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‘“There are moments you can use to learn from, not only as you move forward against this team, but against every team,” McDermott said. “You try to continue to grow and improve yourself, and your team.”‘

‘Those in attendance on Thursday went wild when Allen was shown on the scoreboard. He was also wearing his new Alex Tuch sweater.’

‘The possibility of that happening took another step forward on Thursday, when Jordan Poyer and Christian Bedford were both on the practice field for a second day in a row, both wearing red non-contact jerseys.’

‘By practicing, the Bills now have 21 days to either activate White to the 53-man roster or place him on Injured Reserve.’

‘In addition to playing each team from one specific division every three years, the scheduling formula also includes a game against the same-place finisher in the other two divisions.’

‘McKenzie missed Sunday’s 38-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers while in the protocol. He suffered the concussion in the team’s 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens the previous week, and was listed as questionable to play before being inactive on Sunday.’

‘The Bills stuffed the run, holding Najee Harris to 20 yards on 11 carries. They recorded three sacks, had a takeaway, and held the Steelers to 0-for-4 in the red zone and 0-for-3 on fourth down.’

‘It’s gonna look less like grading and more of a recollection of highlights…’.

‘Buffalo came into the game with a few lingering injuries from weeks prior, but that didn’t phase the Bills, as they turned to rookies like Khalil Shakir and James Cook to become crucial pieces in the team’s 38-3 win.’

‘”Not flinching when things don’t go our way with the injuries, in this case, or anything for that matter,” said McDermott with the assembled media. “Coming out in the second half the way the guys did, not flinching in that regard either. When things are going well and we’re up like we were, to have the leadership and the wherewithal and the poise to go back out there and play one play at a time.”‘

‘”That’s gonna help us going forward, getting this run game involved,” Allen said of Cook. “Our backs did a great job running the ball today. Seeing James get going, get his first touchdown. Getting Khalil his first touchdown. That’s a special moment for those guys, and I’m happy we got to be a part of it.”‘

‘The Bills scored only one touchdown, despite four trips into the Steelers’ red zone.’

‘Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett will be making his first-career NFL start. The Bills defense needs to make it as challenging for him as it seems it should be in their stadium. Since 2017, the year Bills head coach Sean McDermott took over and Leslie Frazier became the team’s defensive coordinator, they have faced a rookie quarterback eleven times, including the regular season and playoffs. In those match-ups, the rookie signal-callers have recorded a 59.5 passer rating, throwing seven touchdowns and seventeen interceptions. A good start for the defense, whether getting to Pickett early with pressure or getting him to turn the ball over, will go a long way in continuing this success.’

‘During his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on Friday, Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that safety Jordan Poyer and tight end Dawson Knox were going to miss out on Buffalo’s Week 5 matchup with the Steelers. Poyer is dealing with a rib injury suffered on the last defensive play of Sunday’s game in Baltimore, while Dawson Knox is out with foot and hamstring injuries.’

‘Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs), and tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring) were all on the field watching, but not taking part during the media-open portion of practice.’