Lance Lysowski
@llysowski.bsky.social
Reporter covering the Buffalo Bills for The Buffalo News.
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James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
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Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
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"I fu****g missed the tackle, bro."
How one mistake led to De'Von Achane's 59-yard TD run, plus the affect the Dolphins' rushing attack had on the Bills' approach on defense.
Plays that shaped their loss in Miami:
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How one mistake led to De'Von Achane's 59-yard TD run, plus the affect the Dolphins' rushing attack had on the Bills' approach on defense.
Plays that shaped their loss in Miami:
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Bills plays that shaped the game: De'Von Achane feasts on missed tackles in Miami's win
Two touchdown runs of 59 and 35 yards by running back De'Von Achane helped the Miami Dolphins to a 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"I fu****g missed the tackle, bro."
How one mistake led to De'Von Achane's 59-yard TD run, plus the affect the Dolphins' rushing attack had on the Bills' approach on defense.
Plays that shaped their loss in Miami:
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How one mistake led to De'Von Achane's 59-yard TD run, plus the affect the Dolphins' rushing attack had on the Bills' approach on defense.
Plays that shaped their loss in Miami:
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Josh Allen has been sacked 12 times on third down this season.
He was sacked 14 times in 17 games last season. Why can't the Bills move the ball if opponents load the box to stop James Cook?
My column from Miami on their broken passing game:
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He was sacked 14 times in 17 games last season. Why can't the Bills move the ball if opponents load the box to stop James Cook?
My column from Miami on their broken passing game:
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Lance Lysowski: Bills' terrible offensive showing in Miami a troubling sign
We should stop talking about the Super Bowl in WNY, at least until the Buffalo Bills’ offense stops the Jekyll and Hyde act we had not seen since their consecutive losses to New England and Atlanta be...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Josh Allen has been sacked 12 times on third down this season.
He was sacked 14 times in 17 games last season. Why can't the Bills move the ball if opponents load the box to stop James Cook?
My column from Miami on their broken passing game:
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He was sacked 14 times in 17 games last season. Why can't the Bills move the ball if opponents load the box to stop James Cook?
My column from Miami on their broken passing game:
buffalonews.com/sports/bills...
The Bills' four drives this afternoon:
3-and-out
Turnover on downs
3-and-out
Fumble
3-and-out
Turnover on downs
3-and-out
Fumble
November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Bills' four drives this afternoon:
3-and-out
Turnover on downs
3-and-out
Fumble
3-and-out
Turnover on downs
3-and-out
Fumble
Athletic trainers examined Landon Jackson's right knee following Jaylen Wright's 3-yard run.
The Bills rookie active for only the third time this season. Getting helped to the sideline.
The Bills rookie active for only the third time this season. Getting helped to the sideline.
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Athletic trainers examined Landon Jackson's right knee following Jaylen Wright's 3-yard run.
The Bills rookie active for only the third time this season. Getting helped to the sideline.
The Bills rookie active for only the third time this season. Getting helped to the sideline.
James Cook is one of the Bills' captains for the coin toss.
He has a bunch of family and friends here today.
He has a bunch of family and friends here today.
James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
James Cook is one of the Bills' captains for the coin toss.
He has a bunch of family and friends here today.
He has a bunch of family and friends here today.
Bills' inactives in Miami:
WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle)
CB Christian Benford (groin)
LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring)
DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion)
NCB Taron Johnson (groin)
OL Chase Lundt
CB/KR Brandon Codrington
WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle)
CB Christian Benford (groin)
LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring)
DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion)
NCB Taron Johnson (groin)
OL Chase Lundt
CB/KR Brandon Codrington
November 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Bills' inactives in Miami:
WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle)
CB Christian Benford (groin)
LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring)
DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion)
NCB Taron Johnson (groin)
OL Chase Lundt
CB/KR Brandon Codrington
WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle)
CB Christian Benford (groin)
LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring)
DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion)
NCB Taron Johnson (groin)
OL Chase Lundt
CB/KR Brandon Codrington
James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
November 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
James Cook is back in Miami, the city where, at 3 years old, he kept interrupting his brothers' football practice because he wanted to be part of their team.
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Miami is also where he blazed his own path, one that helped him become a top NFL running back.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
'It's his time to shine': Bills' James Cook returns home to Miami this Sunday as one of best running backs in the NFL.
"James has been the underdog his whole life."
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"James has been the underdog his whole life."
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'It's his time to shine': Bills' James Cook returns home to Miami as one of NFL's best backs
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III is soft-spoken. He’s quick to credit his blocking, and he dodges praise as he does would-be tacklers on game day. Between the lines, though, Cook has an attit...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
'It's his time to shine': Bills' James Cook returns home to Miami this Sunday as one of best running backs in the NFL.
