Bills at Lions 8/23/19 - NFL Preseason Picks & Predictions

The Buffalo Bills are set to visit Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan for a Week 3 preseason clash against the Detroit Tigers. The Buffalo Bills come into this matchup with a 2-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent game against the Carolina Panthers, 27-14. Matt Barkley looks like a valuable option at the backup QB spot as he connected on 8 of his 10 attempts for 110 yards and a TD. Cole Beasley should be the Buffalo Bills top target this season, and he proved that against the Panthers as he recorded a team-high 5 receptions for 44 yards.

The Buffalo Bills were solid on the defensive side of the ball against the Carolina Panthers, especially when it mattered as they held them to only 1 score in the 2nd half. Deon Lacey had a big game from the middle for the defense for the Buffalo Bills as he contributed a team-high 8 tackles and 1 TFL. Kevin Johnson had a solid game in the secondary as he recorded an interception which he returned 70 yards for a TD. The Detroit Lions come into his game with a 0-2 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent game against the Houston Texans, 30-23. David Fales had a big game under center for the Detroit Lions as he connected on 12 of his 19 attempts for a total of 226 yards and a TD. WR Andy Jones is trying to work his way into the WR rotation after seeing limited time during 2018, and he showed his potential with 2 receptions for 60 yards against the Texans.

The Detroit Lions have struggled a ton on the defensive side of the ball during the preseason as they have allowed their opponents to combine for 61 points through 2 games. 2nd-year safety Miles Killebrew had a big game in the secondary for the Detroit Lions as he contributed 6 tackles and 1 TFL. Andrew Adams looks like a potential starter after pitching in 4 interceptions for the Buccaneers last season, and he showed his ball-hawking abilities with an interception against the Texans.