Buffalo Bills: 4 X-factors entering Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Bills Levi Wallace makes an athletic play to intercept a deep pass intended for Steelers James Washington in a 26-15 win.Jg 121320 Bills 5b
Bills Levi Wallace makes an athletic play to intercept a deep pass intended for Steelers James Washington in a 26-15 win.Jg 121320 Bills 5b
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Dec 13, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) rushes the passer as Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Daryl Williams (75) blocks in the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Daryl Williams

Daryl Williams played very well all season for the Buffalo Bills at right tackle and the game last year against the Steelers was certainly a highlight. The reason was the caliber of player he was expected to block and the job he did.

He, along with some help from tight ends and running backs, was able to keep T.J. Watt, who would go on to win AFC Defensive Player of the Year, from registering a sack or getting really any pressure on Josh Allen.

This year, there was some question earlier in the week if Watt would even play as he was having a contract dispute with the Steelers. However, that was resolved and the two sides agreed to a four-year, $112 million extension and paved the way for him to play Sunday.

While most of the attention will be on Josh Allen, he will need help from his offensive line to give him time to make a play. If Daryl Williams can have another game like he did last year, it will help put Allen in a position to be successful.

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