Buffalo Bills: Week 16 Report Card from 38-9 win over the Patriots

Dec 28, 2020; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates with quarterback Josh Allen (17) and running back Zack Moss (20) after scoring a touch down against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 28: Matt Milano #58 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during warmups before the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

This was the return of Matt Milano that fans have come to know as he had one of his best games of the season, and certainly the best game since coming off injured reserve. It seemed like the Bills linebacker was always around the ball and finished with a team-high eight total tackles, one tackle for a loss, and one sack.

Meanwhile, middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds finished tied for second in tackles with five total.

However, there were a few plays that drag this grade down like Milano over-pursing that allowed Taylor to cut back on his big run or Tremaine Edmunds missing the tackle on Cam Newton on his touchdown run.

In the end, the good outweighed the bad and there is no question this defense is better when they have a completely healthy Matt Milano playing alongside Tremaine Edmunds.

Grade: B

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