The Buffalo Bills kicked off their preseason schedule with a 34-25 loss to the New York Giants at Highmark Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Despite the loss, the Bills showcased promising performances from their quarterbacks and defense.
Three key takeaways emerged from the game:
Firstly, the Bills’ quarterback situation showed promise, as all three QBs – Mitchell Trubisky, Mike White, and Shane Buechele – performed efficiently in moving the football. Trubisky recorded one touchdown pass, while White threw for two scores in the second half. Head coach Sean McDermott praised both quarterbacks, noting their ability to move the team down the field at times.
Secondly, kicker Ray Davis proved himself as a reliable option by successfully completing an extra point attempt after TE Dawson Knox’s touchdown reception in the second quarter. The Bills opted for Davis over regular kicker Caden Davis, citing a scenario where a team might lose its kicker during a game. While it will remain a one-time experience, Davis demonstrated his capabilities.
Lastly, the Bills’ run defense excelled, stifling the Giants to 79 yards rushing on 25 carries. However, the team struggled with third-down stops and offense conversions, allowing the Giants to convert on 9 of 19 attempts (47%). Head coach McDermott also provided an update on running back James Cook, who is still holding out as he hopes for a new contract but has participated in meetings and walk-thrus.
Source: https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-3-things-we-learned-from-bills-vs-giants-2025-preseason-week-1