‘Andreessen started the contest at middle linebacker, played every snap into the fourth quarter calling the defense, and had a game-high 12 tackles, including two for loss. Andreessen may be pushing to make the final 53-man roster after that performance, especially given the injuries to Buffalo’s linebacker group. A storybook last couple months just added another chapter.’
BillsBeat - August 18, 2024
Greg Rousseau & Ed Oliver shine in Buffalo Bills preseason win vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
‘After the last training camp practice in Rochester, I wrote the Bills’ most impressive players were defensive end Greg Rousseau and defensive tackle Ed Oliver. They both proved why on Saturday night with absolutely dominant performances.’
Bills starting defense shines, Josh Allen-less offense lackluster vs. Steelers
‘With heavy rain pouring down at Acrisure Stadium prior to kickoff, head coach Sean McDermott played things safe and held out some key Bills starters, most notably quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Terrel Bernard. However, most No. 1s were still out there for Buffalo in some capacity.’
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‘“We have a giant screen where everyone gets to watch everything,” said Joseph Creegan, general manager at Souther Tier Brewing Co. “We got the shout song ready to go, goal lights hitting everything. We like to say we bring a little bit of a tailgate feel.”’
Carucci Take 2: Rain forces Bills to do wise thing and sit Josh Allen for preseason win vs. Steelers
‘Having played Allen for a full quarter in last Saturday’s preseason opener against Chicago, the Bills didn’t have a compelling reason to put him on the field Saturday night. For that matter, they don’t need to play him in next Saturday’s preseason finale, either.’
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‘QB Mitchell Trubisky led the offense, passing for 86 total yards, completing nine of 13 passes. RB Ray Davis led all running backs with 58 yards on the ground. LB Joe Andreessen led all defensive players with 12 total tackles.’
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‘”The defense came out with a purpose, and they understood the plan,” McDermott said. “They understood what they wanted to get done. And Coach Babich and the defensive staff put together a good game plan.”‘
Bills announced this game status update on Marquez Valdes-Scantling
‘The Bills announced that wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is out after suffering a neck injury in the second quarter.’
BillsBeat - August 17, 2024
5 things to watch in Bills' second preseason game vs. Steelers: How long the starters will play, and more
‘The team already faced a big question at safety with Mike Edwards and Cole Bishop both injured, leaving the starting job opposite Taylor Rapp wide open. Then disaster struck Thursday with the news that linebacker Matt Milano needs surgery to repair a torn biceps – an injury that will keep him out of the lineup long-term.’
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‘Option 4: An unlikely option – re-signing safety Micah Hyde. The Bills could start Rapp and Hyde in their regular defense and use Rapp’s versatility to move him into a dime role in those situations, teaming Hyde with Bishop (when he’s healthy).’
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‘Chris Colleary, the Bills’ vice president of ticket sales and service, said 2,700 to 2,800 account holders have been invited to the experience center, which is coordinated by Legends. That leaves 15,000 remaining account holders, and the center can handle 50 appointments per day.’
Bills vs Steelers: Former XFL quarterback, second-year linebacker to step into spotlight
‘As it pertains to Saturday’s second preseason game against the Steelers, the Bills need DiNucci to get up to speed quickly because they certainly don’t want to risk playing Allen and Trubisky too long in the game. The QB situation is the first of four things I’ll be watching.’
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‘Reading too much into a preseason game is foolhardy, but there was no doubt Buffalo’s play left a sour taste in McDermott’s mouth, so fans should expect to see a crisper, more focused performance against the Steelers.’
Bills plan for Josh Allen, starters to play most of 1st half vs. Steelers
‘That plan could change, especially if the weather is a factor in the game. According to AccuWeather, cloudy and humid conditions with a few showers and a heavy thunderstorm are expected. There is a 91% chance of precipitation.’
Dorian Williams’ time to shine? 4 big questions for Bills’ preseason matchup vs. Steelers
‘Dorian Williams will make his first start opposite Terrel Bernard since it was announced that Matt Milano would miss significant time this season due to a biceps injury. Williams has run with the first team multiple times this summer, but this will be his first action knowing that he will play significant reps this season. Williams was one of the team’s defensive standouts at Thursday’s joint practice. Replicating that type of performance on Saturday night against the Steelers would make Bills fans feel somewhat better about the absence of Milano.’