Skip to main content

Buffalo Rumblings

Buffalo Bills news, notes, discussions, opinions and analysis. 24/7/365 since 4/7/2007.

Latest Entries

Buffalo Bills place CB Darius Slay Jr. on Reserve/did not report list

The Buffalo Bills’ relationship with cornerback Darius Slay Jr. was over before it began. After successfully claiming Slay on waivers earlier this week following his release by the Pittsburgh Steelers, only for the veteran cornerback to rebuff One Bills Drive by refusing to report, Buffalo has now placed Slay on the Reserve/did not report list. […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills claim safety Darnell Savage Jr.

The Buffalo Bills made and were awarded another waiver claim on Friday, adding veteran safety Darnell Savage Jr. to the 53-man roster. Savage Jr. will fill the roster spot vacated by cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram, who was waived to accommodate a successful waiver claim for veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr. When Slay Jr. failed to report […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills rule out 2 ahead of Week 14 game with Cincinnati Bengals

The Buffalo Bills are clinging to their playoff lives right now, and on Sunday they will have to beat the Cincinnati Bengals with a makeshift roster – although not quite as makeshift as last week when they took on the Pittsburgh Steelers.   Before Friday’s practice, head coach Sean McDermott announced that defensive end Joey Bosa and linebacker […]

Buffalo Bills should lean on RB James Cook against Cincinnati Bengals

The Buffalo Bills face off in yet another big AFC matchup this week, taking on the Cincinnati Bengals in their second straight battle against an AFC North opponent. The Bills dispatched the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, overcoming a poor offensive showing in the first half on the way to a 26-7 victory. While last week’s […]

Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Week 14 ‘TNF’ fan discussion

Week 14 of NFL action gets underway tonight with a great NFC matchup between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Yes, it’s irksome to see the Cowboys be given a primetime game almost every week, but here we are — living in Jerry’s World. Interesting as it may be, tonight’s Thursday Night Football game sees […]

Buffalo Bills playoff odds & Week 14 NFL power rankings

The one where James Cook III ran away with the football The Buffalo Bills survived a potential letdown in Week 13, laying waste to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half of last Sunday’s game. It might just be that it took a bit longer than usual for the tryptophan to wear off for the […]

NFL

Houston Texans claim former Buffalo Bills CB Ja’Marcus Ingram

The Buffalo Bills and cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram are not set for a reunion in the same week where they gave parting glances. Instead, Ingram is headed to play for the Houston Texans, which claimed him off waivers to add him to their 53-man active roster. To make room for Ingram, the Texans placed another former […]

Buffalo Bills injuries: Defense quickly running out of edge rushers

After a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills held a full practice today as they prepare to host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon. Their daily injury report was nearly identical to yesterday, but that ‘nearly’ is a big one.  After not being on the injury report at all on Wednesday, A.J. Epenesa showed up in street clothes […]

NFL

Darius Slay Jr. won’t report to Buffalo Bills, may retire

The Buffalo Bills and veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr. became the latest celebrity NFL couple for a total of 19 hours. One Bills Drive placed a claim for Slay, who was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, promptly adding him to the 53-man active roster. To do all that meant Buffalo having to part ways with […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills Reacts fan survey Week 14

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bills fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s already that time, Rumblers! For some of our devoted readers, this weekly article and survey […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills release CB Ja’Marcus Ingram

After the Buffalo Bills claimed veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr. off waivers on Wednesday, December 3, the team had to make room for him on their 53-man active roster. Thus, in a corresponding move, reserve cornerback and special teams ace Ja’Marcus Ingram has been released. Ingram is a four-year NFL veteran who joined the Bills […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills claim CB Darius Slay Jr. off waivers in Week 14

The Buffalo Bills have added veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr. to their 53-man active roster, per a report by ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. The soon-to-be 35-year-old Slay has played for three teams in 13 NFL seasons. Slay was more recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom he had signed a one-year, $10 million contract […]

Buffalo Bills injuries: 3 up, 3 down on 1st injury report of Week 14

The Buffalo Bills opened Week 14’s practices with another injury list full of mixed news. While three players are improving, three are headed in the opposite direction. And then, of course, they have the whole list of “getting treatment, but they’re fine” names as well.  On top of the thumbs-up list is left tackle Dion Dawkins who was listed as a […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills could face Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson in Week 16

The Buffalo Bills may have found themselves in a bit of opposing quarterback roulette for the month of December. Quarterback Joe Burrow has now returned to action with the Cincinnati Bengals, having knocked the rust off in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens. That means instead of preparing for veteran backup quarterback Joe Flacco, Buffalo […]

NFL

Latest 2026 NFL mock draft sends WR Makai Lemon to Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills’ 2026 NFL Draft needs come more into focus with each passing week of the regular season. One common refrain among Bills Mafia is the need for high-level talent at wide receiver — specifically, an elite separator with a preference on the ability to threaten the third level of a defense. This next […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills CB Christian Benford sparked dominant win over Steelers

The Buffalo Bills dominated time of possession with methodical drives that eventually led to a pretty decent scoring day. That’s gotten a lot of rightful attention, but none of that would have happened if it weren’t for a dominant defensive performance that defines “complementary football.” The Bills managed a meager three points in the first […]

Bills CB Christian Benford named AFC Defensive Player of Week 13

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following a huge performance in the Bills’ 26–7 Week 13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second-year corner delivered the most impactful game of his career, putting together a game that fueled a critical victory but also earned him AFC defensive recognition. […]

NFL

Bills news: How sustainable is Buffalo’s success running the ball?

The Buffalo Bills boast the reigning NFL MVP in quarterback Josh Allen, but despite possessing one of the league’s most dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks, when Buffalo has won this year, it’s been largely due to the contributions of another talented offensive weapon: running back James Cook III. During Sunday’s physically imposing road win over the Pittsburgh […]

Buffalo Bills & James Cook forced will to win over Pittsburgh Steelers

The Buffalo Bills entered a pivotal game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 down both starting right tackles, and a starting tight end, among other positions. A revolving door in the wide receiver room and a windy day in Pittsburgh didn’t give any of us Bills fans great confidence in a strong passing day. […]

Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals Week 14 opening odds

The Buffalo Bills are 8-4 and fresh off a physical beatdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. While Pittsburgh may take a few more days to get the stink out of their stadium, Buffalo is on to Cincinnati. It’s the Bills’ first game at Highmark Stadium since Week 11, back on November 16. Entering Week 14, FanDuel […]

NFL

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers penalty flag analysis

If you’re like me, and heaven help you if you are, you found the penalties called by Alex Kemp and his crew to be quite annoying. As aggravating as the yellow laundry was, it barely proved an annoyance. with neither team impacted all that much by flags. Buffalo in particular was not held back in […]

NFL

Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills proved to be too much for Pittsburgh Steelers

The Buffalo Bills needed a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the worst way this past weekend. After one half of football, the Bills looked to be in big trouble. Trailing 7-3 and playing generally uninspired football on offense, Buffalo needed a jolt. Joey Bosa provided that jolt, sacking Aaron Rodgers and causing a fumble […]

NFL

Bills news: How Buffalo’s backup offensive linemen came up clutch

During Sunday’s bounce-back win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buffalo Bills were playing without their top two offensive tackles in Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown. Yet James Cook III, Ray Davis, and Buffalo’s rushing attack didn’t miss a beat, amassing the most yards on the ground against a Steelers team playing at home in 50 […]