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‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott recognizes this type of performance as one that could cost the team its spot in the playoffs, especially if they continue making bad plays. However, McDermott stands by his team, and believes they did their absolute best, regardless of the two-point loss.’

‘It was not a good outing for Josh Allen on Monday, as the veteran Bills quarterback ended his evening by going just 15-of-26 for 177 yards, a touchdown in the air, a touchdown on the ground, but also three turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble).’

‘McDermott is responsible for for every aspect of this team, including assistant coaches and players. They made far too many critical mistakes in too many areas on Monday night. That all falls at his feet.’

‘This isn’t just a red zone point. The Bills are actually third in the NFL in converting touchdowns in the red zone at 68.57%. But lately they’ve been hurting themselves with critical mistakes even before they get there.’

‘Benford is dealing with hamstring injury, while Hyde has a neck/stinger injury. Both occurred during last Sunday night’s 24-18 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. Neither player returned to the game after going out with their injuries.’

‘”That was impressive. With the amount of guys that we had going down, we had quite a few backups coming in, and just the effort, the mindset. They were playing hard, and to hold, what I would say is a very good offense, to three points in the second half, we can win with that,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott during his weekly Friday appearance on WGR. “I think that same mindset has to continue, and we’ll see what we have available to us this week. We have some of those guys still out at this point. Much will be expected going forward, and the standard doesn’t change.”‘

‘Ahead of Thursday’s practice in Orchard Park, Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed a number of key defensive players pieces would miss practice for various reasons. Cornerback Christian Benford (hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (leg), safety Micah Hyde (neck/stinger) were all absent due to injury for Buffalo, while defensive end Leonard Floyd missed Thursday’s session due to an illness.’

‘As announced by the team on Tuesday, the Bills have signed Tre’ McKitty and safety Tre Norwood to the 16-man practice squad, while defensive end Kameron Cline has been placed on practice squad Injured Reserve, and tight end Joel Wilson has been released.’

‘The first drive was nearly flawless, only an early drop by tight end Dalton Kincaid. That was it.’

‘Meanwhile, said “we’ll see” when asked about injuries to safety Micah Hyde (stinger) and cornerback Christian Benford (hamstring). As for cornerback Dane Jackson, McDermott says he is fine.’

‘The story continues to read the same way for the Bills, as it has for the last month. The offense doesn’t look right, and it has to be great, because the undermanned defense can’t be counted on to win games on its own, or even close out a game the Bills are leading.’

‘5-4 is the record, and that’s currently good for ninth in the AFC. All four of the Bills’ losses have come in the conference, which could prove problematic if they’re duking it out for a Wild Card spot.’

‘With a chance to get back into the contest early in the fourth quarter, the Bills drove down the field and advanced as far as the Cincinnati 11-yard line. However, on a pass over the middle to Kincaid deep in Bengals territory, the rookie tight end was sent end-over-end, which then led to Cincinnati punching the ball out of his hands.’

‘”[We’ve got to] continue to coach and continue to play and play hard. It starts up front on both sides of the ball [and] stops on the line of scrimmage. I don’t think we did enough of that tonight.”‘

‘”We come out on the opening drive and had some success moving the ball, obviously we hit a lull there and didn’t score really until late in the fourth. We had our opportunities, we didn’t score before half, didn’t get six on the first drive of the second half and that’s not complimentary football. You know, you’ve got to double dip and get the points there and give yourself a chance.”‘