Overview

• In their second preseason contest, the Bills were blanked 38-0 as Caleb Williams’s first team carved up Buffalo’s backups on a 92-yard opening drive
• McDermott said the showing was “certainly not up to our standard” and emphasized that every roster tier must meet the team’s performance expectations
• He pinpointed failures at the line of scrimmage and an excessive number of penalties as the primary causes of the rout
• Coaches will use this week’s film sessions to reassess reserve players and finalize depth chart decisions before the regular season
• Analysts stress that while preseason results rarely forecast regular-season outcomes, the blowout offers a vital gauge of Buffalo’s second- and third-team talent