The Buffalo Bills (7-4) are looking to get back in the win column when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a 4:25 p.m. EST Week 13 showdown.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to hold on to their spot in the AFC playoff race.<\/p>\n
Bills vs. Steelers story lines to watch<\/p>\n
Linked below: the Bills will be without both starting left tackle Dion Dawkins (concussion) and starting right tackle Spencer Brown (shoulder) for the Steelers\u2019 clash, which is bad news considering Pittsburgh boasts an aggressive pass rush, led by linebackers T.J. Watt (7 sacks), Nick Herbig (6.5 sacks), and Alex Highsmith (5.5 sacks), plus defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (4.5 sacks). Without Dawkins and Brown, the Bills will have to make due with Ryan Van Demark, Chase Lundt, and\/or Tylan Grable.<\/p>\n
Plus, why offensive coordinator Joe Brady would be wise to center his game plan around a heavy dose of running back James Cook III; how the Bills are focusing on playing with a sense of urgency and rediscovering their high-flying offense on the road; the status of injured future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers; how the onus is on quarterback Josh Allen to curtail the turnovers that have plagued the Bills the last three weeks; why defensive coordinator Bobby Babich feels the Bills will start fast and build on their strong second half against the Houston Texans; how, despite a strong showing in a loss to the Chicago Bears, the Steelers\u2019 run game has struggled to get going this year; and more!<\/p>\n
Brandin Cooks \u2018can\u2019t pass up\u2019 chance to play with Josh Allen<\/p>\n
Activated to Buffalo\u2019s 53-man roster ahead of Sunday\u2019s game in Pittsburgh, new Bills wide receiver Brandin Cooks said the opportunity to catch passes from Josh Allen was something he \u201ccan\u2019t pass up\u201d as he comes to Buffalo looking to prove he can still contribute to a championship-caliber team.<\/p>\n
Discussing whether general manager Brandon Beane is squandering the prime years of Josh Allen\u2019s career by not surrounding him with more talent on offense. Plus, learn how the Bills gave back to the Western New York community for Thanksgiving; see where Buffalo checks in on the latest NFL power rankings; find out which Bill was nominated as the team\u2019s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award representative; and more!<\/p>\n
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