‘Earlier this month marked a major milestone: laying down the field. To help make that happen, two out-of-state companies spent years of hard work behind the scenes.’
BillsBeat - October 29, 2025
DT Ed Oliver placed on Injured Reserve, S Jordan Poyer and DT Jordan Phillips signed to the active roster
‘Safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips have been signed from the practice squad to the active roster.’
BillsBeat - October 28, 2025
Upon Further Review: How Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi paid immediate dividends in their Bills debut
‘Hoecht and Ogunjobi both played significant roles along the defensive line in their first game following the completion of their respective six-game NFL suspensions.’
Rookies Maxwell Hairston, Jordan Hancock grade out well in their first defensive action for Bills
‘Analytics website Pro Football Focus gave Hairston an overall grade of 77.0, which was fourth highest on the team against Carolina. His coverage grade of 75.7 led the team. Hairston played 12 snaps on run defense and 15 in coverage against the Panthers, and was not targeted.’
Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver out indefinitely with torn bicep muscle
‘Oliver will under go surgery and is out indefinitely, McDermott announced during his press conference Monday. It’s the latest blow to a defense that’s endured injuries to several key players since training camp began in late July.’
Alan Pergament: Fox analyst Greg Olsen shows why his demotion in favor of Brady remains controversial
‘Before the first quarter ended in the Buffalo Bills’ 40-9 victory over the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Olsen said three interesting things that illustrated why so many viewers remain upset about the decision and feel he should have remained No. 1.’
All eyes will be on the Bills for NFL's Week 9 marquee matchup: What to know
‘The Chiefs have dominated the AFC since the moment Mahomes became the starting quarterback in 2018. They had already won the AFC West two years in a row behind Alex Smith, and since Mahomes has taken over they have added seven more division titles to stretch the streak to nine. More importantly, they have also won five AFC championships and three Super Bowls.’
Bills vs. Chiefs injury update: Buffalo has five starters hurt on defense
‘DaQuan Jones has missed two straight games due to a calf injury and Ed Oliver suffered a torn biceps in Week 8 and watched the rest of the game wearing a hoodie.’
Ed Oliver out indefinitely with biceps tear following Bills' best defensive showing since Week 2
‘Less than 24 hours earlier, his Buffalo Bills defense played perhaps its best game of the season in a 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers. Sure, it was aided by subpar quarterback play from Andy Dalton, but a defense that had been gashed at a historical rate the first six games, held Carolina’s No. 3 rushing attack to 114 yards.’
Tale of the tape: Josh Allen, Bills passing game got on track late after disjointed start
‘Give Joe Brady his flowers.’
Cook’s career day overshadows deficiencies in Bills’ passing attack. DT Oliver out with torn bicep
‘Though he finished 12 of 19 for 163 yards and a touchdown, Allen looked lost during the first half, when he completed 6 of 13 attempts for 66 yards and was sacked twice. Allen blamed himself, saying he wasn’t trusting his feet and forced a few throws.’
Bills DT Ed Oliver has torn biceps, out indefinitely
‘As he fell to the ground on a block, Oliver flexed his left arm and then held it for a bit. He walked off the field with athletic trainers during the two-minute warning break, briefly went into medical tent and then walked to the locker room with an athletic trainer. He was quickly ruled out with the injury.’
What can Buffalo take away from big win in Carolina for Chiefs?
‘On the other hand, there’s the lack of depth at defensive tackle. This was a position the Bills were already hurting at, but then right before halftime starter Ed Oliver (biceps) was quickly ruled out. He officially suffered a torn left biceps and is out indefinitely, per McDermott. The healthy bodies remaining include rookie Deone Walker, Larry Ogunjobi (back from suspension), Jordan Phillips, Phidarian Mathis and Zion Logue on the practice squad. Hoecht also spent time inside on Sunday and can be of help there.’
Ed Oliver injury: Bills star DT out indefinitely with torn biceps, will undergo surgery
‘Just before the two-minute warning of Sunday’s game, 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.’
'Safe to say' Bills after 'back' after Panthers blowout
‘But a 40-9 curb-stomping of Dave Canales’ team reminded everyone that Buffalo is still “Buffalo,” well, at least in the second half.’