On paper, the Buffalo Bills (3-0) are the biggest favorite of the young season when they welcome the New Orleans Saints (0-3) to town Sunday afternoon, with the Las Vegas oddsmakers pegging Buffalo as 15.5-point
favorites over the Saints. But on any given Sunday, any team can emerge victorious…just look to last week, when the Cleveland Browns knocked the heavily favored Green Bay Packers off in the upset of the year to date.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as the Bills look to avoid a trap game vs. the Saints and start the season 4-0 for the 10th time in franchise history.
Bills vs. Saints story lines to watch
The Saints might be one of six winless teams in the league, but they will still present some challenges to a Bills squad that has struggled to get off the field on third down scenarios this year.
Linked below: Exploring how new head coach Kellen Moore has the Saints operating at a breakneck speed on offense, and how quarterback Spencer Rattler will look to connect frequently with top wide receiver Chris Olave and talented running back Alvin Kamara.
On the other side of the football, James Cook and Buffalo’s ground game should experience plenty of running room against a porous Saints defense; Josh Allen should have ample time to find his open receivers against a Saints pass rush that is not great at generating pressure on opposing quarterbacks; will this be the week that offensive coordinator Joe Brady dials up some deep passing plays for Josh Allen?; and can Buffalo extend their streak to 25 straight games of winning the turnover battle?
- 10 Bills trends to watch as they prepare to face winless Saints in Week 4 – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills might have best chance at elusive No. 1 seed this season, plus a look at Saints matchup – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills’ focus tested against another underdog: What to know about Week 4 matchup – Democrat & Chronicle
- Top 5 storylines to follow for Bills vs. Saints | Week 4 – BuffaloBills.com
- ‘We got to be prepared for anything’ | Sean McDermott, Josh Allen and Bills players prepare for Week 4 against the New Orleans Saints – BuffaloBills.com
- 5 things you need to know about Bills vs. Saints in Week 4 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Saints game could be turning point for Bills’ third down woes – Democrat & Chronicle
- Greg Cosell: Saints At Bills In-Depth Preview; Buffalo’s Offensive Variety – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills offfense has been explosive without big plays. Will the dink and dunk continue? – Democrat & Chronicle
- OPINION: Might be time to call them the ‘Aints’ once again – WGR 550
- Josh Allen’s iconic hurdle still holds lessons for Bills as big favorites vs Saints – Democrat & Chronicle
- Elijah Moore settling in, enjoying role in high-scoring Bills offense – WGRZ
- PlayAction podcast: The Bills have a big opportunity ahead of them starting with the struggling Saints – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills start Saints prep with 3-0 record and room left to grow – WGRZ
Even more Bills news
Hear from rookie defensive end Landon Jackson on how he’s staying ready and focused while he waits patiently for his first chance at playing in the NFL; Plus, we learn about veteran David Edwards’ unusual journey to become one of the best offensive linemen on the team; the traffic patterns fans can expect for the Saints game; reminisce about the history of Highmark Stadium with Bills superfan Del Reid; and more!
- Bills notes: Landon Jackson staying patient, focused while awaiting NFL debut – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- David Edwards’ journey from option QB to key cog on the Bills’ offensive line – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Erie County Sheriff outlines traffic and safety plans for Bills-Saints game – WGRZ
- Remembering ‘The Ralph’ with Bills superfan Del Reid – WGR 550
- Want Bills vs. Saints tickets? See best available prices – Democrat & Chronicle
