The Buffalo Bills face a must-win game in Week 12 when they host the struggling Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Buffalo Bills host the Jacksonville Jaguars as they look to hold on to their slim postseason chances. With the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs looking to get both the wildcard spots, Buffalo must get a win if they want to make the playoffs. They still have a very slight chance of making the playoffs, but a loss on Sunday would put those hopes on life support.
Buffalo will turn to the league’s top rushing attack to try to beat the Jaguars. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor and running back LeSean McCoy lead the way as the Bills average 157.8 rushing yards per game, tops in the NFL. However, Taylor has struggled at passing, as Buffalo averages a league-worst 185.7 passing yards. Their defense has been solid of late, ranking around league average in points allowed, passing yards, and rushing yards.
On the other side of the field, the Jaguars have lost five straight games. They will look to win their second road game of the season. Blake Bortles averages 249.9 passing yards a game, 16th in the NFL. However, their rushing attack has been terrible, as they average 87.6 yards per game, 26th in the league.
Highlights
Highlights will be added and updated as the game progresses.
Three Stars
1. LeSeaon McCoy
The Bills running back should, as usual, have an excellent game. Jacksonville allows 113 yards a game, and with their offense on the fritz, their defense should get fatigued. If Buffalo gets an early lead, he’ll get a lot of touches, which means a lot of yards and fantasy points.
2. Tyrod Taylor
Jacksonville’s run defense is terrible. Not only should McCoy have a strong game, Taylor should as well. While he should have a tough time passing the ball against the Jaguars’ secondary, he’ll have no problem moving the ball and should be good for at least two touchdowns.
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3. T.J. Yeldon
Don’t be surprised if Yeldon has a very solid game for the Jaguars. While Buffalo has been great against the pass, they have struggled to stop the run. Yeldon has steadily been getting more touches as a versatile threat out of the backfield. Look for him to put up at least 100 total yards and a touchdown.
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Next Week
Jacksonville returns home in Week 13 to face the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Buffalo gets to face the Oakland Raiders on the road in Week 13 at 4:05 p.m. ET.