Buffalo Bills: Storylines to watch for against Detroit Lions

BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 16: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions hauls in a pass for a catch in the second quarter during NFL game action as TreDavious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills tries to defend at New Era Field on December 16, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - DECEMBER 16: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions hauls in a pass for a catch in the second quarter during NFL game action as TreDavious White #27 of the Buffalo Bills tries to defend at New Era Field on December 16, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Cody Ford #70 of the Buffalo Bills blocks Kemoko Turay #57 of the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at New Era Field on August 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Cody Ford #70 of the Buffalo Bills blocks Kemoko Turay #57 of the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at New Era Field on August 08, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

How does Cody Ford play and where?

The offensive line once again is the focus but more specifically, the rookie Cody Ford is the key this week. The Buffalo Bills only have two weeks left to determine what their starting offensive line looks like and the one piece that has been moved around the most is the second round draft pick.

Ford has seen substantial time at both right tackle and right guard. He started training camp at tackle before moving inside to guard but a knee injury for Ty Nsekhe has forced him once again outside to tackle. This is the position he started the game at against the Carolina Panthers and will likely play there again if Nsekhe is not healthy enough to go against the Lions.

The performance to date for Ford has been a bit lackluster but this is understandable considering how much he has had thrown at him by having to learn essentially two positions. A strong performance against the Lions would be good to see from a rookie that has shown flashes of promise.

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