Lance Lysowski
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Reporter covering the Buffalo Bills for The Buffalo News.
Ed Oliver has a torn bicep. He'll have surgery and he'll be out indefinitely, said Bills coach Sean McDermott.
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What did A.J. Epenesa see on the play when the Bills edge rusher intercepted Andy Dalton? How was James Cook untouched on a 64-yard TD run? Insight from the locker room on several plays that led them to victory in Charlotte:
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How the Bills' A.J. Epenesa intercepted Andy Dalton: Plays that shaped 40-9 win in Carolina
Instead of pursuing Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa ran around Ikem Ekwonu and leapt in the air to intercept the pass that was supposed to go to wide receive...
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_0bde860e-04b6-439e-9dfe-cb79f03bfe3e.html
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For the Bills' offense to reach its potential in 2025, they've have to keep feeding James Cook. My column from their 40-9 win in Charlotte, where Cook had an exceptional day and the passing game mostly sputtered.
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Lance Lysowski: James Cook is the key to the Bills' offense realizing its potential in 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Studying the Buffalo Bills' offense during the bye week must have led Joe Brady to the same conclusion as the rest of us.
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For the Bills' offense to reach its potential in 2025, they've have to keep feeding James Cook. My column from their 40-9 win in Charlotte, where Cook had an exceptional day and the passing game mostly sputtered.
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Lance Lysowski: James Cook is the key to the Bills' offense realizing its potential in 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Studying the Buffalo Bills' offense during the bye week must have led Joe Brady to the same conclusion as the rest of us.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/article_545346e2-3f07-48a8-abfc-1d6be339cd5d.html
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Greg Rousseau punches the ball out from Dalton's grasp and Benford recovered. The Bills' defense wanted a much better start this week. They bent on that second drive, but they got a turnover after failing to do so in Atlanta.
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Bills rookie corner Maxwell Hairston replaced Tre'Davious White for the first play of the Panthers' second drive.
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James Cook had four carries for 38 yards on the Bills' first drive. The drive stalled when he was replaced by Ty Johnson and Ray Davis.
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Based on warmups, it looks like Jordan Poyer will start at safety for the Bills in place of Taylor Rapp.
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Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is officially active today in Charlotte. The team's inactives: Joshua Palmer, Brandon Cordington, Matt Milano, Chase Lundt, DaQuan Jones and Landon Jackson. Terrel Bernard and Dalton Kincaid are good to go. Curtis Samuel is also back.
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Week 8 is here. Before Bills vs. Panthers, here's a thread of some stories to get you ready for the game: 1/?
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Slow starts have plagued the Bills' defense. On their first drive of games, quarterbacks have completed 12 of 14 passes. They're allowing 5 yards per carry. Those slow starts are one reason why they aren't forcing turnovers. More on the problem:
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Why aren't the Bills forcing more turnovers? 'We've gotta stop the run'
Entering a Week 8 matchup with Carolina, Buffalo (4-2) has only five takeaways through six games, tied for 26th in the NFL, and its 16 passes defended rank third worst in the 32-team league.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_4a0ccc34-41f3-448d-b396-da2274d0bd86.html
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What will Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi bring to the Bills' defense? How soon can they make an impact? "The (approach) I'm taking is they traded for me at the deadline and I already know the playbook."
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Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi are back with the Bills. How soon can they help?
While Hoecht and Ogunjobi can't fix everything that ailed the Buffalo Bills during their consecutive losses, the defense desperately needed reinforcements.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_82f7ad07-f3d9-4683-bc75-9e6b4f957f86.html
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What was the deal with James Cook's usage the past two games, especially Week 6 in Atlanta? One target in the Bills's last two games. Barely saw the field in the fourth quarter in ATL. A closer look at the problem and how they can get him more involved:
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Why aren't the Bills using James Cook more? Examining the problem and possible solutions
There are several through lines between the consecutive losses that dropped the Bills to 4-2 entering their bye week. But the startling regression of their offense may be tied to their plan for the ru...
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_b64f3beb-f1f1-43f2-95cb-1123a4ac6ece.html
11 days ago
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DaQuan Jones (calf) and Joshua Palmer (ankle) are week to week with their injuries, said Sean McDermott. Matt Milano, Dalton Kincaid, Curtis Samuel and Terrel Bernard are day to day. There's a chance Maxwell Hairston's practice window will open following the bye.
