The mood in Orchard Park is uneasy early in the 2025 season. One week in, the Buffalo Bills find themselves battling issues on two fronts—injuries and intensity. Their tough Week 1 victory over the Baltimore Ravens wasn’t enough to satisfy head coach Sean McDermott , who believes the team’s overall performance fell short of his standards. Now, with an upcoming divisional matchup against the New York Jets , McDermott’s expectations for toughness and focus are colliding with early injury worries.

The biggest concern arose on Thursday when defensive tackle Ed Oliver was listed on the injury report. Oliver missed practice due to an ankle injury, appearing with a walking boot and using a scooter. After a dominant performance against Baltimore—with six tackles, a sack, and a for

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