The Bills hit the practice field on Thursday in preparation for their Week 10 matchup with the New York Jets on Sunday. Coming off a Monday Night Football win, Buffalo has a short week with one fewer day to get ready for game day.
New York has lost four in a row entering the divisional contest, looking to get back on track and improve its 2-7 record. For the Bills, they're expecting Sunday to be a battle despite being two teams on the opposite ends of the NFL spectrum.
"When you look at it, you can get caught up in the records, but the records, I think, always lie to you in the NFL; that's why you never can focus on them," head coach Joe Brady said. "I think it's a really good offense that has been in a lot of games, and there's a lot of one-score games, and you take a couple plays here and there situationally, and the record looks completely different, and people are probably talking about the Jets a little differently. So it's going to be a huge challenge for us defensively as a football team and a great opportunity for us."
QB Geno Smith is back as the starter in New York, having a solid start to the 13th season of his career at age 36. Smith is currently fifth in the league in completion percentage (67.5%) through the first nine weeks, already throwing for 2,078 yards and 12 touchdowns with three interceptions.
"Obviously he's a big-time veteran," defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard said. "He's seen everything. He's seen it all. He's very decisive… They do a good job of creating some clean pictures for Geno, and he's getting the ball out."
When Smith hasn't been able to get the ball out quickly, the Jets have run into trouble. Smith has been sacked 28 times through nine games, the third most in the league. He has also been pressured on 42% of his dropbacks for a total of 131 pressures against, good for the fifth-highest number in both metrics.
"If you get him off his first read, like a lot of quarterbacks, and they have to work through the progression, that's when the offensive line comes into play a little bit more, and teams have been able to get some pressure and either force some throwaways, incompletions, get some sacks; that's what you have to do," Leonhard said.
New York is right in the middle of the pack at 17th league-wide in pass rate, throwing the ball 56.4% of the time. WR Garrett Wilson leads the way with 527 receiving yards and three touchdowns, but missed Week 9 with a concussion and has been limited in practice this week.
First-round rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. has been a great complement and replacement when needed through the five games he's played in, racking up 306 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The 22-year-old is leading all qualified wide receivers in catch rate (83.3%), also tied for second in average target separation (4.5 yards), seventh in yards per route run (2.8) and eighth in yards after catch per game (34.2).
"A lot of talent. We talked about that [on Wednesday]. Specifically their skill positions. Running backs, receivers, quarterbacks playing at a high level," S Cole Bishop said. "Obviously, their wins aren't where they [want], but their offense is doing some good things, so we definitely need to come prepared."
On the ground, the Jets have two prolific backs with versatile skill sets. RB Breece Hall just returned in Week 9 from a quadriceps injury, looking to get back to the level of dominance he showed in 2025 when he rushed for 1,065 in 16 games.
In his absence, RB Braelon Allen proved to be more than just a serviceable backup. The 22-year-old rushed for 504 yards across the five games he saw as the starter, currently sitting fourth in rushing yards over expected (+124), sixth in yards per carry (5.0) and sixth in rushing success rate (47.5%).
"They're both dynamic runners playing very well," Leonhard said. "You felt [Hall] last week when he got back off the injury, just the juice, the legs, he felt fresh, and he was making some big plays… Seeing [Allen] coming into his own, playing with confidence, running behind his pads, the physicality and the vision that he's playing with.
"Anytime you have that kind of two-headed monster, a little bit different type of back; they're going to make you earn that tackle at the end of it no matter how they get there. I've got a lot of respect for what they're doing, and they're playing at a very high level."
The Jets defense hangs their hat on getting after the quarterback, giving the Bills offensive line another tall task this week. Midway through the season, the Jets have the fifth-highest pressure rate in the NFL (39.2), earning 22 sacks so far.
"Obviously they present a big challenge as well. It's an attacking defense. They're very disruptive," offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael said. "And I would say overall, all position groups, there's a ton of speed on that film. We've got our work cut out for us."
Rookie EDGE David Bailey has lived up to expectations after being selected second overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, currently tied for fourth in the league in sacks with 7.5. The 23-year-old has generated pressure on 40 of his 194 pass rushes this season (20.6%), the second-highest rate among all players with a minimum of 100 pass rushes.
"You can't let guys affect the football game, and whoever it is, whether it's a rookie or a vet, guys are out there to make plays," T Dion Dawkins said. "So if [Bailey's] lined up over me, we've got to block him. If he's lined up over the right tackle, he has to block him. Keeping him away from 17 is why they pay us. But I love this league, man. Good players hatch and grow, and it's on us to stop them."
Bailey has been great at disrupting opposing offenses, also tied for the league lead with five forced fumbles this year.
"He's already a star right now, but he's gonna be a problem for a lot of years," Brady said. "I mean, he's making production both in the sack game; he's forcing fumbles. There's a reason he got drafted where he got drafted. And he's living up to whatever the hype and the expectation is of a first-round draft pick. You see it on tape. And he is definitely a guy that, as a rookie, you've gotta know where he is at all times. They do a good job moving him around. But he can wreck a game."
The short week for Buffalo requires even more focus on preparation over the next few days. Coming into the matchup on a four-game win streak, the Bills will look to keep building on their 7-1 record and earn their first AFC East win of the season.
"We've got to make sure we have a good week of practice, get the looks on the scout team that we need to get the look at, and ultimately it comes down to making sure we're executing on Sunday," QB Josh Allen said.
Thursday Injury Report
Only one player on the active roster did not participate in Thursday's practice, RT Spencer Brown (ankle).
The following players were limited: OL Alec Anderson (ankle), CB Christian Benford (wrist), LT Dion Dawkins (rib), S Sam Franklin (shoulder), TE Dalton Kincaid (ankle) and C Connor McGovern (neck).
DL Greg Gaines, WR Tyrell Shavers, DB Jordan Hancock, DL T.J. Sanders and G Ar'maj Reed-Adams were all full participants.
Check out the best photos from the Buffalo Bills practice at the Kaleida Health Performance Center in Orchard Park, NY.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Reid Ferguson (69). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Tyler Bass (16). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Tyler Bass (16). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Jalon Kilgore (29). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Bradley Chubb (9). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Te'Cory Couch (33). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Connor McGovern (66). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Mike Danna (51), Javon Solomon (56). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Tyler Bass (16). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Christian Benford (47). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Cole Bishop (24). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Phidarian Mathis (72), T.J. Sanders (98). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Tre'Davious White (27). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Shane Buechele (6). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Tyrell Shavers (14). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Terrel Bernard (8). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Joe Andreessen (44). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Keonta Jenkins (49). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Joe Andreessen (44). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Phidarian Mathis (72). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Landon Jackson (94). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
DeWayne Carter (90). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Javon Solomon (56). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Bradley Chubb (9). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Damar Hamlin (3). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Cole Bishop (24), Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Ja'Mori Maclin (84). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Ja'Mori Maclin (84). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
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Lloyd Cushenberry (53). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Lloyd Cushenberry (53). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Joe Brady. Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Mike Danna (51). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Josh Allen (17). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Kaleb Elarms-Orr (52). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Tommy Doman Jr. (39). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Greg Dortch (19). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Ja'Mori Maclin (84). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Trent Sherfield (18). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Greg Dortch (19). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Davison Igbinosun (21). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Davison Igbinosun (21). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
Amani Hooker (22). Buffalo Bills Week 10 Practice, November 12, 2026 at Kaleida Health Performance Center.
