Making his first start in Week 8, the Buffalo Bills finally saw what defensive end Michael Hoecht brings to the team. And what a start it was. Now the question is if he can keep bringing similar heat in Week 9 against quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Joey Bosa calls Hoecht's injury a "massive loss" to Buffalo's defense that had pressured Patrick Mahomes on 52% of his dropbacks in Sunday's win.

Buffalo Bills defensive ends Michael Hoecht and Greg Rousseau combine to sack Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes on third down for a nine-yard loss.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bills/onsi as 4 Michael Hoecht replacements Bills can target at NFL trade deadline. During their win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills suffered a brutal injury. Defensive lineman Michael Hoecht went down with a non-contact injury, which is always a terrible sign.

It was what he did after the whistle that could land him in trouble with the NFL. Hoecht was penalized for unnecessary roughness on Carolina’s first play of their final drive. The NFL reviews all plays and will fine players for unnecessary roughness plays, whether they were called for a penalty during the game.