Sean McDermott Gives Painful DaQuan Jones Injury Update Ahead of Bye Week
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The Buffalo Bills’ tough stretch continued with another major injury blow. During pregame warmups before Monday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons, veteran defensive tackle DaQuan Jones went down with a calf injury. Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters, “He popped his calf during warmups — it’s unfortunate for both him and the team.”
Jones had started all five games this season, anchoring the Bills’ defensive front since joining the team in 2022. His loss adds to a growing list of injuries, including Matt Milano, Damar Hamlin, and T.J. Sanders, while Dalton Kincaid and Curtis Samuel also missed the Week 6 clash with Atlanta.
In Buffalo’s 24–14 loss to the Falcons, the defense was overwhelmed by Atlanta’s ground game. Bijan Robinson ran for 170 yards and a touchdown, averaging 8.9 yards per carry, as the Falcons piled up 210 rushing yards. It marked yet another poor showing from a Bills run defense that currently ranks 30th in the league (allowing 156.3 yards per game).
Offensively, things weren’t much better. Josh Allen threw two interceptions, managed only two touchdowns, and posted a QBR of 18.7 — his lowest since Week 14 of 2019. While Allen insists he’s healthy, the offense clearly lacks rhythm and confidence.
Now, Buffalo limps into its bye week in desperate need of rest and regrouping. McDermott and his staff will use the time to recalibrate before facing the Carolina Panthers in Week 8.
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