‘On a Bills defense that has been kneecapped by injuries – 19 players have played at least 25% of the snaps – Milano has been one of the few constants, playing all but 12 of a possible 236 snaps.’
Archives for October 9, 2022
Scouting Report: Rookie QBs have struggled against Sean McDermott-coached defenses
‘Prediction: Bills 42, Steelers 14.’
Bills Mailbag: Is it time to pay Jordan Poyer?
‘You know how on every incessant commercial for a lawyer or the stock market, there is the warning that “past performance is no guarantee of future results?” You should keep that in mind when it comes to NFL free agency. There are two major points to consider when mulling a contract extension for Poyer. The first is his age. At 31, he’s set to miss his second game in the first five weeks, this time because of an injury to his ribs. He also missed the Week 3 loss in Miami because of a foot injury. At 6-foot and 191 pounds, Poyer is never going to be the biggest player on the field, so his durability as he ages becomes a question. It’s understandable if the Bills don’t want to get locked into a long-term deal, given Poyer’s age.’
How the cost of a beer, hot dogs and an Airbnb stack up for Bills and Sabres games
‘The stadium has been ranked the eighth cheapest venue to attend an NFL game of the 32 teams, with an average total cost of $391 for a game day experience that includes beer, a hot dog, an overnight Airbnb stay, and other expenses, in addition to a ticket, according to the financial comparison website money.co.uk.’
Deadline for a stadium benefits plan nears – with no sign of a final deal
‘While the Pegulas, New York State and Erie County struck a tentative deal in late March for $850 million in public money to be spent toward the cost of building a $1.4 billion Buffalo Bills stadium, they have been negotiating ever since over the final details. None of the sides is willing to say much about the progress of the talks, except that the community benefits agreement is moving forward with serious negotiations, after long, initial delays.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers prediction and keys to the game
‘Sal’s prediction: Buffalo Bills 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 16.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game on TV, live stream
‘Online streaming services: NFL.com and the NFL mobile app. Also, the NFL has a new streaming service called NFL+ which replaces NFL Game Pass, though you can’t cast the games to your TV – you must watch on your phone or tablet. The cost is $5 a month or $30 for the season, and a premium tier costs $10/$80 which includes all-22 coaches film and condensed and full-game replays. With it, you’ll be able to watch every local game on Sunday and the national games on Monday and Thursday nights as well as the playoffs and the Super Bowl. You can also stream if you have subscriptions to DirecTV, fuboTV, NFL+, Sling, Vidgo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Paramount+.’
Bills’ Isaiah Hodgins has one word response to getting signed to 53-man roster
‘Hodgins’ perseverance could pay off against the Steelers. Buffalo enters the game with Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis and Khalil Shakir as the only healthy players at wide receiver on their main roster. Isaiah McKenzie, currently in the league’s concussion protocol, could also suit up. Whether or not McKenzie plays, Hodgins could see significant reps on offense for the first time in his career.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 preview: Our writers give their picks for Week 5
‘The Steelers blitzed Allen 43 times in a 2020 loss at home. Instead of sending extra rushers in 2021, Tomlin relied on his four-man pass rush to get home, sending just two blitzes in the entire game. Get this: The Steelers sacked Allen three times despite sending 41 less blitzes than the year prior, when they only sacked Allen one time.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Pittsburgh Steelers: NFL Week 5 time, TV channel, live stream
‘The game will be broadcast on local CBS networks, and can be streamed live on fuboTV, DirecTV Stream and other live TV services.’
Bills home game vs. Steelers by far most expensive NFL ticket of Week 5
‘According to Ticket IQ, Bills vs. Steelers is the most expensive ticket in the NFL in Week 5. The cheapest ticket available on the secondary market comes in at a whopping $282 per ticket. That number is 19% higher than the next closest game. The cheapest ticket for Cowboys at Rams is $237 per ticket, and Raiders at Chiefs has a ticket available for as low as $209.’
Five Takes: Will Bills avenge last season’s loss to Steelers?
‘Pickett may go on to have a fine career and become the next in the line of many great Steelers QBs that have come and gone over the years. But his rise to stardom is likely to be delayed, at least for another week, with Pittsburgh taking on such a tough matchup against the Bills.’
Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Kenny Pickett takes the reins of Steelers while carrying the hopes of a city (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Hurricane Jeanne couldn’t stop Ben Roethlisberger in his first NFL start. Can Kenny Pickett take the league by storm, too? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Gene Collier: Crumbling Bills secondary gives Kenny Pickett hope (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Ron Cook: Kenny Pickett won’t determine the outcome of the Steelers-Bills game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Terrell Edmunds will not play for Steelers against Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Brian Batko’s Week 5 scouting report: Steelers-Bills can’t be the Josh Allen Show (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
From Duck Hodges to Len Dawson, a look at how Steelers rookie quarterbacks fared in 1st NFL starts (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds downgraded to out, will miss game at Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers promote OLB Ryan Anderson to active roster, cut David Anenih, call up 2 (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers 4 Downs: Kenny Pickett holds onto the ball and other data mined from college career (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Report: Steelers’ T.J. Watt has surgery on knee, could be out longer (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Chris Mueller: Pickett’s age, experience mean higher expectations, right from the start (Beaver County Times)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills free live stream (10/9/22): Time, channel, how to watch (Harrisburg Patriot News)
T.J. Watt’s return to Steelers delayed due to knee surgery, sources say (ESPN)
TJ Watt’s Return Delayed After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, per Report (SI)
‘That maturity is huge:’ Steelers confident in Kenny Pickett’s ability ahead of Bills matchup (KDKA-TV)
Steelers defensive end Larry Ogunjobi embracing the challenge the Bills present (KDKA-TV)
Report: T.J. Watt return possibly delayed due to knee surgery (KDKA-TV)
Edmunds ruled out, other Steelers roster moves (KDKA-FM)
Levi Wallace discusses keys vs old teammates (KDKA-FM)
Steelers make multiple roster moves (Steelers.com)
Updated Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Meat-Eater Match Up: Steelers vs. Bills, Week 5 (Steelers.com)
Cheat Sheet: Steelers vs. Bills (Steelers.com)
Where it airs: Steelers-Bills (Steelers.com)
Opinion: Capaccio: Steelers at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes, and stats
‘Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett will be making his first-career NFL start. The Bills defense needs to make it as challenging for him as it seems it should be in their stadium. Since 2017, the year Bills head coach Sean McDermott took over and Leslie Frazier became the team’s defensive coordinator, they have faced a rookie quarterback eleven times, including the regular season and playoffs. In those match-ups, the rookie signal-callers have recorded a 59.5 passer rating, throwing seven touchdowns and seventeen interceptions. A good start for the defense, whether getting to Pickett early with pressure or getting him to turn the ball over, will go a long way in continuing this success.’
Bills sign WR Isaiah Hodgins to 53-man roster
‘Buffalo also announced that Jamison Crowder has been placed on the injured reserve list.’