Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam tore his right groin muscle early last season. He played through it. Several weeks later, he tore the other groin muscle. He played through it. "He's like the silent killer on this team." buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Bills cornerback Christian Benford popped up on the injury report with a toe injury. Benford was wearing a short, soft walking boot around his left foot following practice. He was walking fine. Listed as limited on the team's injury report today.

Sean McDermott has no update on Darius Slay and told reporters GM Brandon Beane is better suited to answer any questions about the veteran corner. McDermott said his focus is on preparing for the Patriots. "I'm not going to answer questions about Darius Slay, respectfully."

Joey Bosa, Terrel Bernard, Spencer Brown and Joshua Palmer will be limited at practice today, said Sean McDermott. Dawson Knox (personal) will not practice.

The Bills blitzed Joe Burrow more than any QB they'd faced since Week 1. Will it be part of the game plan Sunday vs. New England? Are they successful when sending 5 or more rushers? buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Shaq Thompson had many dark days. First, he lost his mother. Then, he lost two seasons to injuries. "I went through depression for, like, two years." His family, particularly his wife, Gabby, helped him press on. Now, he's flourishing with the Bills. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

"Anytime 17 touches the ball, it can go the distance." The Bills have their flaws, like every AFC contender, but no one else has Josh Allen. His performance on the snow-covered field showed yet again why this team can still do something special. buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Before his final scramble, Josh Allen surprised his offensive linemen by changing the protection. Or, at least the Bengals thought he did. "... he took off and did Josh Allen things." More on the play and four others that shaped the Bills' win: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

What a performance by the reigning MVP. My early column from the Bills' win over the Bengals: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Christian Benford did it again. The Bills cornerback intercepted Joe Burrow and returned it 63 yards for a go-ahead touchdown.

Bills safety Cole Bishop was walking to the locker room with athletic trainers as Joe Burrow threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki. Cincinnati leads 28-18 with 8:44 left in the fourth quarter.

Joe Burrow is picking on the Bills' secondary. Threw it over Taron Johnson to Mike Gesicki for a 14-yard gain on third-and-11, then Burrow connected with Tee Higgins on a throw that beat Maxwell Hairston for a 22-yard touchdown. Bengals lead 14-3.

Ty Johnson slipping in the snow cost the Bills points. They settled for Matt Prater's 26-yard field goal. Buffalo trails 7-3 with 1:54 left in the first quarter.

Unable to cover tight ends for much of the season, Cincinnati gets gashed on Buffalo's first offensive play with Josh Allen finding Dawson Knox for a 32-yard gain.

Rough start for the Bills' defense. A 14-play, 67-yard drive ends with Chase Brown's TD run. Bengals went 4 for 4 on third down.

The Bills have not allowed points on the opening drive in six straight games, the second-longest mark in the NFL this season. They'll be test right away, as the Bengals win the toss and elect to receive.

Bills' inactives for Week 14: Spencer Brown, Joshua Palmer, Terrel Bernard, Joey Bosa, Darnell Savage, Phidarian Mathis and Chase Lundt. Dalton Kincaid and Dion Dawkins are back. Morgan Fox and Baylon Spector elevated from practice squad.

Shaq Thompson had many dark days. First, he lost his mother. Then, he lost two seasons to injuries. "I went through depression for, like, two years." His family, particularly his wife, Gabby, helped him press on. Now, he's flourishing with the Bills. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Greg Rousseau rates as one of the best run-stopping edge rushers in the NFL, but he has three sacks in 12 games. What should we make of his season? I looked at the data and spoke to Rousseau, ahead of a game in which the Bills need to get to Joe Burrow: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Dion Dawkins is the Buffalo Bills' nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Dawkins is now a four-time nominee: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

The Bills claimed veteran cornerback Darius Slay off waivers and cut cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram. More on Slay and where he may fit: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Pre-practice injury updates from Sean McDermott, including Joey Bosa's status as week-to-week: buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Tre'Davious White has allowed just two catches on 10 targets for 20 yards over the Bills' last five games. Their entire secondary has looked much better since the bye. What's made the difference and can the pass defense keep this up? buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Terrel Bernard (elbow), Spencer Brown (shoulder), Joshua Palmer (ankle) and Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) are improving, said Sean McDermott. The Bills will have to see how each progresses this week. Joey Bosa has a hamstring injury and Dion Dawkins is still in the protocol.

Sean McDermott called the ass kicking in Pittsburgh a perfect example of "Buffalo Bills football." This team has flaws. Every AFC contender does. But if the Bills win in the trenches, they've got a chance to overcome their weaknesses. My column: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

The Steelers made the Bills pay for James Cook's fumble. Jaylen Warren's 1-yard TD run has Pittsburgh leading 7-0 with 8:09 left in the second quarter.

