Bills LT Dion Dawkins trying to “push through” rib injury for Week 9 against Vikings

Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins is attempting to play through a rib injury suffered against the Baltimore Ravens ahead of Monday night's Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Dawkins missed practice on Thursday and Friday but expressed optimism about being available after playing through the discomfort for three quarters last week.

Buffalo faces additional offensive line questions as starting left guard Alec Anderson missed consecutive practices with an ankle issue. However, right tackle Spencer Brown returned to practice following a back injury, providing stability as the line prepares for Brian Flores' high-pressure Vikings defense. Backup Tylan Grable could slide to left tackle if Dawkins cannot play.