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Buffalo Bills vs. New Orleans Saints: Three Keys to the Game

By DJ Eberle

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 02: Wide receiver Zay Jones #11 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown with teammate quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 against the New York Jets during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 02: Wide receiver Zay Jones #11 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his touchdown with teammate quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 against the New York Jets during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 02: Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets is taken down by Micah Hyde #23 and Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 02: Bilal Powell #29 of the New York Jets is taken down by Micah Hyde #23 and Jordan Poyer #21 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 2, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Contain Alvin Kamara

While Alvin Kamara isn’t the most talented player on the New Orleans offense – that title goes to Drew Brees or Michael Thomas – he’s the most dangerous.

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Not only is Kamara a factor in the running game, but the former Tennessee running back is a major player in the passing game. The rookie has over 80 yards from scrimmage in each of his last four games, scoring three touchdowns over that period.

Kamara and Mark Ingram have become the best one-two punch in the NFL and will be what the Bills should focus on before they turn their attention to the passing game.

Brees doesn’t play well in the cold – he’s 64-54 with 90.7 passer rating outdoors compared to 68-46 with a 102.6 passer rating in a dome – so expect New Orleans to run the ball more often than not. After struggling to stop the run against the Jets, the Bills can’t afford to let the Saints have a big game on the ground.

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