"James has been the underdog his whole life."
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"James has been the underdog his whole life."
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Brandon Beane on why the Bills couldn't get a trade done Tuesday:
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Brandon Beane on why the Bills couldn't get a trade done Tuesday:
No practice today for Bills running back James Cook and edge rusher Joey Bosa.
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James Cook sits out Bills practice with ankle injury; Joey Bosa nursing wrist ailment
An ankle injury that bothered James Cook early in the Buffalo Bills' win over the Kansas City Chiefs will prevent the running back from practicing Wednesday, coach Sean McDermott announced.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
No practice today for Bills running back James Cook and edge rusher Joey Bosa.
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Not exactly the roster moves everyone wanted, but the Bills made a few this morning.
DT Phidarian Mathis is on the 53-man roster.
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DT Phidarian Mathis is on the 53-man roster.
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Bills sign defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis to 53-man roster; 2 signed to practice squad
Mathis, a second-round draft pick of the Washington Commanders in 2022, has appeared in two games with the Bills since joining their practice squad in September.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Not exactly the roster moves everyone wanted, but the Bills made a few this morning.
DT Phidarian Mathis is on the 53-man roster.
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DT Phidarian Mathis is on the 53-man roster.
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It's time to look ahead to Miami.
Greg Rousseau's been one of the NFL's most impactful edge rushers over the past two weeks. Can he keep it up?
Plus, more on the Bills' game plan that beat the Chiefs and how the offense may approach Week 10:
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Greg Rousseau's been one of the NFL's most impactful edge rushers over the past two weeks. Can he keep it up?
Plus, more on the Bills' game plan that beat the Chiefs and how the offense may approach Week 10:
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7 Bills trends: Greg Rousseau's recent play bodes well for pass rush's potential
Rousseau's seven hurries over the past two weeks are tied for second-most among all NFL edge rushers.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's time to look ahead to Miami.
Greg Rousseau's been one of the NFL's most impactful edge rushers over the past two weeks. Can he keep it up?
Plus, more on the Bills' game plan that beat the Chiefs and how the offense may approach Week 10:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Greg Rousseau's been one of the NFL's most impactful edge rushers over the past two weeks. Can he keep it up?
Plus, more on the Bills' game plan that beat the Chiefs and how the offense may approach Week 10:
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Sean McDermott said the latest medical reports on Bills rookie cornerback Dorian Strong's neck injury are "not good," but he didn't want to reveal any more details.
"... it's not moving in the direction we would like to at this point. I'll stop there just out of respect for Dorian."
"... it's not moving in the direction we would like to at this point. I'll stop there just out of respect for Dorian."
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Sean McDermott said the latest medical reports on Bills rookie cornerback Dorian Strong's neck injury are "not good," but he didn't want to reveal any more details.
"... it's not moving in the direction we would like to at this point. I'll stop there just out of respect for Dorian."
"... it's not moving in the direction we would like to at this point. I'll stop there just out of respect for Dorian."
Joshua Palmer, DaQuan Jones and Shaq Thompson are improving, said Sean McDermott, and all three are expected to practice with the Bills this week.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Joshua Palmer, DaQuan Jones and Shaq Thompson are improving, said Sean McDermott, and all three are expected to practice with the Bills this week.
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"There were a lot of critics bashing us a couple weeks ago."
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
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No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
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Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen's heroics against Chiefs a reminder Bills are for real
The Buffalo Bills needed this 28-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their MVP quarterback, Josh Allen, needed it, too. His teammates rolled their eyes at all the pundits questioning whether this p...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"There were a lot of critics bashing us a couple weeks ago."
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
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How did Maxwell Hairston make his first career interception? What did the Bills do to prevent Patrick Mahomes from scrambling?
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
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Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
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Maxwell Hairston's first INT began with Joey Bosa: Bills' plays that shaped the game
The Chiefs couldn’t block Joey Bosa. He hit Patrick Mahomes five times, including a sack, and earned two tackles for a loss. One of those hits led to a memorable play by an important Bills rookie.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
How did Maxwell Hairston make his first career interception? What did the Bills do to prevent Patrick Mahomes from scrambling?
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
How did Maxwell Hairston make his first career interception? What did the Bills do to prevent Patrick Mahomes from scrambling?
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Maxwell Hairston's first INT began with Joey Bosa: Bills' plays that shaped the game
The Chiefs couldn’t block Joey Bosa. He hit Patrick Mahomes five times, including a sack, and earned two tackles for a loss. One of those hits led to a memorable play by an important Bills rookie.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
How did Maxwell Hairston make his first career interception? What did the Bills do to prevent Patrick Mahomes from scrambling?
