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New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills: 4 questions for Bills heading into Week 1

By Brandon Croce

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills in action against Trumaine Johnson #22 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bills defeated the Jets 17-16. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills in action against Trumaine Johnson #22 of the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bills defeated the Jets 17-16. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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MONTGOMERY, AL – DECEMBER 15: Tyler Bass #16 of the Georgia Southern Eagles kicks the game-winning field goal during the Raycom Media Camellia Bowl against the Eastern Michigan Eagles on December 15, 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

How do the rookies for the Buffalo Bills play in Week 1?

In addition to veterans using the preseason game to prepare for the regular season, those games could be even more important to the rookies. This would give these players their first taste of the speed of the NFL game and how it compares to the college game.

The Buffalo Bills have three rookies that could see extended playing time in this first game, starting most notably with kicker Tyler Bass. The Bills sixth round pick won the starting job from veteran Stephen Hauschka in training camp. He is going to be the team’s only kicker on Sunday.

The other two rookies who should see playing time have to share playing time with a veteran. On the offensive side of the ball, Zack Moss is going to start as the backup to Devin Singletary but should get 10-12 touches.

On the other side of the ball, is defensive end A.J. Epenesa who surprisingly was listed as the third defensive end behind Darryl Johnson. It remains to be seen if this is the coaching staff as a way for making the rookie earn his playing time or if they don’t believe he is ready to contribute.

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