Buffalo Bills: 5 players with work to do before Week 2

Sep 12, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Melvin Ingram (8) grabs the jersey of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) blocks during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills lines up during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) /

Dion Dawkins

Blame can be put on almost every player on the Bills offensive line. Dion Dawkins, Jon Feliciano, and Darryl Williams particularly all had a tough day against the difficult Steelers front seven. The group allowed 24 total pressures, giving up three sacks, and had five holding calls throughout the course of the game.

Sunday against Pittsburgh, Dawkins had one of the worst games of his career thus far. Consistently being tasked with blocking the two-time All-Pro, T.J. Watt. Dawkins was called for holding three separate times throughout the game and was beat multiple times by Melvin Ingram III. With Allen constantly having to worry about his blind-side on Sunday, it made for tough sledding for the entire offense.

Dion Dawkins spent four days in the hospital dealing with complications from COVID-19, and although coach McDermott insisted he was 100% back in football shape, some questions may raise whether the left tackle is still dealing with some lingering issues. Dawkins will see a healthy dose of Christian Wilkins and Emmanuel Ogbah come Sunday in Miami.

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