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Buffalo Bills: 3 ways offense can help defense in 2020

ByBrandon Croce|
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills prepares to snap the ball against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 04: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills prepares to snap the ball against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 21: Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 21: Devin Singletary #26 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball during the second half against the New England Patriots in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

Establish the Run

While it would be exciting for fans to see the Buffalo Bills become an explosive passing offense with Stefon Diggs and John Brown using their speed to run past defenders and Josh Allen utilizing his big arm, for the defense it would be better to see the Bills establish the run.

One area that the Buffalo Bills offense was really good last year was on the ground, finishing eighth in the league in rushing yards per game with an average of 128.4 yards. They should continue to try to pound the rock, especially with Zack Moss joining the team in the NFL Draft.

The reason that this will benefit is that the teams that can establish the run, typically win the time of possession battle. This helps keep the defense on the sidelines and resting while the offense grinds the clock down.

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