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Buffalo Bills: 3 under the radar players worth watching in Week 8

By Brandon Croce

Oct 19, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Justin Zimmer (61) in the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs against Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Justin Zimmer (61) in the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Siran Neal #33 of the Buffalo Bills makes his way to the field before a game against the Washington Redskins at New Era Field on November 3, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo beats Washington 24 to 9. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) /

Siran Neal

One of the things that Sean McDermott and the Buffalo Bills coaching staff is going to have to game plan for is likely more a power running game from the Patriots. They will look to running back Damien Harris but also quarterback Cam Newton, who is a big quarterback at 6’5″ and 245 pounds.

Since this is likely something the Patriots will lean on, this could be a week where Siran Neal sees the most playing time he has this season. The former safety has shifted to playing nickel and the coaching staff will use him more when they want to stay in nickel but want a little more size.

The fact that Julian Edelman has already been ruled out, it would make sense for Neal to get most of the snaps this week in place of Taron Johnson. He can be more of a factor against the run while not being as much of a liability in pass coverage.

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