‘The biggest point spread of the season scares me. Kenny Pickett showed plenty in the preseason and his unlucky half against the Jets makes me believe he’ll use Pittsburgh’s wideouts better than Mitchell Trubisky did. The best way to destroy the Steelers’ defense is to run all over it, but that’s not the Bills’ game, so this one could stay relatively too close for comfort for a minute.’
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‘Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Analysis: Tony Romo.’
Bills big favorites against Steelers in Pickett’s first start
‘So not only will Pittsburgh be giving a rookie his first start, on the road no less, it will also not have edge rusher T.J. Watt (torn pectoral tendon), the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, without whom the Steelers are 0-7.’
Trubisky will be watching game against Buffalo
‘Now, for the second time in three years, Trubisky has lost his job to a rookie draftee, this time to the Steelers’ first-rounder, Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, and short of injury it’s not likely he’ll get it back.’
Bills’ Dane Jackson, Damar Hamlin take on hometown Steelers
‘On Sunday, the two Pittsburghers will take the field together again. They’ve known each other since they were kids, and they played in college together at University of Pittsburgh. Jackson and Hamlin call each other brothers, and they’re now in the NFL, on the same team, in the same secondary.’
Bills rule out Jordan Poyer, Dawson Knox against Steelers; Tremaine Edmunds is questionable
‘Knox is dealing with foot and hamstring issues, though McDermott said he “has a couple of things going on.” The week before, Knox was limited all week in practice with back and hip injuries. He was questionable headed into the Ravens game, but he started and had three catches for 40 yards.’
Voice of the Fan: Bills looked lost and then were found in come-from-behind victory in Baltimore
‘This is still a magical season. Savor it.’
Buffalo Bills injury list once again ominous as Poyer, Knox ruled out vs. Steelers
‘We already knew that wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle) and cornerback Christian Benford (hand) are out. Plus, there has not been tangible movement in the recovery of defensive tackles Ed Oliver (ankle) and Jordan Phillips, who will probably be ruled out.’
Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Gerry Dulac: After setting sky-high expectations, Steelers defense has plummeted back to earth (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Who’s healthier? Steelers-Bills will be a matchup of attrition — with a lot of Pitt flavor (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
With Kenny Pickett taking over, are George Pickens and other Steelers rookies poised to break out? (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Struggling to produce so far, Steelers WRs know they need to make plays for Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mark Madden: When placing blame for Steelers struggles, start with the defense (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Terrell Edmunds’ status in doubt but rest of Steelers secondary on track to play vs. Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers enter Sunday’s game relatively healthy; Bills have lengthy injury list (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Tomlin must use Pickett’s strengths now that change has been made (Washington Observer Reporter)
As Steelers head to Buffalo as historic underdogs, ex-Pittsburgh All-Pro recounts near upset in Super Bowl XXX (CBS Sports)
Steelers Injury report-1 ruled out, 2 questionable (KDKA-FM)
Bills dealing with significant injuries on defense (KDKA-FM)
Popcorn problems (Steelers.com)
Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Bills Rule Out Safety Poyer, Tight End Knox Against Steelers
‘On the bright side, receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable. Also questionable are defensive tackles Ed Oliver (ankle) and Jordan Phillips (hamstring) and starting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring).’
Von Miller grills Steelers’ Kenny Pickett for underdog comment: ‘Just come in and play the game’
‘”Why’s he looking at the spread? Nobody looks at the spread of the game. Like, nobody’s looking at none of that. We’re just getting ready to play the Steelers. Don’t try to get fake mad. Don’t try to get crazy on us. Nobody thinks you’re underdogs, Kenny. Don’t do it.”‘
Listen: McDermott: Steelers provide matchup concerns with ‘good skill players’
‘During his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on Friday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that safety Jordan Poyer and tight end Dawson Knox were going to miss out on Buffalo’s Week 5 matchup with the Steelers. Poyer is dealing with a rib injury suffered on the last defensive play of Sunday’s game in Baltimore, while Dawson Knox is out with foot and hamstring injuries.’
Buffalo Bills release Friday injury report, five players ruled out for Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh
‘Defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Ed Oliver are listed as questionable. Phillips is dealing with a hamstring injury and Oliver is dealing with an ankle injury. Both practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.’
Bills rule out Jordan Poyer, Dawson Knox, others for Steelers game
‘Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he has not yet been ruled out for the game. Receiver Isaiah McKenzie remains in concussion protocol but has not yet been ruled out, either.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills must resist looking ahead and win, as they should, vs. Steelers
‘The onus is on Sean McDermott to keep his players keenly focused on avoiding any sort of letdown, especially after the emotional high of roaring back from a 17-point deficit to beat Baltimore last week and with the anticipation of next week’s game-of-the-year showdown at Kansas City. With enough self-inflicted wounds through a lack of concentration, any team, including the Bills, could lose a game it otherwise should win with ease.’