Rookie players Walker, Sanders, and Hancock of the Buffalo Bills impress with top-tier PFF ratings in their preseason debut
In the opening preseason game against the New York Giants, several Buffalo Bills players impressed with their performances, as per Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades.
Defensive back Jordan Hancock, a new addition to the Bills, earned an impressive 81.3 overall grade. Hancock's standout performances were in tackling (80.1) and coverage (76.6). His comfort in blitzing and exceptional open-field tackling were notable highlights. Hancock previously played for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Brandon Codrington, another defensive back, also had a strong showing with a coverage grade of 83.8. Codrington's tackling grade was 71.6.
T.J. Sanders, a defensive tackle for the Bills, also earned a commendable 82.0 overall grade. Sanders' highest sub-category grade was in pressure (78.3).
Mitch Trubisky, the Bills' quarterback, earned an impressive 86.9 overall grade from PFF.
Tyrell Shavers, another defensive player, earned a 79.3 overall grade.
Deone Walker, a defensive tackle for the Bills, was the top performer of the game, earning a stellar 92.8 overall grade.
Linebacker Keonta Jenkins played a significant number of reps.
Frank Gore Jr., the Bills' running back, earned an 84.4 overall grade. Matt Milano, another defensive player, earned an 87.1 overall grade.
Justin Hollins, a linebacker, earned an 83.2 overall grade. Taron Johnson, a defensive back, impressed with a 90.9 overall grade.
Paris Shand, a defensive tackle, scored a 29.7 run-defense grade. Dorian Strong and Chase Lundt, defensive players, earned grades of 69.2 and 68.0, respectively, but specific details about their performances were not provided.
Zach Davidson, a wide receiver, recorded a drop in the loss. Joshua Palmer, another wide receiver, earned a 79.9 overall grade.
Walker, a defensive tackle, recorded three quarterback pressures, one batted pass, and a pass-rush win rate of 27.3 in his 15 reps. Jackson Hawes, an offensive lineman, had a low overall grade but did well as a pass-blocker (73.1).
Landon Jackson, the Bills' third-round pick, struggled to make an overall impact in the game, earning a 48.6 grade. He recorded one hurry in the loss but had a costly penalty.
Overall, the Buffalo Bills showed promising performances across various positions in their preseason opener against the New York Giants. The team will look to build on these performances as the preseason progresses.
- The defensive back Jordan Hancock and Taron Johnson had impressive performances in American football, with Hancock excelling in coverage and open-field tackling, and Johnson earning a 90.9 overall grade in sports analysis.
- Deone Walker, a defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, stood out in NFL preseason games, earning a stellar 92.8 overall grade, with three quarterback pressures, one batted pass, and a pass-rush win rate of 27.3 in his 15 reps.
