To say the Buffalo Bills struggled in their Week 1 preseason matchup against the Chicago Bears is an understatement. Despite the lopsided score, 33-6 in favor of the Bears, there were some positive takeaways, particularly from third-year cornerback Kaiir Elam.
The former first-round pick, now wearing a “5” on his jersey, delivered a strong performance with two tackles and several impressive coverage reps. Although he played only three series, Elam showed encouraging signs for the upcoming season. Let’s break down some of his reps on the All-22 film.
Play 1
Elam started his 2024 campaign off with a bang by flying into the backfield and making a stop in run support.