Can an 8-2 squad be annoyingly stagnant on the attacking end of the field? The metrics do not accurately represent the Buffalo Bills’ offensive struggles in recent weeks. After all, the squad is 8-2 and has accumulated more than 400 yards of total offense in two of its last three games. However, numbers do not tell the entire story. Buffalo has struggled with consistency in recent weeks, with the latest example being Sunday’s 30-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. On the road, Buffalo scored 23 offensive points and gained over 400 yards, but struggled with turnovers (two interceptions) and situational play.
It may seem absurd to believe that a club that was 50% successful on third down had efficiency issues, but if their defense had not forced four turnovers, the outcome Sunday would have been different.
“That’s the only thing you can say about them, they go out there and create those turnovers, sacks, and the energy, momentum shifts that they bring to us, it’s huge,” Khalil Shakir, the Bills wide receiver, said.
According to statistics, Buffalo’s defense ranks around the middle of the pack. Meanwhile, their offensive is no better than ordinary. So, how do the Bills keep winning? A combination of a favorable schedule and a weak division has helped Buffalo increase its lead in both the AFC East and the conference as a whole. However, as the weather becomes colder, the Bills realize they will have to improve significantly. Particularly on the offensive end.
