‘The Bills signed Caden Davis to fill in as the kicker, but Buffalo doesn’t gain a lot from letting Davis kick an extra point.’
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Bills' James Cook makes unexpected decision during contract negotiations at preseason game
‘The Buffalo Bills’ star running back was in uniform for their first preseason game against the New York Giants.’
8 big winners from Buffalo Bills preseason opener vs. New York Giants
‘The legend of Buffalo Joe continues. Andreessen ran with the No. 1 defense today, as Terrel Bernard didn’t take the field. He had five tackles, including a tackle for loss. Expect Andreessen to get real defensive snaps come the regular season.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s free agent decision is looming extra large
‘The Bills are missing both Bishop, the talented youngster out of Utah, and Taylor Rapp, the veteran ballhawk. They’re both injured heading into the preseason opener Saturday against the Giants. That leaves Hamlin as the veteran leader of the defensive backfield.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin faces heavy criticism after viral poor play
‘Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown to Lil’Jordan Humphrey, beating Dane Jackson in the end zone. However, fans were quick to point out that Hamlin wasn’t in a good spot to provide safety help and was merely jogging to the spot, not showing the necessary effort.’
McDermott: Thought the guys fought hard to stay in the game…
‘”Thought the guys fought hard to to stay in the game at times, and then and then mount a comeback at the end there. Really appreciate that. That said there’s a lot we can take from this game, both young and old, and coaches and players. So that’s really where you start with it. You go and look at the film, and there’ll be a lot to go through tomorrow when we get together.”‘
Bills fall to Giants 34-25 in first preseason outing
‘Buffalo was able to answer back with their first touchdown of the day. Trubisky was able to drive into the redzone with the help of running back Ty Johnson, where he found Dawson Knox for an 11-yard touchdown. Bringing the score to within three. Ray Davis was also able to score on the PAT.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Giants at Bills preseason
‘The Bills defense was awful against the screen pass. The Giants ran several of them which went for big yardage.’
Bills Mafia shares gratitude for Highmark Stadium at final home preseason game
‘Thousands of fans packed the stands on this hot day, including Giants fans. However Big Blue might not realize the sentiment that Saturday had, as it was the final preseason game ever at Highmark Stadium.’
These players stood out in the Buffalo Bills preseason opener vs. the New York Giants
‘It’s going to be hard keeping Tyrell Shavers off the Bills’ 53-man roster. After a strong first two and a half weeks of training camp in Rochester, Shavers was one of the few Bills offensive players who had a strong outing.’
RB James Cook in uniform for Bills preseason opener
‘Cook, a Pro Bowl alternate in his fourth NFL season who is seeking a contract extension and significant raise in final year of a rookie contract paying him $5.3 million in salary, took one rep with the first-team offense during on-field warmups and did not play in the exhibition game that the New York Giants won 34-25.’
Bills fall in preseason opener with Trubisky, White taking snaps
‘Mitchell Trubisky got the start in place of Josh Allen, who stood on the sideline and stayed healthy. Trubisky completed 9 of 13 passes for 138 yards, which included an 11-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox.’
Bills fans celebrate Kids Day at final preseason game in Highmark Stadium history
‘The stands were filled with young fans sporting jerseys, face paint and foam fingers, many experiencing their first taste of Bills football. Parents said bringing their children this year carries extra weight, knowing the team will move into a new stadium across the street in 2026.’
James Cook holds out in preseason amid contract standoff with Bills
‘When it came to having him actually play in Buffalo’s preseason opener against the New York Giants, Cook declined as part of a contract standoff now reaching its first full week.’
Bills lose to the Giants in their final preseason game at Highmark Stadium
‘The Buffalo Bills hosted the New York Giants on Saturday for the team’s final preseason game in their current stadium.’