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Buffalo Bills Links, 8/13: Bills open the preseason in Detroit

Plus, observations on all 92 members of the Bills heading into Week 1 of the preseason.

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It’s finally here: the start of the Buffalo Bills 2021 season...well the preseason anyways. In today’s edition of the Bills daily links, we start off by getting you ready for tonight’s matchup between the Bills and Detroit Lions.


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What to watch and how to watch Buffalo’s preseason opener

While the Bills are resting many of their starters, including All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen, there’s still plenty of reasons to watch Buffalo’s first preseason game since the 2019 season. Hear more from head coach Sean McDermott on his plan for playing time in the opener, which represents a chance for the younger players to stake their claim to a roster spot.

LT Dion Dawkins activated from the COVID-19 list

After missing the first two weeks of training camp, Dawkins is back with the team.

Breaking down the 92 current members of the Bills

A comprehensive rundown of the status of all 92 current Bills, recapping their training camp performances to date heading into the preseason opener.

Odds and ends

See where the Bills’ high-flying offense ranks among the league’s best, learn how great Buffalo’s odds are at winning the Super Bowl through ESPN’s season-long simulator, discover why defensive line coach Eric Washington is predicting a bounce-back season from defensive end Mario Addison, catch up on former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick’s long NFL journey, and more!