The Buffalo Bills have spent a good portion of the week in Cleveland, taking part in a joint practice with the Browns on Thursday before the two teams face off in a Week 2 preseason game.
While it is not know how much playing time starters like Josh Allen, James Cook, Greg Rousseau, and Christian Benford will receive—if any at all following a productive joint practice featuring ample one-on-one reps and 7 on 7 and 11 on 11 drills—there are still plenty of reasons to check out Buffalo’s second preseason
game.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by previewing the key players and positional battles to watch when Buffalo and Cleveland square off this afternoon.
Check out the assessments and then be sure to let us know in the comments section what you will be watching for when the Bills play their second preseason game.
What can Bills fans expect in Week 2 of preseason?
Saturday is the second of three preseason games for the Buffalo Bills, and for many of the players battling for a spot on the 53-man roster, time is running out to state their case to earn a roster spot.
Knowing how much importance head coach Joe Brady, president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane and the rest of the front office and coaching staff place on performing in game situations, the Browns game represents a fantastic opportunity for players on the bubble to make a lasting impression.
We run through some of the players we’re excited to watch in Week 2—a list that includes running back Ian Wheeler, rookie edge rusher T.J. Parker, wide receiver Stephen Gosnell, and defensive tackle Greg Gaines (pictured below). We also check in to see how Buffalo’s competition to claim the starting left guard and punter roles could be impacted by the Browns game; share how fans can follow the Cleveland game from home; and offer up observations from the joint practice held between the Bills and the Browns.
- 6 Buffalo Bills players to watch in preseason matchup vs. Browns – newyorkupstate.com
- Capaccio: Bills at Browns preseason: Three things to watch – WGR 550
- Bills notes: Brady stresses no fights, and it works; injury updates – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills have a punter competition but there’s just one problem – Democrat & Chronicle
- Four Bills’ Roster Battles to Watch in Preseason Week 2 vs. Browns – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Four Bold Predictions For Bills vs. Browns in Preseason Week 2 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Dalton Kincaid shines, Skyler Bell’s status and more Bills-Browns practice takeaways – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buzz, news and more from Bills training camp: Buffalo’s tight ends have a day in Cleveland – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Bills tight ends have big day in joint practice against Browns – WGR 550
- Dalton Kincaid shreds Browns as Bills power up pass game in joint practice (Observations) – newyorkupstate.com
- What channel is Bills vs Browns on today? Time, TV, streaming – Democrat & Chronicle
Even more Bills news
Examining how the return of Michael Hoecht could revitalize Buffalo’s outside linebackers. Plus, defensive tackle Deone Walker and outside linebacker/edge rusher Greg Rousseau have been disruptive forces this preseason; kicker Tyler Bass says he’s “feeling it again” as he works his way back from an injury-plagued 2025 season; discussing whether Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Reed will be the next Bills legend to have his jersey retired; and more!
- How Michael Hoecht’s return could turn Bills’ outside linebacker position into a strength – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills defender wreaks havoc in preseason on only 10 snaps – Democrat & Chronicle
- Greg Rousseau disruptive as Bills show ‘sky is the limit’ for defense – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Why Bills kicker Tyler Bass is grateful for his misses: ‘Just feeling it again’ – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Ready to ‘seek out and destroy’: Bills fullback Ben VanSumeren makes his case – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Could Andre Reed’s No. 83 be next retired by Bills? – WGR 550
- Former Buffalo Bills star and fan favorite doesn’t hold back on Nickel City uniforms: ‘Nasty’ – newyorkupstate.com
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