‘The Bears led 28-0 at halftime after they scored on four of their five drives and gained 371 yards of total offense in the first half. For the game, they gained 528 yards, completed 64% of their passes, possessed the ball for 39:12 and scored on four of their five trips to the red zone.’
Archives for August 18, 2025
Bills-Bears preseason game No. 2: Here’s whose stock went up and whose stock went down
‘Did we mention there weren’t many positives to take out of this game?’
Buffalo Bills safeties have a rough night in Chicago: ‘A lot that needs to be cleaned up’
‘“Obviously, trying to get my feet back underneath me – I’ve only been back at practice for a little bit,” Bishop said after the loss. “But I felt good. It felt good to get back out there and knock off some rust, but definitely some stuff to improve on.”’
Why the Bills should prioritize an extension for center Connor McGovern
‘McGovern has become an invaluable member of the Super Bowl contender. According to Pro Football Focus, he allowed zero sacks and zero quarterback hits in his 959 snaps last season. At 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, McGovern was viewed by the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff as too big to play the position in their offense, but he is a perfect fit for the Bills’ duo running scheme, and his intellect became an invaluable resource for Allen.’
Bills stock up, stock down after listless preseason loss to Bears
‘S Jordan Hancock: The rookie fifth-round pick led the Bills with eight tackles before exiting with a shoulder injury. Hancock was active against the run, delivering a tackle for loss and stuffing a third-and-goal carry at the 1-yard line. After being moved around the secondary during training camp, Hancock looks to have found a home at safety.’
Everything Sean McDermott said after Bills preseason clunker against Bears
‘I’ll just break it down. Line of scrimmage, we didn’t win the line of scrimmage. Fundamentally, we weren’t good enough. Too many penalties. You get out there and, you know, playing against their ones, I expect, we expect to compete with them. And that wasn’t the case early. Our twos then who were out there competing against their twos and our threes against their threes, it didn’t get much better. So, you know, we got to look at it, figure some things out and, and evaluate some of the guys as well and see where we stand there. And a lot of work to get done this week as we move forward here. So I thought we made had some momentum coming off that practice which I thought was a good practice for us. Tonight, however, not even close. So we go back and head back tonight and get back to Buffalo and have a good week of practice coming up.’
Bills vs. Bears highlights: Buffalo shut out and clobbered in second preseason game
‘Buffalo was outgained 528 to 180 and its defense allowed 31 first downs.’
5 takeaways from Bills embarrassing preseason loss to Bears
‘McDermott felt the Bills accomplished their goals Friday, so the only starters who saw action Sunday were wide receiver Joshua Palmer on offense and safety Cole Bishop on defense. And that was only because both players have missed too much practice time, especially Bishop.’
Buffalo Bills face major safety questions after blowout loss to Bears (Takeaways)
‘At one point in the first half, the Bears had more points (28) than the Bills had yards (22). Buffalo struggled to move the ball on offense. The defense gave up big plays and couldn’t get off the field on third down.’
Bills’ safety play raises concerns after 38-0 preseason loss to Bears (stock up/stock down)
‘Although Bishop and Hamlin disappointed on Sunday night, they were not alone. Buffalo displayed poor fundamentals, tackling, coverage and more throughout the game. Exhibition or not, Sean McDermott will have plenty to say about how the team executed against Chicago.’
FOX’s Joe Davis confuses Bills legend Thomas with Yankees’ Munson in broadcast error
‘FOX broadcaster Joe Davis proved that during the Buffalo Bills’ 38-0 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. During the third quarter of the game, Davis and Greg Olsen had Bills GM Brandon Beane on set. The trio discussed Josh Allen, the NFL’s reigning MVP, to set up a video package.’
Preseason takeaways: Bills blasted by Bears, setting up a spirited final week
‘The Buffalo Bills were thumped. Thoroughly.’
Monday’s Chicago Coverage
Caleb Williams leads Chicago Bears starters on a 92-yard TD drive to start preseason rout of the Buffalo Bills (Chicago Tribune)
Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune)
Caleb Williams sharp in preseason debut as Bears dominate Bills (Chicago Sun Times)
Bears’ defense looks ready for season after dominant training camp, 38-0 win over Bills (Chicago Sun Times)
As Bears CB Jaylon Johnson, DL Shemar Turner progress toward return, CB Terell Smith exits with knee injury (Chicago Sun Times)
Five takeaways from the Bears’ preseason win over Buffalo (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Caleb Williams’ 2025 preseason debut was perfect – but don’t go nuts, Bears fans (USA Today)
Caleb Williams’ sharp preseason debut caps best stretch of Bears camp (ESPN)
Caleb Williams shines, directs Bears on 92-yard TD drive vs. Bills in first game action under Ben Johnson (CBS Sports)
Bears Fans Definitely Weren’t Overreacting to Caleb Williams’ First TD of Preseason (SI)
Takeaways as the Chicago Bears rout the Buffalo Bills in preseason primetime (WFLD-TV)
Top performers as the Chicago Bears shutout the Buffalo Bills in preseason Week 2 (WFLD-TV)
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams throws touchdown pass, shines in 2025 preseason debut (WSCR-AM)
Observations from Bears’ 38-0 win over the Bills in preseason action (WSCR-AM)
Game Recap: Caleb Williams, Bears No. 1 offense shine in preseason debut (ChicagoBears.com)
Bears’ depth on both sides of ball evident in preseason win over Bills (ChicagoBears.com)
Photo gallery 1 (ChicagoBears.com)
Photo gallery 2 (ChicagoBears.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Caleb Williams looks sharp in Ben Johnson’s offense as Bears rout Bills 38-0 in preseason
‘Three Bears passers had a 112.0 passer rating, including 130.0 by Williams. The Bills’ Mitchell Trubisky, Mike White and Shane Buechele collectively were at 55.7.’
Josh Allen Plays Catch With Young Bills Fan on Sideline in Heartwarming Moment
‘Allen wasn’t throwing with a member of Buffalo’s staff or any of his teammates, however. Instead, Allen was playing catch with an excited young member of Bills Mafia, who was lucky enough to be on the sideline as the team warmed up.’