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Plays that shaped their win over the Chiefs, including insight from Dawson Knox on how a savvy call led to his 30-yard catch.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
"There were a lot of critics bashing us a couple weeks ago."
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Lance Lysowski: Josh Allen's heroics against Chiefs a reminder Bills are for real
The Buffalo Bills needed this 28-21 win against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their MVP quarterback, Josh Allen, needed it, too. His teammates rolled their eyes at all the pundits questioning whether this p...
buffalonews.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"There were a lot of critics bashing us a couple weeks ago."
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
No one will underestimate the Bills if Josh Allen played the way he did Sunday night. His performance led Buffalo to victory and reminded the rest of the NFL this team is still a legit contender.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
Joe Andreessen was one of the Bills' captains for the coin toss.
Chiefs called tails and won. They chose to defer to the second half. Josh Allen gets the ball first.
Chiefs called tails and won. They chose to defer to the second half. Josh Allen gets the ball first.
November 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Joe Andreessen was one of the Bills' captains for the coin toss.
Chiefs called tails and won. They chose to defer to the second half. Josh Allen gets the ball first.
Chiefs called tails and won. They chose to defer to the second half. Josh Allen gets the ball first.
I heard there's a big game today
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I heard there's a big game today
Bills nickel corner Taron Johnson popped up on the injury report Friday, and he's questionable to play against the Chiefs.
Tough to play much base defense against Kansas City's passing game, especially when Shaq Thompson is out. Cam Lewis is next up at NCB.
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Tough to play much base defense against Kansas City's passing game, especially when Shaq Thompson is out. Cam Lewis is next up at NCB.
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Bills safety Taylor Rapp likely out for season; Taron Johnson questionable
"I don't want to go there exactly, but right now, he just had the surgery," said coach Sean McDermott. "At this point, it's probably – I'm not a doctor – but from what I'm hearing, it's probably not u...
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Bills nickel corner Taron Johnson popped up on the injury report Friday, and he's questionable to play against the Chiefs.
Tough to play much base defense against Kansas City's passing game, especially when Shaq Thompson is out. Cam Lewis is next up at NCB.
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Tough to play much base defense against Kansas City's passing game, especially when Shaq Thompson is out. Cam Lewis is next up at NCB.
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Taylor Rapp may be done for the season, plus other injury updates from Bills practice.
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Bills safety Taylor Rapp may be done for the season following knee surgery
A knee injury that's bothered Taylor Rapp since training camp may sideline the Buffalo Bills safety for the rest of the season.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Taylor Rapp may be done for the season, plus other injury updates from Bills practice.
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What's wrong with the Bills' passing game and how do they get it fixed?
I peeled back the layers of the problem and spoke to a few receivers to get their take.
"It's coming."
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I peeled back the layers of the problem and spoke to a few receivers to get their take.
"It's coming."
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'It's coming': What's wrong with the Bills' passing game and can they fix it?
The Bills and Chiefs have had epic matchups – including two AFC championship games – over the past five years, and it's unusual for their annual clash to come at a time when the Bills' passing attack ...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
What's wrong with the Bills' passing game and how do they get it fixed?
I peeled back the layers of the problem and spoke to a few receivers to get their take.
"It's coming."
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
I peeled back the layers of the problem and spoke to a few receivers to get their take.
"It's coming."
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
DaQuan Jones, Joshua Palmer and Shaq Thompson are OUT for the Bills' Week 9 matchup with the Chiefs, said Sean McDermott on WGR.
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
DaQuan Jones, Joshua Palmer and Shaq Thompson are OUT for the Bills' Week 9 matchup with the Chiefs, said Sean McDermott on WGR.
Some trends that could shape the latest matchup between the Bills and Chiefs:
- Can the Bills stop Rashee Rice?
- One way the passing game can have success.
- Is this the week we see Keon Coleman heavily involved?
- Stopping the run.
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- Can the Bills stop Rashee Rice?
- One way the passing game can have success.
- Is this the week we see Keon Coleman heavily involved?
- Stopping the run.
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Bills scouting report: Can the defense shut down Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice?
Rashee Rice, the Chiefs' No. 1 receiver, is back from a six-game suspension that stemmed from his guilty plea for causing a multivehicle crash in March 2024.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Some trends that could shape the latest matchup between the Bills and Chiefs:
- Can the Bills stop Rashee Rice?
- One way the passing game can have success.
- Is this the week we see Keon Coleman heavily involved?
- Stopping the run.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...
- Can the Bills stop Rashee Rice?
- One way the passing game can have success.
- Is this the week we see Keon Coleman heavily involved?
- Stopping the run.
buffalonews.com/sports/profe...