The Buffalo Bills advanced to a 3-0 preseason record this past Friday against the Detroit Lions, mostly thanks to a run-heavy game-plan and strong play from backup quarterback Matt Barkley. On offense, the conservative game plan ensured that players like Cody Ford and Dawson Knox could work on their run blocking, while the rookie defenders were forced into a situation where they had to protect a lead late in the game. Read on, to learn more about the performance of each rookie in last Friday’s preseason match-up.
Oliver largely continued his nondescript preseason against the Lions.