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5 reasons why the Bills pummeled the Raiders & improved to 5-2.

By Paolo Sottile

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Leonard Johnson
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1) Defense

ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Leonard Johnson #24 of the Buffalo Bills forces a fumble while tackling DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL game on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: Leonard Johnson #24 of the Buffalo Bills forces a fumble while tackling DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL game on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

On Friday night the Bills shocked the football world yet again with another massive trade. This time they sent defensive tackle Marcell Dareus packing to Jacksonville in exchange for a sixth-round pick.

With the departure of Dareus still fresh in the players’ minds, the absence of Poyer and Gaines the Bills defense still dominated the Raiders high powered offense.

After intercepting Jameis Winston last weekend, rookie linebacker Matt Milano made another huge play. This time he took this one to the house, as he scored on a 40-yard fumble recovery with 32 seconds left in the half for the go-ahead touchdown, putting the Bills up 14-7.

With the rain continuing to fall into the second half the Raiders continued to turn the ball over. Milano forced Raiders running back Jalen Richard to fumble while returning a punt, with Mike Tolbert recovering the football.

On the Raiders next possession, Carr’s pass over the middle was tipped by linebacker Preston Brown, and intercepted by safety Micah Hyde.

These turnovers later resulted in Stephen Hauschka field goals of 35-yards and 44-yards. After that, there was no turning back for Buffalo and Taylor as the Bills made it 27-7 on a fourth and inches touchdown from Taylor.

The Bills dominated the Raiders from start to finish in this game, racking up 35:37 time of possession compared to Oakland’s 24:23, forcing Carr to four turnovers and only two touchdowns, and holding the Raiders running backs to a total of 54-yards rushing. Buffalo continues to lead the league in turnover differential with 14, and safety Micah Hyde leads the league in interceptions with 5.

Next: Buffalo Bills: Who is Matt Milano?

Up next the Bills take a short bus ride down to MetLife stadium this Thursday to take on the New York Jets.

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