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Bills Links, 8/23: Previewing the Bills at Lions

The Bills face off with the Lions on Friday night

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The Buffalo Bills are set to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 3 of the preseason. Today’s links have plenty of updates to get ready for the game, including features on Josh Allen, Darryl Johnson, Zay Jones, and much more.


Josh Allen, Zay Jones, 8 more Buffalo Bills to watch vs. Lions - newyorkupstate.com
Tomorrow's game against the Lions may be the final time fans see Bills starters until Week 1 of the regular season.

Pregame Primer: 5 things to watch when the Bills visit Detroit – The Buffalo News
Check the latest from Vic Carucci. (Subscription required.)

‘He can be a beast in this league’: How Darryl Johnson became the surprise of the Bills’ draft class – The Athletic
From going largely unnoticed in high school to playing at North Carolina A&T, Johnson has worked for everything in his career. (Subscription required.)

Anderson reflects on his time with Bills, mentoring Allen | WGR 550 SportsRadio
“QB also talks about his decision to retire”

Sweeney feeling comfortable in rookie year with the Bills | WGR 550 SportsRadio
“The Bills’ rookie tight end joined Howard and Jeremy following his first two NFL games this preseason”

Buffalo Bills think unselfishness of Zay Jones could have impact in win column - newyorkupstate.com
Zay Jones led the Bills in almost every receiving statistical category in 2018 but is now working on special teams.

Buffalo Bills’ Mitch Morse progressing in concussion protocol but won’t play Friday vs. Detroit - newyorkupstate.com
Morse has only practiced twice in pads since the Bills started training camp after suffering fourth documented concussion of NFL career.

4 reasons Buffalo Bills should sign punter Ryan Allen - newyorkupstate.com
Allen is a significant upgrade over what the Bills currently have at the position.

As the Legend of Christian Wade grows, Buffalo Bills RB urges patience - newyorkupstate.com
Wade's has a 65-yard touchdown run and a 48-yard reception in two preseason games.

Bills’ Corey Bojorquez will get shot to make punting impression in Detroit – The Buffalo News
"Corey Bojorquez is getting a full shot to show his ability this summer." (Subscription required.)

Cover 1 Film Room: How Josh Allen found weak points in Panthers defense | Cover 1
Erik Turner and Nate Geary are back in the film room to break down Bills QB Josh Allen's play against the Carolina Panthers in their second game of the 2019 preseason.

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Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions, preseason 2019: Mitch Morse won’t play - Buffalo Rumblings
The full injury report for Buffalo.

2019 Buffalo Bills scouting report: linebacker Tremaine Edmunds - Buffalo Rumblings
The quarterback of the defense looks to build off a solid rookie season.

2020 NFL Draft Season Preview: Defense - Buffalo Rumblings
A down year for defense? Perhaps.

2020 NFL Draft season preview: Offense - Buffalo Rumblings
This is the year to get some weapons.