Potential AFC playoff preview? The Baltimore Ravens host the Buffalo Bills for the Week 4 edition of Sunday Night Football. Betting analyst Ron Marmalefsky shares his thoughts on this primetime showdown and where each unit can exploit specific matchup advantages.
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Ravens vs Bills Preview
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo is a deserved 3-0, and is the top team in the NFL when Josh Allen does not take unnecessary risks. Buffalo is currently tied with KC with my highest Power Number. Only the run defense has been suspect. The Bills’ 11-2 sack ratio looks like it will be at or near the top in sack differential all season long. RB Cook has emerged as more than just an efficient runner (4.6 per carry). He is a threat as a receiver as well.
I expect Buffalo to pass more than they have in weeks 1-3. This is a rebuilt WR unit, so it may surprise some when they see a few passes go off-target, which I believe will happen due to lack of familiarity with the new WR's. look for one, or both TE's to be heavily involved, and for RB Cook to be utilized as well in the pass game. Defensively, Buffalo must put a “spy” on Lamar Jackson to limit his running. They have 11 defensive sacks, but in this game, I'd reduce blitzes, and work on coverages, to force Lamar to throw into tighter windows.