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How we see it: News writers make picks for Bills vs. Jaguars

‘On defense, they face the challenge of playing without cornerback Tre’Davious White. I’d be surprised if Von Miller plays this week, but the pass rush can still affect Trevor Lawrence. The Bills will need to get to him before Lawrence can make big plays down the field, and I think the Buffalo defense still holds the edge here. Bills, 34-27.’

British mafia? Bills fans look to make themselves seen and heard in London

‘“I’ve been to London before, so I’m not worried too much about seeing all the touristy things, but whatever your plans are, I think people on this trip are going to have a great time,” said John Mikulec, a Buffalo native living in Charlotte, N.C., and owner of tailgate company Gameday Hospitality, who left for London on Monday. “London is an awesome city and the ability to go over to see your team play there … is pretty cool.”’

Bills stadium construction ahead of schedule, but local hiring lags

Fuquan Collins, chief diversity officer for Turner Construction, part of the Gilbane/Turner stadium construction team, said the five local companies who have been awarded contracts do not meet any minority-owned hiring goals. But while the construction management team does not yet have signed contracts with any local minority-, women- or service-disabled veteran-owned companies, he said it does have some form of hiring commitment with 32 such local businesses.

10 things Buffalo Bills fans will love about Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (which inspired new Bills stadium)

‘Instead of the traditional black pellets that fill most turf fields back in the States, Tottenham uses little green pellets that have different shapes. The grounds crew waters the field about an hour before kickoff and all the pellets expand, making an even safer surface for players. The pitch that the Spurs use for their home game is on a lift that rolls underneath the stadium. There are watering and light mechanisms that maintain the field’s integrity while it’s under the stadium.’

Bills EDGE Rousseau misses second-straight practice, status in doubt for Sunday vs. Jaguars; Miller will travel to London; Other injury updates

‘Two players who were limited Wednesday returned as full participants during Thursday’s practice — safety Jordan Poyer (knee), who missed this past Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, and running back Damien Harris (neck). Linebacker Matt Milano, EDGE Leonard Floyd and S Micah Hyde each returned to the practice field after enjoying veteran rest days on Wednesday.’

Dane Jackson prepared for next shot after being thrust back into Bills lineup again

‘Not much was expected from Jackson when he was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL draft, but he always seems to find his way back into the starting lineup. The Bills drafted Kaiir Elam in the first round and Christian Benford in the sixth last year, but Jackson was the No. 1 cornerback coming out of training camp.’

Friday’s Jacksonville Coverage

Trevor Lawrence understands Jaguars offense must match Bills’, emphasizes sense of urgency (Florida Times-Union)
Gene Frenette: Trevor Lawrence needs more help from O-line to lift up Jaguars’ mediocre offense (Florida Times-Union)
Bills listed as strong favorite over Jaguars for Week 5 matchup (Florida Times-Union)
Will Jaguars Wide Receiver Zay Jones Play in Week 5? (Jaguars.com)
Will Week 5 Be the Jaguars Biggest Test Yet? | Quick Thoughts: Jaguars vs. Bills (Jaguars.com)
State of the Jaguars, Week 5: “Progress Must Still Be Made” (Jaguars.com)
Previewing Jaguars-Bills: A Conversation With Ryan O’Halloran of Buffalo News | Opponent Focus (Jaguars.com)

Bills’ high-scoring offense takes flight in traveling to play Jaguars in London

‘Key Matchup: Josh Allen versus Josh Allen. The Bills quarterback has been sacked a combined four times in his past three outings, and coming off a season-best performance with 320 yards passing and four touchdowns, and another TD rushing. The Jaguars top pass rusher is tied for the NFL lead with six sacks — the most by a Jacksonville player through the first four games of a season. In their only other meeting, Allen had a sack and intercepted Allen.’

Von Miller makes trip to London, stage set for his return for Bills vs. Jaguars, per report

‘The Bills appear to be on the doorstep of getting a major piece back on defense. Week 5 is the first threshold that pass rusher Von Miller is eligible to come off of the physically unable to perform list and, judging by the veteran’s recent comments, it looks like he might be on the field when Buffalo travels to London to face off for an international showdown with the Jaguars from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.’