Landover, Md. (WGR 550) - The Buffalo Bills will look to win their second game in-a-row, while also trying to give the Washington Commanders their first loss of the season when the two teams play each other Sunday at FedEx Field.
To do that, here are my three keys to the game, plus notes and stats for both teams:
1.) That front four
The Commanders have one of the best defensive lines in the entire NFL, with Chase Young and Montez Sweat on the edges and Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen inside. All four of them are former first-round picks.
The Bills' offensive line will have its hands full, with each one of them having the capability of taking over a game and wrecking an opponent's game plan.
Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey needs to have a plan to neutralize all four of them at once. That's a tough ask, but if he can do it and the line can execute, it will go a long, long way towards helping the Bills to a victory.
2.) Keep the ball
When Josh Allen threw three interceptions in Week 1 against the New York Jets, it cost the Bills the game. Last week against the Las Vegas Raiders, he didn't turn the ball over and took what the defense gave him, leading to a 38-10 win.
If he can avoid giving the ball to the Commanders and stay patient against a defense that gave up 399 yards of offense and 6.4 yards per-play against the Denver Broncos last week, they'll have a great shot to walk out of FedEx Field with a win.
3.) Get to Howell
Commanders quarterback Sam Howell is off to a very nice start, completing over 65% of his passes with three touchdowns and only one interception.
However, he's already been sacked 10 times, tied for second-most in the NFL after two weeks. The Commanders are giving up a sack on 14.92% of quarterback drop-backs, the second-highest rate in the NFL.
There will be opportunities for the Bills' defensive line to get to Howell, and they need to finish that job and put him down when they do.
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