3 Takeaways From Bears-Bills Preseason Week 1

The Chicago Bears moved to 2-0 in the preseason with a 33-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park on Saturday. A dominant victory like this was a bit unexpected after how the Bears played in the Hall of Fame Game. Although that game was played with all backups, they didn't look great, especially defensively.

However, this week, the starters for both teams played the first quarter, allowing Bears fans to see Caleb Williams and the new offense in action. While Williams was certainly the most exciting aspect of the game, there is more to take away from this performance. With that in mind, here are three key takeaways from the game.

1. Velus Jones Jr.'s Ups and Downs

The Bears are trying their hardest to find a spot for Velus Jones Jr. on the offense since it seems wide receiver isn't going to work out for him. Jones Jr. worked with the running backs this past week at training camp. That meant that going into their second preseason game, Jones Jr. would be part of the running back rotation.

Although Jones Jr. had a minor miscue in the backfield when he tripped over quarterback Tyson Bagent's feet, he played well at running back. Jones Jr. ended the game with six carries for 34 yards and one touchdown, including a long run of 19 yards. While he may not start at running back, if he can contribute a few plays per game in that role, he could offer the Bears a valuable spark.

Unfortunately, Jones Jr. muffed a kickoff return in the third quarter. Despite his past difficulties with fielding kicks, many hoped the new kickoff rule would mitigate these issues.

Although this instance maybe just a single miscue under the new rule, it remains concerning, given Jones Jr.'s history with kickoffs. The rest of the preseason will be telling for Jones' future as a kick returner.