‘The optics of the injury situation aren’t good for the strength and conditioning staff, but there are a few factors at play here, in my mind. The biggest of those is an abundance of caution. How many of these injured players would be able to gut through their ailments if this were the regular season? My guess is the list would not be as long as it is now. Knowing there are 17 regular-season games to play, and hopefully more in the playoffs, means it makes sense to give players the necessary time to heal right now. As McDermott mentioned, it’s more important to be healthy in January than it is July and August.’
BillsBeat - August 10, 2025
Bills give season ticket holders a final chance to purchase seats at new stadium
‘But before contacting anyone on the wait-list, representing the potential for almost 20,000 seats, the Bills will put together an effort to reach out one last time to all fans who have previously said no to make sure they don’t miss out or harbor ill feelings toward the team about the process.’
Bills injury update: Buffalo players who were banged up in preseason loss to Giants
‘Three defensive backs and a linebacker exited in the 34-25 loss to the New York Giants.’
Bills RB Ray Davis makes extra point in preseason as he auditions to be emergency kicker
‘”I think it’s good for Ray to get a little bit as an emergency kicker during the season, to get maybe a little small warm-up or maybe an extra point,” McDermott said. “See if we can score and get an extra point there for him.”’
Buffalo Bills star stuns everyone by suiting up for first preseason game against Giants
‘Still, the consensus belief was that he would not even be in uniform Saturday, so whether this is a step in the direction of progress in his contract negotiation, we’ll have to wait and see, but this was at least a good sign.’
4 observations, players who stood out in Bills preseason loss to Giants
‘It was pretty clear that the coach is getting irritated by the running back’s continued absence.’
Taron Johnson injury: Bills starting cornerback leaves game against Giants in preseason
‘Johnson looked fantastic on the Giants’ opening drive, tackling tight end Daniel Bellinger on the first possession for no gain.’
Joey Bosa, Bills rookie defenders flash in preseason opener vs. Giants (stock up/stock down)
‘Joey Bosa: Bosa does not have to worry about a roster spot, but the defensive end looked excellent in the opening series of the game. He applied pressure and batted a ball on third down to get the defense off the field. Bosa gave the Giants offensive line fits and that’s exactly what the team wants him to do to opposing teams in the regular season.’
How did Buffalo Bills fare against Giants rookie QB in NFL debut? (Observations)
‘Dart had little trouble moving the ball against the Bills’ defense. He completed 12-of-19 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown to receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey in the first quarter. Humphrey got separation while working against Bills cornerback Dane Jackson, who couldn’t recover in time to make a play on the ball.’
Bills fall to Giants, but Josh Allen’s backups have some good moments: Final score, recap, photos
‘Mitchell Trubisky played the first half; Mike White played most of the second.’
Bills preseason notebook: The Tyrell Shavers hype train is picking up steam once again
‘But it was a 69-yard catch-and-run touchdown during a late-season win over the New York Jets. Forget the previous two games in which he played just 22 snaps, that touchdown was the confidence booster Shavers needed to move forward with the Buffalo Bills.’
Sunday’s New York Coverage
Jaxson Dart throws absolute dime for first Giants touchdown pass in thrilling debut (New York Post)
Russell Wilson delivers short but effective Giants preseason debut (New York Post)
Deonte Banks, battling for starting cornerback job, given more playing time in Giants’ preseason win (New York Post)
Three takeaways from Giants’ preseason opener win against Bills (New York Post)
Jaxson Dart shares heartwarming moment with mom after dazzling Giants preseason debut (New York Post)
Giants’ Jaxson Dart shines in his preseason debut, a win over the Bills (Newsday)
Rookie LB Abdul Carter delivers big pressure in short playing time (Newsday)
Rookie LB Abdul Carter delivers big pressure in short playing time (Newsday)
How did Giants’ Jaxson Dart look in preseason debut? Did he outplay Shedeur Sanders? (Newark Star Ledger)
As Jaxson Dart impresses, here’s how Russell Wilson did in Giants’ preseason opener (Newark Star Ledger)
Jaxson Dart: Why NY Giants rookie QB’s preseason debut was a hit – and completely worth it (Bergen Record)
Photo gallery (Bergen Record)
Grading Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart’s pro debut vs. Bills (USA Today)
Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart show promise in Giants’ 34-25 preseason win at Bills (AP)
Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart ‘efficient, effective’ in debut (ESPN)
Giants’ Brian Daboll Gives Honest Assessment of Jaxson Dart’s First Preseason Outing (SI)
3 Takeaways From Jaxson’s Dart Preseason Debut for Giants (SI)
Cam Skattebo injury update: Why Giants rookie RB missed first preseason game (The Sporting News)
Game Recap: Lights not too bright for rookies (Giants.com)
Instant Analysis: Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart make Giants debuts (Giants.com)
Game Balls: Standouts from preseason opener (Giants.com)
Presser Points: Brian Daboll talks postgame (plus Joe Schoen in the booth) (Giants.com)
Photo gallery (Giants.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
James Cook warms up but declines to play in Bills preseason opener as contract standoff continues
‘“James and I had a good conversation yesterday,” McDermott said following a 34-25 loss. “So he warmed up, but at this point, due to the situation and position he’s in, he’s not willing to play. So that’s where we’re at. Again, it was a good conversation, but really no change overall.”’
James Cook warms up but opts not to play for Bills amid contract drama
‘He took part in the drills, even taking a snap with the first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills during the warmups. But when it came time for the game to start, Cook came out with his teammates still with some of his uniform on but with a beanie on his head instead of a helmet. He did not take a snap in the game despite coach Sean McDermott saying that he wanted him to. Cook is seeking a contract extension and has not participated in the last four practices over the past six days.’
Bills RB Ray Davis Nailed Extra Point As Kicker in Preseason Game vs. Giants
‘Bills running back Ray Davis was called upon to try and tack on the extra point Saturday during their first preseason game against the Giants. And guess what? He absolutely nailed it.’