The Bills seem to be pushing toward the front of the AFC pack with another three-plus-touchdown win over the recent Super Bowl favorite 49ers. Sure, the 'Niners have fallen off as of late, but this was the Bills fourth win of 21+ points in 2024. The Bills look dominant on the offensive side of the ball as the running game has truly clicked with the new-look offensive line.
Joe Brady has done a great job of mirroring the run-game in play action and read-option looks which keep the defense guessing and open up second-level passing plays.While the Amari Cooper to Josh Allen
hook-and-ladder was amazing, I am more confident in this team's ability to find a groove and dictate terms to opponents.
Defensively, it's clear that Sean McDermott is fine giving up chunk plays vs the run. He's basically saying, 'If you can keep up with our offense on the ground, go ahead.' While this defense works against many opponents, I do get nervous about playing teams like the Ravens and Lions in the playoffs. Getting DT Dwayne Carter back may help against the run, but I wouldn't say I'm nearly as confident in the defense as I am the offense. Oh and by the way...a certain guy named 'Hyde' is back. Wahoo!
-Kennedy Paynter, Senior Draft Analyst (
@Kennedy_Paynter on Twitter)