Lions-Bills observations: Matthew Stafford sharp in first action, penalties pile up (Detroit News)
Lions lose Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow to leg injuries against Bills (Detroit News)
Man in the middle: Jarrad Davis’ setback lays path for Lions rookie Jahlani Tavai (Detroit News)
Backup QB Josh Johnson rushing to find his feet with Lions (Detroit News)
Niyo: Lions experience more pain than gain in preseason tune-up (Detroit News)
Photo gallery (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions suffer costly injuries in 24-20 preseason loss to Buffalo Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Lions-Bills observations: Matthew Stafford sharp, penalties mount (Detroit Free Press)
Bigger potential loss for Detroit Lions: Jarrad Davis or Frank Ragnow? (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press)
Observations: Injuries overshadow nice debut from Matthew Stafford in Lions loss (Ann Arbor News)
Lions LB Jarrad Davis carted to locker room after 2 plays (Ann Arbor News)
Frank Ragnow is second Lions first-round pick taken to locker room (Ann Arbor News)
Lions’ Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow headed for further medical testing (Ann Arbor News)
Kenny Wiggins confident in Lions OL’s versatility after Frank Ragnow’s injury (Ann Arbor News)
Just like that, Jahlani Tavai becomes one of the Lions’ most important players (Ann Arbor News)
Watch Lions kicker Matt Prater drill 61-yard field goal despite high snap, expiring clock (Ann Arbor News)
Pat Caputo – Should Lions consider Colin Kaepernick for backup QB? (Oakland Press)
Photo gallery (AP)
Lions’ Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow Carted Off During Preseason Matchup vs. Bills (SI)
Lions starting linebacker, 2017 first-round pick Jarrad Davis carted off with apparent leg injury (CBS Sports)
Lions’ Jarrad Davis carted to locker room after suffering leg injury vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Recap: Lions vs. Bills (DetroitLions.com)
Four Downs: How did Stafford look in preseason debut? (DetroitLions.com)
O’Hara’s Burning Questions: What was the most important development of the night? (DetroitLions.com)
Notebook: Davis, Ragnow leave game with injuries (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Archives for August 2019
Lions Lose Davis, Ragnow To Injuries And Game 24-20 To Bills
‘Buffalo’s Josh Allen was 3 of 6 for 49 yards in the first half and had an interception negated by a penalty. Allen played against starters and carried out the game plan that called for a heavy dose of runs with LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore. Against reserves, Matt Barkley completed 12 of 14 passes for 142 yards and a 16-yard touchdown pass to Duke Williams late in the third quarter to give Buffalo an 11-point lead.’
Bills CB White leaves game with quad contusion
‘Buffalo trainers wrapped White’s leg on the sideline, and he was officially ruled out minutes into halftime.’
Bills remain unbeaten in preseason, beat Lions 24-20
‘The Bills starters were plagued early with turnovers, penalties and even injuries in the opening half, with the offense having only one first down in the opening quarter, which was awarded to them by a personal foul penalty by the Lions defense. In addition, their first quarter struggles were compounded with a fumble from receiver Cole Beasley that allowed the Lions to open the scoring with a field goal.’
Bills Take Down Detroit Lions 24-20 in Third Preseason Game
‘This week was also the first time that LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore both dressed. McCoy had six carries for 37 yards, while Gore took his eight carries for 57 yards.’
Bills top Lions in 3rd preseason game
‘After a strong performance in week two, Cole Beasley and Allen struggled to get on the same page in Detroit. The wide receiver was targeted twice and finished with one catch — which he fumbled.’
Allen exits after up-and-down 1st half Vs. Lions
‘Allen completed three of his six attempts for 49 yards, 35 of which went to John Brown in the final two minutes of the half.’
4 Observations: Bills at Lions Preseason game
‘LeSean McCoy seemed to have some extra juice in his legs. The Bills running back hit the hole several times with some burst and reminded me of the McCoy from 2017.’
Bills remain undefeated with preseason win over Detroit
‘Two players left the games with injuries and did not return, CB Tre’Davious White with a quad contusion and LG Quinton Spain with an ankle injury.’
Bills take down the Lions | Game recap
‘Buffalo’s offense struggled early as their first three drives ended in two punts and a turnover. On the fourth drive, Buffalo would finally put points on the board with an Isaiah McKenzie touchdown run. Two drives later, the Bills offense perfectly executed a two-minute drill that would give Devin Singletary his first career touchdown. Buffalo went into halftime up 14-13.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills at Lions | Preseason Week 3
‘Though the offense got off to a slow start it wasn’t due to Buffalo’s backs. There wasn’t a single carry that did not go for positive yardage as McCoy and Gore combined for 94 yards on 14 carries to average 6.7 yards per carry.’
Bills Today: Wide receiver battle going down to the wire
‘The battle between wide receivers didn’t cool off in the third preseason game against the Lions. Receivers Duke Williams and Isaiah McKenzie were bright spots in the passing game. Receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III also made his share of plays offensively.’
Despite not facing a No. 1 QB, Bills’ defense still sees preseason benefit
‘”It will be good to see their ones, but even if we don’t it’s more about … improving on the fundamentals on what we do,” Frazier told reporters earlier in the week. “Are we getting better at our techniques leading up to the regular season? Because if we’re holding to the tenets of our defense — running to the ball, forcing takeaways, tackling well, taking good angles and really just being a fundamentally sound defense — that will bode well for us as we go forward.”‘
Bills expecting big things from Trent Murphy in 2019
‘”I think it’s been a huge difference. You think back to a season ago where he missed so much time during training camp and missed a lot of the offseason just because of rehabbing an injury and not being 100%,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “You see his play now. … His aggressiveness, his speed, his tempo, everything is a little bit different now because he’s more sure of himself because of where he is in the process when it comes to his injury. We’re looking for big things from Trent this season and so far, so good with the way training camp and the offseason program has gone for him. He’s looking pretty good.”’
Pregame Primer: 5 things to watch when the Bills visit Detroit
‘Although Sean McDermott hasn’t revealed the extent to which his starters will play, Allen is expected to get his first, and only, extended game action of the summer. The third preseason game traditionally serves as a regular-season tune-up for the starters, who play for roughly a half then mainly become spectators for the preseason finale. It would be good for Allen’s confidence, and for that of the rest of the offense, if he can demonstrate the sort of consistency the Bills need him to show on a regular basis in his second season.’