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Buffalo Bills vs. Arizona Cardinals match player stats for Week 1
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The Buffalo Bills don’t play Aaron Rodgers in his first − and only thus far − game with the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. Or have a test against the defending Super Bowl champions to open the NFL season on Thursday Night Football.
The Bills opener isn’t a marquee matchup like in recent years. They host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 at Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Buffalo is coming off its fourth consecutive AFC East title. Arizona has suffered back-to-back 4-win seasons and last place finishes in the NFC West.
Here’s how key offensive players on the Bills and Cardinals fared in previous matchups.
Quarterbacks
Josh Allen player match stats vs Cardinals
In one game against the Cardinals, Josh Allen had 284 yards passing, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He rushed for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns and had 1 reception for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Kyler Murray player match stats vs Bills
In one game against the Bills, Kyler Murray had 245 yards passing, 1 passing touchdown, 1 interception. He had 61 yards rushing and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Running backs
James Cook match player stats vs Cardinals
James Cook has never faced the Cardinals.
James Conner match player stats vs Bills
In two games games against the Bills, James Conner has averaged 30 yards rushing and 0 rushing touchdowns. He has averaged 4.5 receiving yards and 0.5 receiving touchdowns.
Wide receivers
Curtis Samuel match player stats vs Cardinals
In three games against the Cardinals, Curtis Samuel has averaged 4.3 receptions, 52.7 receiving yards and 0.3 touchdowns. He has averaged 1 yard rushing and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Khalil Shakir match player stats vs Cardinals
Khalil Shakir has never faced the Cardinals.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling match player stats vs Cardinals
In two games against the Cardinals, Marquez Valdes-Scantling has averaged 3 catches, 31.5 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns. He has averaged 13 rushing yards and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Michael Wilson match player stats vs Bills
Michael Wilson has never faced the Bills.
Greg Dortch match player stats vs Bills
Greg Dortch has never faced the Bills.
Zay Jones match player stats vs Bills
In two games against the Bills, Zay Jones has averaged 27.5 yards receiving and 0.5 receiving touchdowns.
Tight ends
Dalton Kincaid match player stats vs Cardinals
Dalton Kincaid has never faced the Cardinals.
Dawson Knox match player stats vs Cardinals
In one game against the Cardinals, Dawson Knox had 2 receptions for 16 receiving yards.
Trey McBride match player stats vs Bills
Trey McBride has never faced the Bills.
Bills vs Cardinals betting odds
- Betting line: Cardinals +6 (-110); Bills -6 (-110)
- Over-under: 48 (Over -112/Under -108)
- Money line: Cardinals +225 (bet $100 to win $225); Bills -278 (bet $275 to win $100)