Buffalo Bills: Takeaways from preseason win over Colts

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 08: Eddie Yarbrough #54 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates his sack during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at New Era Field on August 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Indianapolis 24-16. (Photo by Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images) /

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ORCHARD PARK, NY – AUGUST 08: Trent Murphy #93 of the Buffalo Bills tries to tackle Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts as he runs the ball during the first half of a preseason game at New Era Field on August 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T. Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Defensive Line looks great

The Buffalo Bills starting defensive line looked great against the Indianapolis Colts, a team with one of the better offensive lines in the game.

The starting four of Trent Murphy, Star Lotulelei, Ed Oliver and Shaq Lawson set the tone right from the start with a tackle for a loss, pass batted at the offensive line, and a QB pressure by Murphy in the first five plays of the game.

First round pick Ed Oliver especially made his presence known during the game, even though it may not show up on the stat sheet, with his ability to create penetration to disrupt plays. However, it was Lawson who made a statement as he looked explosive and should be in line to have a breakout year this season.

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This Buffalo Bills defense with the addition of Ed Oliver, and the improvement of Lawson and Murphy, is going to create a lot of headaches for opposing teams this coming season.

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