WGR

‘With Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown set to miss Sunday’s action, McDermott and the Bills will be forced to turn to Tylan Grable and Ryan Van Demark to fill the void and protect Allen. “What they lack in experience they will make up for in grit, resilience, and their preparation,” McDermott said on WGR.’

‘In the meantime, the Steelers have gone backwards, as offensive production has dipped and the defense is playing un-Steelers like. Pittsburgh has dropped four of its last six games, as they prepare to host the Buffalo Bills at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday.’

‘Head coach Sean McDermott told the media prior to practice that starting left tackle Dion Dawkins is in the league’s concussion protocol. Dawkins left last Thursday night’s loss at the Houston Texans briefly to be evaluated for a head injury, but was cleared for return.’

‘After signing with the Bills following the 2025 NFL Draft, Moore put up a disappointing 2025 campaign with just nine receptions for 112 yards and no touchdowns. He was also utilized in just 31% of the Bills’ offensive snaps this year.’

‘Cooks, 32, was previously with the New Orleans Saints for a second stint with the organization. Both parties agreed to part ways and Cooks other stops include the Rams, Patriots, Cowboys and Texans. Cooks started his career as a first round pick in 2016 by the Saints.’

‘Over six total years spent with the Bills, the 31-year-old has appeared in 81 games, earning 24 starts and putting up 152 total tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 54 quarterback hits, 21 sacks, 11 passes defended and six forced fumbles.’

‘Once again Brady and his staff didn’t have enough answers for what the Texans were doing upfront. Plays taking too long to develop. Not enough protection for Allen. And getting a fourth down play-call in late that ultimately lost yardage and turned the ball over.’

‘The Buffalo Bills offense fell flat in Houston on “Thursday Night Football” in a 23-19 loss to the Texans at NRG Stadium.’

‘One of the more telling stats of the game was the amount of hits QB Josh Allen took, 12 total hits and eight sacks and McDermott pointed to just how much that played into the final result. “I don’t like that stat at all and it’s not a healthy way to play or a healthy way to keep our QB healthy through the remainder of the season.”’

‘”They wanted it today. We had a chance to win it there at the end and we have to find a way,” said Allen following Thursday night’s loss.’

‘In a nutshell, the Bills’ sixth-straight loss in Houston was all about the NFL’s fourth-highest scoring offense being shut down by the league’s top scoring defense.’

‘If you’re a fan of 1 p.m. kickoffs for Buffalo Bills home games, then you’re in luck for, at least, one more contest this season at Highmark Stadium.’

‘Tight end of Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck), and wide receiver/returner Mecole Hardman (calf) will not play in the game.’

‘For the second time this season, the reigning NFL MVP has earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after he tallied six total touchdowns – three rushing and three passing – and accounted for 357 total yards of offense for the Bills in a 44-32 win at Highmark Stadium.’

‘”When he’s on his game, you look out. He’s the best there is in the business. He was on his game last week, that’s for sure. And the offense was rolling.”‘