‘“It’s a little unique that way,” Bills coach Sean McDermott. “Especially when you have one coaching staff and they’re preparing for us and we’ve been together, and they’ve been together for a while. It’s unique in that way but also I think it bodes for a high level of competition. It’s two good coaching staffs going against each other and two good teams.”‘
BillsBeat - October 30, 2025
Bills list 9 players on injury report ahead of showdown with Kansas City
‘McDermott said that a few veteran players were given lighter workloads. Defensive end Joey Bosa, linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring), and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips were on veteran rest days and participated only in individual drills.’
'We know the challenge that's in front of us' | The Bills look forward to Sunday showdown against Kansas City
‘”We’ve gone up against each other a number of times now and there’s been great battles and I think that’s one of the reasons you do this is the competition,” McDermott said. “You look forward to the competition, and no different this week. We know what’s in front of us. We know the challenge that’s in front of us.”‘
Bills RB James Cook III named AFC Offensive Player of the Week | Week 8, 2025
‘On Sunday, Oct. 26, Cook posted 216 rushing yards and tough rushing touchdowns on 19 carries.’
BillsBeat - October 29, 2025
Bills notebook: Bobby Babich on collaboration with Sean McDermott; Ed Oliver placed on IR
‘“Yeah, it’s been great,” Babich said. “I mean, like I’ve said always, he’s a defensive head coach, right? It’s his system. I’ve happened to be in it with him for 11 years and there’s been different variations of how we’ve done it, and it’s been good. It’s been good.”‘
Bills Mailbag: Win over Carolina won't quiet chatter about the need to add a wide receiver
‘My preferred target is Rashid Shaheed of the Saints. He’s got the vertical speed to threaten defenses over the top. That’s an element sorely lacking right now in Buffalo’s attack.’
Public gets first look at proposed transportation hub at new Bills stadium
‘The renderings bring to life the collaboration between the team and Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to provide a hub that will serve as a central location on the stadium campus for drop-off and pickup of fans and stadium workers via buses and other forms of public transportation.’
5 thoughts on Bills DT Ed Oliver’s injury: Trade options, heavy metal savior, & rookie spotlight
‘The injury timeline for a torn biceps muscle usually means at least three months of rehab. That would give Oliver a chance to return for the Super Bowl, but the Bills would have to get there first — without him.’
James Cook flexes Georgia ‘RBU’ muscle, joins NFL’s 200-yard rushing club
‘Cook, whose career-high performances in 50 games at UGA were 12 carries and 104 yards rushing, has emerged as one of the most elite backs at the professional level in his fourth season in the NFL.’
Bills star Ed Oliver undergoing surgery for torn biceps in injury crusher
‘The star defensive tackle was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after tearing his biceps during Buffalo’s win over the Panthers on Sunday.’
Bills sign DT Jordan Phillips and S Jordan Poyer off practice squad, and place DT Oliver on IR
‘Phillips fills Oliver’s roster spot as the Bills (5-2) prepare to host Kansas City (5-3) on Sunday. The Bills are thin at defensive tackle with starter DaQuan Jones’ status uncertain after missing two games with a calf injury.’
Ed Oliver injury: Bills star DT placed on injured reserve with torn biceps, will undergo surgery
‘Just before the two-minute warning, Oliver fell to the turf during a three-yard run from Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard and began flexing his left arm. Oliver walked off the field with the training staff before heading into the medical tent. Eventually, Oliver made his way to the locker room before being ruled out for the remainder of the game due to the injury.’
The Buffalo Bills recipe for success isn't complicated: Feed James Cook
‘James Cook had a career day in Week 8, rushing for 216 yards, the sixth most in a single game for a Bills running back ever, and two touchdowns. While the Bills’ passing game continues to struggle, giving the ball to Cook more often needs to become more of a focal point, because good things happen when you let James Cook.’
Bills coach speaks on yet another down showing from Keon Coleman
‘”I obviously got to do a better job,” Brady said. “I think it’s a combination of sometimes there is some games where we’re trying to get him going, and Josh does a good job of progressing, next thing you know Dalton [Kincaid] gets the catch. You always want to try to get certain guys involved, but you also don’t want to just force throws.’
Jordan Phillips, Jordan Poyer signed to Bills' active roster
‘Phillips and Poyer were each signed to the practice squad just before the start of the regular season as veteran depth personalities in the locker room. However, due to a number of injuries the Bills currently face, they have been called upon to serve as key depth pieces on the field.’