4 biggest x-factors for the Buffalo Bills in Week 13 against the Patriots

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Marquez Stevenson (Isaiah McKenzie)

Last week, the Buffalo Bills made a switch on special teams by starting rookie Marquez Stevenson over Isaiah McKenzie, who has been the primary returner since the start of the season. Stevenson for the most part looked good with an average near 10 return yards per punt.

However, he did drop one punt, which he recovered, but this has been an issue for McKenzie and is probably one of the reasons the coaching staff decided to make a switch.

This week, it remains to be seen who will start but whoever does is going to be facing a tough challenge returning punts and kickoffs. Last week, Stevenson had the luxury of playing in a dome but this week with the snow and wind, it is going to be challenging tracking punts and ensuring the ball is secured.

It will be interesting to see who the coaching staff decides to go with this week and if they value the experience McKenzie has or will trust the rookie in a big game with the conditions forecasted.