Shavers, a 2023 undrafted free agent, has had a memorable journey in his professional career, making the 53-man roster for the first time in 2025.
"It's so freaking cool," Allen said of Shavers' journey. "The guy just continues to work extremely hard. He's never once complained. Working from the practice squad to now making legit plays in the NFL."
Shavers complimented his quarterback's confidence and resiliency after a tough start.
"That's a part of being great, is to overcome your mistakes. And whenever you mess up, it's how you bounce back your mistakes, it's how you respond to it that makes you better, makes you great — that's what he is.
Late in the game, the Bills defense created their first takeaway with a strip sack of Bucs QB Baker Mayfield by veteran DT DaQuan Jones. At 33 years old, Jones is the second-oldest player on the defense but still making impact plays.
The takeaway came right after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. with the Bills holding a 44-32 lead, and it secured the team's fifth home win of the season. Since 2022, Buffalo is 26-3 at home, the best winning percentage in the NFL at home during that span.