The Buffalo Bills suffered a 34-25 setback vs. the New York Giants in the NFL preseason opener for both teams, in a game that saw most of Buffalo’s starters play for roughly one quarter of action.

While reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen watched from the sidelines, incumbent backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky and challenger Mike White combined to pass for 250 yards and three touchdowns as both stated their case to earn the backup role behind Allen.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining other thoughts and observations from the preseason opener, including which players saw their stock rise...

Though All-22 analysis isn’t yet available, leveraging social media for good allows us to look back at Buffalo’s Week 1 preseason loss

The preseason wounds are still fresh following the Buffalo Bills’ 34-25 home loss to the New York Giants. If you weren’t able or interested in giving the game your attention, first understand that NFL MVP quarterback Josh Allen didn’t take a snap on Saturday afternoon. It was the Mitch Trubisky show, with head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator anxious to see how QB11 did with (most of) the team’s starting offense.

Bills searching for QB answer behind...

On Sunday, the NFL transaction report showed that the Buffalo Bills waived linebacker Baylon Spector with an injury settlement. The move comes after a week of uncertainty for the 2022 seventh-round draft pick.

On Monday, Spector left practice with a calf injury — his third in less than a year. The Bills released the 26 year old on Wednesday, but when no other NFL team claimed him off waivers by Thursday, he reverted back to Buffalo’s Injured Reserve (IR).

In his time in Buffalo, Spector has missed significant time due to injuries. In 2023 he missed two games with a...

You might have noticed that so far in 2025 I haven’t been doing a lot of thinking here (sorry about that by the way). The recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne though has got me thinking quite a bit. While not everyone identifies as a metalhead, Ozzy was an icon beloved the world over, spreading a little bit of metal to the masses. As my tribute to the legend, I too want to spread a little bit of metal to each of you.

Because I can, I’m going to imagine what heavy metal artist or band some of our favorite players...

Before the Buffalo Bills started their slate of preseason football on Saturday afternoon, I reminded myself of something very important. This is just the preseason — and there’s no need to overreact to the on-field product. This holds true for both players who look good, and bad, throughout these preseason games.

There were certainly plenty of positives that took place during the Bills’ 34-25 loss to the New York Giants on Saturday. Rookie defenders T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker both flashed at defensive tackle, showing that the newest Bills defenders could make an impact during the 2025 season. Tyrell Shavers...

The Buffalo Bills have long prioritized long-armed players along the defensive edge. While that philosophy has shifted of late to include bendier pass-rush types, the prototype of the long-armed, stout anchor still remains a popular one when general manager Brandon Beane seeks to add depth at defensive end.

Whether the Bills are adding players early in free agency or adding players for camp depth late, the Bills don’t shy away from their type. Sometimes, those late additions in the offseason lead to longer-term roles on the practice squad, as well. Just because a player joins the team late doesn’t mean...

During the Buffalo Bills second defensive stand in Saturday’s preseason game against the New York Giants, Bills’ fans got an all-too-familiar sight: nickel cornerback Taron Johnson injured.

Johnson, who plays aggressively, led with his head as he tackled Giants’ tightend Greg Dulcich. After the play, Johnson looked shaken up, but got to his feet. After taking a couple of steps, the Bills defender took a knee on the field as Buffalo training staff rushed to the field. Johnson was able to leave the field under his own power, and one play later the Giants had to punt.

During the Bills’...

We’ve finally made it, Bills Mafia! Well… to preseason football at least. This afternoon the Buffalo Bills host the New York Giants for only home exhibition game in 2025. With that comes the team’s annual Kids Day at the stadium, which always proves to be a summer highlight for Bills-centric families.

As for the on-field action, quarterback Josh Allen will not take organized snaps this afternoon. The rest of the starters who are able and available to suit up will reportedly play around a quarter of action. What that ultimately entails is up to head coach Sean McDermott who, along...

The Buffalo Bills are back and ready to get the 2025 NFL season underway. But first they have to play a trio of preseason games, which begins this afternoon when hosting the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium.

There are plenty of interesting story lines to follow, though none of them will involve quarterback Josh Allen playing a single snap today. On the Giants’ sideline, it’s a new year with a completely different quarterback group led by Russell Wilson and rookie Jackson Dart.

Though just the preseason, this game will carry a bit of drama due to the continued contract...

The Buffalo Bills have had some injury issues at linebacker of late. Whether we’re talking about the last few years or the last few weeks, the statement rings true. Granted, the Bills often use just two linebackers in their nickel-base defense, but that doesn’t mean the team can skimp on depth at the position, either.

After the release of oft-injured 2022 draft pick Baylon Spector, the Bills bolstered their linebacker group by taking a swing at a division rival’s former UDFA signing. August generally isn’t the time when teams make splash moves, so anyone expecting bigger deals might be disappointed...

Dion Dawkins, the larger-than-life left tackle with an incredible heart and limitless personality, has once again been named one of the NFL’s best players. Dawkins joins the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 at 42, moving up an impressive 54 spots from his inclusion in 2024 at spot 96.

What more can be said about Dawkins off the field? He’s full-throated about his love for all things Bills Mafia, and for the Western New York region. He does immeasurable good for underserved communities in and around Buffalo, NY and elsewhere through the Dion’s Dreamers foundation he began after arriving in...

An oft-repeated phrase in plenty of Bills Mafia circles, the saying goes that, essentially, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is an unreliable receiver. In the lead up to the 2022 NFL Draft, many analysts were quick to praise Cook for his dual-threat ability. With the Georgia Bulldogs, Cook proved capable lined up anywhere as a skill player.

Plenty of analysts saw him as a perfect complementary, change-of-pace back; perhaps someone ill-suited to featured work due to size and strength concerns, yet a potential matchup nightmare in passing situations thanks to his speed and hands. Respected draft analyst Lance Zierlein’s...