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Contain Kupp and Nacua</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4egjhs2003i3d6was0aah1m@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Rams have one of the best wide receiver duos in the league in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. Both have totaled over 500 yards passing this season.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4eglgwu003o3d6wnirk9mzr@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Together, they are able to work all areas of the field and levels of the defense. The Bills will need to limit their production, and not let one of them have a big day, forcing others in the Los Angeles receiving game to beat them.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4egwir600453d6wzgi417pz@published'}, {'data': {'alt': 'James Cook', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages2187781132-99a08784-65e4-40e9-aff9-7db79d88cf25.jpg', 'width': 5400, 'credit': 'Timothy T. Ludwig - Getty Images', 'height': 3600, 'caption': None, '_version': 1, 'imageLink': None, 'rendition': None, 'sizeInBytes': '2197954', 'borderToggle': None, 'componentVariation': 'image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/image/instances/cm4el0afn001w357pcnkphm9u@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>2.) Get a couple big plays</strong>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4egqd39003t3d6wsmbf3m5h@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Bills have not been a super explosive offense this season, relying more on sustained drives and efficiency. But the Rams defense has allowed teams to make big plays throughout this season, including 41 passing plays of, at least, 20 yards (sixth-most in the NFL) and three runs of, at least, 40 yards (tied for second-most in the league).', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4egqn6k003z3d6wi3lu9kgz@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The Rams rank 29th in the NFL, allowing 7.24 passing yards per-play, and 21st, allowing 4.61 yards per-play on the ground.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm4egya4a004a3d6wpaz9w36t@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The opportunities will be there for a few big plays for the Bills offense. 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