Buffalo Bills eye double boost ahead of clash with Patriots
The Buffalo Bills are looking to gain a significant advantage as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on December 14. Their offensive line could see a crucial reinforcement with the potential return of starting right tackle Spencer Brown, who has expressed confidence in his readiness after missing two weeks due to injury.
Patriots face uncertainty with Landry’s status
However, the Bills’ upcoming challenge may be mitigated by the Patriots’ defensive woes. New England has downgraded edge rusher Harold Landry from limited participation to a non-participant in Thursday’s practice. The veteran, who has played in all 13 games this season, is struggling with a knee injury as the team emerges from their bye week.
Landry has made his mark in his first season with the Patriots after transitioning from the Tennessee Titans, leading the team with 7.5 sacks. His impact was evident in New England’s earlier victory over the Bills in Week 5, where he recorded five tackles.
Patriots’ pass rush struggles
Despite Landry’s individual success, the Patriots’ overall pass rush has been underwhelming this season. They currently sit 22nd in the league in sack percentage, managing to pressure opposing quarterbacks only 6.43% of the time. In their first encounter with the Bills, they managed to sack quarterback Josh Allen just once, highlighting their struggles to disrupt opposing offenses consistently.
As both teams gear up for this pivotal matchup, the Bills will be keen to capitalize on any absence of Landry, while the Patriots will need to find ways to bolster their pass rush in his potential absence. The dynamics of this game could hinge on the effectiveness of both offensive and defensive lines in what promises to be a critical clash in the AFC.
