Buffalo Bills: Key matchups in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 08: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 17: Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills sacks Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

Ed Oliver vs. Solomon Kindley

The other rookie that is starting along the Miami Dolphins offensive line is Solomon Kindley. The Dolphins selected Kindley in the third round and he also had a good debut, allowing only one pressure against the New England Patriots.

One of the strengths of the Buffalo Bills is the depth along the defensive line but there is no question that the player with the most talent is Ed Oliver. The second-year defensive tackle has tremendous potential, which he started to flash at times in the second half of last year.

Entering this season, Oliver has high expectations as he is taking over as the starting defensive tackle. In the first game of the season, he played 68% of the snaps and had one tackle and one QB hit.

One of the best ways to get quarterbacks out of rhythm is to be able to bring constant pressure right up the middle, collapse the pocket and not allow them to step up. A big day from Ed Oliver will go along way to the Bills defense having another dominant performance.

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