ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Stephon Gilmore was routinely the best player on the Buffalo Bills' practice field during training camp. Halfway through the regular season, the team's top cornerback has become one of its biggest defensive liabilities.
The low point for Gilmore came Sunday in the first quarter of a 41-25 loss to the New England Patriots, when former Bills receiver Chris Hogan streaked down the left sideline and caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in stride. Even before Hogan crossed the goal line, a trailing Gilmore was turning back across the field, seemingly searching for whichever teammate blew his assignment.