son finale against the Chicago Bears Several Buffalo Bills were playing for their roster lives in Thursday’s preseason finale. Let’s take a look at how some of the roster bubble performed against the Chicago Bears.QB AJ McCarronThe quarterback was bad for most of the game but led a stellar fourth quarter comeback that may have been enough to save his job. He finished 13 of 34 for 156 Rafael Bush Jersey , three passing touchdowns, six rushes for 54 yards and another score, and led the team to 25 unanswered points to win the game. RB Taiwan Jones and Travaris CadetJones got no time in the game at all, but it’s unlikely it’s because his roster spot is safe. Cadet played nearly 30% of the offensive snaps and averaged more than 12 yards on his six carries.TE Logan Thomas and Nick O’LearyWhile both players were in the starting lineup, it was Thomas who played the entire game while O’Leary eventually sat on the bench. Thomas played well down the stretch of the game, nabbing a total of three catches for 40 yards including a 23-yard bullet.WR Ray-Ray McCloud III, Austin Proehl, Brandon Reilly, Rod Streater Josh Allen Jersey , Malachi DuprePerhaps the most muddled position on the roster, the Bills receivers were all over the place in the feverish comeback. Perhaps the biggest news was the late knee injury to McCloud, which could end his season before it began. We don’t know the severity of the injury yet. Reilly, Proehl, and Dupre were all in the game late while Streater subbed out earlier. It’s very much in the air and it wouldn’t surprise me if none of these players made the final roster.OT Marshall Newhouse and Conor McDermottNewhouse played a lot of snaps for being a veteran most thought would be the swing tackle. McDermott played more but was in after Newhouse. Nehouse gets the edge now, but Buffalo will be scouring the waiver wire for an upgrade.OG Wyatt TellerDefinitely secured his spot on the roster with his play on Thursday night. He’s a developmental prospect, but he flashed good things.DT Adolphus Washington, Tyrunn Walker, and Ricky HatleyWashington definitely showed flashes of what has kept him around. He is probably safe. The newly-signed Walker earned more snaps than Hatley Authentic Tremaine Edmunds Jersey , which is not a good sign for Hatley who was in the game until the end. DE Terrence FedeFede got the start for the Bills at defensive end as the top four defensive ends didn’t play. It will come down to numbers. If they keep five defensive ends, it looks like that’s Fede’s job. If they keep four, he’s out. LB Deon Lacey, Xavier Woodson-Luster, and Tanner VallejoAll three started and Lacey had a few brutal missed tackles. He finished with five tackles while Vallejo added four, with Woodson-Luster tallying three. Vallejo played 100% of the defensive snaps and 72% of the special teams snaps. Lacey and Woodson-Luster played a ton of snaps, too. Who knows where the coaches are leaning here.CB Breon Borders, Levi Wallace, Lafayette Pitts Phillip Gaines Jersey , and Ryan CarterBorders may have played his way onto the roster with a nice interception against the Bears. Wallace plays more special teams, so that could be a factor. How many safeties do they keep? That could be the determining factor at cornerback.SS Dean MarloweGetting the start at safety, Marlowe ended the game second in tackles with five. He came up with some nice run fills Thursday night and will be the team’s fourth or fifth safety. How many cornerbacks do they keep?P Colton Schmidt and Jon RyanSchmidt had three punts, Ryan had one. Ryan’s went 47 yards. Schmidt averaged 43 yards including a touchback on a very short field. I don’t think Ryan has done enough to overtake the younger Schmidt. Roster cuts are due by 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Buffalo Bills have started preparations for Monday night’s tilt against the New England Patriots at New Era Field. The Bills opened as a 13-point underdog to the Patriots, and will once again have their hands full with Tom Brady and New England’s high-powered offense. Today’s links preview the match-up, while providing updates on Derek Anderson, LeSean McCoy and more.7 things to know about the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills' Week 8 opponent | NewYorkUpstate.comThe Bills will host the Patriots on Monday Night Football in Week 8.[BN] Blitz newsletter: Bills turning to backup plans with Patriots coming to town – The Buffalo NewsWith Josh Allen ruled out for at least another week, Derek Anderson will remain the Bills starting quarterback for the coming Monday Night Football match-up with the New England Patriots.Watch: Vic Carucci and Adam Benigni on what’s next for Bills – The Buffalo News"The Bills seemingly hit rock bottom with their ugly loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday."Stevie Johnson: “I love the feeling of Buffalo” - BuffaloBills.comFormer Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson joined One Bills Live where he shared memories of playing in Buffalo Authentic Jeremy Kerley Jersey , what he misses about the city, and his NFL career. He also took a surprise phone call from former Bills teammate RB Fred Jackson.Bills film room: How the Colts exploited the defense’s weaknesses through the run game – The AthleticThe play of the Colts' hogs up front allowed their backs to carve up the Bills for 220 yards and one touchdown on the ground. (Subscription required.)McCoy still in concussion protocol, Anderson will start again at quarterback | WGR 550 SportsRadioBills defensive end Trent Murphy is considered week-to-week.Featured on Buffalo RumblingsBuffalo Bills snap counts vs. Indianapolis Colts: Tinkering observed with defense - Buffalo RumblingsOur weekly data-dive into playing time looks at the Buffalo Bills’ latest loss—this time to the Colts.AFC East Roundup: Looking Ahead and nearing the NFL’s halfway point of 2018 - Buffalo RumblingsAfter a rough week for the division, we look ahead to next week.Recapping Buffalo Bills’ ineptitude against Indianapolis Colts: Billieve - Buffalo RumblingsThere’s no sugarcoating it: Buffalo stunk on Sunday.
