The Bills won their first game against the Lions in the preseason.
Do you remember the score?
For what it’s worth, it was 16-15, but the point is, at this time of the year, it’s all about staying healthy not the outcome.
In an effort to do so, the Bills kept a lot of starters on the bench. Quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs were among them.
That helped many potential difference-makers in 2021 stay healthy on Friday. However, two depth pieces did not, but they even seem OK.
Running back Antonio Williams left the game briefly due to a “stinger,” per the Bills. He returned so Williams is good to go.
Wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins actually left and did not get back on the field. He had a knee injury. Still, he seems fine.
WKBW-TV posted this photo of Hodgins walking off the field after the game on social media. Evidently he never even went to the locker room due to the injury, which is a good sign:
Isaiah Hodgins didn’t return to the game after his knee injury in the 3rd quarter but he stayed on the sideline and was on the sideline at the end of the game pic.twitter.com/ml43PyTMP5
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) August 14, 2021
Heading into the contest, Diggs had a minor knee injury so naturally he did not play… nor would he need to if he was healthy. Defensive tackle Vernon Butler sat out due to a concussion.
Depth players who also did not play due to injury include running back Christian Wade, offensive lineman Forrest Lamp, defensive end Mike Love, and right end Bug Howard.
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