

“That’s one thing that I was kind of nervous about, going out there and playing against other people. Leonard was not credited with a tackle a week after being cleared for contact.
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“All that to say, I think (Allen) has done a great job of coming in and learning everything that he can.”Ĭolts linebacker Shaquille Leonard played the first two series in his return after the three-time All-Pro missed a majority of last season because of back surgery and a concussion.

But the fact is, I’ve been here longer so naturally, I’m going to have a better understanding of everything,” Barkley said. “I’m not gonna say how you’re gonna interpret something.
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Allen, by comparison, is still learning as an offseason free agent addition. He credited Barkley for being in rhythm and getting the ball out.īarkley credited his outing with being more familiar with the Bills offense in having spent four of the past five seasons in Buffalo. The over/under for the game is set at 50.5 points. The Bills are -350 on the money line and Colts are +265. Last year was nothing to brag about for Ball St. The backup quarterback competition deserves watching with coach Sean McDermott expressing concern over the offense's inconsistency, saying it ran hot and cold at times under Allen. The Bills are a 7.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook. 31 on a neutral field at Lucas Oil Stadium to kick off their 2019 seasons. Barkley finished 14 of 15 for 172 yards, including a 13-yard TD pass to Dezmon Patmon. Allen, signed this offseason to serve as Josh Allen’s backup, struggled in finishing 8 of 15 for 122 yards and an interception. With the notable exceptions of quarterback Josh Allen and receiver Stefon Diggs, the Bills had most of their starters play the first quarter. He also oversaw an 12-play, 88-yard scoring drive capped by Jake Funk’s 1-yard run to cut Buffalo’s lead to 10-7 in the final seconds of the first half. Buffalo advances to host the third-seeded Cincinnati. Minshew, who is more familiar with Steichen’s offense, completed all six attempts for 72 yards. Allen finished 23 of 39 for 352 yards and three TDs, but also threw two interceptions, which resulted in the Dolphins scoring 11 points. Richardson’s much-anticipated first start was overshadowed by the more experienced Gardner Minshew in an offseason-long quarterback competition. Acquired by Buffalo in a trade with Indianapolis two months ago, Hines became the NFLs 11th player to return two kickoffs for scores in a game, and first since Seattles Leon Washington in 2010. Good calm, had some good things, command in the huddle, all those good things.” And he comes back and we start moving the ball pretty good. It was the first drive of the game, we get the pick there. “It’s a good learning experience,” Steichen said.
