The Buffalo Bills opened their preseason schedule with a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium. While the Bills did not come away with a victory, there were several notable takeaways from the game, which was the final preseason game ever played at the current Highmark Stadium.
Key Performances for the Bills:
- Quarterbacks: With Josh Allen resting, the Bills’ three backup quarterbacks, Mitchell Trubisky, Mike White, and Shane Buechele, all saw action and showed efficiency. Combined, they completed 27 of 38 passes for 341 yards. Trubisky started and threw one touchdown pass, while Mike White came in during the second half and threw for two scores.
- Offense: The Bills’ offense, despite the loss, racked up nearly 400 yards. Trubisky connected with tight end Dawson Knox for a touchdown, and a 58-yard pass to wide receiver Tyrell Shavers set up a field goal. White led two touchdown drives, one of which included a two-point conversion to Laviska Shenault.
Unique Moment:
In a moment that garnered a lot of attention, Bills running back Ray Davis, who had been practicing as a backup kicker, was sent in to attempt an extra point after Dawson Knox’s touchdown. With a quick change of cleats on the sideline, Davis successfully drilled the kick, demonstrating a contingency plan for a potential in-game injury to the team’s primary kicker.
