Veterans won't fade quietly as Bills defense continues to get younger ORCHARD PARK — There’s a battle every player wages. It’s unbeatable but it doesn’t stop them from trying.

Any narrative about Sean McDermott refusing to play rookies was blown up this year. But as the #Bills defense gets younger, it's littered with respected veterans who still feel they have something to offer while warring with time.
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Sabato: Rewarding Tyrell Shavers again would allow the Bills to drive home a point to Keon Coleman ORCHARD PARK — Tyrell Shavers stood at his locker, fresh out of the cold tub, roughly 24 hours after the best game of his life.

Who knows whether Tyrell Shavers' game Sunday was the start of something special or a flash in the pan. But rewarding his hard work would help the #Bills drive home a point to Keon Coleman.
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Sabato: Josh Allen, Bills offer a glimpse of what the offense should look like each week ORCHARD PARK — Josh Allen was built to play in Highmark Stadium. It’s why the Buffalo Bills tapped him to be their franchise quarterback in 2018.

The #Bills suddenly had a downfield passing attack. We saw the bad Josh Allen early and the one who thrives on pushing the ball downfield. It was a glimpse at what #Buffalo's offense should look like every week, with Allen playing the leading role.
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Tyrell Shavers produces best game of his career as Bills sit Keon Coleman for lesson in maturity ORCHARD PARK — Tyrell Shavers is the muscle. The guy who does all the dirty work the other wide receivers are too pretty to do.

The #Bills were hoping to teach Keon Coleman a lesson in maturity. Tyrell Shavers answered by having more yards against the Bucs (90) as he had all season (82). But what happens next?
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Sometimes things don’t need to be mean, scary, evil or violent. Occasionally there’s time for nice.

Bills DE A.J. Epenesa returns this week after 'being smart' by self-reporting concussion symptoms ORCHARD PARK — A.J. Epenesa was glowing at his locker.

A.J. Epenesa didn't realize how real delayed concussions symptoms were until experiencing them last week. The #Bills defensive end discussed that and his equipment choices upon returning this week.
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Bills still searching for consistency in sometimes-leaky run defense ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills have the same message each week.

The #Bills rank 31st in yards per carry allowed. They also rank seventh in tackles for a loss and have the eighth-fewest missed tackles in the NFL. A looking into #Buffalo's wild inconsistencies.
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Bills rookie T.J. Sanders looking to get back on track during imminent return from injured reserve ORCHARD PARK — T.J. Sanders sat on the bench in front of his locker unraveling kinesiology tape from his right knee. He smacked it once and massaged it.

T.J. Sanders had never had surgery before. He had never missed a football game due to injury. He spent the last five weeks dealing with both. Now the #Bills rookie is eager to return from injured reserve this week.
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Veterans Mecole Hardman, Morgan Fox have something to prove after signing to Bills practice squad ORCHARD PARK — Mecole Hardman is plenty familiar with the Buffalo Bills. Most often from ripping out their souls.

Veterans Mecole Hardman and Morgan Fox were waiting for an opportunity. They were added to the #Bills' practice squad this week, hoping to make an impact.
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John Murphy feels he has 'more work to do' upon induction into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame John Murphy wasn’t excited for his big night.

"I feel like I have more to do and more work to do."

John Murphy was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday, but he'd rather be working. Nearly three years removed from a stroke, the former voice of the #Bills found a new calling.
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Tale of the tape: Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston learned value of consistency in first NFL start Maxwell Hairston has shown through three games that he has the chops to be a quality NFL cornerback.

Maxwell Hairston has shown through three games that he has the chops to be a quality NFL cornerback. The #Bills first-round pick made some good plays and learned firsthand about consistency in his first start.
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Former second-round pick Phidarian Mathis relishing second chance with Bills ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills quietly added another Phil to the roster Wednesday.

Everyone knows Big Phil, but defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis also goes by Phil. A 2022 second-round pick, injuries derailed Mathis' career in Washington. Now he's relishing his second chance with the #Bills.
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Javon Solomon sees opportunity as the Bills' Joker following Michael Hoecht's injury ORCHARD PARK — “The only sensible way to live in this world is without rules.”

Javon Solomon has been a key special teams player for the #Bills during his first two seasons, but not a consistent edge rusher. Following Michael Hoecht's injury, Solomon may have a role in #Buffalo's Joker package.
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Dalton Kincaid still seeing limited snaps despite being Bills' top receiving threat ORCHARD PARK — Dalton Kincaid just wants to win football games.

