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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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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: Shaq Lawson #90 of the Buffalo Bills runs out of the tunnel before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 04: Shaq Lawson #90 of the Buffalo Bills runs out of the tunnel before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

Week 2 – Cody Ford vs. Shaq Lawson / Stefon Diggs vs. Byron Jones

In Week 2 the Bills face off against a second straight divisional opponent in the Miami Dolphins, this time on the road at Miami. The most interesting storyline to watch will be defensive end Shaq Lawson coming up against his former team after being acquired by the Dolphins in free agency.

During his time in Buffalo, Lawson showed his efficiency in run stopping and play disruption more than a knack for pass rushing and pure sack production. However, after practicing against the Bills the last few years, it would be foolish to assume that Lawson won’t have a bit of an edge in the matchup. It is still unclear exactly where Lawson will line up for the Dolphins. If going against second-year tackle Cody Ford, expect Lawson to test Ford’s deficiencies in pass blocking that he showed during his rookie year.

Secondly and more obviously, look to see how the new Bills receiver room matches up against the upgraded secondary of the Dolphins. With the Bills adding Diggs to the already productive receiver group and the Dolphins adding Byron Jones with the talented Xavien Howard, it should be difficult for the Bills passing attack to be productive in this matchup. Expect Devin Singletary and Zack Moss to have play a big role in this game if the Bills want to come out with the victory.

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