The Buffalo Bills began the preseason with a loss to the New York Giants. Several starters did not participate, leading to opportunities for rookies to showcase their skills. Deone Walker earned the highest overall grade at 92.8, standing out with multiple quarterback pressures. Fellow rookie T.J. Sanders and defensive back Jordan Hancock also received favorable grades, demonstrating strong performances. Other rookies faced difficulties, with Jackson struggling to make an impact and Hawes rated low despite some success in pass-blocking.
Rookie defensive tackle Deone Walker stood out with a game-high 92.8 overall grade, showcasing three quarterback pressures and a substantial pass-rush win rate of 27.3.
Fellow rookie T.J. Sanders earned an 82.0 grade, highlighted by a pressure grade of 78.3, contributing one pressure and a quarterback hit against the Giants.
Defensive back Jordan Hancock impressed with an 81.3 grade, achieving the highest tackling score for Buffalo at 80.1 while excelling in coverage and blitzing.
Others in the rookie class, such as Jackson and Hawes, faced challenges; Jackson recorded a costly penalty and Hawes ranked low overall despite a decent pass-blocking score.
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