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Buffalo Bills: Key matchups to look forward to in each game in 2020

By Kendall Mirsky

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets after the game at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 29: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Sam Darnold #14 of the New York Jets after the game at New Era Field on December 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New York defeats Buffalo 13-6. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Melvin Ingram #54 of the Los Angeles Chargers participates in warm ups before the game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Melvin Ingram #54 of the Los Angeles Chargers participates in warm ups before the game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Week 12 – Bills OTs vs. Chargers edge rushers

Coming off a bye week, the Bills face a sure challenge against a strong LA Chargers team. Although the Chargers have struggled to stay healthy through the years, they still have one of the best rosters in the league, even when replacing Phillip Rivers with Justin Herbert.

The biggest concern for the Bills in Week 12 will be neutralizing the edge rush from both Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. It will be a tough game for Dion Dawkins and Cody Ford if they don’t get any help, so expect Lee Smith, Dawson Knox and the running backs to play a larger role in pass protection this week.

In addition putting pressure on opposing QBs, the Chargers also have a great secondary led by Derwin James, Casey Hayward, and newly added Chris Harris Jr. The solution on offense in Week 12 for the Bills appears to be a lot of running between the tackles and play-action shots down the field. This will force the Chargers rookie linebacker Kenneth Murray to rely heavily on his instincts and play recognition skills. Expect a big game from Zack Moss and a steady dose of leak out play action passes to Dawson Knox if the Buffalo Bills want to capitalize in this matchup.

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