‘With Ed Oliver, TJ Sanders and DeWayne Carter all on injured reserve, DaQuan Jones missing the last three games with a return still unknown, and hybrid linemen Michael Hoecht – who got some inside snaps in the two games he played before blowing out his Achilles – landing on IR, the Bills have a severe deficiency.’
BillsBeat - November 5, 2025
Buffalo Bills defense evolves with matchup-driven changes
‘They have been much more diverse in their defensive deployments, matching up to what formations they’re getting from the opposing offense. When teams have run game personnel on the field, the Bills have often gone to a 4-3, taking nickel back Taron Johnson off the field and replacing him with a linebacker. And when it looks like a pass is coming, they either stick to their nickel or even go to a dime package (six defensive backs).’
Meet Miss Cindy, the Bills fan who makes a Highmark Stadium elevator a happy place
‘Chachulski operates the elevator that carries fans and players’ family members alike to and from the Bud Light Club and Caesars Sportsbook Lounge on game days, greeting every person like they’re a friend.’
Bills come up empty at NFL's trade deadline
‘You could say there weren’t moves out there for Bills general manager Brandon Beane, or that some of the biggest sellers came from within the AFC East and wouldn’t deal with Buffalo. But rumored targets like WRs Jakobi Meyers and Rasheed Shaheed were moved at prices that could not be called premium. Even a small addition upfront was clearly attainable based on moves made around the league.’
The trade deadline passes without the Bills making a move
‘Josh Allen won’t have a new receiver nor are the Buffalo Bills bringing in relief for their depleted defensive tackle depth chart.’
Battered Bills defense harassed Mahomes in signature win, but can it hold up?
‘The Bills defense may have found a nastier attitude along the way, but the defining identity of this unit has a lot to do with its ability to handle one dose of adversity after another that can largely trace to injuries. To say you don’t know what you’ll get from week to week is not a knock. It’s fact. Buffalo (6-3) has fielded at least seven different starting lineup combinations on its defense this season, leaving McDermott and coordinator Bobby Babich to churn for answers.’
Bills cut ties with Hard Knocks fan favorite
‘The bottom of practice squads often features movement like this, but it’s still a bummer for Ciarlo.’
Bills' Joe Brady reacts to 'outstanding' Josh Allen in Chiefs win
‘“Sometimes you can see in pregame, sometimes you can see just early in the game by the ball placement or he’s seeing how he’s feeling,” Brady said. “Sometimes it’s after a hit, you might need to get him hit a little bit. Hopefully it’s not a sack and it’s a run. But I felt in the box, I think you can tell a little early where he was and had a good feel and pulse of how the game was being played and how they were going to play him. I thought he was outstanding.”’
Today in Bills stadium history: Nov. 5
‘1978 — Patriots 14, Bills 10 — Tom Dempsey kicked a short field goal on Buffalo’s opening drive after Randy McClanahan recovered a muffed punt in the red zone, and Joe Ferguson threw a touchdown pass to Bob Chandler late in the fourth quarter after Tom Graham strip sacked Steve Grogan in New England territory, but in between the Patriots rushed for 279 yards and two Horace Ivory touchdowns, while the Bills offense barely advanced across midfield. The AFC East division champion Patriots (8-2 after this win) set an NFL record rushing for 3,165 yards in ’78, while the Bills gave up a record 3,228 yards. Attendance at Rich Stadium for this one was 44,897.’
LeSean McCoy hosting Bills watch party at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino
‘Buffalo Bills former running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy is hosting a watch party at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino for the November 30 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Buffalo Bills hold NFL Play 60 event at Churchville-Chili school
‘Fifth and Sixth-graders got to attend a pep rally with current and former Bills Players, plus the team mascot, Billy the Buffalo. Seventh and Eighth-graders got to meet some of the players during a hallway walk-through.’
Bills visit Churchville-Chili Middle School Tuesday for NFL Play 60 event
‘“To some of these kids, we’re superheroes,” Dion Dawkins, one of the players present, said. “He gets to tackle, I get to protect him, keep the kids smiling, on the right track, why not?”’
BillsBeat - November 4, 2025
Upon Further Review: Maxwell Hairston goes stride for stride with Chiefs, injecting Bills' defense with speed
‘“He brings a lot of energy and if you just go back to his journey when he was hurt, a couple down days, maybe, rightfully so, but his character also shone through in terms of getting himself mentally where he needed to be, doing what he could, even though he couldn’t do a lot and then just staying positive,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said Sunday night of Hairston. “Positive energy goes a long way and I thought that the training staff did a great job of bringing him along the right way and getting him back, and then his work behind the scenes with our DB coaches and some of the veteran players as well that have helped him. That’s huge.”’
Cam Lewis steps in for Taron Johnson, plays every snap in win over the Chiefs
‘“Cam wears a lot of hats for us,” defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said. “We can plug and play him in a lot of different roles. The trust is high with Cam. He’s tough. He’s physical, and it’s really important to him.”’
Depleted Bills defense may get reinforcements through returning players, trade deadline
‘Wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (calf) and linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring) will practice this week as the Bills prepare to face the Miami Dolphins in Hard Rock Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday.’