5 Bills the Denver Broncos need to worry about on Saturday
By Noah Smith
5 Bills the Denver Broncos need to worry about on Saturday
The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills at Empower Stadium on Saturday, as part of a doubleheader. The Buffalo Bills are coming off of a huge win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football, and have a chance to lock up the AFC East.
The Broncos will have a shot at their first non-losing season since 2016 with a win over Buffalo. With the Las Vegas Raiders plummeting down the stretch, the Denver Broncos will have a chance to finish second in the AFC West after a tumultuous start to the 2020 Season with a strong finish.
However, a win over the Bills will not be easy, even at home. The Broncos secondary has been plagued by injuries over the past two weeks, leaving the Broncos with limited options at cornerback. The defense will be a key story to watch against the Bills.
A win over the Bills would be huge for the Broncos’ confidence, but the Bills have one of the most complete rosters in the AFC. Top to bottom, the Bills are well-rounded and are considered one of the favorites to compete in the AFC Championship Game.
Here are five Bills players to worry about on Saturday:
1. Josh Allen
In his third season, Josh Allen has taken off and shown why he was the number 7 overall pick in the 2018 Draft. Allen is a testament to how patience can pay off at the quarterback position, and something that Broncos Country should look at for an example.
Allen leads one of the best passing offenses in the NFL, and is capable of absolutely destroying a defense. While he’s not a pinpoint passer, Allen has more than enough accuracy to make the Broncos’ secondary pay for being out of position.
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One of the big keys for slowing down Josh Allen will be giving him different looks at the line of scrimmage. The Broncos did an excellent job against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs of switching up their looks, and not giving Mahomes a clear picture at the snap.
If the Denver Broncos want to slow down Allen and the Bills, changing up the defensive looks will be key. Getting Josh Allen out of his rhythm will help the Broncos hide their secondary, and allow the pass rush to get home on Allen.
Allen’s “X-Factor” is his running ability. At 6’5″ and nearly 240 lbs, Allen is a load to bring down in the open field, and is more than capable of taking it the distance with his athleticism. The Broncos will need to emphasize tackling in the open field, and keeping Josh Allen inside the pocket.