Bills star Von Miller out with knee injury against Lions
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller had a knee injury in the second quarter and was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Detroit LionsNOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A.J. EPENESA #57 - DEFENSIVE END - BUFFALO BILLS
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Inactive versus Lions Epenesa (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's contest against the Lions.
Impact Epenesa was listed as doubtful for Thanksgiving Day, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise to now see him officially inactive. The 2020 second-round pick suffered an ankle injury Week 11 against the Browns, and his next chance to return will come Dec. 1 on Thursday Night Football against New England.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills face Lions, aiming for 2nd straight win at Ford Field
The Buffalo Bills are aiming for their second win in five days at Ford FieldNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to play in Week 12 Epenesa (ankle) is considered doubtful to play Thursday versus the Lions, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Epenesa suffered an ankle injury in Week 11 against the Browns and was unable to return to the contest. It appears like the injury is still bothering him and he'll likely be forced to take a seat for Thursday's Thanksgiving Day matchup. If the defensive end can't go, Shaq Lawson and Carlos Basham would be set for increases in usage against Detroit.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bills get community lift to dig out of snow and beat Browns
The Buffalo Bills received a major lift from their community in digging out of mounds of snow so they could travel to Detroit for a “home” game in which they beat the Cleveland Bro...NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills beat Browns 31-23 after snow shifts game to Motor City
Josh Allen threw a go-ahead, 5-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs late in the first half and Buffalo beat the Cleveland Browns 31-23 after the NFL moved the Bills’ home game to De...NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't return Sunday Epenesa (ankle) was downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Cleveland.
Impact While the nature of this injury is still unclear, it appears significant enough to keep Epenesa sidelined for the rest of this Week 11 contest. The 24-year-old will now have a short four-day turnaround before the Bills' next contest against the Lions on Thanksgiving day.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits versus Cleveland Epenesa is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns with an ankle injury.
Impact Epenesa did not record a defensive statistic before exiting at some point during the first half against Cleveland. The 2020 second-round pick played a season-high 61 percent of the Bills' defensive snaps last week versus the Vikings, as starting defensive end Greg Rousseau was sidelined with an ankle injury. With Rousseau once again ruled inactive Week 11, Buffalo's defensive line will be left short-handed against the Browns' run-heavy offense for the time being.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Working with first-team defense Epenesa is expected to start Sunday's matchup against Minnesota in the absence of Greg Rousseau (ankle), Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.
Impact Epenesa has garnered a rotational role along the Bills' defensive line this season, totaling five tackles and 2.5 sacks across eight appearances. He's played over 30 defensive snaps twice during the campaign, but he recorded a sack in each of those appearances.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wilson, Jets' defense stun Allen, Bills in 20-17 victory
The Jets’ defense shut down Josh Allen, Zach Wilson threw a touchdown pass and Greg Zuerlein kicked a go-ahead 28-yard field goal with 1:43 remaining to lift the New York Jets to a...NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills-Jets game delayed briefly by camera malfunction
Zach Wilson and the New York Jets’ offense were marching downfield against the Buffalo Bills and were stopped only by a malfunctioning overhead cameraNOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills' A.J. Epenesa ejected for elbowing referee; Steelers' Kenny Pickett says he was hit in knee Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa was ejected for elbowing official, while Steelers QB Kenny Pickett says Shaq Lawson 'went after' his knee.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa ejected for elbowing referee in win over Steelers Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa was ejected for elbowing official John Hussey during an altercation.
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM
Bills Snap Counts: More Devin Singletary, Buffalo DE A.J. Epenesa 'Benched'? The Buffalo Bills drafted A.J. Epenesa in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, the former Iowa Hawkeyes defensive end is struggl...
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Undefeated Bills, Dolphins face off in AFC East showdown
The Buffalo Bills have looked like one of the best teams in the NFL through the first two weeks of the season with convincing wins over the Rams and TitansSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'His swagger is totally different': A.J. Epenesa overcomes weight battle ahead of crucial 2022 season The 2020 second-round draft pick overcame the COVID-19 pandemic and a weight battle in hopes of his best season yet as a pro.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NFL odds Week 2: Cowboys are in trouble, other Week 1 betting lessons
FOX Sports Betting Analyst Jason McIntyre shares what he learned from a betting perspective after watching the Week 1 slate.SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
A.J. Epenesa: : "Take That Next Step" Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media following mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday topics include; attending Von Miller's pas...
JUNE 15, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
What A.J. Epenesa and Legend Lauvale Sape hope Bills fans can learn from AAPI Heritage Month As we recognize AAPI Heritage Month, Bills DL A.J. Epenesa and Bills Legend Lauvale Sape think there are a lot of great values we can take f...
MAY 27, 2022 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Von Miller makes his presence felt at 1st Bills practice
Von Miller's presence was apparent while making his practice debut with his new team, the Buffalo BillsMAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills GM Beane refuses to be cornered on drafting cornerback
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane refuses to be cornered on whether he'll address the team's most pressing need — cornerback — in the opening round of the NFL draft next...APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills have their swagger back in preparing to host Falcons
Receiver Stefon Diggs is starting to sense the Bills have their swagger back following consecutive wins in which Buffalo has reclaimed the edge to win the AFC EastDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McKenzie's unwavering self-confidence provides Bills a boost
Buffalo Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie's playful and brash self-confidence is welcomed by teammates and coaches because he doesn't settle for being a bit player in the team's hiera...DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed from injury report Epenesa (ankle) is no longer on the Bills' injury report Wednesday.
Impact Epenesa cleared COVID protocols Wednesday, but he was also dealing with an ankle injury previously. Now cleared and healthy, he'll look to provide depth on the Bills' defensive line Sunday against the Falcons.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh cleared COVID-19 protocols and returned to the facility to run practice for the first time since testing positive for the coronavirus last Wednesda...DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
