‘Spector was the last player selected by the Bills in the 2022 NFL Draft but on Saturday he might quite the impression. The rookie linebacker led the Bills with eight tackles [three solo, five assists]. If Spector makes the 53-man roster, he’ll likely be primarily a contributor on special teams when active. But it’s an encouraging sign to see both of the Bills linebackers from the 2022 draft class start the preseason with impactful games.’
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Bills erase 14-point deficit in 27-24 preseason comeback win vs. Colts
‘But two ways to look at Keenum’s performance. On one hand, it was sloppy, there’s no question about it as he was responsible for three of four turnovers in the first half. On the other hand, if Keenum ever does need to play during a real game, he won’t have an offense line consisting up backups and would be throwing to guys Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Dawson Knox, etc.’
4 observations: Bills rally to win preseason opener
‘It says a lot when one of the top 2-3 plays in the game came from a punter but here we are. The rookie, Matt Araiza hit a monster 82-yard punt late in the first half. The Bills were pinned deep in their own end, the Colts were getting the ball back with a chance to put more points on the board but Araiza drove a punt through the other end zone. The Colts took possession at the 20 yard line and the half came to an uneventful end. There was some concern with Araiza’s lack of holding experience but things went smooth on a Tyler Bass 48-yard field goal and an extra point. It was a good day for the punt god. The veteran Matt Haack had one punt for 38 yards that was downed at the 12 yard line.’
Bills bring in a victory and are fans eager to see the season on the horizon
‘“I always say I could come here without a food or a drink, and I could have anything I wanted” Jack Osler, Orchard Park resident who comes and tailgates with his son, “The people here are so nice.”’
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‘Running back Raheem Blackshear scored twice while linebacker Terrel Bernard had a 69-yard fumble return TD. Blackshear’s emergence helped the Bills erase a 24-10 second half deficit as he finished the night with 60 receiving yards and 11 rushing yards. Bernard recorded the team’s first touchdown of the preseason after he scooped up a fumble forced by Boogie Basham.’
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‘It was Keenum’s first game as a Bill, which was the same for many others on offense. The group struggled to get things going early and committed four turnovers in the first half, but fortunately found a way to turn it around in the second half.’