Los Angeles, Calif. (WGR Sports Radio 550) - The Buffalo Bills will be looking for their eighth-straight win on Sunday when they take on the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
To do it, here are my three keys to the game, plus notes and stats:
1.) Contain Kupp and Nacua
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.
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.
2.) Get a couple big plays
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).
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.
The opportunities will be there for a few big plays for the Bills offense. They need to make them.
3.) Continue third down success
One of the reasons the Bills have been so successful recently is because they've been converting on third downs at a very high rate. Over their last five games, the Bills have gone 35-for-66 on third down. That's a terrific 53%, behind only the Kansas City Chiefs during that same span.
The Rams are 19th in the NFL, allowing opponents to convert 39.73% of their third down attempts.
If the Bills can continue their third down success, it will go a long way towards winning this game.
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