Buffalo Bills’ 2017 Opponents: Who did they draft?

Nov 12, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) scores a touchdown during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. buffalo bills Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Taking a look at the season ahead, BuffaLowDown goes through all of the rookies that the Buffalo Bills will see next season.

The Buffalo Bills had a solid draft this season, bringing in three potential starters and three players that will provide valuable depth. They weren’t the only team that drafted well and some of the teams that graded well are on the Bills’ 2017 schedule.

While the team prepares for workout and camps, which begin next week, it would be smart to prepare yourself for some of the rookies they will be playing against this season. I must say, it’s a talented group of rookies and some will even be contenders for rookie of the year (offensive and defensive).

Before we dive into the rookies, let’s get a quick look at the schedule ahead:

Week 1: vs. New York Jets

Week 2: @ Carolina Panthers

Week 3: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 4: @ Atlanta Falcons

Week 5: @ Cincinnati Bengals

Week 6: BYE WEEK

Week 7: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 8: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week 9: @ New York Jets

Week 10: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 11: @ Los Angeles Chargers

Week 12: @ Kansas City Chiefs

Week 13: vs. New England Patriots

Week 14: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 15: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 16: @ New England Patriots

Week 17: @ Miami Dolphins

Four of the Buffalo Bills‘ final five games will be against the AFC East — Miami and New England. A tough way to close out the season, but it will be that much sweeter if the Bills make it to the playoffs. Either way, those four games will be crucial to the whole division.

Let’s get to those rookies now. I’ll start with Week 1 and work my way up.

Schedule