The Buffalo Bills (10-3) face a daunting task when they match up against the undefeated Detroit Lions (12-1) this Sunday. The primary concern for the Bills is getting their defense back on track, which was exposed in their 44-42 loss to the Rams last week.
Buffalo’s defense struggled to contain Los Angeles’ offense, allowing 457 total yards and scoring on all but one of six red-zone possessions. Bills coach Sean McDermott emphasized the need for his team to return to “good fundamental football,” highlighting that the key to success lies in generating impactful plays on defense.
Meanwhile, the Lions are riding a franchise-record 11-game winning streak and lead the league in scoring (32.1 points per game). Getting top running back James Cook more opportunities will also be crucial for Buffalo, as he had a season-low six carries for 20 yards against Los Angeles.
Detroit coach Dan Campbell is focused on containing Bills quarterback Josh Allen, praising his athleticism and competitiveness. However, the Lions’ injury-riddled defense has received some much-needed rest after their recent win over the Green Bay Packers.
The Lions’ defensive line is set to return to action this Sunday, with several key players expected to play, including Josh Paschal, Levi Onwuzurike, and D.J. Reader. Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid also practiced in full on Wednesday after missing since Nov. 10.
With the Bills averaging 30.5 points per game, this matchup has the potential to be one of the highest-scoring games of the week. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between two of the NFL’s top offenses, with the Bills’ defense looking to right itself in time for the stretch run.
Source: https://deadspin.com/lions-bills-go-at-it-in-battle-of-top-offenses