It appears the competition to claim the backup quarterback job behind Josh Allen is settled for the Buffalo Bills, as veteran Kyle Allen has posted back-to-back efficient performances this preseason for the Bills.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by recapping Kyle Allen’s strong outing in leading Buffalo to its second straight preseason win and examining which players are on the rise and who saw their stock take a hit in Week 2 of the preseason.
Check out the assessments below and then let us know your thoughts on the game in the comments section.
Observations and standouts from Buffalo’s 31-7 win over Cleveland
Backup quarterback Kyle Allen has made the most of his preseason opportunities, turning in two impressive performances in wins over the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns.
On Saturday, in Buffalo’s second preseason contest, Allen might have clinched the backup job, completing 10 of 12 passes for 128 yards and a nine-yard touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman Jr. right before the end of the first half as the Bills took a 14-7 lead into halftime.
Allen lofted a perfect deep ball to receiver Ja’Mori Maclin for a 37-yard gain that set up the Allen to Hardman score, who continued his strong preseason by catching a pair of passes for 108 yards in the win, while Ian Wheeler (56 yards) and Frank Gore Jr. (54 yards) combined to rush for 110 yards on their 23 carries, though Gore did have a fumble. Damar Hamlin and Te’Cory Couch (pictured below) each added interceptions as Jim Leonhard’s defense held the Browns scoreless over the final 48 minutes of the game.
What else stood out from the win? Defensive end Landon Jackson was a disruptive force in the backfield; rookie outside linebacker had several impressive pass-rushing reps; cornerback Jordan Hancock came up with a huge pass breakup on a third-down play; veteran Trent Sherfield caught all four of his targets for 54 yards and was Buffalo’s best receiver in the first half; left guard Alec Anderson earned the first-team reps over Austin Corbett; and Hamlin led the team with five tackles to go with his interception.
- Bills fans groaned when they signed him, but Kyle Allen delivered a statement vs. Browns (Observations) – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills trending up and trending down: Kyle Allen, Ja’Mori Maclin stand out against Browns – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills’ other Allen makes a statement in a laugher vs. Browns – Democrat & Chronicle
- Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Browns preseason – WGR 550
- Observations: Bills sit most of their starters in second preseason game vs. Browns – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Browns | Preseason Week 2 – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills coach said rookie needed to show something, and a 71-yard TD should do it – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills dominate the Browns for second win in the preseason – WGR 550
- Buffalo Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. builds trust – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Bills react to preseason victory
Hear from head coach Joe Brady, quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele, wide receiver Ja’Mori Maclin, and other members of the Bills following Buffalo’s 31-7 win over Cleveland.
- Joe Brady On Bills Preseason Win Over The Browns – BuffaloBills.com
- ‘This is definitely a blessing’ | The Bills reflect on the rollercoaster of emotions after Week 2 preseason victory – BuffaloBills.com
- Kyle Allen Talks Taking Advantage Of Check Downs In 31-7 Victory Over the Browns – BuffaloBills.com
- Tyler Bass On His Process Returning To The Field And Performance Against The Browns – BuffaloBills.com
- Ja’Mori Maclin On What To Learn From His Performance Against The Browns – BuffaloBills.com
- Shane Buechele Talks Playing With Energy In Win vs. Cleveland Browns – BuffaloBills.com
DT Ed Oliver mourning loss of 2-year-old-son
The Buffalo Bills defensive lineman’s son died unexpectedly earlier this summer, with the team confirming th tragic news Saturday afternoon.
- Bills’ Ed Oliver and family mourning death of his 2-year-old son in drowning – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ Ed Oliver dealing with the death of his son – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills DT Ed Oliver mourns son after accidental drowning – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills star DT Oliver mourning tragic death of son – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Buffalo Bills sends condolences after star defender’s son dies – Democrat & Chronicle
- Ed Oliver mourning tragic loss of his son – WGR 550
- Buffalo Bills express condolences to Ed Oliver on tragic loss of his young son – WGRZ
- Statement from the Buffalo Bills on Ed Oliver – BuffaloBills.com
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- Josh Allen reflects on Ed Oliver’s loss: ‘All we can do is love on him’ – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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