Bills Stumble at Home: Chicago Bears Dominate in Season Opener
In the season opener, the Buffalo Bills faced a tough defeat against the Chicago Bears with a final score of 6-33. The game, held at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, saw the Bills unable to match the intensity brought by their opponents. The loss puts Buffalo's record at 0-1 for the start of the 2024 PRE season.
The game was characterized by struggles on both sides of the ball for Buffalo. Offensively, they managed to accumulate only 200 total yards compared to Chicago's more dynamic performance. Quarterback Josh Allen completed two out of three attempts for a mere 22 yards, showcasing an uncharacteristically low impact on the game's outcome. Shane Buechele and Mitchell Trubisky also saw action under center but were similarly unable to ignite Buffalo’s offense.
On defense, Dorian Williams stood out with six combined tackles and one sack for a loss of three yards - one of few highlights in an otherwise challenging day for Buffalo. The defense did manage one sack and forced three quarterback hits but failed to significantly disrupt Chicago’s offensive rhythm.
Special teams provided a silver lining with Tyler Bass converting two field goals, including a long from 49 yards out, accounting for all of Buffalo’s points scored during this contest.
Penalties were another area that hurt Buffalo; they incurred eleven penalties totaling 75 yards which hindered their ability to maintain momentum at crucial junctures throughout the match.
Looking ahead, fans will be eager to see how Buffalo responds when they visit Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on August 17th at 7:00 PM EDT. This upcoming matchup will be broadcasted on NFL Network (satellite channel 212), offering fans another opportunity to support their team as they seek redemption following this opening week setback.