Dalton Kincaid has not only been the #Bills' best receiving option this year, but he's been the most efficient tight end in the NFL. So why is he only playing 44% of the team's offensive snaps?
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Bills feel they have a championship roster despite trade deadline deals falling through ORCHARD PARK — Brandon Beane would have lost money if he placed a bet.

“My job is to not be reckless with this role.”

Brandon Beane pushed for some trades and none came through. But the #Bills still feel like they have a championship roster despite injuries.
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The #Bills are the first team to gain 400 yards on the Chiefs this season.

Sabato: Bills shrug off injuries to batter Chiefs with a championship-caliber pass rush ORCHARD PARK — A.J. Epenesa stood at midfield. Most of his teammates scattered to the opposite end of the field to celebrate Maxwell Hairston’s first NFL interception.

It's no coincidence Patrick Mahomes had the lowest completion rate of his career on a day he was hit the most times in his career. The #Bills put together a unique plan, and for the first time a while, showed a championship-caliber pass rush.
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The #Bills hit Patrick Mahomes 14 times. That's the most he's been hit in a game in his career.

Maxwell Hairston is eager for his first crack at the Chiefs, the team the Bills drafted him to stop ORCHARD PARK — Maxwell Hairston got a taste. It was perhaps a bigger bite than most expected.

Maxwell Hairston was relieved to play his first NFL game. His second is the Chiefs, the opponent the #Bills drafted him to help beat. How much will he play this week?
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Sabato: James Cook, Bills show they can still play bully-ball, but passing game needs a boost The Buffalo Bills proved they are still bullies.

The #Bills bullied one of the best run defenses in the NFL. And James Cook reaffirmed he's one of the NFL's stars. But the passing game, that needs some work and it needs to happen soon with the Chiefs on deck.
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I’m traveling - overnight in Beckley WV - and it was televised.👍

Bills get sorely needed defensive line help with Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi back from suspension ORCHARD PARK — Kids got off the bus and noticed a hulking man dripping in sweat on the softball field. And they called his name.

The #Bills get some much needed reinforcements with the return of Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi from PED suspensions. If nothing else, it creates depth for an overworked, injured-riddled defensive line.
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Sabato: Two losses won't change the Bills' status as an AFC power in a whacky NFL season The Buffalo Bills desperately needed a bye week.

Despite two ugly losses, the #Bills are still among the favorites amidst a whacky season in the NFL. But there are some numbers to know throughout the remainder of the season.
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The Bills are getting defensive players back, but how will it look on the field? Help is coming for the Buffalo Bills next week.

The #Bills are getting some defensive help this week. How much will it help, how will it look how does the roster need to be juggled?
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Bills best chance to slow down Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is before the snap ORCHARD PARK — Sean McDermott is no stranger to the NFC South.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hasn’t faced much pressure and he’s facing a #Bills secondary that has struggled. But #Buffalo has been superb under Sean McDermott at disguising coverages and that might be the best way to force errant throws.
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Bills notebook: Baylon Spector thrilled to be back after waived in August with a fourth calf strain ORCHARD PARK — Shaq Thompson was still getting used to his new jersey number when the regular season began.

Baylon Spector thought he corrected his calf problem last January, only to suffer his fourth calf strain early in camp. Spector is thrilled to be back with the #Bills, while Landon Jackson was pleased to finally play in a game.
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Bills looking for more consistency from Keon Coleman after disciplinary benching ORCHARD PARK — Bad went to worse for Keon Coleman Sunday. But he’s had four days to get everything in order.

For the second time in two years, Keon Coleman was benched for disciplinary reasons. Now the #Bills are looking for more consistency from him and the rest of their receivers against Atlanta's No. 1 pass defense.
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Buffalo Press Box Episode 91: The sky hasn't fallen The Buffalo Bills had their first offensive clunker in their first loss of the season, but the sky hasn't fallen. Why did it happen? What are the team's biggest needs? And the Buffalo Sabres are set ...

• Why did the #Bills play so poorly?
• Biggest team needs: WR, CB or S?
• #Sabres start their season
• @billhoppe.bsky.social's new specs.
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Tale of the tape: Bills aren't getting enough from their secondary after being scorched by Stefon Diggs ORCHARD PARK — Stefon Diggs torched the Buffalo Bills.

The #Bills have a problem with their pass defense, a rarity under Sean McDermott. And it's a two-part problem.
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Turnovers, penalties, predictability plague Bills offense in sloppy loss to Patriots ORCHARD PARK — Frustrated.

Turnovers, penalties and predictability were all baked into a recipe for an offensive dud for the #Bills.
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