Everything you need to know before Bills-Steelers

The Bills are the biggest favorites this early in the NFL season. Bettors say they should win by around 14 points, which means they’ll likely have matchups all over the court this afternoon against the visiting Steelers.

Jay Skurski’s scouting report goes inside every facet of the game to explain who has an advantage and why. Here is why bills should rule today.

Today marks the Bills’ second home game so far in the 2022-23 season. As you all know, it’s not cheap to go to a Bills game at Highmark Stadium. But, as Mike Petro reports, it could be much worse.

Highmark Stadium ranks among the lowest-cost NFL venues in two analyzes conducted before the start of the season based on game attendance spending and the game-day experience for fans.

Here’s how the cost of a beer, hot dogs and an Airbnb stack for Bills and Sabers games.

The bills made a series of moves on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including signing wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins and defensive back Ja’Marcus Ingram to the 53-man roster.

The deadline for a stadium benefits plan is approaching – with no sign of a final deal: From Mike Petro and Sandra Tan: “Time is running out to reach a community benefits agreement for the new Buffalo Bills stadium, and it seems increasingly likely that the final deadline will pass without an agreement…An unresolved issue is to find out how much the Bills will be spent on community initiatives.” Read more

Updated concussion protocol: The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed to update the league’s concussion protocol on Saturday. Here’s what that means. Read more

How to deal with Minkah Fitzpatrick’s thief tactics: Fitzpatrick might be the most dangerous “thief” of all the NFL’s top safeties. As Mark Gaughan explains: “A stealth technique is a staple of Cover 1 defense at all levels of football.” Here’s a look at how Josh Allen and other elite QBs can handle it, along with other Xs and O’s to watch out for on Sunday. Read more

Mailbag: Is it time to run to Jordan Poyer for a contract extension? What’s going on with Tre’Davious White’s future? What should we expect from Kenny Pickett? Jay Skurski answers these and other questions in this week’s mailbag. Read more

PlayAction Podcast: Josh Allen’s four-week numbers are staggering. Then he faces a Pittsburgh Steelers defense whose linebackers can be exploited for zone coverage. Katherine Fitzgerald and Mark Gaughan get you ready for Sunday’s Bills-Steelers game. listen now

James Cook stays the course: Duke Johnson, a veteran fullback who is on Buffalo’s practice squad, said he keeps reminding Cook that the season is long and just beginning. “My time will come, and when it comes, I must take advantage of it,” Cook said. Jay Skurski shares how Cook is handling his slow start. Read more

Sabers: Kyle Okposo named Sabers captain for 2022-23 season Read more

Sabers preseason clarified final roster, notable breakout contender revealed Read more

UB Soccer: UB football goes 3-0 at MAC after 38-7 rout at Bowling Green Read more

High Schools: Prep Talk: Camren Warburton of Cheektowaga breaks his father’s record; Maryvale stay hot Read more

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