Breaking down the key positional battles and matchups to watch in this matchup of AFC playoff hopefuls
The Buffalo Bills are seeking their fifth straight victory when they head out to face the Indianapolis Colts (4-5) on Sunday afternoon. To do so, they will have to knock off a scrappy and resilient Colts team that is desperate for a win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth, and they’ll have to do it in Indianapolis — a place where the Bills haven’t won since the 1998 season, when the Colts still were in the AFC East.
To get you ready for the game, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks previews the key matchups and players to watch.
Previewing the Colts
Don’t let the records fool you, this won’t be an easy win for the Bills. The Colts are a sneaky-tough opponent. Indianapolis is the first team in NFL history to have played all one-possession games through Week 9, while Buffalo’s average margin of victory has been 9.7 points, with four victories by at least three touchdowns. The Bills have only played four one-score games, including last week’s thrilling victory against the Miami Dolphins.
Led by talented running back Jonathan Taylor and offensive guard Quenton Nelson, the Colts like to run the ball, and the Bills struggled to stop the run in their win over the Dolphins last week.
For this Week 10 matchup, find out whether the addition of defensive tackles Quinton Jefferson and Jordan Phillips can make a difference in slowing down the Colts’ ground game; explore how quarterback Josh Allen will be challenged going into this game with a depleted wide receiver corps; read breakdowns about the key positional battles to watch; why Ed Oliver, DaQuan Jones, A.J. Epenesa, and Von Miller need to win their matchups against a physical Colts offensive line; hear from head coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich on their keys to the game, and more!
- Can Bills new defenders make an impact? Can WRs get healthy? – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- How the Bills, possibly thin at receiver, can get past physical Colts in sneaky tough matchup – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills vs. Colts NFL Week 10 Preview: Will Buffalo’s stampede continue? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts Matchup Preview! | Buffalo Bills Weekly – BuffaloBills.com
- PlayAction column: Bills praise Joe Flacco amid Colts’ confounding use of Anthony Richardson – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- 5 things to watch for in Bills at Colts | Week 10 – BuffaloBills.com
- The Sean McDermott Show | Previewing Week 10: Bills at Colts – BuffaloBills.com
- ‘Think the same, flow the same’: Here’s how Buffalo Bills DC Bobby Babich prepares his players – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
Goinside the mindset of talented Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas to find out what fuels his success; explore whether Buffalo should bring back safety Micah Hyde; predictions for the Bills at the midway point of the NFL season, and more!
- Inside the mindset of Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas: Never comfortable, always working – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- It’s time for the Buffalo Bills to bring back safety Micah Hyde – WKBW
- Bills predictions at NFL midseason: Josh Allen MVP, a return to AFC Championship Game – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Ryan O’Halloran: ‘Great’ feeling for Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam to get play-time chance – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- McDermott needs his players ready to step up if called upon – WGR 550
- Bills sign WR Jalen Virgil to 53-man roster – BuffaloBills.com
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