‘As the Bills weigh their options, Elarms-Orr and Jenkins are receiving more opportunities on special teams. Leonhard is putting different linebacker tandems on the field. During their 31-7 preseason victory Saturday in Cleveland, Andreessen played out of position at weakside linebacker so the coaches could see if he’s versatile enough to fill in for an injured teammate.’
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Ahead of preseason finale, these are the Bills’ three biggest positions battles
‘Williams went to training camp as the expected starter next to Terrel Bernard, but Elarms-Orr immediately turned heads at St. John Fisher, making it clear he was ready to push for a starting job right away as a fourth-round rookie. “I think it’s still close. They’re both playing at a high level,” defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said Monday of the competition. “From a communication standpoint and leadership, physicality, they are very similar as far as what they bring to that. I think it’s going to be one of those things that continues to carry on forward.”’
Buffalo Bills face diversity hiring requirements at new stadium. It will be an uphill climb to meet them
‘Much of that has to do with the continuing need to build out the stable of local small businesses certified as minority- and women-owned that can do the work.’
M&T Bank giving away 50,000 Bills magnets
‘This year’s magnets commemorate the Bills’ inaugural season at the new Highmark Stadium. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.’
Public figures, private lives: 3 recent Buffalo incidents reignite debate | Alan Pergament
‘Let me be perfectly clear: The death of Oliver’s son was news and not because he is a celebrity as an NFL player. If a toddler in Hamburg, Orchard Park or anywhere in Western New York had drowned, the media likely would have reported and – unless authorities withheld the information – named the child and his parents in a day or two. There are countless examples of that exact scenario happening. If anything, Oliver’s celebrity delayed the reporting of the tragic news.’
Bills position battles enter final act before cutdown day
‘The last couple years, Mitch Trubisky provided nice insurance just in case Josh Allen were to get hurt, but the superstar hasn’t missed a game since midway through 2018. There has been a feeling ever since Trubisky departed in free agency that this year, more than ever, Josh needs to continue to be indestructible because Kyle isn’t as trusted as Trubisky, but he has quelled some of those fears in the past couple weeks.’
What channel is Bills vs Steelers on tonight? Time, TV, streaming
‘Livestream: CBS. You can watch games on NFL.com and the NFL mobile app, and you can subscribe to NFL+, the league’s own streaming service, though you can’t cast the games to your TV – you must watch on your phone or tablet. Other streaming options for the game include Paramount+, CBS’s subscription streaming service, and FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.’
How to get a free Buffalo Bills magnet celebrating new Highmark Stadium
‘The Buffalo-based bank distributes collectible Bills magnets each year. This year’s magnet celebrates the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park during its inaugural season and features artwork inspired by the venue as the Buffalo Bills begin a new chapter.’
2026 Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection: Tough calls define the final 53
‘The toughest decision on the roster came down to whether or not to keep Ben VanSumeren. VanSumeren ended up taking the final roster spot over Keonta Jenkins and Sam Franklin Jr. All three can contribute on special teams, but only VanSumeren can play on offense if the team is looking to utilize a fullback in specific matchups.’
Bloated Bills bubble should start to deflate during preseason finale against Steelers
‘There are potentially 10 to 15 players vying for three to five roster spots this season. And anyone on the bubble can make a legitimate chance to make the roster. The Bills do have some flexibility in getting two injured reserve slots on cutdown day, one of which will go to wide receiver Tyrell Shavers.’
Warmington: Diplomacy will show how Bills fans from both countries really feel
‘But the first true test of where the “war” between Canada and the United States over trade is really at just may occur at Thursday night’s big NFL game across the border at the new Highmark Stadium. Thousands of Canadians are expected to ignore Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s edict to boycott American products in favour of Canadian products and are planning to go to this game.’
Josh Allen’s got jokes — some too mischievous to tell
‘”He’s MVP, Josh Allen, best quarterback in the world. You don’t expect him to just be a down-to-earth guy’s guy that loves jokes and pranks and [has an] incredible sense of humor,” Bills coach Joe Brady said in an interview with ESPN. “He’s literally just one of the guys. If you didn’t know who he was and you met him in public, you’d be like, ‘This guy’s awesome. I’m sure he’s just a normal guy with a normal family,’ and nothing about him or his personality would say superstar or any type of pride.”‘
Josh Allen and Bills inching higher on the ‘panic meter’
‘The Bills have a fairly low panic meter of 6/10. It’s not perfect, but considering that a lot of NFL teams have a panic meter of 9/10 or even 10/10, it’s pretty good.’
Capaccio: Steelers at Bills preseason: Four things to watch
‘At this point, it feels like It’s Ray Davis’ punt return job to lose. He had a nice 12 yard return against the Brown Saturday, and has taken the first rep at that spot over the first two preseason games. Plus, Mecole Hardman, who would appear to be his biggest competition there, did not practice this week. We will see if he is available to play Thursday night, but right now it’s trending towards Davis winning the job, which would allow the team to not have to burn another roster spot on a return man specifically, and that’s probably the best-case scenario for the roster.’
Fan’s advice for first time stadium goers
‘”I thought it was new and refreshing,” says Paul Zakrzewski, who went to the Bills scrimmage a couple of weeks ago as his son had a wedding and gave his tickets to him. “I thought the openness of the corridors and just freshness of a new stadium, different vantage points, walking around from each level. Of course, I walked around each one to check it out, and he has his seats up in the 400 level in the corner, which in the old stadium would have been pretty far up there. He’s like two rows from the top, and I was really impressed on the closeness to the field, no matter where you are,,” says Zakrzewski. He says a lot of people are complaining about obstructive views, but he thinks it’s far and few in between,.’