte Observer)
Why won’t Panthers ride hot hand at RB with Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle? (Charlotte Observer)
Notebook: Bryce Young doesn’t practice; Panthers could get Rob Hunt back this year (Charlotte Observer)
QB Bryce Young sits out practice as Panthers amp up preparation for matchup against Bills (AP)
Panthers confident in Andy Dalton if Bryce Young is out (ESPN)
Panthers sign 6-foot-5 athlete to bolster their roster (The Sporting News)
Panthers quarterback battling injury ahead of big game against Bills: Latest update (WBTV-TV)
Panthers still unsure whether QB Bryce Young will face Bills as team looks to continue winning streak (WJZY-TV)
Panthers sign veteran quarterback to practice squad following injury to Bryce Young (WJZY-TV)
Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legette starting to heat up, together (Panthers.com)
Derrick Brown into victories, but not Victory Mondays, as there’s more work to do (Panthers.com)
Dave Canales: Bryce Young doing more, still day-to-day (Panthers.com)
Four takeaways from Wednesday, including Rob Hunt back outdoors and quarterback updates (Panthers.com)
Sam Martin named NFC special teams player of the week for Week 7 (Panthers.com)
Josh Allen’s grandmother gives Bills quarterback advice amid 2-game slump, urging him to smile
‘“My grandma called me and was like, ‘I just want to see you smile,’” Allen said on Wednesday, when the Bills returned to practice following their weekend break.’
Bills offense not all doom and gloom for Josh Allen
‘”It comes down to just going out there and executing each and every given play call that Joe [Brady] gives. But making sure that throughout the week we’re straining in practice, finishing on plays, and sometimes it’s the small things. You learn a lot from these losses that maybe you don’t learn in wins. So, we’re just looking forward to trying to correct those and move on.”’
Bills aware of ‘powerful and dangerous’ Panthers duo
‘With Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard now seen as one of the better running back tandems in football, the one thing the Bills’ defense struggles to do is stop the run, giving up over 100 yards in all but one game this season.’
Hairston, Hoecht, and Ogunjobi return to Bills practice
‘Rookie first round draft pick Maxwell Hairston, who has been out since July after spraining his knee and being placed on Injured Reserve, had his 21-day practice window opened this week. That means Hairston will remain on I.R., but be able to practice with the club, who now has three weeks to put the cornerback on the 53-man active roster.’