Five Takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' Roller Coaster Week 1 Win Against Arizona

1. The Bills' offense is still a work in progress.

Buffalo's offense struggled to find its footing in the first half against the Cardinals, punting on its first three possessions. Quarterback Josh Allen was inaccurate with his passes, and the running game couldn't get much going.

The Bills finally got on the board with a field goal late in the second quarter, but they still trailed 10-3 at halftime.

2. The Bills' defense is still one of the best in the NFL.

Buffalo's defense was dominant against the Cardinals, holding Arizona to just 208 yards of offense. The Bills also forced three turnovers, including two interceptions of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray.

The Bills' defense has been one of the best in the NFL in recent years, and it looks like they're still going to be a force to be reckoned with in 2022.

3. Josh Allen needs to play better.

Allen had a rough day against the Cardinals, completing just 27 of 46 passes for 297 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.

Allen also fumbled the ball twice, losing one of them.

Allen is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL, but he needs to play better if the Bills are going to be a Super Bowl contender.

4. The Bills' receiving corps needs to step up.

The Bills' receiving corps was largely ineffective against the Cardinals. Stefon Diggs led the team with 88 receiving yards, but he was the only Bills receiver to catch more than two passes.

The Bills need their receivers to step up and make plays for Allen if they're going to be successful in 2022.

5. The Bills have a lot of work to do if they're going to be a Super Bowl contender.

The Bills' Week 1 win against the Cardinals was a roller coaster of emotions. They struggled on offense, but their defense kept them in the game.

The Bills have a lot of work to do if they're going to be a Super Bowl contender, but they have the talent to get there.