Undefeated Preseason Roster Challenges
Buffalo Bills Complete Undefeated Preseason Facing Roster Questions Ahead of Opener
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Key Points
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Buffalo’s preseason finale was a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on Aug. 27, 2026.
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The Bills’ regular-season opener against Houston is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. ET, at Reliant Stadium.
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Rookie punter Tommy Doman Jr. appeared in the preseason finale, adding special-teams evaluation to Buffalo’s final preseason assessment.
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Landon Jackson and T.J. Parker are expected to receive significant rotational snaps even if they do not open the season as starters.
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson said he has prepared for the season through additional film work and preparation with safety Cole Bishop and safeties coach Joe Danna, despite not appearing in a preseason game.
The Buffalo Bills finished their preseason undefeated for only the third time in franchise history, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 27 at Highmark Stadium NFL.com. But momentum from a perfect preseason cannot hide real questions: Can young defensive players step up immediately? Will injured veterans stay healthy? The Bills face the Houston Texans on September 13 at 1 p.m. ET, and their early-season success depends on answers to both.
Young Defenders Must Contribute Right Away
The Bills are betting heavily on inexperienced defensive players. Landon Jackson, T.J. Parker, Maxwell Hairston, and DeWayne Carter are expected to play significant rotational snaps this season NFL.com. They may not start Week 1, but the team needs them ready. These young players had all preseason to prove they could handle NFL speed. Now comes the real test: performing in games that count.
Injured Veterans Face the Clock Before Houston
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson did not appear in any preseason game, but he is not sitting idle NFL.com. He has studied film extensively and worked with safety Cole Bishop and safeties coach Joe Danna to prepare. Gardner-Johnson said he is ready, even without live preseason reps. The Bills need to trust his preparation—they cannot afford to lose key defensive pieces early in the season.
Special Teams Get Final Tune-Up in Preseason Finale
Rookie punter Tommy Doman Jr. appeared in Buffalo's last preseason game against Pittsburgh NFL.com. Special teams are often overlooked but can swing close games. The Bills used their final preseason contest to evaluate every position, including kicking and punting. A mistake in the kicking game could cost them dearly against a strong Texans team.
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