Broncos vs Bills preseason matchup: preview, prediction, starting lineups, odds, picks, live stream, tv, injury report, weather
Andrew Mccoy Saturday, the Buffalo Bills (1-0) will host the Denver Broncos (1-0). The game will begin at 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network). This season, both teams have extremely high expectations. This offseason, the Broncos signed star quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson did not appear in the team’s Week 1 preseason win over the Cowboys at home.
The Broncos won 17-7, with QB Josh Johnson leading the way, going 16-for-23 for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Starting receivers and rushers should put up some numbers versus Buffalo.
The Bills, on the other side, defeated the visiting Colts 27-24 in one of the more exciting Week 1 games. Superstar quarterback Josh Allen was never going to play, and the Bills won despite a combined three interceptions by their quarterbacks.
Broncos vs Bills: prediction and picks
Prediction
Bills 21, Broncos 17
Money line
PASS.
In any case, there isn’t much value here, especially for Buffalo. We wouldn’t put money on a -320 preseason favorite.
Against the spread
BET BRONCOS +6.5 (-103).
Against the Cowboys, the Broncos looked strong on both sides of the field, and Johnson was outstanding. Johnson should have a comparable amount of success against a Bills secondary that doesn’t use its fantastic safety pair as much.
The value here is on Denver to cover at almost a touchdown. Despite winning their opener, the Bills looked terrible. Their quarterbacks tossed three interceptions, and with Allen not expected to play much, I expect Buffalo to have another difficult game.
Broncos vs Bills: odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; you can access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Broncos +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Bills -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +6.5 (-103) | Bills -6.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Broncos vs Bills: starting lineups
Here is the official starting lineups for the Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos match.
Denver Broncos
| Position | Player | Player | Player | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 10 Jerry Jeudy | 9 Kendall Hinton | 19 Seth Williams | 15 Travis Fulgham | 38 Darrius Shepherd |
| LT | 72 Garett Bolles | 68 Zack Johnson | 75 Quinn Bailey | 69 Tom Compton* | |
| LG | 66 Dalton Risner | 61 Graham Glasgow | |||
| C | 79 Lloyd Cushenberry III | 60 Luke Wattenberg | 74 Casey Tucker | ||
| RG | 77 Quinn Meinerz | 52 Netane Muti | 67 Michael Niese | ||
| RT | 76 Calvin Anderson | 73 Cam Fleming | 70 Sebastian Gutierrez | 57 [Billy Turner] | |
| TE | 85 Albert Okwuegbunam | 80 Greg Dulcich | 83 Andrew Beck | 87 Eric Tomlinson | 82 Eric Saubert |
| 86 Rodney Williams | 48 Dylan Parham | ||||
| WR | 1 KJ Hamler | 12 Montrell Washington | 84 Trey Quinn | 13 Kaden Davis | |
| WR | 14 Courtland Sutton | 16 Tyrie Cleveland | 89 Brandon Johnson | 17 Jalen Virgil | |
| RB | 33 Javonte Williams | 25 Melvin Gordon III | 26 Mike Boone | 36 Max Borghi | 41 JaQuan Hardy |
| Stevie Scott III | |||||
| QB | 3 Russell Wilson | 11 Josh Johnson | 4 Brett Rypien |
| Position | Player | Player | Player | Player | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 93 Dre’Mont Jones | 95 McTelvin Agim | 51 Marquiss Spencer | ||
| NT | 97 D.J. Jones | 98 Mike Purcell | 91 Matt Henningsen | ||
| DE | 99 DeShawn Williams | 92 Jonathan Harris | 96 Eyioma Uwazurike | ||
| SLB | 55 Bradley Chubb | 56 Baron Browning | 90 Jonathan Kongbo | 53 Jonathon Cooper | |
| WLB | 59 Malik Reed | 42 Nik Bonitto | 94 Aaron Patrick | 5 [Randy Gregory] | |
| ILB | 47 Josey Jewell | 40 Justin Strnad | 48 Joe Schobert | 43 Kana’i Mauga | |
| ILB | 50 [Jonas Griffith] | 49 Alex Singleton | 54 Barrington Wade | ||
| LCB | 2 Pat Surtain II | 13 Michael Ojemudia | 27 Damarri Mathis | 38 Bless Austin | 39 Donnie Lewis Jr. |
| RCB | 23 Ronald Darby | 21 K’Waun Williams | 34 Essang Bassey | 29 Faion Hicks | 35 Ja’Quan McMillian |
| SS | 22 Kareem Jackson | 30 Caden Sterns | 32 Delarrin Turner-Yell | ||
| FS | 31 Justin Simmons | 37 P.J. Locke | 41 Jamar Johnson | 20 J.R. Reed |
Buffalo Bills
Offensive Positions
| POS | STARTER | SECOND | THIRD+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | Josh Allen | Case Keenum | Matt Barkley |
| Running Back | Devin Singletary | James Cook | Zack MossDuke JohnsonTaiwan JonesRaheem Blackshear |
| Fullback | Reggie Gilliam | — | — |
| Wide Receiver | Stefon Diggs | Gabriel Davis | Isaiah McKenzieJamison CrowderKhalil ShakirIsaiah HodginsJake KumerowMarquez StevensonTanner GentryTavon AustinNeil Pau’u |
