Lance Lysowski
@llysowski.bsky.social
Reporter covering the Buffalo Bills for The Buffalo News.
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James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
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Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
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The Bills claimed veteran cornerback Darius Slay off waivers and cut cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram.
More on Slay and where he may fit:
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More on Slay and where he may fit:
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Bills bolster secondary by claiming veteran cornerback Darius Slay off waivers
Unable to complete a trade before the NFL's deadline last month, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane found a different way to add an experienced player who can help his
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December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The Bills claimed veteran cornerback Darius Slay off waivers and cut cornerback Ja'Marcus Ingram.
More on Slay and where he may fit:
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More on Slay and where he may fit:
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Pre-practice injury updates from Sean McDermott, including Joey Bosa's status as week-to-week:
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Bills edge rusher Joey Bosa week to week with hamstring injury
In Bosa's absence, the Bills will need more production from Greg Rousseau, whom Pro Football Focus rates as the NFL's best edge rusher against the run this season.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Pre-practice injury updates from Sean McDermott, including Joey Bosa's status as week-to-week:
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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?
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Their entire secondary has looked much better since the bye. What's made the difference and can the pass defense keep this up?
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Stopping the pass has become a strength of the Bills' defense. Can they keep it up?
Each of the Bills' future opponents, beginning Sunday at Highmark Stadium with the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8), will try to gash Buffalo on the ground to make the job easier for their quarterback.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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?
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Their entire secondary has looked much better since the bye. What's made the difference and can the pass defense keep this up?
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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.
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.
December 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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.
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:
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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:
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December 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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...
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.
Jaylen Warren's 1-yard TD run has Pittsburgh leading 7-0 with 8:09 left in the second quarter.
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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.
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.
Jaylen Warren's 1-yard TD run has Pittsburgh leading 7-0 with 8:09 left in the second quarter.
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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.
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.
The Bills' 11th turnover in their last four games. Pittsburgh takes over at Buffalo's 39-yard line.
November 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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.
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.
Incomplete pass to Austin forced the Steelers to punt.
November 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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.
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.
The Bills' 10th turnover over their last three-plus games. Tougb to win that way.
November 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Josh Allen intercepted on third-and-9.
The Bills' 10th turnover over their last three-plus games. Tougb to win that way.
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
LT Ryan Van Demark
LG David Edwards
C Connor McGovern
RG O'Cyrus Torrence
RT Alec Anderson
November 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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
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.
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
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
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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.
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
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
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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
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.
Pitt played here yesterday, so we'll see if the field is in decent shape.
November 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Cold and windy in Pittsburgh.
Pitt played here yesterday, so we'll see if the field is in decent shape.
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:
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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:
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Another pressure-filled stretch for the Bills could determine their decisions for 2026
Not only will the next six weeks determine whether this team can finally reach the NFL's final game of the season, but the results may also determine the long-term direction
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November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"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...
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.
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.
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:
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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...
Lance Lysowski: Bills didn't need Keon Coleman vs. Bucs, and another benching makes WR look like a whiff
Apparently, Sean McDermott's previous messages didn’t sink in, because Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman slipped up again this week. This time, McDermott dropped the hammer Sunday by making Col...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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.
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.
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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...
On Bernard’s journey from La Porte to Buffalo, and the people that shaped him along the way: buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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...
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:
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They have 13 catches over the past two games. Why the sudden change and how it can help the entire offense:
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James Cook, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis could help Bills' passing game reach another level
Ten weeks into the season, Buffalo finally used its running backs the past two games to take pressure off Allen and revive a passing attack that's been surprisingly inconsistent with
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November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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:
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They have 13 catches over the past two games. Why the sudden change and how it can help the entire offense:
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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.
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.
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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.
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.
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:
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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...
Lance Lysowski: Bills didn't need Keon Coleman vs. Bucs, and another benching makes WR look like a whiff
Apparently, Sean McDermott's previous messages didn’t sink in, because Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman slipped up again this week. This time, McDermott dropped the hammer Sunday by making Col...
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November 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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...
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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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.
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.
Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel with phenomenal blocks on the perimeter to spring Johnson. Bills lead 21-17.
November 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
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.