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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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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 29: LeSean McCoy #25 of the Buffalo Bills runs the ball during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on October 29, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Run LeSean McCoy Early and Often

If the Bills want to win this game, they have to keep the Saints off the field.

The best way to do that?

Get the ball into LeSean McCoy’s hands. And do it over and over again.

McCoy has struggled at times this season, and not much of that is because of his own doing. The offensive line has been the biggest disappointment this season.

Cordy Glenn will be out on Sunday, putting pressure on rookie tackle Dion Dawkins to have a big game.

While the Saints rank toward the top of the league in passing defense, they rank 19th against the run. Buffalo will have some opportunities.

Feed McCoy the ball often on the first drive and it could set the tone the rest of the game.

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