Extremely nervous about this match up. Our defensive game plan is going to need to be executed flawlessly.
Flowers is going to, in all likelihood, miss this game as well. That leaves the run game along with Andrews, Likely, and Bateman in the passing game. Our defense is at full strength this time. I believe this will make things different on the field. Our focus should be stopping the run, have a spy on Lamar at all times, and allow the back 4 to do their jobs. Discipline and execution will decide this game. We need to NOT miss tackles, and we don't need Hamlin or Rapp taking bad angles. Hold Henry under 100 yds while playing disciplined football and the Bills can get that big W.
The offense needs to be able to get at least 4 yards a pop on the ground, win the time of possession game within the game, and get 7 instead of 3 when we get into the Red Zone. Mix in some screens early to slow down the pass rush. And Josh needs to take and hit the chunk plays when they are available. I think Knox and Kincaid are the keys in the passing game this week more than ever. I think we see more two TE sets this week than we've seen all year. The Ravens have allowed 18 TD's via TE this year. We have two more than capable TE's who can press them in the seams and on those 10-15 yard routes. We need to grind this game out and keep Josh upright in the pocket.
Overall, I expect a much closer game. Something in the 24-20, 27-21 range. A one score affair. Hopefully, the guys we have on the field this time, especially on defense, swing the pendulum in our favor.