The Bills are 4-0, but they struggle to stop the run, especially mobile quarterbacks (Boston Globe)
Patriots hope to activate linebacker Jahlani Tavai off injured reserve for Sunday’s contest in Buffalo (Boston Globe)
Patriots rookie to retain starting job on offense after injury (Boston Herald)
Will Patriots starting defender make season debut in Week 5? (Boston Herald)
Three Patriots starting defenders questionable to play Bills (Boston Herald)
Patriots rookie tackle showing steady improvement (Springfield Republican)
Patriots defense gets boost with return of game-wrecking starter (Springfield Republican)
Patriots and Bills both have key players questionable for Sunday Night Football (Springfield Republican)
Ground games may steal the show between Patriots, Bills (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots Star Defender Returns To Practice Before Week 5 Vs. Bills (NESN)
Mike Vrabel Has Telling Response To Patriots’ Preparations For Star Running Back (NESN)
Bills Rule Out Two Impact Defenders Ahead Of Week 5 Patriots Matchup (NESN)
Bills’ Sean McDermott Admires Drake Maye Before Week 5 Matchup (NESN)
Patriots get offensive starter back, 4 on defense questionable for Sunday (WBZ-FM)
Patriots back in blue in prime time (WBZ-FM)
Week 5 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Injury Report Analysis: DT Milton Williams Among Four Patriots Listed as Questionable for Sunday Night’s Showdown vs. the Bills (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Head Coach Mike Vrabel Press Conference 10/3 (Patriots.com)
BillsBeat - October 4, 2025
Buffalo Bills glaring problem brought to light ahead of Week 5 vs. Patriots
‘”Key defenders Ed Oliver (ankle) and Matt Milano (pec) have both finally returned to practice in limited fashion for the Bills, and their injuries have yet to cost the team in the win column, but you have to nitpick a tad when dealing with a squad that has won three straight games by double-digit-point margins,” Gagnon writes. “Keep in mind first-round rookie corner Maxwell Hairston (knee) has also yet to play a snap for the Bills.”‘
Bills' Josh Allen can set an incredible NFL record on Sunday Night Football vs. Patriots
‘Right now, Allen has 45 games in his career in which he’s thrown for a touchdown and run for a touchdown. That’s tied with Cam Newton for most in NFL history, according to ESPN.’
McDermott remembers Allen-Diggs combo as 'high level'
‘”The combination of Josh and ‘Stef’ was high level,” said McDermott during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “When you when you bring in a player like that, they really raise the standard, in terms of the level that you compete at practice, and the level that you play at on game day.”‘
Opinion: Patriots showing signs of improvement
‘Life after Tom Brady has not been fun, but the Bills’ AFC East rival might be emerging from the darkness.’
Remembering 'The Ralph' with former Bills defensive back Leonard Smith
‘”I came when I was with the Cardinals in St. Louis, and the fans… were rowdy. And then when you got in the stadium, they were even rowdier. But they were behind their Bills,” said Smith in an interview with WBEN at the Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic in Batavia. “That was Jim Kelly’s first [season] that year when we came there. But the fans was the thing I remember, how much they rallied behind the guys.”‘
Cloud of “cold front” Bills spirit hovers around WNY ahead of Sunday’s game
‘“I literally think this is the first time that we had a white out, so I’m excited to see the stands in white instead of blue,” said Dion Dawkins earlier in the week.’
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Khalil Shakir’s adoption events bring visibility to local rescues
‘It’s safe to say that Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir is a dog guy.’
This date in Bills stadium history: Oct. 4
‘1998 — Bills 26, 49ers 21 — San Francisco’s offense with Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens and Garrison Hearst came in leading the NFL in both passing and rushing yards, but turned the ball over four times and didn’t score until the fourth quarter. Rob Johnson passed for 254 yards and a touchdown to Quinn Early that gave the Bills a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter. The 49ers tied an NFL record with 22 penalties, while the Bills drew a dozen flags. Antowain Smith rushed for a touchdown, Phil Hansen had two of the Bills’ five sacks, Bruce Smith chased down Young for a strip sack, and Thurman Thomas recovered the onside kick with a minute left to play after the 49ers rallied within a touchdown late. Wade Phillips was showered with Gatorade following his first win as Buffalo’s coach. Attendance was 76,615.’
2 Bills defenders ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots
‘Strong (neck) and Williams (knee) did not practice on Thursday and also missed Friday’s session, prompting the team to rule them out for the Sunday night game against the Patriots. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m., and you can watch the game on Channel 2 and NBC.’
Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Patriots | Week 5
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott told WGR550 CB Dorian Strong (neck) and LB Dorian Williams (knee) will be ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.’
BillsBeat - October 3, 2025
Inside the Bills: With injured and suspended players returning soon, several big roster decisions loom
‘The Bills have dealt with some injuries since the start of the regular season, but only one of them so far, to punter Cameron Johnston, has necessitated a trip to injured reserve. Because of that, the space crunch when everyone is healthy will be very real.’
Greg Rousseau wants to make a greater impact for Bills' pass rush
‘Greg Rousseau knew before his brief chat with Babich that he needed to make more of an impact for the Bills’ defense. Re-watching video from the previous three games showed Rousseau that his play needed to elevate. “There’s definitely room for me to play better,” Rousseau told The Buffalo News.’
Bills running back James Cook named AFC offensive player of the month
‘Cook had 75 carries for 401 yards and five rushing touchdowns, plus the two-time Pro Bowl selection caught 12 passes for 89 yards. He leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns and ranks second in rushing yards.’
Bills rookies Dorian Strong, T.J. Sanders added to injury report ahead of Week 5
‘Strong did not participate in practice, the team announced, while Sanders was limited with the injury.’