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‘Special teams deserves a game ball for their performance.’

‘Eight years ago, under Doug Marrone, they did a great job of that in a very similar situation and beat the Jets in Detroit, 38-3.’

‘During his Zoom call with the media on Friday, McDermott says linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, defensive end Greg Rousseau and cornerback Tre’Davious White will not play due to injury.’

‘The last time the Bills had a game moved due to inclement weather was during the 2014 season, when a game against the New York Jets was also moved to Detroit. The Bills ended up winning that game, 38-3.’

‘However, two other players, defensive tackle Jordan Phillips and defensive back Cam Lewis, were still out with illness, and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie was added to that list.’

‘Fullback Reggie Gilliam, linebacker Matt Milano, defensive back Cam Lewis, and defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Tim Settle were the players sick and missed out on Wednesday’s session.’

‘All the Bills had to do was get a Josh Allen sneak on the first play to get away from their own end zone and that would be it.’

‘The Bills once again let a lead slip through there fingers late in the second half. Bills quarterback Josh Allen did start this week after his availability was uncertain all week. The Bills signal caller threw two picks on the day.’

‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen made an unexpected return this week after not practicing all week due to an elbow injury sustained against the Jets in Week 9. Allen completed 29-of-43 attempts for 330 yards and one touchdown, but also threw two crucial interceptions.’

‘“We had opportunities to win the game, and we have to do a better job taking care of the football,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who spoke with the media following Sunday’s loss. “I know I say it a lot, and we talk about it every week. It makes it awfully hard to win a football game.”’

‘The Bills led 27-23 at the two minute warning and the Vikings faced a 4th and 18 from their own 27 with only one timeout left. Kirk Cousins threw deep to Justin Jefferson. Cam Lewis was in position to make the play and all he had to do was knock the ball down and the game would have most likely been over. But instead he tried to catch it, and Jefferson snatched it away. 32 yard gain. First down at the Bills 41.’

‘They did not elevate quarterback Matt Barkley, which is significant.’

‘The Bills will have to figure out a way to slow Jefferson down and force Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins to go elsewhere. They do have other weapons, but Jefferson is their go-to-guy and their passing offense runs through him. The Bills will want to take away the Vikings best player and option.’

‘”He’s kind of a below-the-radar guy,” McDermott said with Sal Capaccio. “He’s very humble from a personality standpoint, but he also has a great way about him, in terms of he’s got the ‘it’ factor. He has a great way of influencing the locker room, he’s very positive, he has a good feel for the game instinctively. I mean, he’s won games. So he’s got that ‘it’ factor that you look for and his teammates play for.”‘

‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott called his starting quarterback “day to day” on Wednesday, and left the door open for Allen to still possibly play on Sunday when the team hosts the Minnesota Vikings.’