Ed Oliver is returning for the Buffalo Bills against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens! With Oliver cleared to play and Christian Benford preparing for a difficult matchup against Zay Flowers, Buffalo has two defensive X-factors who could determine Sunday's AFC showdown. Can Jim Leonhard's defense slow down Baltimore's explosive offense? On Bills HIT, we break down why Oliver and Benford must deliver. ED OLIVER RETURNS AGAINST BALTIMORE Oliver was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game. His return could provide a major boost to a Buffalo defense that has struggled with missed tackles, explosive plays and communication breakdowns. Against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, Oliver's ability to generate interior pressure could be crucial. Baltimore will also be without its starting right guard because of a knee injury, creating another opportunity for Buffalo's defensive front. If Oliver can disrupt the pocket and limit Henry's running lanes, the Bills could force Baltimore into more difficult situations. CHRISTIAN BENFORD VS. ZAY FLOWERS Flowers enters the matchup with 40 receptions, 608 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He's also been among the NFL's best receivers at creating separation. Benford could be Buffalo's most important defender in coverage. Baltimore can move Flowers around the formation, making communication and coverage assignments especially important for Jim Leonhard's secondary. BUFFALO'S SECONDARY FACES MORE QUESTIONS C.J. Gardner-Johnson is suspended, Dee Alford is questionable and Damar Hamlin is stepping into the starting lineup. With so much uncertainty, Benford must provide dependable coverage against one of the AFC's most dangerous passing attacks. Can Ed Oliver disrupt Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry? Will Christian Benford contain Zay Flowers? And can Buffalo's defense deliver when it matters most? #BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #BaltimoreRavens Photo Credit: Troy Taormina Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Ed Oliver is returning for the Buffalo Bills against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens! With Oliver cleared to play and Christian Benford preparing for a difficult matchup against Zay Flowers, Buffalo has two defensive X-factors who could determine Sunday's AFC showdown.
Can Jim Leonhard's defense slow down Baltimore's explosive offense?
On Bills HIT, we break down why Oliver and Benford must deliver.
ED OLIVER RETURNS AGAINST BALTIMORE
Oliver was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation heading into Sunday's game.
His return could provide a major boost to a Buffalo defense that has struggled with missed tackles, explosive plays and communication breakdowns.
Against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, Oliver's ability to generate interior pressure could be crucial.
Baltimore will also be without its starting right guard because of a knee injury, creating another opportunity for Buffalo's defensive front.
If Oliver can disrupt the pocket and limit Henry's running lanes, the Bills could force Baltimore into more difficult situations.
CHRISTIAN BENFORD VS. ZAY FLOWERS
Flowers enters the matchup with 40 receptions, 608 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
He's also been among the NFL's best receivers at creating separation.
Benford could be Buffalo's most important defender in coverage.
Baltimore can move Flowers around the formation, making communication and coverage assignments especially important for Jim Leonhard's secondary.
BUFFALO'S SECONDARY FACES MORE QUESTIONS
C.J. Gardner-Johnson is suspended, Dee Alford is questionable and Damar Hamlin is stepping into the starting lineup.
With so much uncertainty, Benford must provide dependable coverage against one of the AFC's most dangerous passing attacks.
Can Ed Oliver disrupt Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry?
Will Christian Benford contain Zay Flowers?
And can Buffalo's defense deliver when it matters most?
#BuffaloBills #BillsMafia #BaltimoreRavens
Photo Credit: Troy Taormina
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