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PFF: 5 highest-graded #Bills players on offense in Week 2 vs. the #Raiders:
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 38-10, in Week 2.
Following the game that was, here are the five highest-graded Bills players on offense from the outing against the Raiders according to Pro Football Focus:
PFF: Where the #Bills offensive line ranks after Week 1 (via @TejasVemparala):
Buffalo Bills fans expected to see improvement by the Bills offensive line from last year. Despite center Mitch Morse’s Pro Bowl nod along with Dion Dawkins and Rodger Saffold, the unit were ranked 23rd in the 2022 NFL season.
As the preseason ended, the Bills’ season opener was the first chance to see whether the offensive line had indeed progressed from last year. However, following Monday’s overtime loss to the New York Jets, the stats highlight that the Bills offensive line was more of what we have seen – not any worse but not any better.
According to Pro Football Focus, who ranked the performance of all 32 NFL teams’ offensive line units during Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season, the Bills ranked No. 23 after Week 1. PFF listed the ranking of each team in order from best to worst performing, and the Bills are sandwiched in between the Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals, both of whom lost on Sunday.
Here is the full excerpt from the football analytics outlet:
Projected Week 2 starters:
LT Dion Dawkins
LG Connor McGovern
C Mitch Morse
RG O’Cyrus Torrence
RT Spencer BrownRookie right guard O’Cyrus Torrence was solid in his NFL debut, letting up three pressures on 50 dropbacks and earning the highest run-blocking grade on the Bills’ offensive line.
The Bills needed right tackle Spencer Brown to take a step forward in 2023; however, the third-year player gave up five pressures against the Jets, which was tied for the fourth most he has allowed since the start of the 2022 season.Best player: Dion Dawkins
Dawkins was the only Buffalo offensive lineman not to allow either a sack or a quarterback hit against the Jets.
For each team, Pro Football Focus highlighted players that were determined to be the weakest links. The three for the Bills, Morse, Torrence, and Brown, were highlighted by PFF as the Bills’ weakest links in WEek 1.
It is only one game, but the first impressions of the offensive line seem to be more of what we saw last season. The Bills offensive line unit should have an easier time in Week 2 with a Las Vegas Raiders defense that many predict will not be good.
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PFF: 5 worst-graded #Bills players on offense in Week 1:
The Buffalo Bills fell 22-16 in overtime to the New York Jets in Week 1.
Following the game that was, here are the five worst-graded Bills players on offense from the outing against the Jets according to Pro Football Focus:
5 potential breakout players for the #Bills in 2023:
Here are five potential breakout players for the Buffalo Bills in 2023:
#Bills at #Jets: 7 things to watch for during Week 1’s matchup:
The Buffalo Bills begin their regular season journey on the road against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 1.
Once the battle arrives, there will be a few particular things to keep in mind.
Here are seven things to watch for during Monday’s Bills-Jets matchup:
5 bold predictions for the #Bills offense in 2023:
The 2023 NFL season is an important one for the Buffalo Bills offense and the team following two consecutive division-round postseason exits.
But with a replenished roster and high expectations, what might this year hold for players on the Bills offense and the improved position groups collectively? Let’s think boldly.
Not a good week for #Bills injury news:
Another day, another practice that saw injury updates closer to the negative side of the ledger for the Buffalo Bills.
On Wednesday, the Bills had an injury scare with offensive lineman Connor McGovern. Slated to be Buffalo’s new starter at left guard, McGovern sustained a knee injury during the workout.
At the time, McGovern, who signed this offseason with the Bills, did not seem overly concerned. He did not return to practice, but McGovern remained on the sideline and watched.
Typically if something is seriously wrong, a player leaves entirely.
Even if the player doesn’t practice the next day, alarm bells don’t yet have to go off. This was the case for McGovern as he was out on Thursday.
However, head coach Sean McDermott did not help make anyone feel good.
“We’ll see how it goes. Right now it’s too early to tell,” McDermott said, updating McGovern’s stats via press conference.
Along with McGovern, multiple other Bills players missed practice as well. Here is the full rundown of players that did not take part in Thursday’s session:
How the #Bills’ injury report looked Wednesday:
A lengthy injury list for the Buffalo Bills keeps inviting players on board.
After a laundry list of injuries reported on Tuesday, the ensuing day saw another addition: Offensive lineman Connor McGovern. According to numerous reports from Bills practice, McGovern sustained a knee injury which saw him leave the workout.
Per ESPN, McGovern left the session but did not leave the field after putting a sleeve on his leg. Typically if a player has to depart the practice entirely, it’s potentially a worse sign.
McGovern signed in Buffalo this offseason and is expected to start at left guard.
Bills Wire will provide an update when information is made available.
In addition, there were a few other names to join and leave the injury list. Running back Jordan Mims was added to it. Per The Athletic, Mims was hit in the mouth during Tuesday’s workout. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Eli Ankou (calf) returned.
Here is a rundown of the rest of the injury report from Wednesday:
One takeaway from each position group after first week of #BIlls camp:
Here is one takeaway from each position group on the Buffalo Bills roster through the first week of training camp:
Things to note from Day 1 of #Bills camp:
The Buffalo Bills have started their 2023 training camp journey.
Here were three big observations and takeaways that surfaced from reports during Day 1 of camp:
