Overview
- Listed as questionable with a foot issue after limited late‑week practices, Spillane dressed but played zero snaps in a 35-31 loss to the Bills.
- Vrabel explained postgame that keeping Spillane out was decided after pregame warmups to prioritize his health.
- Veteran backup Jack Gibbens started in Spillane’s place and recorded nine tackles, a sack and two tackles for loss alongside Christian Elliss.
- Earlier in the week, running back Terrell Jennings was placed on injured reserve with a concussion, and Jared Wilson, Khyiris Tonga and Brenden Schooler were cleared to return.
- Buffalo’s top corner Christian Benford, questionable with a toe injury entering the day, was inactive.