Buechele hits Maclin for 71-yard preseason touchdown

The score opened a 24-7 third-quarter lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

Shane Buechele ➡️ Ja'Mori Maclin for a 71-yd touchdown! Tune into CBS https://t.co/n1QbelEma2 Via @BuffaloBills on X

What happened: The third-quarter play came with 2:07 remaining. Maclin finished with 108 receiving yards on two catches in a 31-7 win.

Why it matters: The undrafted rookie strengthened his roster case in a banged-up receiving room. Buechele's interception-free outing added another data point to the backup-quarterback competition.

By the numbers: Maclin averaged 54 yards per catch, with the touchdown accounting for 65.7% of his receiving total. Buechele completed 5 of 10 passes for 111 yards and one score.

What to watch: The next roster evaluation comes in Thursday's preseason finale, with final cuts approaching.

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