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The Buffalo Bills (5-2) have all the talent in the world on offense and the Seattle Seahawks (4-3) are just as talented on defense. But both teams are still searching for consistency. Their Week 8 matchup is the perfect test for Josh Allen’s offense and Mike Macdonald’s defense.
There’s an outside chance we’re witnessing a Super Bowl preview.
The Bills are coming off a win over the Titans that started as poorly as anyone could have imagined, with Buffalo falling into a 10-0 hole. But with help from recent trade acquisition Amari Cooper, the Bills scored 34 unanswered points for a rout.
The Seahawks also put together a blowout in Week 7, beating the Falcons 34-14. Quarterback Geno Smith and Kenneth Walker coasted on offense while the defense picked off Kirk Cousins twice.
Let’s dive into five questions ahead of this premier Week 8 matchup.
1. For Eric, what makes Mike Macdonald’s defense so special? And for Henry, what makes Josh Allen special enough to beat it?
Eric D. Williams: Macdonald’s defense has been praised around the league for its adaptability, with an ability to create the illusion of pressure before the snap. He then changes the picture after the snap, bringing pressure from surprising angles and playing sound fundamental coverage in the secondary behind that.
But so far, it’s been a mixed bag. The defense performed well last week in a road win over the Atlanta Falcons but struggled at home two weeks ago against the San Francisco 49ers. One of the reasons the team moved on from Pete Carroll and hired Macdonald was to bring in a fresh defensive approach to match wits with NFC West offensive masterminds Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.
But the defensive numbers haven’t really improved. The Seahawks are No. 28 in rush defense, allowing 146 rushing yards a game. And Seattle’s seven takeaways are tied for 17th in…
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Publish date : 2024-10-24 16:27:22
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