Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy http://www.authenticsbuffalobills.com/cheap-matt-milano-jersey , who landed on his head and left the game on the opening drive of Week 7's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, took another step forward in his quest to play vs. the New England Patriots Monday night.While McCoy remains in the league's concussion protocol, he was able to return to practice on a limited basis Thursday, and the hope remains that Buffalo's most dynamic offensive play maker will return to action when Buffalo hosts its first Monday Night Football game in nearly a decade. The league's concussion protocol is a complicated, five-step process, and McCoy has already passed through the first four steps: rest and recovery, light aerobic exercise, and continued aerobic exercise/strength training are the first three hurdles a player must climb before being cleared to play. Step four is resuming football specific activities, in this case being limited Thursday in practice. So far, McCoy appears to have endured all of these activities without displaying any of the concussion-like symptoms that plagued him after the hit in the Colts game. The last hurdle for McCoy: full football activity/medical clearance to play. These are all great signs for McCoy, who though he hasn't scored a touchdown yet this year, is still Buffalo's best offensive play maker. McCoy has a history of success playing for the Bills vs. the Patriots. In each of Buffalo's last five showdowns with New England http://www.authenticsbuffalobills.com/cheap-marcus-murphy-jersey , McCoy has racked up 100-plus total yards from scrimmage, including 147 yards from scrimmage in a Week 16 loss at Foxboro, and 123 total yards from scrimmage the last time these teams met on Monday Night Football: a 20-13 loss Nov. 23, 2015. In other injury news from Thursday, five Bills were held out of practice: LB Lorenzo Alexander (rest day), quarterback Josh Allen (elbow), RB Taiwan Jones (neck), DE Trent Murphy (knee), and DT Kyle Williams (rest day). The Bills (2-5) look to snap a two-game losing streak when the rival Patriots (5-2) come to New Era Field for an 8:15 primetime game Monday night. This will be Buffalo's first Monday Night Football game since a 31-25 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 7, 2016, and the first home MNF game since a 29-27 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 17, 2008. Monday's game will occur on the 45th anniversary of the first-ever Monday Night Football game in franchise history Authentic Shaq Lawson Jersey , a 23-14 win at Rich Stadium over the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 29, 1973. The Buffalo Bills are on the road once again, this time to meet up with the Houston Texans in a key AFC match-up. Head coach Sean McDermott met with the media on Friday to discuss his team's outlook heading into Sunday. Today's links also includes updates on LeSean McCoy, Taron Johnson, Jordan Phillips, and much more.Sean McDermott: "I Love The Energy" - BuffaloBills.comHead coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Friday topics include; the emotional spark a player can bring, the competition at cornerback, and a final injury update.If the Bills lose, is it bye bye McCoy? - The Bills Beat with Joe B. and Matthew FairburnThe Buffalo Bills had a couple of compelling stories find them in Week Six, as trade speculation around LeSean McCoy ramped up over the last few days, and the Bills signed veteran quarterback Derek Anderson.Taron It Up: Buffalo Bills rookie CB Taron Johnson standing out on field | NewYorkUpstate.comTaron Johnson has been one of the Bills' most impressive rookies.Jordan Phillips 'is a dog and brings juice to Bills defense,' Shaq Lawson says | NewYorkUpstate.comShaq Lawson: "When I line up on the field out there I be feeling that energy. Because I got juice but Jordan Phillips make me feel more juiced."Can the Buffalo Bills get to .500 Lorenzo Alexander Jersey , and 7 more things to watch vs. Texans | NewYorkUpstate.comThe Texans have plenty of firepower on both sides of the ball. Can the Bills slow Houston down in Week 6?Inside a kicker's head: How mindfulness and subliminal tracks help Stephen Hauschka keep the negativity out – The AthleticStephen Hauschka used to feel ashamed when he missed a kick. Now a mindfulness convert, he's at peace in one of the most isolated positions in sports. (Subscription required.)Josh Allen close up: Analyzing the rookie's processing and decision-making troubles through film – The AthleticOn one second-and-23 play in the third quarter Sunday, Josh Allen showed us just how much he's struggling with making quick decisions. (Subscription required.)Bills injury updates: McDermott feels 'pretty good' about defensive backs being able to play – The Buffalo News"Bills coach Sean McDermott said the chances of cornerback TreDavious White being able to play Sunday against Houston look pretty good..."Bills-Texans Scouting Report: Will run-heavy game plan be back against Houston? – The Buffalo News"When the Bills run: Brian Daboll heard the cat calls." (Subscription required.)Featured on Buffalo RumblingsBuffalo Bills Tre'Davious White, Micah Hyde both at full health going into matchup with Houston Texans - Buffalo RumblingsAll of the team's injured players logged a full practice on FridayThree headlines for Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans - Buffalo RumblingsIs that Brandon Weeden's music?Previewing Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans Week 6 with Battle Red Blog - Buffalo Rumblings Get ready for Sunday!What are quarterback roles for Josh Allen, Derek Anderson, and Nathan Peterman with the Buffalo Bills? - Buffalo RumblingsTranscripts from Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, and Anderson himself.