Buffalo Bills Face Tough Game with Key Players Out

The Buffalo Bills find themselves in a tight spot as they prepare for a must-win game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to keep their playoff hopes alive. However, they'll be without several key players, making their task even more challenging.

Key Absences

• Four starters will not play, including two offensive linemen:
• Dion Dawkins
• Spencer Brown

This is a major concern for quarterback Josh Allen, who has already been sacked 28 times this season (6th-most in the NFL). The last time the Bills played without two starting offensive linemen, they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021). Allen was sacked four times, and the team managed only 6 points.

Injury Concerns

• Tight end Dalton Kincaid is questionable for Sunday's game after missing the last two with a hamstring injury.
• Coach Sean McDermott says Kincaid has a chance to play, but history suggests players with similar injuries and limited practice (61% play rate) may not suit up.
• Injury expert Kyle Trimble analyzed past Bills players with hamstring issues and found that most did not play, with only a few appearing—one just on special teams.

The Road Ahead

With so many key players missing, the Bills face an uphill battle. They'll need heroes to emerge if they hope to secure a crucial victory.