13 days ago
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Why hand the ball to a receiver on third-and-1 when the Bills have James Cook and that o-line? Sean McDermott: "We can be better." The failed play was one of many that defined their loss in Atlanta. Here are several to consider:
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Elijah Moore's third-down fumble cost Bills in loss to Falcons: Plays that shaped the game
"Listen, if it works, it’s a great call," Josh Allen said. "If it doesn’t, it’s not. If we run the ball there just downhill (and) it doesn’t work, it’s not a good call, right? Something that doesn’t w...
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_3573973a-dcc7-4ee8-ab9c-ad7faaf54c60.html
13 days ago
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"We beat ourselves ..." The Bills did it again. What should we make of this team entering the bye? The issues Monday night, especially during the first half, were mostly self-inflicted. How it all went wrong for them in Atlanta:
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What's wrong with the Bills? Second-half comeback falls short in loss to Falcons
The Bills are 4-2 entering their bye week, and their next game is on the road at the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons (3-2) showed why they're considered an up-and-coming contender in the NFC.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_811a9ef9-53fc-4359-bf08-3f40ed1bf875.html
13 days ago
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Josh Allen has thrown four interceptions in the Bills' last three games. His second tonight will allow the Falcons to go into the victory formation. Buffalo will drop to 4-2 entering its bye.
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Josh Allen must have noticed at halftime that he had Cook wide open on multiple pass plays in the first half because he just threw a 16-yard TD to Ray Davis. Bills down 21-14 with 9:23 left in the third quarter.
14 days ago
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Bijan Robinson goes 81 yards for a touchdown. Broke Bishop's tackle. Untouched through the first level of the Bills' defense. Falcons lead 21-7.
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Bijan Robinson goes 81 yards for a touchdown. Broke Bishop's tackle. Untouched through the first level of the Bills' defense. Falcons lead 21-7.
14 days ago
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Falcons blitz seven and sack Allen on third down for a loss of 14. Bills punt. They're down 14-7 with 11:51 left in the second quarter.
14 days ago
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Connor McGovern walks off the field with an injury following that second-down play. Alec Anderson replaces him at center for this third-down play.
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Joshua Palmer is injured. Caught a pass on a crossing route and looked like he was taken down by a hip-drop tackle.
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Bills' defense had a chance to get off the field, but Penix converted on third down with a 20-yard completion to London. Robinson added a 22-yard run, then London caught a 9-yard TD pass. Taron Johnson was in coverage.
14 days ago
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Josh Allen almost made an unbelievable throw to Khalil Shakir on third down. Overturned by review. Falcons got a quick pressure off a blitz. Perfect throw. Drive started with an incompletion to Knox when Cook was wide open in the flat. Wishnowsky out to punt.
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Javon Solomon's sack on fourth down forces the Falcons to punt. Rousseau was first to create the pressure. Oliver got in there, forcing Penix into Solomon's bath. Nice blitz by the Bills.
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And the Bills' offense answers with an 19-yard TD pass to Dawson Knox. Allen froze the safety by looking to his left. It's 7-7 with 8:01 left in the first quarter.
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Falcons backup running back Tyler Allgeier scores on a 22-yard outside zone run. Untouched until the 3-yard line, where he ran over Rapp. Atlanta leads 7-0 with 12:15 left in the first quarter.
14 days ago
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Bills announce DT DaQuan Jones suffered a calf injury during warmups and won't play tonight in Atlanta. Deone Walker will need to play a lot. They're down to three defensive tackles with T.J. Sanders also out.
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The Falcons' blitz rate is the highest in the NFL. Josh Allen vs. the blitz this season: 23 of 39 for 360 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Fifth in the league in EPA per dropback vs the blitz, according to Next Gen Stats.
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Bills' first-team defense during warmups: Rousseau, Oliver, Walker, Bosa, Bernard, Thompson, Benford, White, Johnson, Rapp and Bishop.
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Why are we seeing more long field goals in the NFL this season? Some think it's because specialists can work with footballs before game day. The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
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Why are we seeing more long field goals in the NFL this season? Some think it's because specialists can work with footballs before game day. The Bills' specialists, equipment staffer and special teams coordinator detailed their approach and weighed in:
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How much longer can the Bills wait on Tre'Davious White to improve? They need more from both of their starting corners, but the CB2 spot is an area of concern because of White's play and injured rookies.
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Lance Lysowski: How much longer can the Bills wait on Tre'Davious White to improve?
White has allowed 12 catches on 15 targets for 119 yards, 9.9 yards per reception, and one touchdown. He doesn't have the speed to keep up with the league's best, Lysowski says.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_6d899276-9b93-48af-805d-92bec934dd3d.html
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How much longer can the Bills wait on Tre'Davious White to improve? They need more from both of their starting corners, but the CB2 spot is an area of concern because of White's play and injured rookies.
