Buffalo’s prolific offence will face a real test from Denver’s balanced defence in Sunday’s playoff matchup, Dave Naylor writes.
, possessing the best offence in franchise history – one that scored more touchdowns and points this regular season than any Bills team ever.
All of which are good things since the Broncos possess perhaps the NFL’s best overall defence, ranking second in yards given up per play against the run and the pass, essentially mirroring the balance Buffalo has on offence, making Sunday’s contest a true strength-on-strength battle whenever Buffalo possesses the ball.
It’s built on a ferocious pass rush that was among the league leaders in pressure and blitzing, and having cornerback Patrick Surtain II as one of the league’s elite at his position, capable of shutting down an opposition’s best weapon on a weekly basis. It was a combination that helped Denver lead the league with 63 sacks.Buffalo surrendered the fewest sacks of any team this regular season, thanks to the play of an outstanding offensive line bookended by tackles.
Buffalo’s biggest challenge on that side of the ball is third-down defence. The Bills ranked 29th in that column, the signature of a trend where their defence struggled to get off the field against teams that stayed patient. Nix was already the most experienced quarterback ever to enter the NFL draft in terms of starts at the collegiate level, and the progress he’s made over the course of the season is notable.
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