‘Defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Ed Oliver are listed as questionable. Phillips is dealing with a hamstring injury and Oliver is dealing with an ankle injury. Both practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.’
BillsBeat - October 8, 2022
Bills rule out Jordan Poyer, Dawson Knox, others for Steelers game
‘Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he has not yet been ruled out for the game. Receiver Isaiah McKenzie remains in concussion protocol but has not yet been ruled out, either.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills must resist looking ahead and win, as they should, vs. Steelers
‘The onus is on Sean McDermott to keep his players keenly focused on avoiding any sort of letdown, especially after the emotional high of roaring back from a 17-point deficit to beat Baltimore last week and with the anticipation of next week’s game-of-the-year showdown at Kansas City. With enough self-inflicted wounds through a lack of concentration, any team, including the Bills, could lose a game it otherwise should win with ease.’
Shakir looks to step up as Bills deal with injuries
‘”Growing up, my dad (taught me) one of the main things was to control my emotions. Even the other day, Diggs and them were talking about ‘I can’t tell if you’re nervous or not, or how you’re feeling.’ Me, I just laugh. How I’m talking to you is how I am 24/7 — just a cool, chill, laid-back person — that’s just who I am.”‘
Bills rule out Poyer, Knox for matchup with Steelers
‘Poyer reportedly had X-rays on his ribs after Buffalo’s win at Baltimore last Sunday. The 10-year veteran safety appeared to be wincing in pain after intercepting a pass in the Buffalo end zone late in the game.’
Bills injury updates: McDermott rules out 5 players vs. Steelers | Week 5
‘Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott ruled out safety Jordan Poyer, tight end Dawson Knox, wide receivers Jake Kumerow and Jamison Crowder, as well as cornerback Christian Benford for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
BillsBeat - October 7, 2022
Inside the Bills: James Cook stays the course through slow start to rookie season
‘“He’s a young guy who is continuing to get his feet wet, and I’ve got a lot of faith in James,” Dorsey said. “I think he’s got a lot of confidence in his ability, so not worried about that. It’s just us putting him in positions to have success and getting him reps and getting him out there. It’s hard when you have a group of guys like we have, that you got a lot of guys who can play for you. So, it’s a good luxury to have, but at the same time, there’s going to be games where somebody plays more than somebody else or whatever the situation is.”‘
PlayAction: How Josh Allen and elite QBs deal with Minkah Fitzpatrick's robber tactics
‘“He’s a great player, man,” Bills No. 2 quarterback Case Keenum said of Fitzpatrick. “He’s in the right place, and then he’s at places where he’s not supposed to be, at times. But he’s making the play in those situations. So he’s got great instincts, great feel for the game, is a very smart player, a tough player. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in and help out with the run, but he’s able to make plays from the middle of the field, as well. We’ve got to keep our eye on him.”’
Bills notebook: Reunion with Mitch Trubisky takes a new look; Tremaine Edmunds still out of practice
‘Trubisky, who spent last year as Josh Allen’s backup with the Bills, signed a two-year contract with the Steelers in the offseason. He won the starting job and was named a captain coming out of training camp, but after a slow start to the season, Trubisky was benched last week in favor of rookie Kenny Pickett, who will make his first career start Sunday at Highmark Stadium. ‘
How we see it: News sports writers make their picks for Bills-Steelers
‘It is a solid matchup for the Bills offense, too. The Steelers’ defense has allowed 526 rushing yards, ninth-most in the league. It could be a good day for the Bills running backs to get in a better rhythm, but Buffalo should be able to pick apart Pittsburgh through the air. Though the Bills are likely to be thin at receiver, Josh Allen has shown his knack for connecting with Stefon Diggs for dazzling plays. The Bills get their first rushing touchdown by someone not named Josh Allen of the season on Sunday. Bills, 34-17.’
View from Vegas: Steelers haven't been this big an underdog, so take the points?
‘Prediction: Bills over Steelers by 8.’
Erik Brady: For Headman Social Club, it's been Bills, buses and beer for decades
‘The Headman Social Club is named for Billy’s longtime nickname. How he came to be called Headman, no one seems to know for certain. Suffice to say that the club is a loose affiliation of old pals who have been going to Bills games together since 1977. They began as college kids busing to home games, and now they are retirees flying to away games.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir ready for expanded role vs. Steelers
‘“They’re always telling me to make the best decision,” said the rookie fifth-round pick out of Boise State who had 24 returns for 180 yards in college. “If you can go get it, go get it, and if not, just play it safe and make sure that I’m locked in.”’
Bills news and notes: Poyer named Player of the Week, Buffalo dominates in second half
‘“I think the coaches have done a good job of communicating on the sideline what they’re seeing early in the game and then adjusting through the remainder of the first half, in particular at halftime, and then the players have executed,” McDermott said Wednesday.’
Von Miller guarantees OBJ to Buffalo: ‘He’s coming to the Bills’
‘“But let’s be real,” Miller said. “He’s coming to the Bills. He’s coming to the Bills. It’s already said and done. He’s coming the Bills. We’re down a couple of receivers, man.”’