The Steelers made the Bills pay for James Cook's fumble. Jaylen Warren's 1-yard TD run has Pittsburgh leading 7-0 with 8:09 left in the second quarter.

James Cook fumbles and the Steelers recover. The Bills' 11th turnover in their last four games. Pittsburgh takes over at Buffalo's 39-yard line.

Tre'Davious White had a great third-down play in coverage during the first defensive series in Houston and he just made another on third down in Pittsburgh. Incomplete pass to Austin forced the Steelers to punt.

Josh Allen intercepted on third-and-9. The Bills' 10th turnover over their last three-plus games. Tougb to win that way.

Bills' starting offensive line during warmups in Pittsburgh: LT Ryan Van Demark LG David Edwards C Connor McGovern RG O'Cyrus Torrence RT Alec Anderson

The Bills' receivers in Pittsburgh: Khalil Shakir Keon Coleman Brandin Cooks Gabe Davis Tyrell Shavers Joshua Palmer and Curtis Samuel, signed as free agents each of the past two offseasons, are both injured again.

Bills' inactives in Pittsburgh: WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) LB Terrel Bernard (elbow) LT Dion Dawkins (concussion) RT Spencer Brown (shoulder) TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) DT Phidarian Mathis CB Ja'Marcus Ingram Keon Coleman is active

Cold and windy in Pittsburgh. Pitt played here yesterday, so we'll see if the field is in decent shape.

"All I’ll say is we’ve been here before and history repeats itself." Pressure is mounting for the Bills. Can they finish the regular season strong? If they don't, what could it mean for the long-term direction? My Sunday story: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is officially inactive. Other inactives for Buffalo tonight in Houston: TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), WR Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck), DT Phidarian Mathis (shoulder), OL Chase Lundt, CB Ja'Marcus Ingram.

From today’s front page — Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard went to high school just 28 miles from NRG Stadium, where he’ll take on the Texans tonight. On Bernard’s journey from La Porte to Buffalo, and the people that shaped him along the way: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

In Weeks 2 through 9, the Bills' running backs caught just 12 passes from Josh Allen. They have 13 catches over the past two games. Why the sudden change and how it can help the entire offense: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Rather than play Keon Coleman in Houston, the Bills used Gabe Davis' second practice-squad elevation. Davis has one remaining. Wide receiver/returner Mecole Hardman Jr. landed on IR with his calf injury. Tight end Keleki Latu also elevated for tonight because Dalton Kincaid is out.

Week 12

Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins told Keon Coleman that it's time to grow up. If Coleman doesn't learn from his third benching in less than two seasons, the second-year receiver may go down as Brandon Beane's biggest mistake as Bills GM. My column: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...

Josh Allen to James Cook for a 25-yard touchdown. Dime. Cook's first receiving TD of the season. Joe Brady regretted not passing on early downs in Miami. Allen has cut it loose today. Bills lead 31-26 with 3:48 left in the third quarter.

Another interception by Bills safety Cole Bishop. Dove to make the play on third down. Buffalo had a spy for Mayfield. He forced the throw and Bishop made him pay. Bills take over at TB's 25-yard line.

Ty Johnson turns a short catch in to a 52-yard touchdown with 36 seconds left in the second quarter. Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel with phenomenal blocks on the perimeter to spring Johnson. Bills lead 21-17.

Sean Tucker untouched for a 43-yard touchdown. The Bills' defense is in deep trouble today if they can't stop the run. Good luck containing Baker Mayfield if you can't bottle up Tucker and Rachaad White. Bucs lead 17-14.

Josh Allen was in trouble, until he saw a wide-open Tyrell Shavers, who got behind the Buccaneers' defense to catch a 43-yard TD. Bills lead 14-10 with 8:52 left in the second quarter.

In addition to Keon Coleman, the Bills' inactives are WR Elijah Moore, LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring), CB Ja'Marcus Ingram, DT Phidarian Mathis (shoulder), OL Chase Lundt and TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring). Taron Johnson and Cam Lewis are good to go. buffalonews.com/sports/bills...

Week 11

The Bills signed WR Mecole Hardman to the active roster and released CB/KR Brandon Codrington. DT T.J. Sanders was also activated from injured reserve. WR Gabe Davis and TE Keleki Latu elevated from the practice squad for Sunday.

For the first time in his NFL career, Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston got beat. "I touched the stove and got burnt by the stove." How the 1st-round pick learned from his mistake vs. Waddle, plus more details on how he mentally prepared for his chance. buffalonews.com/sports/profe...