Buffalo’s 38-0 setback to Chicago highlighted depth issues as the Bills leaned on backups while resting most regulars, including Josh Allen, to keep them fresh for the regular season. Chicago’s attack, guided by Caleb Williams in the narrative drive, connected for a 36-yard Zaccheaus TD on a 92-yard opening march. Buffalo was outgained 528-180, committed 10 penalties to five, and showed a need to tighten fundamentals from the first unit to the second and third squads.

Coach Sean McDermott stressed not overreacting to the exhibition results but insisted Buffalo must improve across the board, especially with the defense and situational fundamentals. The results will feed roster evaluations this week as Buffalo prepares for a Week 1 date with Baltimore. For fantasy and betting, Bears show some real-world rhythm in Williams’ tenor and Zaccheaus’ red-zone potential, while Bills depth players carry risk until the starter-heavy lineup returns to form.