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Edge Javon Solomon Calf - severity unknown IDL Austin Johnson Calf - severity unknown LB Matt Milano Torn Bicep - likely IR (Can Return) LB Nicholas Morrow Core/Groin - severity unknown LB Baylon Spector Calf - week to week S Damar Hamlin Knee - severity unknown S Cole Bishop Shoulder - week to week S Mike Edwards Hamstring - likely IR (Can Return)

Pass rush sets the tone Coming off a lackluster defensive performance in the preseason opener, Buffalo went into Saturday's contest with the mentality that they needed to assert themselves, and do it quickly. It only took the Bills three plays to do so as DE Greg Rousseau came flying off the edge on a third down play to spin down QB Russell Wilson for an 11-yard sack. The next series was equally as impressive with the entire line generating pressure against the Steelers front on first down. Rousseau, along with Ed Oliver, wrapped up Wilson on the play. To top it off, Rousseau got to Wilson again on the following series, this one being another third down sack for a loss of seven. Rousseau was explosive off the line of scrimmage during the quarter and a half that he played, utilizing his quick twitch get around Steelers OT Broderick Jones. Buffalo Joe Sometimes all you need is a chance. Saturday, undrafted rookie Joe Andreessen made the most of his. In the wake of several injuries at the linebacker position, Andreessen got the start across from Dorian Williams; Terrel Bernard was a healthy non-participant. Andreessen, a Buffalo native, made impact plays all night, finishing his second professional game with a team-high 12 total tackles, two tackles for a loss and a fourth-down stop in the second half. "When a young guy gets an opportunity and he makes the most of it's just fun to watch, especially a local guy," McDermott said. "You love stories like that, right? So, real happy for Joe." Successful joint practice + weather conditions change course for QB1 "The reason there was that Josh had a good week of practice, played well in the practice against the Steelers two days ago, and the conditions the way it was, I didn't love that. And then the warmup wasn't a full warm up with the weather the way it was," McDermott said. Bills 9, Steelers 3 | Final score + highlights Key Stats and Facts: Greg Rousseau led the defense in the first half with 2.5 sacks. Ben DiNucci, a Pittsburgh native, played his first game against the Steelers. Buffalo native Joe Andreessen led all tacklers on both sides with 12 total tackles.