The Buffalo Bills earned their first win of the 2025 NFL preseason Saturday night, holding off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by a score of 23-19 to conclude the preseason with a 1-2 record.<\/p>\n
The Bills rested nearly all of their presumptive starters, with the exception of safety Cole Bishop, who bounced back from a lackluster effort in Week 2 of the preseason with a confidence-inducing performance in Tampa.<\/p>\n
With roster cuts coming by Tuesday\u2019s 4 p.m. EDT deadline, today\u2019s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with observations and analysis from Buffalo\u2019s first win of the preseason, which was fueled by a career outing from fourth-string quarterback Shane Buechele.<\/p>\n
WR Tyrell Shavers among standouts from win over Tampa Bay<\/p>\n
Among the standouts and observations from the win over Tampa Bay: WR Tyrell Shavers continued his outstanding preseason, making a terrific, one-handed touchdown grab on a fade pattern pass from Shane Buechele in the second quarter. The play demonstrated Shavers\u2019 outstanding body control and hand-eye coordination, and was his second highlight reel play of the preseason. Shavers sure is putting the pressure on general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.<\/p>\n
Who had less than encouraging games? Buffalo\u2019s kick coverage unit allowed Tampa Bay to average 38 yards per kickoff return; backup cornerback candidate Daequan Hardy was repeatedly burned in slot coverage; and the Bills once again were less-than-stellar on both third-down offense (3-for-9) and defense (8-for-13).<\/p>\n
Hear what impressed head coach Sean McDermott from the win and why coaching these Bills is a \u201creal joy;\u201d an update on the injury suffered by cornerback Tre\u2019Davious White; exploring whether the Bills should consider bringing back cornerback Rasul Douglas and wide receiver Amari Cooper as reinforcements; and learn why both McDermott and Pro Bowl left tackle Dion Dawkins have high praise for second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman.<\/p>\n
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