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Lance Lysowski: How much longer can the Bills wait on Tre'Davious White to improve?
White has allowed 12 catches on 15 targets for 119 yards, 9.9 yards per reception, and one touchdown. He doesn't have the speed to keep up with the league's best, Lysowski says.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_6d899276-9b93-48af-805d-92bec934dd3d.html
19 days ago
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Marcus Jones intercepts Josh Allen, who forced a pass to Khalil Shakir. Bills' third turnover of the game. Patriots take over at their own 10-yard line and lead 13-10.
22 days ago
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Josh Allen led the Bills on a 10-play, 71-yard scoring drive to start the second half. Ended with Curtis Samuel's 6-yard TD catch. Buffalo lead 10-6.
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Bills' penalties this season: Week 1: 5 for 38 yards Week 2: 6 for 69 yards Week 3: 3 for 36 yards Week 4: 11 for 55 yards First half in Week 5: 8 for 65 yards
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Patriots had one play at the 1-yard line, but Hunter Henry dropped the ball. They settle for a field goal to take a 6-3 lead over the Bills.
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Josh Allen was sacked by Milton Williams on third down. Pretty quick pressure there, but the Bills need their receivers to get open. Buffalo's 5 drives tonight: FUMBLE PUNT FUMBLE FIELD GOAL PUNT
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Ed Oliver (ankle) and T.J. Sanders (knee) are inactive for the Bills, as well as Elijah Moore, Brandon Codrington, Jordan Hancock, Dorian Williams (leg) and Chase Lundt. Matt Milano and Spencer Brown are back. Landon Jackson is active for the first time this season.
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Khalil Shakir is beloved in Buffalo for more than the run-after-the-catch plays that he makes for the Bills. The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
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Khalil Shakir is beloved in Buffalo for more than the run-after-the-catch plays that he makes for the Bills. The receiver and his wife, Sayler, started a foundation that's helped 55 rescue dogs get adopted by families.
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Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (leg) will not practice today, said coach Sean McDermott. Ed Oliver, Matt Milano and Spencer Brown will be limited.
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"I would say right now we're not where we need to be as far as facing these scrambling quarterbacks." The Bills face another one this week with Drake Maye coming to Orchard Park. The numbers through 4 games and how Buffalo's defense can improve:
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Bills are having trouble with scrambling quarterbacks. How will they handle Drake Maye?
Buffalo has allowed quarterbacks to rush for a league-high 199 rushing yards on 22 carries, nine of which have occurred on third down and eight that have gone for at least 10 yards.
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_2476ff4c-dc45-444e-86be-fc61c5ee7dfe.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
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What did Cole Bishop see in the seconds before his one-handed interception? With insight from the locker room, plays that shaped the Bills' win over the Saints:
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Bills plays that shaped the game: How safety Cole Bishop made his clutch interception
"It’s tough, because you have to make a split-second decision whether to play the man or the ball," Bishop said. "(I) made a choice to get the ball, and I was able to go get it."
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_4d1a6340-dddf-4b8d-ab51-36a695f78aa9.html
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"Still a lot to work on." Sure is. The Bills were called for 11 penalties. They missed too many tackles, and their offense had a few more lulls. But they're 4-0 following their win over the Saints. Final game story from Highmark Stadium:
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Bills overcome turnover, penalties, missed tackles in angst-filled win over Saints
The Bills are 4-0 for the first time since 2020 and the second time in Sean McDermott’s nine seasons as coach. They overcame 10 penalties and a turnover to avoid the dubious distinction of becoming th...
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_92c6b8ce-88d4-47d9-8ee7-a5345bbf23e8.html
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"Still a lot to work on." Sure is. The Bills were called for 11 penalties. They missed too many tackles, and their offense had a few more lulls. But they're 4-0 following their win over the Saints. Final game story from Highmark Stadium:
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Bills overcome turnover, penalties, missed tackles in angst-filled win over Saints
The Bills are 4-0 for the first time since 2020 and the second time in Sean McDermott’s nine seasons as coach. They overcame 10 penalties and a turnover to avoid the dubious distinction of becoming th...
https://buffalonews.com/sports/professional/nfl/bills/article_92c6b8ce-88d4-47d9-8ee7-a5345bbf23e8.html
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The Bills have committed seven penalties this afternoon, more than twice as many as they had in their Week 3 win over the Dolphins.
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