Two angry teams coming off losses last week face off on Sunday in Buffalo. The Bills (6-3) were humiliated by the Dolphins 30-13 while the Buccaneers (6-3) were beaten by the Patriots 28-23. So both will want to drive that last week was a slip rather than the start of a losing streak.
Looking at the stats, the teams are very similar. The Bills have thrown for exactly one more yard than the Bucs (2193 to 2192). You can’t get much closer than that.
However, when it comes to running the ball, that’s where the similarities end. The Bills have outrushed the Bucs by over 500 yards. James Cook has more yards (920) than the Bucs do as a team (898).
Stopping Cook would obviously be the best way to beat the Bills. The usually stout Bucs run defense has given up some huge runs in 2 of the last 3 games vs Detroit and New England. Until the Bucs get some of their weapons back, they simply cannot get into a shootout with Buffalo and expect to win.
The Bills gave up over 100 yards last week in their loss to Miami so let’s hope the Buccaneers can take advantage as well. Bucky Irving returned to practice this week but it’s still uncertain if he will play. Either way, it’s nice to see him back.
Josh Allen hasn’t ran the ball as much as he’s done in the past but obviously he’s a threat to do so. Keeping a spy on him and keeping him contained is imperative.
This will be a tough game, it always is in Buffalo, but I never bet against my squad so here’s my bold prediction: Bucs 27 Bills 24.
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