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‘Defensive tackle Star Lotulelei didn’t practice for personal reasons, and cornerback Cam Lewis was sick. Lewis’ illness was not listed as COVID-19 related.’

‘There is a lot of information on financial costs, what the stadium would look like, impact on traffic, tailgating, etc. in the detailed report from New York State. The main takeaway, though, is the preference to stay in Orchard Park and the artist renditions.’

‘The Bills had three players listed as limited participants in Wednesday’s session, including veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who missed this past Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers due to a knee injury.’

‘It will be Diggs’ second Pro Bowl after being selected last year, as well, while Dawkins was chosen for the first time in his five-year career.’

‘When Beasley missed a few snaps against the Carolina Panthers this past Sunday due to injury, it was Isaiah McKenzie that filled in for the Bills at slot receiver.’

‘Epenesa joins linebacker Tyrel Dodson and offensive linemen Dion Dawkins and Jon Feleiciano on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Love and Hart are on the practice squad and not on the 53-man active roster, which is why their designation reflects that.’

‘Each team struggled out of the gate, with both the Panthers and the Bills going three-and-out on their opening drives. When the Panthers got the ball back for the 2nd time, they were able to drive deep into Bills territory, but were stopped with a turnover on downs at the Buffalo 24-yard-line. The Panthers had to go for it as they were without their kicker, Zane Gonzalez, who suffered a quad injury in the pregame warmup.’

‘The Bills didn’t give up the big TD run as we’ve seen several times this season, but they still gave up four runs of at least 10 yards, two that went for at least 20 yards, 151 total yards on the ground and 5.2 yards per carry.’

‘The Bills had led the league in takeaways just a few weeks ago, but have only forced two takeaways on defense over their last four games (they also have one special teams takeaway). They now sit tied for third with 26 overall. The Panthers have turned the ball over 23 times, fourth most in the NFL, including 17 interceptions thrown, second most in the league. The Bills have to get back to taking the ball away and setting their offense up with short fields. Opportunities will be there.’

‘As for injuries, McDermott says that wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will not play this week due to a knee injury, while defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (foot) and special teamer Taiwan Jones (knee) are questionable.’

‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was listed as “limited” for a second-straight day of practice on Thursday, as he deals with a foot injury suffered in the fourth quarter of the team’s 33-27 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.’

‘”Hopefully, this donation is a small step in the greater fight of fighting blindness and getting those with visual impairment the help they need so something like this never happens again,” Schinabeck said.’

‘The team opted to hold a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, as opposed to their usual full session. McDermott said that was due to the extra snaps players played during the overtime game in the heat in Tampa Bay, as well as the longer-than-usual trip back.’

‘McDermott added they will see how Allen’s foot responds to treatment throughout the week before making any determinations and his playing status next Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.’

‘Dodson joins fellow linebacker AJ Klein on the Covid list. Klein was placed there a week ago, just before the Bills faced the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football and has missed the last two games.’