Keep the pocket clean for Tyrod Taylor
At this point, every Bills fan is aware that Tyrod Taylor struggles finding the open receiver at times, and especially receivers over the middle of the field.
However, it’s not always Taylor’s fault. The second-year starter hasn’t had the cleanest pocket this season. Buffalo has allowed 31 sacks, good for fifth-most.
3rd down and 7. The Jags D really came to play, nothing open, quick pressure and a sack pic.twitter.com/1UP8SQ1iNN
— YardsPerPass (@YardsPerPass) November 29, 2016
But when Taylor has the time to read the field, he has the ability to make some nice plays. His deep ball is one of the best in the league and has the ability to hit a deep strike at any moment. Just go back and look at the film from last week’s win.
Next drive.... Sammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy
— YardsPerPass (@YardsPerPass) November 29, 2016
Watch TT move the FS too pic.twitter.com/pJMiXbaZ44
The Oakland front seven has two good players, in Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin. If the Bills offensive line can slow down Mack and Irvin, Taylor will have opportunities to move the ball down the field. Oakland’s secondary is suspect, and is giving up 7.9 yards per attempt, which is third-worst in the NFL.
Prediction: Bills 28, Raiders 24
This game is going to be a shootout.
Buffalo has the offense to keep up with Oakland, but will the Bills defense make enough plays to limit the damage by Derek Carr and Co. With Kevon Seymour likely replacing Ronald Darby in the starting lineup, the Buffalo pass rush is going to have to have a big afternoon to help the rookie out.