‘”It was really great to be back out there. It was real fun. The [defensive] line, we’re really tight, you know? We live for things like that. The whole team does,” Rousseau said. “Definitely been a minute. It’s been over a year… it was a great time though.”‘
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“There’s no other opportunity like this”, Bills DE Efe Obada enjoying his NFL journey
‘He was born in Nigeria, was homeless at one point, and spent his younger years living in foster homes. After playing British American football in 2014, Obada got a shot in the NFL a year later, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.’
How the game of golf saved Bills safety Jordan Poyer’s life
‘“It [golf] gave me a sense of pride, a sense of commitment and love that I hadn’t found before, that I hadn’t seen before, that I hadn’t felt before.”’
Bills top Lions 16-15 in Preseason opener
‘Just over a minute and a half left to play, with Jake Fromm under center, the Bills looked to get into field goal range to put the game in the hands of Tyler Bass. On fourth down, Fromm chucks it deep and connects with Marquez Stevenson for a 42-yard pass to keep the drive alive! Fromm would lead the Bills into field goal territory, and Bass would boot a 44-yard field goal right down the middle for the win!’
Bills pass rush shines and shows huge improvement in preseason opener vs. Lions
‘“It was a great feeling to get my first sack and be able to get back there but really it’s just a testament to the whole defense, you know the secondary holding up in coverage, the other three d-linemen rushing their butts off so really even though I got the sack it’s really just a team effort and I’m happy we got him down,” Rousseau said after the game.’
4 Observations: Bills at Lions preseason game
‘Running back Devin Singletary was one of the few starters who played on offense and he carried the load. The 3rd year back had 8 carries, 42 yards, and a touchdown catch. Zack Moss did not play and is dealing with a hamstring injury so Singletary made the most of his opportunity to hold on to the starting job.’
Bills beat Detroit in preseason opener with late field goal drive
‘The defensive line, which general manager Brandon Beane addressed with the first and second-round picks in the most recent NFL Draft with Gregory Rousseau and Carlos Basham, showed an ability to get pressure on the Lions’ quarterbacks.’
Bills players flash as Buffalo wins in Detroit
‘Receiver Isaiah Hodgins left the game with a knee injury, while running back Antonio Williams suffered a stinger but he did return in the fourth quarter.’
Bills in Detroit: Our Takeaways
‘The Bills are off on Saturday before returning to practice on Sunday.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills at Lions | Preseason Week 1
‘The offseason mantra from both GM Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott was they had to run the ball more effectively in 2021. It was clear from the beginning of the game Friday night that the Bills were going to work on that part of their offense. Buffalo’s first four plays from scrimmage were run plays, and eight of their first 10 play calls were runs. The Bills gained 36 yards on their first eight carries for a 4.5 yards per carry average.’
Bills set to turn new-look defensive line loose in exhibition opener
‘In the preseason opener Friday night at Detroit, Rousseau and Basham will have their first chance to back up that talk with action. They’ll be free to hit the quarterback or tackle the opposing ball carrier to the ground without fear of injuring a teammate.’
Five things to watch in Buffalo Bills’ preseason opener against Detroit Lions
‘Fromm will be in the spotlight against the Lions for a few reasons. He will throw passes for the Bills against another team for the first time since being drafted in the fifth round in 2020. Fromm was a healthy inactive for his entire rookie season as Buffalo’s “pandemic quarterback.” That meant he was isolated from the rest of the team in case of a Covid-19 outbreak in the quarterback room. Fromm has had a more normal training camp this year, competing for reps with backups Mitchell Trubisky and Davis Webb. Starter Josh Allen won’t play against the Lions, so Trubisky, Fromm and Webb should get opportunities. With Trubisky set as the No. 2 quarterback, Fromm will compete with Webb in an effort to convince the Bills to keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.’
Tommy Sweeney among 5 players to watch as Bills open preseason against the Lions
‘Sweeney said there were some moments early on when he wondered if he’d ever be able to play again. However, the doctors who treated him assured him throughout that he would recover and be able to resume playing in 2021, and that has proven to be the case.’
Bills d-line coach: ‘I expect Mario Addison to be high-end producer, significant factor for us’
‘“He’s got high-end production left and that’s what we look forward to – high-end production,” he said. “I still anticipate and expect Mario to be a high-end producer and be a significant factor for us this year.”’
How to watch Bills at Lions preseason 2021 (TV channel, time, live stream information)
‘Regardless of who plays and how long they play, the atmosphere from Ford Field should be great as the opening preseason game means we’re one week closer to the regular season.’