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Buffalo Bills vs. Patriots: 3 Key matchups in Week 16

By Randy Gurzi

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: John Brown #15 of the Buffalo Bills is brought down just short of the goal line by Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: John Brown #15 of the Buffalo Bills is brought down just short of the goal line by Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 15: Cody Ford #70 of the Buffalo Bills in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 15: Cody Ford #70 of the Buffalo Bills in action against the New York Giants during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 15, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

2. Cody Ford vs. Kyle Van Noy

This season, the New England Patriots aren’t winning thanks to their offense. For the first time in a long time, Tom Brady isn’t scaring opponents the way he used to. Much of that has to do with his lack of receiving options.

That doesn’t mean this team is a pushover though. It’s actually the opposite as they feature one of the more dominant defenses in the league. And that’s surprising given the fact that they rarely spend big money to retain their guys.

Recently this happened as they didn’t re-sign Trey Flowers or Malcom Brown. Even with those two now gone, the defense continues to shine. One of the reasons for that is the play of edge rusher Kyle Van Noy.

He proved how dangerous he could be in the last meeting, recording eight tackles and two sacks. This week, he will need to be watched closely by Cody Ford who is coming off a game against the Steelers where he saw some talented pass rushers as well.

Ford was battling with T.J. Watt in that one and Watt had some flashes and finished with a half-sack. What was important though is Ford didn’t allow him to take over the game. He will need to do that once again this weekend.

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