| Tight End | Dawson Knox | O.J. Howard | Tommy SweeneyQuintin Morris |
| Left Tackle | Dion Dawkins | Tommy Doyle | Luke Tenuta |
| Left Guard | Rodger Saffold | Ike Boettger | Greg Van Roten |
| Center | Mitch Morse | Greg Mancz | Jacob Capra |
| Right Guard | Ryan Bates | Cody Ford | Tanner Owen |
| Right Tackle | David Quessenberry | Spencer Brown | Bobby HartAlec Anderson |
Defensive Positions
| POS | STARTER | SECOND | THIRD+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Defensive End | Gregory Rousseau | Carlos Basham Jr. | Mike LoveKingsley Jonathan |
| Right Defensive End | Von Miller | A.J. Epenesa | Shaq LawsonDaniel Joseph |
| Left Defensive Tackle | Ed Oliver | Jordan Phillips | Brandin BryantPrince Emili |
| Right Defensive Tackle | DaQuan Jones | Tim Settle | Eli AnkouC.J. Brewer |
| Strongside Linebacker | Matt Milano | Baylon Spector | Andre Smith |
| Middle Linebacker | Tremaine Edmunds | Terrel Bernard | Tyler Matakevich |
| Weakside Linebacker | Tyrel Dodson | Joe Giles-Harris | — |
| Right Cornerback | Dane Jackson | Kaiir Elam | Siran NealJordan Miller |
| Left Cornerback | Tre’Davious White | Taron Johnson | Christian BenfordJa’Marcus IngramCam Lewis |
| Strong Safety | Jordan Poyer | Jaquan Johnson | Nick McCloud |
| Free Safety | Micah Hyde | Damar Hamlin | Josh Thomas |
Broncos vs Bills: tv channels
Every week, different games will air on NBC, CBS, Fox, and ESPN, with some games also airing on NFL Network. Non-nationally televised games will only be available to local market viewers. NFL+, the NFL’s official streaming platform, will broadcast network content for those who want to watch national games on the network. FuboTV, which offers a free trial for nationally aired games, is another option.
Saturday, Aug. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Broncos at Bills | 1 p.m. | NFL Network, KTVD, WIVB, WROC |
How to watch Broncos vs Bills live stream?
The Broncos vs. Bills game may be streamed on a number of free online sources. However, the majority of those free live streaming services are unstable and require subscriptions or a one-time purchase. You may also have issues with uninvited advertisements.
With that in mind, we’ve assembled a list of websites that provide live NFL game broadcasts. You may therefore watch the Bills vs. Broncos game on fuboTV.
Broncos vs Bills: injury report
Denver Broncos injuries
Billy Turner, an offensive lineman, missed his second straight practice as he continues to recover from a knee ailment. According to Hackett, Turner had previously been excused from class on Wednesday due to a personal concern. Turner was not seeing a different doctor, according to Hackett.
“He’s just getting extra treatment,” Hackett said. “We’re making sure he’s working through his knee and getting everything right so he can get back here and be full speed.”
Wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (throat), safety Kareem Jackson (rest), inside linebacker Jonas Griffith (elbow), defensive end Marquiss Spencer (knee), guard Netane Muti (knee), and center Lloyd Cushenberry III (knee) were all held out. Cushenberry showed up to practice in a jersey but did not join the team in full pads or participate in the session.
KJ Hamler, a wide receiver, participated in individual drills and wore pads for the first time in several days. Tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) did not participate in practice after stretching.
Buffalo Bills injuries
Wide receiver Tavon Austin, defensive end DaQuan Jones, and linebacker Tyrel Dodson have all reportedly resumed their workouts, according to reports from the team’s radio partner WGR-550 radio on Tuesday. Von Miller, a pass rusher, was also back on the field. He wasn’t wounded, though. According to head coach Sean McDermott, Miller was excused due to personal matters.
Some negatives resurfaced on Wednesday. According to reports, defensive tackle Tim Settle, defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan, safety Micah Hyde, and offensive lineman Spencer Brown were among those seen observing from the sidelines. All but Brown were engaging in modest exercise off the field, like riding a bike. The right tackle wasn’t dressed for practice.
In addition to the newly injured players with unknown injuries, receiver Marquez Stevenson (foot), safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), offensive lineman Tommy Doyle (foot), cornerback Tre’Davious White (PUP list), and offensive lineman Ike Boettger (PUP list) all remained on the sidelines.
Broncos vs Bills: weather
Here is the official weather forecast for the Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos match.
