Buffalo added cornerback A.J. Woods, who spent last season on Philadelphia's Super Bowl LIX practice squad, to its own practice squad; he has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

After Buffalo's 29-26 loss to New England, CB Maxwell Hairston apologized for skipping postgame locker-room interviews, saying emotions got the best of him. OC Joe Brady said he needs to get TE Dalton Kincaid more involved after Kincaid ran 17 routes on 34 dropbacks but drew only two targets.

Buffalo's points-per-drive efficiency has slipped the last two games, the defense leads the NFL in defensive-holding penalties, and both the Bills and Rams lead the league in heavy (3-TE) personnel usage ahead of Monday Night Football.

Buffalo added depth to its secondary Tuesday, signing 25-year-old CB A.J. Woods (undrafted, Pitt) to the practice squad; Woods was a Super Bowl LIX champion on Philadelphia's practice squad but has yet to appear in a regular-season NFL game.

Buffalo's 3-0 start ended at New England. Josh Allen threw for 253 yards and a TD, ran for another, but the Patriots scored a late go-ahead TD and sealed it with an interception in the final 65 seconds. Bills in-game injuries to WR DJ Moore (shoulder) and DT Ed Oliver (knee) are worth tracking into next week's trip to the Rams.

Buffalo fell to New England as Efton Chism's late touchdown catch decided it; Josh Allen threw the game-deciding interception and said afterward he should have thrown the ball away. Bills fall to 3-1; DT Ed Oliver and CB Dee Alford left with ankle injuries.

Per standing authorization, the Bills' GM issued an on-record condolence statement after the death of DT Ed Oliver's son; the family requested privacy. Limited strictly to the club's own on-record statement.

CB Christian Benford (toe) is questionable and DL T.J. Sanders is doubtful after an appendectomy as Buffalo looks to open 4-0.

Buffalo elevated two defensive backs from the practice squad, including undrafted rookie Kani Walker, who could make his first NFL appearance.

CB Christian Benford (toe) and RB Ray Davis (hamstring) are questionable, DL T.J. Sanders is doubtful after an appendectomy, and WR Keon Coleman was limited (ankle) ahead of Sunday's home opener at new Highmark Stadium.

Buffalo (3-0) enters Sunday with Greg Rousseau riding a three-game sack streak and James Cook III leading all NFL backs at 6.0 yards per carry, underscoring the Bills' balance heading into the AFC East matchup.

Bills defenders say they're preparing for Maye at his MVP-finalist best, not his 1 TD/6 INT start, as 3-0 Buffalo hosts 1-2 New England.